What if your holiday gatherings felt less like performance… and more like pure joy?

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with luxury event planner, author, and host of The Art of Celebrating, Akeshi Akinseye, to talk about creating gatherings that are beautiful and deeply meaningful.

They explore how to:

• Ground your holiday hosting in intention before you pick a single napkin
• Design the energy of a space before the décor
• Use the five senses to shape unforgettable experiences
• Let go of perfectionism and people-pleasing while you host
• Create “pockets of joy” in everyday routines, not just big events

Whether you’re setting a Thanksgiving table, planning a winter dinner party, or simply wanting your home to feel more welcoming, this conversation will help you design gatherings that feel like a warm hug for the people you love.

✨ About our guest – Akeshi Akinseye
Akeshi is the founder of Kesh Events, a visionary luxury event planner, and the author of The Art of Celebrating: Inspirational Ideas for Meaningful Gatherings. Her work is all about soulful, elevated celebrations that honor people, presence, and connection.

📚 Order Akeshi’s book: The Art of Celebrating: Inspirational Ideas for Meaningful Gatherings
https://www.akeshiakinseye.com/books

🛋️ Work with Elizabeth Erin Designs
If you’re ready to create a home that supports how you want to live, host, and gather, our team would love to help.
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