Sarah Pierson & Alexa Buckley Roussel

A few weeks ago, Sarah Pierson and Alexa Buckley Roussel, the co-founders of the footwear line Margaux, and Matilda Goad, the English-based housewares designer, celebrated the launch of their collaborative ballet flat with an intimate dinner. The location was a private home in Brooklyn’s Park Slope. The crowd was made up of a wonderful mix of creative women, the food was deliciously and comfortingly prepared in the way that only Clare de Boer of Stissing House knows how, and the table, well, it was full of PORTA’s finest, of course.

Focused on a winning combination of style and comfort, Margaux creates footwear for the modern woman. As Nancy Sinatra would say—these boots are made for walking—on the school run, to meetings, around museums, off to dinner, as you travel, you won’t want to leave home without a pair (or two). Margaux comes with the extra bonus that it was founded by Sarah and Alexa, two friends from college. As you can imagine, Francesca and I love a female friend founder story and, from experience, can say nothing is stronger, better, or more supportive.

So here we are, bringing you The Selection of Sarah and Alexa for dinner (and a little beyond) along with their thoughts on the pieces.

We loved using the Daria Dinner Plates for our dinner with Matilda Goad. The burgundy triangles created both warmth and a sense of playfulness, adding formality in the best way.

We received so many compliments on the Beata Stemmed Wine Glasses throughout the night of our dinner with Matilda! They're incredibly dainty, yet their unique shape is striking without being over the top.

Never underestimate the need for a small bowl! For dinners we host, we're fond of serving nuts during cocktail hour or offering truffles or little chocolate morsels at the end of the meal. The Gustavo Snack Bowl is perfect for that.

Coffee is a ritual for us all, and it's why finding the perfect vessel is crucial. We love how the hand-painted blue stripes on the Natalia Espresso Cup create vibrancy, contrasting perfectly with the warm red interior.

We love hand-blown glass; it's such a beautiful tradition, and the Vincent Vase/Ice Bucket is a great way to add a sense of craft to any room.

When Clare de Boer cooked her dinner for us, she used the Julius Serving Platter for a bounty of vegetable crudité with a creamy herb dip in the center. We loved the simplicity of the setup and how this platter served as the perfect foundation.

We've had our eye on this very elegant Natalia Criado Freya Serving Tray that evokes mid-century Italian design. It feels timeless without being burdened by the past, as many antiques often do.

What a surprising yet simple idea to have a Pom Bud Vase resembling a pomegranate, glazed in perfect Delft blue! It's a delightful mix of traditions, perfect for fall and winter entertaining.

The Selection Of is an ongoing series featuring people we love and admire along with their favorite PORTA product, giving you a glimpse into their approach to styling their lives and tables. They are people we have known forever and others that we have just met who bring PORTA into vibrant life in a myriad of different ways. A PORTA portrait of a person if you will.