3 Christmas Hosting Recipes & What We’re Wearing This Festive Season

3 Christmas Hosting Recipes & What We’re Wearing This Festive Season

The festive season is all about togetherness — gathering around the table, sharing food made with love, and dressing in pieces that make you feel effortlessly special. Whether you’re hosting a cosy family morning, a long-table lunch or an evening of festive cocktails, we’ve paired three simple Christmas recipes with the perfect Turtledove looks to match the mood.

Discover comforting dishes, stress-free hosting ideas and the organic cotton dresses we’re reaching for this year — designed to mix, match and love for seasons to come.

1. A Slow Morning Cinnamon Brioche Wreath

Perfect for: Christmas morning breakfast or a festive brunch
Vibe: Warm, relaxed, still in your slippers

The Recipe
A cinnamon brioche wreath is the ultimate “slow morning” bake — pillowy-soft dough, swirled with cinnamon sugar and shaped into a beautiful wreath that looks far more impressive than the effort required.

How to make it:

  • Prepare a simple enriched dough (warm milk, yeast, flour, butter).

  • Spread with cinnamon, sugar and a touch of nutmeg.

  • Roll, slice lengthways, twist and shape into a wreath.

  • Bake until golden and drizzle with a light vanilla glaze.

It fills the house with that unmistakable Christmas scent — the perfect way to start the festivities.

What We’re Wearing:
For slow seasonal mornings, comfort is key.
We’re slipping into the Magda Cow Print Midi Dress — a beautifully soft, 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton style that brings just the right amount of print. Its relaxed silhouette is made for ease, whether you’re plating pastries or unwrapping gifts.
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Magda Cow Print Midi Dress

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2. Festive Rosemary & Orange Roast Chicken

Perfect for: Christmas Day lunch or a celebratory hosting moment
Vibe: Classic, timeless, beautifully put together

The Recipe
A lighter alternative to turkey — but just as special. This rosemary and orange roast chicken is fragrant, tender and pairs well with all the beloved trimmings.

How to make it:

  • Stuff the chicken cavity with halved oranges, garlic and fresh rosemary.

  • Rub the skin generously with butter, sea salt and orange zest.

  • Roast slowly until golden and crisp.

  • Serve with roasted carrots, thyme potatoes and seasonal greens.

It’s a centrepiece that feels both comforting and refreshing.

What We’re Wearing:
Hosting lunch calls for a dress that feels polished yet easy to move in.
The Belle Red Dress brings a festive pop of colour with a timeless elegance that works for every age and every celebration. The midi length, soft drape and breathable organic cotton make this a Christmas Day hero.
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Belle Red Dress

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3. Spiced Cranberry & Ginger Fizz (Non-Alcoholic Optional)

Perfect for: Festive drinks or an evening of grazing boards
Vibe: Joyful, effortless, a little glamorous

The Recipe
This sparkling cranberry cocktail is simple but feels wonderfully celebratory — perfect for toasting with guests.

How to make it:

  • Simmer cranberries with ginger, orange peel and a little honey.

  • Strain for a jewel-toned spiced syrup.

  • Pour into a glass with ice, top with sparkling water (or prosecco), and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Refreshing, festive and beautifully vibrant.

What We’re Wearing:
Evening hosting calls for something elevated yet comfortable — a dress that can take you from kitchen to clinking glasses without missing a beat.
The Quinn Purple Dress offers contemporary minimalism with a flattering silhouette, while the Magda Blizzard Print Dress adds a playful nod to winter with a modern, artistic twist. Both crafted from our signature 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, they’re designed to shine season after season.
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Quinn Purple Dress
Magda Blizzard Print Dress

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Festive Hosting, Made Effortless

Whether you’re baking, roasting, mixing or simply gathering with the people you love, the festive season is about connection — not complication. Each Turtledove dress is thoughtfully crafted for maximum wearability, designed to move with you through every seasonal moment, and made from planet-friendly organic cotton in ethically approved factories.

Comfortable, contemporary and made to last — these are the pieces you’ll reach for year after year.

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