Pure Picks: Alexandra Fritz Khoudari

Alexandra Fritz Khoudari worked in the fashion industry before joining her husband, Ernesto Khoudari, founder of Kassatex, as the luxury bed and bath brand’s special projects and social media director. Here, she shares tablescape inspirations drawn from their newly launched linen line.
Khoudari with son, Benji. “After a full day surfing,” she says, “we enjoy opening our home to friends and family for casual dinners by the pool, fresh summer beverages, and delicious fireside meals. We also host formal gatherings. Our new tabletop collection lends itself to both styles of parties.”  Photography by Claiborne Swanson Frank
“The delicate black details of this collection are the perfect complement to an elevated summer dining experience.” Black fluted Mega plate $98, Royal Copenhagen, royalcopenhagen.com
“This flatware can make any meal look appetizing.” Majestic boxwood silver-plated silverware set, $500, Alain Saint-Joanis, available at Moda Operandi, modaoperandi.com

 

“These Baccarat wine glasses—etched with precision—look beautiful with our airy linen dinner napkins.” Véga white wine glass, $190, Baccarat, baccarat.com

 

 

“I’m loving the color palette of charcoal grays mixed with a dusty rose and stripes to bring our dinner tables to life. Mix and match the hem-stitched, garment-washed pieces for a customized table design.” Linen runner, $50; linen placemats, $35 (for 2); linen napkins, $35 (for 2), all at Kassatex, kassatex.com

 

“Hydrangeas, all white and monochromatic, are essential for my summer nights. Mimi Brown inspires me daily with her styling and arrangements.” Mimi Brown Studio, pricing available upon request, mimibrownstudio.com

 

“The best tumblers with juicy colors to choose from.” Twist, $163 (set of 4), Nouvel Studio, store.nouvelstudio.com
“For outdoor dinners, we place a throw at every table setting for all guests to enjoy under the stars during post-sunset cocktail hour.”  Brentwood cotton-wool blend throw, $110, kassatex.com