THE FINE ART OF TABLESCAPING

Take INSPIRATION from three experts who couple DÉCOR MASTERY with a personal touch for an UNFORGETTABLE festive SOIRÉE. Let the CELEBRATIONS begin!

- PRIYANKA KATHURIA

TAHIR SULTAN
Founder of Tahir Sultan food and Makaan Interiors and lifestyle expert

Tahir Sultan, a man of myriad talents, shares with Bazaar India his vibrant approach to life, embracing its full spectrum. “I live well and when I invite people into my home, I am just extending an inherent part of who I am and the way I live.” His golden advice to all hosts is to go the extra mile to make sure the food is delicious. “A lot of people get caught up in the need to impress, and the dinner ends up being stiff and soulless.” To avoid this, he suggests prioritising engagement—the key to a successful gathering. Incorporating your personal touch makes all the difference. “I love and hunt for unique pieces. I love to be surrounded by unusual and beautiful things which tell a story and make me happy,” he shares. Elaborating more on sustainability being a life choice, he says, “Everything one uses, from cling film to recycled takeaway containers, make a small difference. I try to do as much as I can, and I know I have influenced a lot of people to switch,” he adds. He loves being the purveyor of elegant eclectic style. “I don’t do trends.