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Philips Lumea Comfort IPL
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The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
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Now there’s a faster way to have beautiful smooth skin every day!  And all delivered in the comfort of your own home!

Introducing the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system …

philips lumea comfort ipl product reviewIf you’re looking for a safe, convenient and painless solution to unwanted hair with lasting results, the new Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system (SC1981) is the ultimate choice. Using Advanced Intense Pulsed Light technology (IPL), gentle pulses of light, applied regularly, keep skin silky-smooth every day.

Simply glide the device over the skin you want to treat, smoothly or quickly. The Lumea Comfort is effective for legs, face, body and bikini. The Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system comes with a skin sensor to ensure you are getting the right light for your skin type and, with 100,000 flashes and no replacement parts, the Philips Lumea Comfort is a complete solution.

Long lasting smoothness

Philips Lumea applies gentle pulses of light to the hair root. This results in the hair shedding naturally and hair regrowth is inhibited. Repeating this treatment regularly will keep your skin smooth everyday.

  • Effortlessly effective
  • Enjoy smooth skin every day

Safe and effective on face and body

philips lumea comfort ipl product review

Use with confidence to remove hair on face (upper lip/chin) and body parts including legs, arm pits, bikini area, belly and arms. Philips Lumea Comfort works effectively on (naturally) dark blonde, brown and black hairs. As with other light-based treatments, Lumea Comfort is NOT effective on red, light-blonde or white/grey hair.

  • Five adjustable light energy settings
  • Safe and effective even on sensitive areas
  • Skin Color Sensor
  • Slide and Flash mode for a more convenient application
  • Suitable for different hair and skin types

Most compact Lumea design

The Philips Lumea Comfort is the smallest and lightest in the Lumea range.  It is easy to hold and easy to reach all the areas you want to treat.

  • No replacement parts and no hidden costs
  • The smallest and lightest device within the Lumea range

With the backing of 50 years of hair removal research, you can trust the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL to give you the ultimate result in hair removal.

Where can I buy the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL?

The Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system is on sale now at www.shavershop.com.au for $399.95. Click to buy or find out more.

The MoM Review Team will soon be hair-free thanks to the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system.

Philips Lumea Comfort IPL product reviewIn the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL product review, we’re asking mums to trial and review the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system during the Autumn and Winter months to be hair free with beautifully smooth skin – ready for Spring!

Reviewing mums will be required to track their IPL journey with the Philips Lumea Comfort by posting a minimum of 2 reviews and star ratings per month in April, May, June and July 2014 on this page. Keep coming back to this page to see what they’re saying and how they’re rating the product.

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Published 11th April 2014

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  • Hair is finer and sparser

    I love my Philips Lumea Comfort IPL. Since I’ve been using it, my hairs have been growing back finer and sparser. I’ve completed six sessions in total with the last two being four to five weeks apart. The Philips Lumea Comfort IPL is easy to do and doesn’t really take much time at all.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Love it! Very happy with results

    Treatment number six complete and I’m more than impressed….
    Since the the first treatment there is noticeably much less hair and what is there seems to be growing back very slowly and very finely…
    I have recommended the Lumia to a number of friends and will continue to do so…
    I am really impressed with the results and will continue to use it for maintenance until hopefully no hair remains at all!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Well worth the money!

    I must say that after 3 months of use I am pretty impressed with the Philips Lumea. My legs are not hair free, but I am finding that there is considerably less regrowth since I have been using it. I love the compact, convenient size of the unit, & most of all – I love that I can use it in the comfort of my own home at a time that suits me! I would definitely recommend the Lumea to anyone who wants to invest in an IPL :)

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Step by step...slowly but surely...

    Soooo I have been using the Lumea Comfort IPL on my chin and my lower legs now for about a month and a half. My lower legs have definite bald patches which is so exciting I can’t even begin to tell you. Unbelievable. Soooo sooo happy. Results on my chin are different. The hair doesn’t seem to growing back any slower (as I’d previously thought) and I definitely can’t see any change regarding less hair. I’m not going to give up though. I’m thinking that because the hairs on my legs are softer, they’ll respond more quickly than the stubborn coarser hair on my chin…god that’s so embarrassing! Shhhh don’t tell anyone!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • So far so good!!

    I have used the Lumea twice now on both my bikini area and my legs. The directions are very easy to follow and although I was a little nervous at first it is very easy!!
    Both legs and bikini area were done in under half an hour.
    I agree with others about the brightness of the light but obviously that is need to make the Lumea work.
    I’m waiting eagerly to see some results!!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Initial Impressions

    I was very excited to receive my Philips Lumea Comfort in the mail today and couldn’t wait to get started! The instructions are easy to understand and simple to follow. I have just done a test patch on my leg with no problems. Painless and effortless!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Lke it

    Lke it

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Mixed results, but very happy

    Well I have just completed my 6th session- which the manual says is the requirement of fortnightly treatments and then to use less often after that.

    My underarms haven’t changed a lot. the hair is softer and maybe a little less, but no major change. My legs are still patchy, but I no longer have to shave every 2-3 days, now I can definitely last a week or so between shaves and when I do I have a LOT less hair to remove, so shaving only takes a few seconds.

    My bikini is great, with almost all of the hair gone! YAY. This was the worst place to treat in the beginning as you have to shave before the IPL, and then for days after I had awful itchy regrowth, but that subsided after about the 3rd or 4th treatment, with the regrowth being very fine and now almost non existent.

    Overall very happy with this product, it hasn’t worked perfectly, but it will make a huge difference to the amount of time I spend removing hair in the future.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • going great guns!

    5th use all done (and almost time for my 6th use) and my bikini line is hairless apart from a few stragglers on the edge (maybe I’ve missed them and that’s why they are growing). Underarms don’t seem to be doing well. Hair is a little finer, but still plenty of hair and having to shave every 2-3 days so no major change.
    Legs are patchy and when they do grow I can leave it a week or two and although there are some longer hairs over 50% aren’t growing so I don’t look hairy scary!
    Still hasn’t worked at all on my knees.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Hair Today! Gone tomorrow! The Lumia is brilliant!

    So treatment number five all done and getting quicker at it, with each new turn.
    Definitely seeing the results now with leg hair becoming quite patchy and definitely finer where it’s still growing – Exfoliating is definitely the key at this stage to make sure the finer hairs don’t become in grown…
    Underarms and bikini line are both looking pretty good with less hair than there was originally..
    Still loving the Lumea and would recommend it to all!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Lke it

    Lke it

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • A reduction in hair growth

    For reduction in hair growth Philips Lumea Comfort IPL has been doing it’s job. With each application I am finding that the regrowth is growing back thinner and finer. I love the skin colour sensor as my bikini line is a slightly different colour from my legs. The slide and flash mode is great for my legs, the only thing I don’t like is the bright light from the flash.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Hair is finer and sparser

    I love my Philips Lumea Comfort IPL. Since I’ve been using it, my hairs have been growing back finer and sparser. I’ve completed six sessions in total with the last two being four to five weeks apart. The Philips Lumea Comfort IPL is easy to do and doesn’t really take much time at all.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Definite improvement!

    I love the Phipps Lumea Comfort. I have completed four sessions on my legs and bikini line and I can notice a definite improvement. For the first three sessions, I did it every two weeks but, for the fourth, I left it go for three weeks. I love the slide and flash mode however, the only thing I don’t really like is the flash, I wear my sunnies for when I need to look at what I’m doing. That’s a photo of my leg showing how smooth they are!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Painfree!

    My girl friend let me try her Philips Lumea Comfort on my legs and I was really surprised that it truly is painless. Every now and then you feel little prickles but it is not what I was expecting while trying this gadget. I love that it has adjustable light energy settings and is safe and effective even on sensitive areas. One of my favourite features is the skin color sensor as I am quite pale so I felt confident that I wasn’t going to burn my skin.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • very very

    i got this for my birthday this year i noramly wax but this was very good it took all my hair off and made my shin so so nice and smooth, so you guys if you want to buy something for your ladies why not buy this lastes for ever so go buy one

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Totally painless

    I am so excited to be using this product. I am usually put off by the pain, I have a low pain threshold, but this one is not only painless, it is actually fun! My husband likes to try it so he helps me out a lot. I have only used it once and can’t wait for the two weeks period to pass so I can try again

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • It has changed my life

    Its really great. I have very thick black hair and white skin. I suffered a lot a lot before I buy this product. All I can tell is I saw a good result already after first us.!!!!! 2 weeks after I had used the Lumea I noticed that hair is falling and my skin became so much softer. Now its 4 times I have used it and 70% of hairs are gone and the rest growth very slowly. I do not shave for 2 weeks. Amazing really saved my life. I recommend it to all who suffer from hair on their body. It has no pain really no pain and easy to use. The only problem is battery charge finishes soon but for me its ok, I can charge it 3 times when I do all my legs.
    I am happy, so happy.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Pain free and easy

    I’ve had laser done on my underarms and every 2-3 years need to have a touch up done at the clinic. Now I don’t as I have the Philips Lumea. To do my underarms was pain free and very easy. I am happy with the result. My next task will to do my legs which I hope to attack in the next day or too. Will keep you updated. (I tried to take a photo of my underarm but it didn’t work)

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Sixth treatment, and sadly still hairy

    I’ve completed the six recommended treatments, but unfortunately had no significant hair loss – I’m still shaving each day and I actually got out the wax and depilatory machine the other day and did my bikini line as the daily shaving and regrowth was giving me ingrown hairs.
    I was really hoping that the Lumea would reduce the amount of time I spend removing hair each day, but unfortunately I still shave my legs and underarms each day, and my bikini line was nowhere near bikini-ready.
    I’ll try again next winter, and give it a few more sessions, but for now, I’m heading outside for some lovely spring weather.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Final verdict: Happy with results but takes a lot of patience!

    I just finished a treatment and will share my final thoughts.
    – the hair has reduced but still not hair free, especially on my arms. The hair is patchy so it looks like it worked in some areas but not others as I have missed those areas. I have just tried the slide and flash mode to see if this will make a difference. But the hair has grown back softer and I only shave them once a fortnight before treatment and have just pushed it to 3 weeks without much regrowth.
    – the unit is very easy to use and I find it is most effective in smaller areas, especially on the face, underarms and bikini.
    – the light is a bit on the bright side and feel like a pair of glasses to cut the glare and for piece of mind included with the unit would be a good idea. Especially since it’s hard to do the treatment sometimes without looking at what you’re doing.
    – I find that this is the most pain free and cost effective way of removing unwanted hair. Much cheaper and more comfortable than waxing.
    – the treatment requires a lot of patience before the results start to be seen so persistence is key.
    I will definitely continue to use this appliance and will be my go to method of hair removal now eliminating the need to travel to a salon (which is difficult with a toddler and not much “me time”) and saving a lot of money. (a one off payment of a few hundred $ as opposed to 35 a month and a chance of permanent hair removal?) Thank you so so much for the opportunity to review this.
    I’ve added a before treatment and after 3 months of treatment photo.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • 5th (or 6th) treatment - pretty happy!

    I am REALLY pleased with how this has worked on my legs.
    I was SO hairy and had regrowth within a day or two after shaving.
    Now, I can go 2 weeks and the regrowth is just starting to get noticeable.
    My bikini line and underarms unfortunately haven’t changed much. But I’m still trying.

    I tend to put off doing it as it takes a while and the fan is noisy. Too noisy to do whilst watching TV for instance. It probably takes me about 30-40 minutes to both legs thoroughly.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Update...

    The results are pretty much the same as the last post. The hair is taking longer to grow back and is sparser but I still need to shave before each treatment Nd there’s a few pesky facial hairs that are hard to get rid of!! Other than that though I’m happy with the overall results. It’s a very gradual process to get rid of most of the hair and it’s a lot cheaper, less time consuming and less painful than waxing so this will be my go to hair removal solution and will keep persevering.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Fifth treatment - waiting for results

    I’m feeling a but disappointed, because although I might (not sure) have a few patches of lees growth on my bikini line, I’m still far from hair free. I shave my bikini line pretty much every day as the prickles are really uncomfortable, and the hairs are still dark and thick.
    I’ve not noticed any reduction on my underarms or legs either – there are no bare patches on my legs yet. Given that it takes around 90 mins to do my legs, bikini line and underarms, it takes quite a lot of time and it is hard to keep up the schedule when I haven’t seen any results yet.
    I’m hoping to see some improvement after tonight’s treatment, my fingers are crossed!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Mixed results, but very happy

    Well I have just completed my 6th session- which the manual says is the requirement of fortnightly treatments and then to use less often after that.

    My underarms haven’t changed a lot. the hair is softer and maybe a little less, but no major change. My legs are still patchy, but I no longer have to shave every 2-3 days, now I can definitely last a week or so between shaves and when I do I have a LOT less hair to remove, so shaving only takes a few seconds.

    My bikini is great, with almost all of the hair gone! YAY. This was the worst place to treat in the beginning as you have to shave before the IPL, and then for days after I had awful itchy regrowth, but that subsided after about the 3rd or 4th treatment, with the regrowth being very fine and now almost non existent.

    Overall very happy with this product, it hasn’t worked perfectly, but it will make a huge difference to the amount of time I spend removing hair in the future.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Love it! Very happy with results

    Treatment number six complete and I’m more than impressed….
    Since the the first treatment there is noticeably much less hair and what is there seems to be growing back very slowly and very finely…
    I have recommended the Lumia to a number of friends and will continue to do so…
    I am really impressed with the results and will continue to use it for maintenance until hopefully no hair remains at all!

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • It seems 5's my magic number!

    While my 3rd and 4th treatments softened the hair and slowed the growth it seems treatment 5 is where I really noticed changes! The ‘snail trail’ is non existent! Hair in other small areas is gone too! My legs hairs on the other hand are still there although growth is quite patchy. I’m not sure whether this is due to the growth cycle or a case of missed bits! I’m thinking it’s the latter. While the unit is easy to use I find it hard to see if I am getting enough ‘light’ coverage. I think a larger, slightly curved head (light window) would make a huge difference. And on the subject of light, again I still think there needs to be glasses included in the pack as it’s especially hard to ensure you’re getting even coverage on larger areas without looking at what you are doing. Regardless, my need to shave my legs every few days is down to once a week (yay) and I feel with continued use this is only going to get better. I’m so happy I got the opportunity to try this product and I would recommend others try it too.

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is painless
    to use, even on
    sensitive areas.
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is better
    lifetime value than
    salon treatments
    The Philips Lumea
    Comfort is simple
    and easy to use, in
    the comfort of home

  • Well worth the money!

    I must say that after 3 months of use I am pretty impressed with the Philips Lumea. My legs are not hair free, but I am finding that there is considerably less regrowth since I have been using it. I love the compact, convenient size of the unit, & most of all – I love that I can use it in the comfort of my own home at a time that suits me! I would definitely recommend the Lumea to anyone who wants to invest in an IPL :)

    Would you recommend
    the Philips Lumea
    Comfort to others?
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Article Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Sandhurst to bring you this article.

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  • I’ve really needed some inspiration this year for Christmas and this is great! I Love a good charcuterie board and I think I may do one this year for the family as well as all the regular Christmas trimmings. I have 6 kids and all the extended family coming to entertain and feed!

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  • I’m loving all the ideas here in the comments and pictures above! I love to be able to just look at what others have done and straight up copy it. Takes all the thinking energy out of entertaining!
    Such a good and trusted brand to purchase over the silly season! You know you are faring great quality and value!

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  • We often have homemade pizza nights aka fakeaway night! And my pizza is always on a low carb Pizza base with roasted and sundried tomato and capsicum. My fav combo with grilled chicken and a swirl of peri peri mayonnaise! Making our own is always better than takeaway versions and healthier!

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  • Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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  • Great information! Loved it. You can see https://reminiiapp.com/

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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