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news & shopping EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT D&G’s glam accessories to elevate your outfit, pecan cheesecake (why not?) and oh-so soft wallcoverings FORECAST The trends, products and names that should be on your radar for 2020 THE CATWALK LOOK Sophisticated shimmer is guaranteed with shades of pearly white NEWS This month, we’re loving new brand Sit Still Studio, Tom Faulkner’s sculpture-like side table and showing off our Christmas tree in Skagerak’s stunning wood and brass base THE EDITED CHOICE Take your coffee table to new heights with a tiered design THE EDITED CHOICE Gatsby-esque pendant lights to add instant glamour 50 UNDER £50 Last-minute gift ideas LIFE .ST YLE .ETC Fashion designer Olivia Rubin on taking risks – and her rainbow skirt
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fabulous spaces ROOM OF THE MONTH Artist, designer and photographer Martyn Thompson’s still life-like installation for Jo Malone London LONDON VILL A Diana and James Potts’ five-storey Victorian home is a masterclass in mid-century design and daring colour choices CAPE TOWN PAD Raquel Holton’s seaside abode pays homage to its Art Deco heritage, along with the breezy glamour of Eighties Malibu LONDON APARTMENT A pared-back palette enhances the elegant period details in Heather Kane’s Grade-II listed home LONDON CONVERSION Cook and food writer Anna Barnett reworked the layout of her Victorian school apartment CANADIAN COTTAGE This former farm shack has a rustic simplicity that proved irresistible to owners Ian Letts and Shelley Durnin
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design & decorating DETAIL OF THE MONTH This soft (and stain-resistant) fabric sofa is our new hero MIDNIGHT MOOD Deep hues and dramatic blues set the scene for a glamorous celebration STYLE FILE Cocktail trolleys, barware, glasses and more for all the party hosts out there DESIGN PROFILE Florists Rebel Rebel create a sensory experience with their singular displays WHAT’S HOT The latest bathroom and kitchen launches, from abstract tiles to a curvaceous tub BATHROOM TREND Luxe it up – industrial style
party dossier LOOKBOOK Spectacular spaces made for socialising to get you in the party mood SHOPPING Bar cabinets for shakers and makers INTERVIEW Restaurateur Ben Kenyon on nailing your dinner-party set-up SHOPPING Tech for entertaining a crowd over Christmas and the New Year
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the lifestyle edit PLACE OF THE MONTH A pastel-hued paradise awaits members of women-only club The Wing GOING OUT OUT Diaries to hand – our pick of the coolest places to visit this month COOK Aussie food guru Donna Hay delivers a Christmas menu with a difference DOWNTIME Essential sights, sounds and reads for the ultimate you-time HOTELS TO HIT IN 2020 Super-stylish retreats GLOBETROTTER Fashion designer Alice Temperley on her Somerset stomping grounds MY HAPPY PLACE Our houses editor likes to sip champagne on romantic Dalloway Terrace
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shine bright I have a weakness for January issues. No matter how tumultuous the ‘outside’ world may be, they can provide a joyful way to escape. After all, celebration is what this time of year is about. And there’s no doubt about it, this month’s Livingetc is a celebration of both the now and the next. Starting with the now... We’re showing sparkly Christmas decorating ideas, last-minute gifting inspiration (see page 30 for 50 gifts under £50) and houses dressed up to the nines. The pages are teeming with colour and confidence, because if you can’t go for it at this time of year, when can you? We also linked up with glam food writer and blogger Anna Barnett; she let us into her flat to show us how she brings in the New Year (page 68). Find the recipes for her canapés and cakes on Livingetc.com. A nd as for the nex t? One of my favourite features is 2020 Vision, our forecast for future style, including latest looks and design names to know (page 13). News editor Maudie Manton has thrown out some seriously bright ideas. For her research she caught up with several industry luminaries, so we’ve included quotes from The Conran Shop’s creative director Stephen Briars, Ger vasoni’s ar t director
Paola Navone and Linda Boronkay from Soho House, among others. At the back of the mag, this month’s meaty lifestyle section includes a bumper travel feature, spotlighting the hot hotels to hit (page 132). I’d like to draw the attention of all wanderlusters out there to The Caribou (thecaribou.com), a new website launched by our parent company TI Media. It’s all about luxury experiences, with informative reviews and on-trend destination guides. A n unforgettable place that I travelled to in the past year is Belmond La Residencia in Mallorca. This beautiful bolthole is in the magical village of Deià, which nestles between the sea and the dramatic Tramuntana mountain range. It’s a magnet for c re at ive s , i nclud i ng fa sh ion i s t a Mat t hew Williamson who has created a stunning suite. For t ho s e mor e i nt o h i b e r n at i ng t h a n celebrating, hopefully there is something here for you too. More books than usual, more flicks than usual and some apps for the kids so you can enjoy that decadently long lunch. Then we have our wellbeing issue coming up in February. The entire magazine will be dedicated to ways to live life better, from lifestyle cheats to beautiful interior inspiration. Here’s to a great 2020!
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PECAN CHEESECAKE Up +4,042% in Pinterest searches ahead of December, begging the question: has the traditional Christmas pud had its day? Try, too, peach cobbler variations and churro cheesecake bars, both also soaring in the search-bar charts. Who knew?
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Thought a statement earring was enough to elevate your outfit from humdrum to haute? Not in Dolce & Gabbana’s book, where sequinned tailoring, bows, brocade and Gatsby-feel feathers channelling the golden age of Hollywood are your answer to NYE party dressing.
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High-ho it to the capital this month for a jawdropping designer affair. Start at Claridge’s for Christian Louboutin’s pop-up; marvel at Luke Edward Hall’s folksy tree at The London Edition and finally cross the river for Holly Fulton’s Ar t Deco bonanza at Aqua Shard.
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There’ll be no eyebrows raised if you’re caught stroking walls this season, for surfaces are going soft and three-dimensional. Work it with Arte’s Velveteen collection, where relief patterns meet tactile velvet.
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THE UNDONE W R E AT H Knockout visuals pulled off with a sense of ‘oh, this old thing?’ ease is the aim of the game here. This creation from JamJar Flowers is just casually thrown together with lichen - covered branches, dried hops and old man’s beard. Kitten Grayson Flowers and Neptune’s dried thyme offerings also fit the bill.
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2020 vision The trends, new launches and names to know for the year ahead
A gold fluted bar screams old world opulence at Sir Frank’s Bar at the Beaverbrook hotel in Surrey
Red clay will be a big colour trend for SS20; think shades of rust and turmeric yellow woven with pops of fuchsia and lilac. Architecture, meanwhile, will keep proving to be a great source of inspiration in the design world and in 2020 we’ll see launches influenced by statement buildings from around the globe. For furniture, soft lines and voluminous upholstery will be key T H E D E TA I L
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reeding You won’t find a flat surface in sight as reeded detail, found on everything from walls to furniture, continues to bring tactility and texture to interiors. Trove – the first furniture collection from Studio Duggan – uses this surface detail across chic case goods in unexpected shades of green and yellow, while both rustic getaway Le Barn in France and Surrey’s Beaverbrook hotel (pictured) feature delicately fluted bar-fronts beautiful enough to distract you from their cocktail menus.
STEPHEN BRIARS, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, THE CONRAN SHOP
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Recessed handles create shadows on an otherwise all-out pink scheme in the bedroom of interior designer Suzy Hoodless
Strap it up: oiled walnut meets ikat upholstery via a belt buckle on this piece from Nico Guevara, Teixits Riera and Axel Alconchel
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decorative joiner y While custom-made storage has long been the go-to solution for dressing awkward spaces, designs are heading in a more ornate direction that proves shelving and wardrobes are the ultimate spaces in which to sprinkle some design flair. A play on materials and texture is key; designer Matilda Goad is a fan of updating built-in wardrobes with cut-away cane panels while Suzy Hoodless favours lines resembling tongue and groove to bring surface detail to otherwise simple MDF doors.
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The devil is in the detail, so they say, and designers have their attention firmly on straps, belts and buckles for the foreseeable. Leather is your best bet for buckling down in style; take your cue from Mallorcan studio Nico Guevara whose Canapé daybed (pictured) is pulled together by a belt strap. In Shanghai-based Neri&Hu’s Twelve AM collection for Molenti & C, meanwhile, thin strips of leather have been used to pin caramel-coloured cushions and headrests to wooden frames across a bed, bench and alcove, bringing a fresh twist to the pair’s celebrated Eastern aesthetic.
PHOTOGRAPHS (DECORATIVE JOINERY) JAMES MERRELL; (PAOLA NAVONE) GIOVANNI GASTEL
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In 2020 we will look for designs that are inspired by our feelings, that are easy and comfortable, searching for sofas that hug and delighting in small and unexpected pleasures. This will demand the warmth of natural materials such as linen, wood and woven fabrics
PAOLA NAVONE, ART DIRECTOR, GERVASONI
Tonal interior schemes are making a comeback, as is the colour brown. Using different tones of timber in one space, but paired with plum, rust, coral, aubergine, lime and gold, creates a look and feel resembling a Seventies vibe
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Arches run through every aspect of the interior at Il Palazzo Experimental hotel in Venice
THE SHAPE
arches You need only spend five minutes scrolling through images on the ’gram to clock that arches are having a moment in the shape spotlight, gently curving across some of the hottest new hotels and restaurants. Yet fear not if your home isn’t blessed with this architectural detail and use as a motif instead. Interiors guru Dorothée Meilichzon is the woman to follow, whose design for the Il Palazzo Experimental hotel in Venice sees the shape on headboards, doors and an arcade-clad front desk (pictured).
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Chairs in Anais wool and linen blends from Pierre Frey’s Natecru Wools II collection, from £180lin m, make for sumptuously soft seating
For us, 2020 will be about bringing new expression to traditional crafts. We’re fans of shell artist Tess Morley as well as Pigmentti, which specialises in bas-relief plasterwork and trompe l’oeil, and we have an ongoing collaboration with glassmaker Laguna B
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deep pile If 2019 was the year that velvet became omni-present, 2020 will see our love affair with deep-pile textiles continue with the rise of heavy-weight wools, bouclé, mohair and sheepskin, taking these cosseting fabrics from autumn/winter novelties to year-round staples. Check out Raf Simons’ flecked Atom bouclé for Kvadrat; Zinc Textile’s genuine shearling by the metre and Arlo & Jabob’s Benelux Bouclé. And we’re not just demanding superior comfort indoors; the outdoor arm of Pierre Frey’s Natecru collection features fleece-feel fabrics in 100% acrylic dralon for a little garden luxury.
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People want more than an object that looks good - they want a narrative and something with a personal connection. A good example is Stutterheim - its very first raincoat designs featured labels that told you the maker’s name
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names to know WE LOVE Their nostalgic approach; the Millennial-pink Humble Pizza took its cue from Fifties Formica-clad diners. We expect a rug collection, dropping in 2020, to be just as good. (childstudio.co)
Limewash specialist Bauwerk Colour is the name to know for achieving eco-friendly walls with character
MAISON ARABELLA WHO? Interior design firm headed up by Arabella Bassadone. London-based but with global ambitions and an international client base. WE LOVE The studio’s debut Objet collection. Think, sleek, standout pieces – from furniture through to soft furnishings – with a focus on craftsmanship and function. A two-part coffee table in resin and solid brass and the small but perfectly formed Stool Objet have shot to the top of our SS20 wishlist. (maisonarabella.com)
PHOTOGRAPHS (DEEP PILE) FILIMAGE; (DEPARTO) SHAYAN ASGHARNIA; (FERNANDO LAPOSSE) DAMIAN RUSSELL
THE FINISH
plaster ef fect Moving away from exposed brickwork and heavy metals, 2020’s answer to the industrial look will take a softer turn with sandy, textured walls reminiscent of raw plaster. For the most part, we have our ever-growing eco-conscience to thank; acrylic- and oil-based paints with nasty VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) no longer have a place in the woke decorator’s toolbox and are being sidelined for limewash – a water-based, VOC-free alternative that is built up in layers to create a textured, chalky patina.
KIN & C O M PA N Y WHO? Launched in 2017, cousins Joseph Vidich and Kira de Paola have become regulars on ‘ones to watch’ lists, with the Brooklyn-based furniture designers receiving a nomination for Maison & Objet’s prestigious Rising Talent award in 2019 – a reliable indicator that big things are yet to come. WE LOVE Their playful sense of shape, using the overlapping circles, arcs and planes of Russian Constructivism to surprise and subvert on coffee tables, shelves, mirrors and mobiles. (kinandcompany.com)
CHILD STUDIO WHO? With the now Insta-famous interior of the Humble Pizza café in Chelsea to their name, Taiwanese furniture designer Chieh Huang and Russian architect Alexey Kostikov of Child Studio may need no introduction. The duo work across spatial design, furniture, photography and video.
Yabu Pushelberg – the design agency behind some of New York’s most prestigious hotels – add in Yuichiro Hori, founder of furniture label Stellar Works, and you get Departo, a new lifestyle and accessories brand causing waves from across the pond. WE LOVE Its pursuit of truly timeless design, creating ‘essential’ pieces (think folding chairs, trestle tables, linen place mats and glasses) in a perennially popular palette of soft greys, khaki and cream. Stay tuned for the UK launch later in the year. (departo.co)
D E PA R T O WHO? Take Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu, co-founders of
FERNANDO LAPOSSE WHO? Having honed his eye during stints designing for Bethan Laura Wood and Faye Toogood, this Central Saint Martins alumni is putting agricultural waste materials firmly in the style spotlight. WE LOVE His distinctive Totomoxtle material – a veneer made using the husks of endangered heirloom corn from his native Mexico. Easy on the eye thanks to a marquetry-effect surface and dappled purples and creams, this forward-thinking material also helps to generate income for local farmers and preserve biodiversity, meaning that there’s both brains and beauty at work here. (fernandolaposse.com)
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the catwalk look Gold-rimmed star bowl, £5.99, Zara Home
Claridge sofa in Belfast Stone, £3,800, Jonathan Adler
Ripple mirror, £1,251.60, Julian Chichester
Tinted Moisturiser Illuminating SPF30, 50ml, £35, Laura Mercier at Harvey Nichols
Falling Snow Brocade cushion cover, £39, West Elm
Small pearldaisy hoop earrings, £225, Simone Rocha at Matches Fashion
Y/Project’s take on pearly pink was about dramatic draping
Cinched coats in silver tones were hot property on the Max Mara runway
Light Capiz shell side table, £8,484, Bethan Grey x Nature Squared
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Gold pearl glass bauble, £7.50, Graham and Green
Pax bag, £450, Shrimps
Shimmery finishes and a fresh palette make for must-have pieces that are extra precious
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A Scandi-style Christmas would be nothing without a hearty helping of natural wood, and so Danish firm Skagerak’s take on the tree base – until now largely available as the unremarkable, plastic green kind – comes in teak or oak wood with brass-plated steel tops, meaning you can place the star at the bottom, not the top, of your tree. How novel. Stella Christmas tree base, £259 (skagerak.dk/uk)
Kelly Hoppen MBE, queen of neutrals and sovereign of the small screen, has teamed up with Dutch flooring company Hakwood on a collection of oak floor tiles. They’re brilliantly monochrome and in line with her ‘East meets West’ aesthetic. Square in Basalt and Fossil; Grid abstract in Basalt and Chalk , from £275sq m (hakwood.com)
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sit sof t Arne Jacobsen’s 1955 Series 7 chair for Fritz Hansen is a certified design classic, but how do you make it relevant for a new generation? Just add velvet. In the contemporary colours of Misty Rose, Autumn Red and Grey Blue, the newly upholstered model brings a smothering of Italian cotton velvet by Redaelli Velluti to the iconic Scandinavian design. Series 7 velvet dining chair, £597 (chaplins.co.uk)
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Orfeo Accent coffee table, £2,290, Natuzzi Italia
Mies lounge table in grey, oak veneer and natural leather, £1,110, Million at Opumo
Dott coffee table in sheesham and black steel, £299, Swoon
Baricella rattan coffee table, £1,145, Oka
Lowlands coffee table, £1,431, Böttcher & Kayser for Ligne Roset
Palette coffee table, £2,195, Jaime Hayon for &Tradition at Nest
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Philadelphia coffee table, £659, BoConcept
Grayson coffee table, in walnut £229, John Lewis & Partners
tiered coffee tables Spotty table, from £984, Pierre Charpin for Zanotta at Aram
Reach new levels of style (and storage ability) with these smart high-low designs
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news CRUSHING ON
ottoline Forgive us for an all-out infatuation with Ottoline, the London-based, Dutch design house bringing a heavy dose of kitsch-cute to our walls. Each of its picture-perfect papers tells a story; Pillars – a print just relaunched in new colourways – is an ode to a piece of furniture fashioned by the designer’s grandmother for her childhood bedroom. Simply charming. (From left) Pillars wallpaper in Terra and Pink, Green and Lilac, Yellow and Blue, £145 a roll (ottoline.co.uk)
THE LITTLE LUXURY
roll call Devising the Christmas Day seating plan is a responsibility not to be sniffed at and, if you’re entertaining aunts, uncles and long-lost cousins, a carefully considered arrangement can mean the difference between hosting heaven and hell. Oka’s feathery name holders are so pint-size pretty that, all going to plan, not-so-lucky guests won’t notice they’ve been sidelined at the end of the table on the emergency chairs. Decorative feather name card holders, £35 for set of four (oka.com)
THE STYLE HERO
There are regular side tables and then there is the Papillon side table by Tom Faulkner, extra-special not least for its ombre finish but for its loopy, branch-like steel base. In the wider collection, you’ll find a console, dining table and drinks trolley, all in colours that take their cue from different species of butterfly. Papillon side table in Ulysses Blue, £3,650 (tomfaulkner.co.uk)
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THE WEEKEND BUY
match made Neutrals and monochrome have no place in Pooky’s new-season drop, where the modus operandi is strictly colour, colour, colour. Take the Clements lamp, a bright orange, blown-glass tribute to the Nineties lava lamp; Shibori, a collection of dip-dye shades in punchy primary tones and Kelpie (left) with its lacquered wood base in vibrant emerald. Consider each piece a cheery sofa-side pick-me-up, here to spark joy during winter’s darkest days. Kelpie table lamp, £67, with 30cm Empire Coral silk shade, £48 (pooky.com)
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the edited choice Metallic Feather-effect pendant light, £175, Rockett St George Jasmine chandelier, £830, Soho Home x Anthropologie
Arch pendant light, £380, Eser Güngör at Matter of Stuff
Cubist pendant light, £1,240, Troy by Hudson Valley Lighting at Houseology Gold Pipe ceiling light, £375, French Connection Home
Lowenna pendant, £130, Habitat
Strada large round pendant, £1,975, Kelly Wearstler for Andrew Martin Varsha pendant £1,659, Arteriors
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glitzy pendants Mega-watt designs guaranteed to put a shine on things – and add a little year-round sparkle Zeus chandelier, £640, Pooky
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feeling craf t y If there’s one brand that never chucks taste out of the window come Christmastime it’s Toast, whose festive drop includes artisan decorations and shibori wrapping paper, alongside year-round collectibles by Geoffrey Fisher, Cara Guthrie and Pottery West. Pretty patterns and a chic palette of coal, chalk, duck egg and copper mean these hand-painted decorations demand over-the-dinner-table status. Star hand-painted bauble in Coral/Chalk, £8; Prism handpainted bauble in Chalk/Black, Coral/Black, Black/Chalk, £8; Dot hand-painted bauble in Duck Egg/ Copper, Black/Copper, £8; Geo hand-painted bauble in Chalk/ Coral/Black, Black/Coral/Chalk, £8 (toa.st/uk)
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sit still studio The slow design movement (think sustainable pieces made in limited runs) is gaining momentum with impressive speed, and new-onthe-radar company The Sit Still Studio (the clue’s in the name) is all about ‘languid’ living and spaces devoted to rest. With the motto ‘honest, local and decidedly not trend-led’, this Welsh brand uses local craftspeople and natural materials including sheep’s wool and ash. We’ve fallen for its abstract three-panel screen, covered in 100 per cent linen cloth, hand-printed using a rice paper stencil technique. £5,200 (thesitstillstudio.com)
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Leather abstract journal in Black, £18, Ark Colour Design at Couverture & The Garbstore
Nail lacquer 12ml, £35, Tom Ford at Selfridges
California: Living + Eating by Eleanor Maidment, £22, Hardie Grant
Mino X water resistant bluetooth speaker in Orange, £40, Lexon at Amara
LETSCOM fitness tracker, £26.99, Amazon
Electric Cinema gift card, from £30, Electric Cinema
Striped velvet cushion, £32, HKliving at Smallable
Elago leather AirPods case in Brown, £20, Anthropologie
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Cornice linen napkin in Bronzé, £30, Summerill & Bishop
Large Ugandan basket, £39, Toast Harbour stripe gym bag in Mustard, £35; monogramming, £2.50 a letter, Tori Murphy Brass napkin rings, £40 pair, Aerende
Saikai bike bell, £20, SCP
Natural soap, £34.90 for six, Myrtle & Soap at Etsy
Grapefruit Pop candle, £38, Jonathan Adler Rivsalt with grater, £22, Borough Kitchen
Evocative Style by Kelly Wearstler, £42, Rizzoli
Limerence eye mask in Sky, £38, House of Hackney Phoebe glass candle holder, €15.95, Anna + Nina
Casa Cubista striped large jug, £25, Liberty London
An Opinionated Guide to London Architecture by Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli, £9.95, Hoxton Mini Press
Muzzi traditional panettone, 1kg, £22.50, Sous Chef
Yoga mat, £29.95, DOIY at Aria
Balance deep-blue candlestick, £29, Ferm Living at Nordic Nest
Small tole planter in Pink, £36, Matilda Goad Painted ceramic plate, £39, Peter Pilotto at Matches Fashion
Wonderful Things by Tim Walker, £30, V&A
Milk chocolate artisan bar, £6, Rococo Chocolates The Velveteen Rabbit, £34.95, The Folio Society
Haeckels Seaweed & Geranium hand balm, £18, Another Country
Poresh bag in Blue Stripe, £39, Maison Bengal at The Hambledon
Wick trimmer, £40, L’Objet
Lavender and Chamomile pillow spray, £35, Votary Wooden dominos set, £38, Selfridges
Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash mascara, £26, Fenwick Stone match holder in Brass, £19, Ferm Living at Nordic Nest
1800 Tequila Limited Edition Essential Artist Sugar Tequila, 70cl, £40, Harrods
Pirouette cup and saucer, £7, Hay Ski socks in Egret, £30, Ganni
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Ilex Studio avocado vase, £35, Another Country Decorative bottle, £45, Ceraudo
Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman, £22, Hardie Grant Books
Corolla large hanging planter in brass, £39, Made.com
The Parker Aloe Palms pocket square, £39, Charles Tottenham
Canteen water bottle, £35, Corkcicle x Poketo at White Space Home
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Matteo large oven dish, £25, Habitat
Multicoloured hand-blown Italian glass, £26, The Edition 94
Genovese Fig soap, £8.50, Molly Mahon
Florentine brittle 150g, £6.50, Ottolenghi
life.style.etc Fashion designer Olivia Rubin on taking risks, learning from mistakes and why she will always love her rainbow sequinned skirt
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graduate from Central Saint Martins, Olivia Rubin cut her fashion teeth on tra ining schemes with Dior and Alexander McQueen before starting her own fashion business in 2006. She closed it in 2011 while pregnant, but in 2017 set up her successful eponymous brand. She has now collaborated with Etsy to launch a homeware collection with her signature technicolour shades. Olivia lives in west L ondon w it h husba nd Ben a nd daughters Chloe, six, and Ella, three. Sum up your business for us in five words… Dedicated, ambitious, closely knit, fun and vibrant. What was your light-bulb moment? I started making clothes for myself and friends then posted outfits on Instagram and saw an immediate reaction. It started with a rainbow sequinned skirt and so many people wanted to buy it. I had been in fashion before so had factory contacts and started to produce small quantities and created my website. That was about two-and-a-half years ago and everything skyrocketed. What’s the greatest sacrifice you’ve made for work? Being away from my kids. Now I travel six times a year to where we sell my collections – New York, China, Korea, Paris… I don’t like leaving the kids but I hope I’ll be an inspiration to them. And the biggest risk you’ve taken? Selling wholesale. I didn’t want to because I wanted to keep things manageable but I’m now at over 40 stockists worldwide. What’s your proudest achievement? Launching my collection in Selfridges and showing at London Fashion Week for the first time last September. What is your biggest business regret? I don’t have any. I’ve learnt from
every mistake and grown from them. What is your favourite piece in your wardrobe? My rainbow sequinned skirt. It makes me feel good and sparked my whole business. It has a lot of sentimental value. What makes the perfect party dress? Someth ing colou r f u l w ith a delicate silhouette. It also needs to be comfortable. What is your biggest extravagance? Designer shoes and handbags because I don’t spend money on clothes. That’s my excuse! What’s been your best pinch-me moment so far? My London Fashion Week show was pretty surreal.
Describe your interiors style… Neutral with pops of colour. What life advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Go with your instinct and your own pace. Share your best business tip… Don’t invest a lot of money into your business initially. Ma ke sure there’s suff icient interest. I bought some fabric, made a couple of skirts and things took off from there. X
The Olivia Rubin x Etsy collection is available at Etsy.com until 31 December
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Fabric on chaise, table and lampshade; cushion; artwork; all Martyn Thompson Studio. The Penny vase, Martyn Thompson for 1882ltd. Frame, Charlotte Lawton and Nicola Bell. Mural, Charlotte Lawton. Leta chaise, Pinch. Flowers, Nikki Tibbles at Wild at Heart
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As lifelong fans of artist/designer/photographer Martyn Thompson, we love his celebration of British craftsmanship in this installation for Jo Malone London’s HQ. His passion for light and shadow inspires an emotive approach, and we just can’t get enough of those jacquards livingetc.com
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christmas sparkle Diana and James’ home is full of pattern and colour – just more so during the festive season
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Talk about making an entrance. The indigo walls, unique accessories and vintage lighting set the scene for this beautiful home.
‘This is where our friends and family gather to have fun,’ says Diana. ‘I’m South American, so it’s all about having a good time.’
Walls in Hague Blue, Farrow & Ball. Cabinet, Swoon. Mirror, Aria. Flowers, Rebel Rebel. Bottles, Amara. Tea-light holders, Pipii. Baubles, The Conran Shop. Gold garland, Meri Meri. Giftwrap, Paperchase
Tree, The White Company. Baubles, George Home, Raj Tent Club and Habitat. Rug, Floor_Story. Chandelier, Apparatus Studio. Artwork, Sofia Donovan
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“I love colour. It’s in my soul. I would never go for a muted look” X
LIVING ROOM Mingling bold and subtle hues, plus various textures and patterns, is the reason Diana and James’ home is so enticing. Sofas and coffee table, Aria. Rug, Floor_Story. Lamp, Graham and Green. Baubles and jug, The Conran Shop. Glass bottle, Amara. Mantelpiece garland, Rebel Rebel
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LIVING ROOM The far end of the double reception space has floor-toceiling shelving for Diana’s collection of objets. Paper decorations, Pipii. Cards, National Portrait Gallery and Hello Geronimo. Neo Geo obelisks, Jonathan Adler
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DINING AREA The decoration in this part of the kitchen was kept minimal to ensure the garden views, which remind Diana of her native Colombia, weren’t interrupted. Table, Cattelan Italia. Chairs, Camerich. Murano pendants, 1stdibs. Tree, The White Company. Baubles, Habitat
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home profile TH E OWN E RS Diana Potts and her husband James, a barrister, their children Thomas, 13, Sofia, 12, and Matias, nine, their dog Dexter and their cat Freddie.
THE PROPERTY A Victorian villa in north London. On the lower ground floor there is a kitchen/ dining area, family snug, utility room and WC. On the ground floor there is the entrance hallway, a double reception room and a study. On the first floor sits the master bedroom, dressing room and en suite. On the second floor, there are the three children’s bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the third floor is the guest bedroom and en suite.
KITCHE N ‘Like in most homes, this is where we love to hang out as a family,’ says Diana. Units, Roundhouse. Spray painted in Farrow & Ball’s Dovetail. Bronze wallpaper, Maison Martin Margiela. Flowers, Rebel Rebel. Glasses and trees, George Home
H A L LWAY The red-striped runner looks particularly fetching at this time of year and is the perfect foil to the moody blue walls. Runner, Roger Oates. Walls in Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball. Cabinet, Swoon. Flowers and garland, Rebel Rebel. Glass bottle, Amara. Gold tea-light holders, Pipii
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ith Christmas just a few misty cold breaths away, there is a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. The sky, metal grey, hovers above London, casting a muted lens over the scene. But on a quiet street in the north of the city, there sits a house that radiates like no other. Inspired by the warmth and colour of faraway lands, it is a beacon of dazzling design. The owners of this home, Diana and James Potts, moved in eight years ago when their third child had just started toddling around and they realised they needed more space. The interior had been recently done up, so their was no need to renovate. ‘We knew that one day we would stamp our own personality on it, but we had time,’ says Diana. Life carried on and as the children grew up, the upheaval of a renovation seemed more of an option. So, with ‘a little tweaking in mind’, they approached an architect to ‘neaten things up and create some extra storage’. Diana laughs at the memory. ‘Of course, once we started, it snowballed,’ she says. ‘The kitchen was our first project and that had a complete new layout. It looked so incredible we got excited about doing more. Then the architect introduced us to our interior designers, Angela Simpson and Laura Voyle. When we sat down to have a chat with them both, I remember feeling so inspired by some of the possibilities they suggested. It’s taken us a while to get to this end point because we had to press the pause button a few times and do things in stages but now the entire house has finally been done.’ One of the most striking aspects of this home is its rapport with colour. Diana is originally from Colombia and colour is in her DNA. ‘I love mixing it up,’ she laughs. ‘But
while I’m very confident when it comes to choosing my clothes, with the house I needed a little guidance. When we first painted the hallway in that dark inky blue, I was like, “oh my goodness!” but now I love it!’ The choices made here have been a carefully curated and considered process. It takes daring to mingle acid brights, pattern and textures, and there are innovative touches with vintage lamps, statement furniture and bespoke additions, like the copper facing on the kitchen island. Diana, often on the look out for a one-off bargain, is a self-confessed eBay addict and she is proud of the beauties she has discovered in her local skip. ‘If I see a skip I have to look
home truths STOCKING LIST ? A photograph of Wayne McGregor by Rick Guest with Olivia Pomp. I must remember to tip off my husband.
FAV O U R I T E T I P P L E ? At Christmas, champagne.
SKATING OR A ROARING FIRE? Anything to do with the cold is not my thing.
PA R T Y P E R S O N ? I’m very social. My husband used to own a pub so we know how to chat to people.
BEST THING ABOUT CHRISTMAS? All of us being together – both at home, then in the sunshine!
inside. I have found some of my best pieces on the street. I recently picked up a gorgeous Fifties sofa that I had upholstered.’ Yet while the interior feels original and unusual, above all it oozes an enticing appeal. Diana is adamant about this. ‘One of the first things I said to Angela and Laura at the planning stage was that I didn’t want the house to feel like a museum. Above all else, it had to be a home. I come from a huge family. My mum is one of 20 and my dad is one of 15. It’s so important to me that my kids feel relaxed here. I entertain loads and my Colombian family visit regularly and the house is always full of flowers, if not quite as grand as these amazing arrangements by Rebel Rebel. Often at Christmas there is a stream of people coming through the door.’ This year the celebrations will arrive early. There is a trip planned to Australia, and so a London gathering for friends and family will happen before they set off. ‘I’m always desperate to get the tree up as soon as possible anyway,’ says Diana. ‘In South America, the tree gets decorated on the 1 November, so by mid November I’m begging to do it.’ Diana is obviously a passionate advocate of the festivities, so how does she feel about having a celebration in the sun? ‘I’ll appreciate the heat,’ she laughs. ‘And as long as we’re all together I will be happy. When I’m at home for Christmas, it’s a more traditional approach, but saying that James never lets me do the lunch. I’m a good cook but I’m also a free spirit and it’s always mañana, mañana. If it was left up to me we’d be eating at midnight.’ X
DRESSING -UP OUTFIT? I always wear colour and I love red, especially red shoes.
See Diana’s interior designers at simpson a n d voy le .c om and the architects at mitzmanarchitects.com
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LANDING This Fifties sofa was found in a skip. Diana had it reupholstered in a gorgeous teal velvet. Sofa in Facade No 11 by Osborne & Little. Carpet, Roger Oates. Star garland, Pipii
MASTE R B E DROOM The bold paper accentuates the original cornicing beautifully. Bed, Loaf. Bloomsbury Garden wallpaper, Timorous Beasties. Vintage side table, Pamono. Throw and plain cushions, Heal’s. Patterned cushion, Timorous Beasties
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Complete round mirror, £356.50, Broste Copenhagen
Ziggy sideboard in Brass, £649, Swoon
Modern Gold accent table lamp in Dusky Pink, £120, Rockett St George
Velvet Prussian throw in Blue, from £250, Feather & Black
Oak August flooring, from £79sq m, Ecora
Pompom garland with Beads in Multi, £15, A by Amara
Floret occasional chair in Guacamole, £468, Anthropologie
Ari ceiling light in Brass and White, £100, Habitat
Holden geometric hand-tufted wool rug in Tonal Blue, £449, Made.com
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Raquel Holton’s Art Deco inspired apartment is the perfect place for entertaining
PHOTOGRAPHY Elsa Young/Bureaux X
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Chic by day and by night,
PRODUCTION Sven Alberding WORDS Leanne Amodeo
LIVING AREA Like all the key pieces in the apartment, the dining bar and chairs were designed by Fyfe Boyce. The striking portrait on the wall behind is by Raquel. Similar ceiling light, Holloways of Ludlow. Rug, Zollanvari in Cape Town. Cushion (just seen) in fabric by Zinc Textile
home profile THE OWNER Raquel Holton, who is involved in design, property and art and has been living here since 2018.
THE PROPERTY An apartment in an Art Deco building in Sea Point, Cape Town. There is a living and dining area, as well as a kitchen and entertainment space, three bedrooms (each with an en suite) and a patio at the front and rear of the property.
LIVING AREA Mirrored concertina doors lead through to Raquel’s bedroom. Gold light, designed by Fyfe Boyce and made by Arkivio. Gold mirror, Eccentricity in Stanford
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ccording to Raquel Holton, the best place to be on New Year’s Eve is Cape Town. ‘You don’t even have to plan a party because the whole city comes alive; December and January are especially high energy because of all the fireworks displays,’ she says of the city’s festive period. Nothing gets done by halves during those months and for Raquel, who recently made Cape Town her home after living there on and off for five years, nothing could be better. After all, it was the city’s energy that enticed her to buy an apartment in Sea Point, a lively seaside suburb, in the first place. This and the fact her new beachfront home, in the former Odeon cinema building, overlooks the promenade. It’s a to-die-for location, although the same couldn’t have been said for the apartment’s interior, which was a warren of disconnected rooms. Luckily, Raquel had experience in project managing renovations. It was a challenge, but she was ready for it. By engaging interior designers Bruce Fyfe and Kelsey Boyce to realise her vision, not only was she able to work with two of Cape Town’s finest, she also had the opportunity to collaborate with close friends – again. ‘I wouldn’t dream of taking on any project without Bruce and Kelsey,’ Raquel smiles. ‘There’s complete trust and honesty between the three of us and by the time we got to crack open the champagne and enjoy the end result, the apartment felt like it was theirs as much as it was my family’s.’ From the outset, they all agreed the interior’s design should pay homage to the building’s Art Deco heritage and this underpinned the scheme’s daring decorative style. But first, the apartment needed to be gutted and the floor plan reconfigured to move three bedrooms, each with an en suite, to the sides. The new layout freed up the apartment’s core , allowing the open-plan living area to run uninterrupted from front to back. This spatial flow is important to Raquel, who frequently hosts intimate dinner parties as well as larger functions. ‘I love that the apartment is perfect for entertaining just the
way it is. Bruce and Kelsey have created such a wonderful connection between each area that my guests don’t feel like they’re falling over each other.’ The designers were especially mindful of orientation and the way the light changes depending on the time of day. They took advantage of the afternoon sun in the promenade-facing formal living and dining area, introducing blush-pink tones that twinkle at sunset. And rather than fight the lack of direct sunlight in the rear kitchen and entertainment space, Bruce and Kelsey went with it, creating dark, cosy spaces. ‘They’ve delivered a design that reflects who I am,’ says Raquel. ‘And while they made sure it feels like home, they also added elements that make everyone who walks through the front door go “wow”!’ One thing this apartment boasts in abundance is impact, including a main bedroom resplendent in gold and white striped wallpaper that opens up to the living area via mirrored concertina doors. Bruce and Kelsey’s concept may have been initially informed by the colours and patterns of Art Deco, but it also references the sophisticated sensibilities of France’s belle époque, along with the breezy glamour of Eighties Malibu. The emphasis is on bespoke detailing, highly textural materials and an eclectic, multilayered arrangement, seamlessly tied together by custom-designed pieces of key furniture. A faceted bar in the dining area – that literally stopped traffic when it was craned in – is the undeniable jewel in the crown, complemented by plush baby-blue bar chairs. Curved white sofas are opulent yet comfortable and the ‘soft brutalism’ of the entry console makes it more art object than table. It’s the personal touches, like the artwork Raquel painted – the portrait in the dining area, the gold-leaf abstract opposite the entry and the collage of palm trees in a guest bedroom – that make the apartment so welcoming. Yet for Raquel, the most memorable moments are those shared with family and friends. X
Check out the designers at fyfeboyce.co.za
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E NTRY The gold-leaf artwork, created by Raquel to contrast with the blackened timber walls, is the first thing guests see when they walk through the door. Lamp base, Tusker Trading. Lampshade and console table, both Fyfe Boyce. Sculpture, Cécile & Boyd
KITCHEN Dark-wood units, a splashback in copper sheeting and brass accents lend this space a sense of elegance and dramatic flair. Joinery, Andy De Klerk Cabinetworks in Cape Town. Tap, Lavo Bathroom Concepts
houses home truths FAV O U R I T E D I N N E R PA R T Y O U T F I T ? Leopard print – but just a tad and for special occasions.
C O C K TA I L S , M O C K TA I L S O R C H A M PA G N E ? Champagne any time of day!
FAV O U R I T E A R T I S T ? The German abstract artist Gerhard Richter.
O F W H AT A R E YO U M O S T P R O U D ? My sons are my best work.
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With the concertina doors open, the space feels like an upmarket hotel suite. For the walls, two different papers were cut into strips.
Glossy wall tiles and geometric details in the joinery are a subtle nod to the building’s Art Deco heritage.
Bedhead, Fyfe Boyce. Bedside tables designed by Fyfe Boyce; made by D2 Custom Designs in Durban
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Tiles, Womag. Mirror and joinery, Meghan Paxton at Design By Line in Cape Town. Tap and basin, Lavo Bathroom Concepts
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FEATURE MARINA COMBAL
Raquel’s apartment rocks glam gold and decadent details
Viv swivel chair in Luxe Boucle White, £599, West Elm
Halo brass pendant, from £145, Graham and Green
Gold Stripe wallpaper, £15 a roll, Superfresco Easy at Graham & Brown
Spiral hand-tufted rug in Grey, £199, A by Amara
Masked 4 art print, from £45, Amber Devetta at Rockett St George
Petal signature cotton cushion, £11.50, Spoonflower
Ultra ottoman, £695, Jonathan Adler
Round mirror in Gold, £12.99, H&M Home
Hemnes sideboard in Black-Brown, £199, Ikea
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STYLING Mary Weaver WORDS Rachel Ward
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KITCHE N ‘I love how this room turned out. The brass panels, which were the most difficult thing to find, will develop a patina over time,’ says Heather. ‘I like materials that bring a bit of interest rather than perfection.’ Bespoke cabinets, Maddison & Sons. Marble worktop and splashback, The Stone Collection. Brooklyn tap, The Watermark Collection
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his time last New Year’s Eve, I’d only just moved in,’ says Heather Kane of her beautiful apartment in London’s Marylebone. ‘It was pretty much empty. I had the dining table, but that was about it.’ Now fully settled in, she’s ready to mark this year’s celebrations in style. ‘I’m looking forward to kitting the place out with fairy lights, getting together with friends and setting some intentions. I’m not much of a cook – and that’s being generous – so I’ll keep things casual by serving cake and lots of fizz.’ In-between parties, Heather’s also hoping to find time to reflect – and not just on the past 12 months. She actually bought her two-bedroom home, part of an 18th-century Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse, back in August 2017. ‘I love the flat as it is now, but it’s been a challenge to get here,’ she says. Indeed, the very first time she viewed its high ceilings, elegant plasterwork and original panelling, it was through thick layers of dust and dirt – no one had lived here for many years. ‘It had been updated in the Fifties and Sixties, but hadn’t been touched since,’ she says. ‘It was non-habitable and needed a major facelift, which is what I was looking for. Some people might have been scared off, but I was excited.’ Born in California, Heather moved to London four years ago for work. Having prior experience of buying and refurbishing large properties stateside, she imagined overhauling a 1,200 square foot space would be relatively easy by comparison – that’s before she encountered the UK’s approvals process. ‘The older the property, the more surprises it’s going to give you – that went as expected,’ she s ay s . ‘ B u t w h at I w a s n ’t TH E OWN E R prepared for was the Heather Kane previously permissions and revisions – worked in tech, but more they took a lot of time.’ recently she joined her friend Kelly Vittengl’s online antiques To h e l p h e r n a v i g a t e business, Frances Loom. the system – and the paperwork – Heather enlisted the help THE PROPERTY of architecture studio Red A ground-floor apartment in a Deer. Not only are they the Grade II-listed townhouse built in visionaries behind one of her London’s Marylebone in 1770. On favourite London restaurants, one level, there is an open-plan Bourne & Hollingsworth, more living, dining and kitchen area, plus importantly, she says, they a master bedroom with an en suite were willing to work with her. and a main bathroom. On the second
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‘Red Deer were okay with me having a strong voice. It was a collaboration: they helped me realise my ideal home, rather than conceptualising their own idea of what that might look like.’ The plans, once approved, involved reorienting the kitchen to create a combined living, dining and cooking space, and making the hallway narrower to fit in two small bathrooms rather than one bathroom plus a cloakroom. They also had to source era-appropriate fireplaces, antique Douglas fir floorboards and repair the mouldings and plasterwork. ‘Alarmingly, I thought the plaster angels on the living room walls were a recent addition and planned to chisel them off,’ admits Heather. ‘I eventually realised they’re from the 1700s and they’re now my favourite detail.’ Next came the furniture and fittings, which adhere to a strict palette of black, white, grey and brass – a surprisingly rigorous choice for a self-confessed hoarder and maximalist. ‘It’s an allergic reaction to the last flat I had,’ Heather explains. ‘I had an emerald green sofa that worked well, but it controlled all of my design decisions for years. I couldn’t wait to get rid of it and have no bold colour – it feels really soothing.’ In fact, when she left her last apartment, the only piece of furniture Heather brought along was the aforementioned dining table. Keen to create a whole new look, she spent six months or so procuring one-off pieces from online marketplaces, such as eBay, Etsy and Pamono. These mingle with more modern designs from Maisons du Monde, Andrew Martin and Liberty London. ‘It was a slow process, but for me the finding is part of the fun,’ she says. Collected among this furniture mix are distinctive displays of iconography, art and objects. Often grouped, they’re organised by odd numbers, varying heights, textures and tones. ‘Believe it or not, this is my attempt at minimal,’ she says, ‘but there’s still lots of stuff, so I consciously kept areas of negative white space to maintain a sense of calm.’ The result is effortlessly elegant, although it does require self-discipline on Heather’s behalf. ‘It’s not my natural instinct to leave something empty, but this feels really good to me right now. That said, I’m sure it will evolve. If you check back in another year it might even be full of colour!’ X
Find out more about Red Deer at reddeer.co.uk and Frances Loom at francesloom.com
DINING AREA A slimline table bridges the divide between the relaxed living space and the more functional kitchen. Dining table top, flea market; bespoke base, Vintage Industrial Metal. Thonet chairs, Pamono. Bolection-style fireplace, The Architectural Forum. Mirror, The House of Antiques
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‘Some things are placeholders,’ says Heather. ‘The sofa is fine for now, but I’d love to find a sectional from the Seventies that I could reupholster.’
Mirror and pendants, all Pure White Lines. Antique rug, Frances Loom. Similar console, Atkin and Thyme
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Sofa, Tine K Home. Eames lounge chair, eBay. Similar footstool, Arlo & Jacob. Antique rugs, Frances Loom. Similar Venini chandelier, Pamono
LIVING AREA ‘I started curating the religious wall in my last flat,’ says Heather. ‘I’m fascinated by iconography of all religions. I had to stop myself as I could fill up the whole wall. People like that display, which surprises me as it’s some of my quirkier stuff.’ Religious iconography, sourced from markets and antiques shops
home truths NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? I’ve never made one, but I do appreciate the reflection that’s so natural at this time of year.
FAV O U R I T E B O O K ? I like books with a happy ending – code for romance novels. I’ve read the Outlander series twice.
DREAM DINNER GUEST? I am obsessed with Esther Perel right now. I’d love to have her round for dinner with some close friends to talk about the dynamics of relationships.
YO U R S P I R I T A N I M A L? The fox – and I love that they roam London. I feel like it’s a sign that I belong here.
TINSEL – IN OR OUT? Tinsel is in! Festivity is always in.
COUNTRYSIDE OR SEASIDE ESCAPE? Seaside. I’m making my way through all of the great ones around the world.
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‘When we took the wallpaper off, I loved the plaster finish that was there. Below it was not keep-able, that’s why we painted the dado line. It’s the cosiest room and my favourite place for a nap.’
Bed upholstery, Magic Linen on Etsy. Bedlinen, Soak & Sleep. Wall light, Wo & Wé. Oil painting, Alexandria Coe. Vintage side table, painted in a similar colour to Farrow & Ball’s Railings
Mirror, Hunt Antique Mirrors. Bedlinen, Etsy. Wall light, Inscapes Design on Etsy. Ceiling light, Catherine Despas
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Leaf and Grapes Dresden plaque, £135, Peter Hone at Pentreath & Hall
Ernest Rectangular ottoman, £465, Soho Home
Hako Bar Mesh side table, £636, 101 Copenhagen at Do Shop
Omega velvet in Mustard, £49m, Linwood
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Pigeonhole shelving unit, £599, Atkin and Thyme
Tau handles in raw brass, from £22.99 each, Dowsing & Reynolds
Devi wall light in Gloss Green, £139, Dutchbone at Cuckooland
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houses home profile THE OWNERS Anna Barnett, cook, food writer and blogger, her husband Thom Archer, who works in media recruitment, and Ted, a Kerry Blue Terrier.
THE PROPERTY A two-bedroom apartment in a converted Victorian school in Hackney, east London, with an open-plan living area.
DINING AREA A chalky pink paint shade lightens this open-plan space. ‘Keep the table setting uncomplicated and remember to have fun,’ says Anna. Chairs; dining table; tableware, all Habitat. Ceiling and cupboard doors in Setting Plaster, Farrow & Ball. Wall light, Soho Home. Champagne coupes, Graham and Green. Glassware, John Lewis & Partners. Foliage, Grace & Thorn. Decorations, Nkuku
KITCHEN Stylish pendant lighting highlights the double-height space. Cabinetry, Pluck. Appliances, Miele. Tap, Perrin & Rowe for deVOL. Pendants, Pure White Lines. Bar stools, Habitat. Artwork, Tracey Emin. Flooring, Havwoods. Foliage, Grace & Thorn. Champagne coupes, Graham and Green. Basket, Selfridges. Tableware, Menu, John Lewis & Partners and Habitat. Gold stars, Habitat
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t’s Ted the dog who gives the game away. As Anna Barnett pops open a bottle of fizz, his ears go up and he trots straight over. ‘Whenever he hears that sound, he knows he’ll get the cork,’ smiles Anna. ‘He likes to gnaw on them, like a bone.’ Ted is a hound who is clearly accustomed to a champagne lifestyle. As the go-to cook, blogger and food writer for fabulous food and entertaining ideas, Anna Barnett is getting ready for the festive season in her east London flat. She and her husband, Thom Archer, who works in media recruitment, bought this apartment in a former Victorian school 18 months ago and have since turned it into a cool, sophisticated home. Anna and Thom immediately loved the huge windows and abundance of natural light they created. The layout? Not so much. For a start, the old kitchen was shoehorned into a dark corner, and a bedroom and a staircase took up half of the ground floor. ‘This seemed like a wasted opportunity, so we reclaimed the entire ground floor as a living, entertaining and cooking space, which is much more “us”,’ says Anna. Now the master bedroom is up in the mezzanine (accessed by a loft-style ladder) and the kitchen is a generous, chic space with loads of natural light and luxe marble surfaces. There’s ample room for Anna to cook, dream up new recipes and hold her at-home cookery classes. A cosy dining area under the mezzanine is where sit-down meals happen. ‘But, as everyone knows, all the best parties always end up in the kitchen,’ she adds. The light, height and volume of the new and improved big living space is emphasised by a two-tone decor. The front door opens into a long skinny hallway painted black, meaning that, when you then step into the living area, you appreciate the full impact of the light and space. ‘I really love the contrast,’ says Anna, who brought interior designers Studio Clement on board to help realise her vision for the apartment. ‘They pulled all the ideas together and made it happen,’ she says. Anna and Thom freely admit that waking up here feels ‘very grown-up’, compared with their old setup. ‘We lived in a nearby houseshare, a one-time pub owned by our friend, Dan Gillespie Sells, with a recording studio on the ground floor,’ says Anna. ‘What I loved about our old houseshare was that you’d never know who you’d meet when you got home. But now I love opening the door to no surprises, just complete calm,’ says Anna. In their old place, the interiors were a fitting mishmash of eclectic vintage and slightly dishevelled Victoriana. But in this minimalist, serene space, a pair of Molteni & C armchairs holds court and clutter is kept to a minimum. ‘Just don’t go looking in the cupboards,’ smiles Anna. But this home is proof that serene really doesn’t have to mean bland, with a variety of textures subtly added for extra interest and depth. There’s an expanse of Venetian plaster, as well as sections of bare bricks and walls painted in tactile limewashes. Marble predominates in the kitchen, a theme that is also echoed in the living area’s tables and in the small but perfectly formed bathroom. Natural textures are added in the form of light oak flooring, woven
baskets and fronds. And grasses are a tasteful take on Christmas decorations. Before her success in the world of food, Anna worked in TV, then in fashion at House of Holland. On the side, she started hosting now legendary supper clubs and blogging and writing about food. Fashion designer Henry Holland was one of several friends who encouraged Anna to move into food full-time and she hasn’t looked back. For Livingetc, she has created an array of party food that includes blinis, f ilo cups – a nd a cheeseboard the size of a spare wheel. ‘Party food is all about the prep,’ Anna says, adding some last-minute touches: a drizzle of truffle honey over slices of Manchego, sprigs of candied rosemary and a rich garlic confit that she pours over a just-baked Camembert. ‘I always include plenty of vegetarian food and dishes that are substantial enough to soak up the alcohol – you don’t want your New Year’s Eve party to peak too soon,’ she says. But the most important thing, Anna says, is to enjoy yourself. ‘Friends come over to spend time with you, so don’t miss out on the fun. Plan ahead, but then just succumb to the joy of food.’ X
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LIVING AREA ‘Thom and I are both totally in love with the minimalist aesthetic here,’ says Anna. Sofa, Sofa.com. Armchairs, Molteni & C Dada. Floor lamp, Habitat. Side table, Ferm Living at Design & That. Cushions, Design & That. Table lamp, Menu. Wall light, Soho Home. Christmas trees, John Lewis & Partners. Tree bucket, Another Country. Walls in Flannel Flower Lime, Bauwerk Colour. Torn Pieces artwork (above left), Modern Art Hire
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DREAM DINNER PA R T Y G U E S T S ?
Sharing a serious feast with friends, where
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Angelou, the Obamas, Micky Flanagan, Greta Thunberg and Kathy Burke.
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BEST FOOD EVER?
Anything by The Rolling Stones.
Mozzarella on lemon leaves; pistachio and green pepper risotto and tiramisu.
B E S T F R I D G E S TA N D B Y S ? A bottle of fizz, a hunk of good cheese
FAV O U R I T E C O C K TA I L?
(pecorino, Stilton, brie...) and butter.
Extra dirty vodka Martini.
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TS round coffee table, £640, GamFratesi for Gubi at Utility Design
Shaggy rug in Beni Cream, £154.95, Benuta
Ginea cushion, £49, House Doctor at Design Vintage
Winter’s Cabin wire circle light-up wreath, £14, Sainsbury’s Home
Medium Hourglass pot, £169, Ferm Living at Finnish Design Shop
Ritz chair in Honey, £569, Swoon
Monochrome unframed print, from £80, Formworks Studio
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Lovelace bar cart in Gold, £399, Swoon at John Lewis & Partners
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LIVING AREA At one time this central space was the entire shack. Over the years extra sections have been added but this is still the hub of the home. ‘It is where we sit, read and relax with the dogs at our feet,’ says Ian. For similar sofas, try Sofa.com. Persian kilim rug, Keep. Chanda floor lamp by Tahir Mahmood for Inabstracto. Bookshelf by Swedese at Mjӧlk
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DINING ROOM Winter evenings are spent entertaining friends with comfort food in candlelight. Candlesticks by Treeware for Kokito. Chairs, Elte MKT
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s another year comes close to its finale, the need to calibrate and ponder about the days that have gone and those that may be ahead, settles like snowfall. And there is nowhere more conducive to life-wondering than this pocket-sized cottage on the edge of a vast stretch of water in Ontario, Canada, two hours east of Toronto. It is a home which breathes slowly, unassuming yet cosy and enticing; a tranquil retreat immersed in the magnificence of the natural beauty that encompasses it during the long, shadowy months of deep winter. Owner Ian Letts has grown to appreciate the grandeur of the freezing season and the unique lifestyle it creates. ‘There is a wonderful sense of stillness here,’ he reveals. ‘Lake Consecon is six miles long and one mile across. In winter it completely freezes over. When my wife Shelley and I sit in the cottage we can hear the ice moaning, almost like the song of a whale. The sky is full of migrating birds en route to warmer places, and we really tune into the light and dark cycle. We have a big fireplace, there are always lots of blankets, and as the night sky arrives prematurely we move into semi-hibernation with early bedtimes.’ Ian and Shelley have lived in this wintry wonderland for almost a decade. Theirs is a story of big decisions, adventure and adjustment. ‘We were living in a condo in Toronto, and would come here for summer holidays,’ says Ian. ‘In the warmer months, it’s an easy place to be. Beautiful beaches, lazy days. Shelley was keen to move here permanently but I really wasn’t sure. For two years we looked around and then when we walked into this home we both felt the sense of balance and peace we had been seeking.’ The cottage started life back in the 1900s as a basic one-room shack. Subsequent owners have built on from the main central living area, adding extra rooms but never bothering to remove the windows. This means there is now the quirk of having interior windows looking into the bedroom and bathroom. The first job was to make the cottage weatherproof. ‘It had only been used during the milder months so wasn’t suitable for winter,’ says Ian. ‘The walls were exposed studs covered with thin vinyl. When we stripped it back we exposed holes big enough to put your head through. Not good when it is -25ºC. We covered everything: pine cladding on the interior, limestone and wood on the exterior, and a steel roof to withstand the strong winds.’ Once completed, the pair found themselves increasingly spending their weekends at their new retreat and, Ian admits, ‘the soul of this snug little home got under our skin’. Shelley, with her expert eye for simple but inviting interiors, created a cosy and comfortable space, with neutral shades and clean modern lines, influenced by their travels in Scandinavian countries. When they finally made the move from the city for good, it followed a
home profile THE OWNERS Ian Letts, a commercials director, and Shelley Durnin, who owns two interiors stores, their Goldendoodle, Arthur, and their Australian Shepherd Meizee.
THE PROPERTY Situated on a large island in Lake Ontario, Canada, the one-level cottage was originally a small farm shack dating from the early 1900s. It has been renovated and extended over the years and now has a central main living area with a sunroom and a dining room. There is also a kitchen, master bedroom, guest bedroom, bathroom, bootroom and sauna.
disciplined lesson in downsizing. ‘We purged!’ laughs Ian. ‘It meant less of everything.’ There is something comforting about the simplicity of this couple’s approach to living. They describe their home as their ‘complete little world’ but they also nurture a deep sense of community with the local people. ‘It has been the biggest plus about being here,’ says Ian. ‘In the winter we gather together, cook meals, skate on the frozen lake… there are even some folk who bore holes through the 50cm-thick ice to fish. It’s all about embracing the elements, even when they are at their harshest. ‘New Year’s Eve we will take a walk in the snow with the dogs and some friends, and then we’ll head inside for mulled wine. The winter sky can be very clear and bright at this time of year so we might be lucky enough to welcome 2020 by gazing at the stars.’ It sounds heavenly. Room for one more? X
See Shelley’s stores at kokito.ca and @keepcounty
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KITCHEN ‘We love living simply, and that means if you’re hungry, you prepare a simple meal with fresh local produce in your simple kitchen. But it would usually include wine grown and bottled in the local winery that is down the road!’ says Ian. Antique Eastern European cup rack, Kokito. Mugs, Heath Ceramics. For a similar lampshade, try Rockett St George
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SUNROOM The daybeds are topped with down-filled throwbeds for total relaxation. ‘Their purpose is to be so comfortable you’ll never want to get up again!’ says Ian.
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B E S T WAY T O WA R M U P O N A C H I L LY D AY ? We keep our fire burning all night in winter, but hot chai tea and wool slippers also have their place.
D O YO U H AV E A NICKNAME? No. But the cottage does. Shelley saw the postal code was K0K 1T0 and named it Kokito.
AT A PA R T Y, A R E YO U A D A N C E R O R C H AT T E R E R ? I’ve been known to carry on a conversation while cutting the rug, but my favourite thing is to mix cocktails.
FAVO U R I T E W I N T E R B R E A K FA S T ? Vegan pancakes cooked on our century-old cast-iron pans.
MASTER BEDROOM Long winter nights mean semi-hibernation, so it makes sense that the bedroom is one of the cosiest rooms in the cottage. It backs on to the main fireplace, which, as Ian endorses, ensures the best sleep ever.
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The 1830s Québec chair is painted in oxblood (real oxblood!). Blankets, MacAusland’s of Prince Edward Island for Kokito. Artwork by Stewart Jones
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Brass and glass pendant, £125, Cox & Cox
Quickstep 12mm Natural Pine laminate flooring, £32.99sq m, Leader Floors
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Jasmine loose cover sofa, from £1,443, Love Your Home
Etna giant candle holder, medium in Green, £144, Woodendot
Standford reclaimed-wood glass display cabinet, £609, Modish Living
Aida small kilim rug, £69, Hare & Wilde
Ishan reclaimed folding chair, £69.95, Nkuku
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e know that the routes into the design world are not open to everyone; that the industry is not as diverse as the nation, and that there is work to be done on getting a good representation of the country into creative fields. So we are excited to be partnering with Habitat for an inclusivity initiative, opening doors to everyone. If you have a bright idea for a piece of furniture, some lighting or textiles, now is the chance to have it created, sold and be paid fairly for your work by Habitat, one of the UK’s leading retailers of contemporary design. We’re looking to champion new talent: people who have never had their work put into production before and who have the potential to become the next big stars of our industry. Three winners will get to work closely with Habitat and develop their submissions into real-life designs. They will see their pieces make it into store, be offered mentorship by Livingetc, Habitat and relevant designers from our networks and have this unique opportunity to learn and develop… all while being paid an industry-standard fee for their ideas. We want to help redress the balance by making design more democratic, rewarding ideas over privilege and ensuring it is open to all. Good luck!
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Hepworth 3-seater sofa upholstered in Leopard Bouclé, £3,167, Love Your Home x Livingetc Collection
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Leopard Bouclé - it’s the fabric you never knew you needed. Fall for it on the rounded, contemporary Hepworth sofa from our new furniture collection with Love Your Home, where it is both soft and stain-resistant. Part of our pared-back, easy-to-live-with aesthetic livingetc.com
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DRESS TO IMPRESS Inspired by a Dutch painting, the table has a runner for an air of rich tactility. Table runner in Forenza in Olivine, £64m, Romo. Saturno table, £1,960, Natuzzi. Rivington armchair, £165, Barker and Stonehouse. Star decoration, £15.95 for two, Rockett St George. Dome, £21.99, Lights4fun .co.uk. Pottery West teapot, £110; tea bowl, £28, both Toast. Dip plate, £28; bowl, £18, both Richard Brendon. Dinner set, £20; glass, £6 for two, all George Home. Cracker (with candle), £12.95, Peppermint Grove. Boulder platter, £160, Dinosaur Designs. Texas Cobalt tea-light holder, £95, Reflections Copenhagen at Selfridges. Sweet baubles, £32 for five, The Shop Floor Project. Golden Pheasant rug, £1,320sq m, Deirdre Dyson
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O U T S I D E T H E B OX Midnight blues and black hues pair with copper tones and gold silk satin for a look that has seasonal luxury all wrapped up. (From top right) Recycled Celestial Stardust giftwrap, £5.50 for two sheets and tags, Nikki Strange at Etsy. Arabian sandstorm silk satin ribbon, £8.95m, VV Rouleaux. Folk in Black & White block print wrapping paper, £3 a sheet, Rowen & Wren. Matte ribbon in Black, £9.50 for 20m; Dot & Star Reversible wrapping paper; Golden Deco Stars Reversible wrapping paper, both £12.50 for 10m, all Cox & Cox. Arabian Sandstorm ribbon, as before. Navy and copper magnolia stem, £79 for 12, Balsam Hill. (Background) Fading World Medallion rug, 200x280cm, £721, Louis De Poortere at Woven
HANG ING COOL The understated alternative to a tree? Foliage hung in swags along the wall. Fairy lights can be added for an extra layer of festivity. Eucalyptus and miscanthus foliage, price on request, Titanias Garden. Uncover large sofa, £4,479, Ligne Roset at Heal’s. Fante coffee table, from £1,542, Gallotti & Radice. Sofia footstool in Ochre Velvet, £595, Soho Home. Georgette medium square footstool in Olive Velvet, £610, Sofa.com. Fading World Medallion rug, 200x280cm, £721, Louis De Poortere at Woven. Curtain in Forenza in Venetian Blue, £64m, Romo. Paper Christmas tree, £115 for a set of three, Rose & Grey. Fringe cushion, £49; Moonstruck cushion, £35, both Barker and Stonehouse. Blue cushion, supplied with sofa. Round fringed cushion in Rose, £42, Graham and Green. Knot cushion, £91, Design House Stockholm at Amara. Black Glitter Star decoration, £15.95 for two, Rockett St George. Grace Souky serving board, £125, Pad Lifestyle. Novah jugs, from £64.50 each, Aram Store. Schwarzwald dry gin, £51.99, Selfridges. Pottery West tea bowl, £28, Toast
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WHERE THE HEARTH IS Take the mantelpiece to the max with an abundance of greenery – the more you can fit on, the merrier. Campfire metallic acorn wreath, £20, John Lewis & Partners. Navy and copper magnolia stem, £79 for 12; Arctic blue champagne glitter flower stems, £109 for 12, all Balsam Hill. Ten warm white LED Christmas tree candle lights, £19.99, Lights4Fun.co.uk. Alison Cork sequin peacock decorations, £15 for four, QVC. Tiri Tribal decorations, from £14.95 for set of three, Nkuku
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS For the sweetest of dreams, add the scent of eucalyptus with an oversized wreath in the room that often misses out when it comes to decorations. One-metre mixed foliage wreath, £200, Titanias Garden. Wardley four-poster bed in Ink, from £1,400, Neptune. Arum floor lamp, €679, Ferm Living. Riviera side table, £1,365, Flexform Mood at Interdesign. Rochester side table (on right) £1,338, Arteriors Home. Room divider, £195, Lombok; decorated with navy and copper magnolia stems, £79 for 12, Balsam Hill. Midnight Stripe pyjamas trouser set, £100; Blueberry duvet cover, from £160, Blueberry pillowcases, £36 each, all Piglet. Glass beaded cone ornaments, from £18 each, Amara. Tabwa Fern candleholders, £19.95 each, Nkuku. Blue velvet quilt, £195, Graham and Green. Karby wool blanket, £79, Urbanara. Unari Turmeric velvet cushion, £45, Also Home. Moonstruck cushion, £35, Barker and Stonehouse. P.L.U.T.O. cushions, £40 each, Mini Moderns
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st yle file: hosting cocktail trolleys Razzle-dazzle bar carts for wheeling in some bygone glamour
Nara trolley, £295, Ella James Marble top trolley with iron frame, £419, Dutchbone Mil at Cuckooland
Bar cart, £499, Roar + Rabbit at West Elm
Rockefeller trolley, £299, Atkin and Thyme
Fabulous golden trolley, £485, Audenza
Weekend trolley, £695, Petite Friture Marigold trolley, £329, Swoon
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chic ser ve boards Chop-chop, take a look at these slick designs that really make the cut when it comes to festive food prep
Terrazzo serving board, £44, HK Living at Smallable
Triptych chopping and serving set, £400, 2LG Studio x Savernake Knives
Marble mini paddle board in Pink, £20, Albert & Moo
Lines board, £27.49, By May Stockholm at Trouva
Stoneware cheeseboard set, £50 for set of two, The Super Sparrow at Not Just A Shop
brilliant bar ware Drinks are served… (From left) Cocktail julep strainer in Gold, £9, Lunar Oceans. Citrus squeeze bottle opener in Bronze, £8, Anthropologie. Palm spice spoon in Gold, £6.50, Curious Egg. Gold foil star straws, £5.25, Meri Meri. Iko party cocktail shaker, £24, Oliver Bonas
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prett y place mats Head-turning additions to up the sense of occasion
Woven mat in Blue & Yellow, £18, Matilda Goad
Peacock glass bead mat in Green, £16, John Lewis & Partners
Rwandan woven mat in Terrazzo, £35, Artisans & Adventurers
Colombian string mat in Red, £27.99, Penny Morrison Scalloped mat, £28 each, Edition 94
Camel mat, £45, Lisa Corti at Liberty London
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tex tured-f inish stemware Etched, ridged, fluted – these glasses all raise a cheer
Swirl wine glass in Nude, £9, Rockett St George
Dusk champagne flute in Pink Grey, £40 for a pair, LSA International
Gold leaf champagne bowls, £40 for set of four, Primrose & Plum
Wine glass in Transparent, £9, Smallable
Ripple champagne saucer in Smoked Grey, €39 for a pair, Ferm Living
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Ovals wine goblet, £72 for set of six, The Vintage List at The Hambledon
Fluted champagne flute, £120, Richard Brendon
Lina wine glass, £34 for a pair, Oliver Bonas
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Limelight Mitre champagne saucer, £50 for a pair, Dartington Crystal
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cool crackers Kick-start the festivities with a bang… of colour, pattern and shine
(Clockwise from top left) Eco kraft foliage luxury crackers, £10 for six, Sainsbury’s Home. Mini pastel ombre crackers, £6 for six, Paperchase. Confetti crackers, £42 for six, Katie Leamon. Handmade crackers, £50 for six, Selfridges. Menagerie crackers, £45 for six, Cox & Cox. Mini metallic crackers, £6 for eight, Habitat. London luxury crackers, £35 for six, Nancy & Betty
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ust a quick scroll through the f lamboyant f lowers on Rebel Rebel ’s Instagram pages i l lustrates the d izz y i ng heig hts f lorists Mairead Curtin and Athena Duncan have reached since launching their business almost 20 years ago. Unashamedly decadent, their flowery extravaganzas have secured a host of A-list clients, including the BAFTAs, American Vogue and Victoria Beckham, as well as ordinary people looking for something extraordinary for a wedding or special event. With v ision s of the g la morou s world the florists inhabit, it’s surprising to find Rebel Rebel’s headquarters tucked away in two small industrial units in Hackney, east London, where desks, sofas, flowers, vases and other paraphernalia are crammed into the tiny spaces in a seemingly haphazard fashion. The florists were first introduced through Athena’s sister Cassandra, who studied with Mairead in Dublin. By coincidence the design duo then went on to work at the same television company, where their friendship grew. ‘After I had children I gave up my job, but was instantly bored,’ says Mairead. Meanwhile, Athena also left her job, leaving the pair free to embark on a new adventure. Athena says, ‘I’ve always loved flowers and so, in 2000, armed with very little knowledge, I did a week’s course at Paula Pryke’s school and Mairead attended a half-day at Jane Packer’s. We decided to set up a floristry business and Rebel Rebel was born.’ Success for Rebel Rebel grew initially from their contacts in the TV industry and they soon made a name for themselves with their extravagant installations in the most fashionable venues. Last year, for London’s Sketch they wanted to create a fusion of feathery decorations for a Christmas event, using pampas grass, honesty and old man’s beard. ‘The problem was, we couldn’t get any honesty in the UK because the weather had been so bad, so we drove to Italy and picked up some there,’ says Mairead. When coming up with fresh ideas, the florists let their imaginations fly. ‘A few years ago for the BAFTAs we thought it would be fun to hang urns upside down
THIS PICTURE The florists created a Christmas wonderland at London’s Sketch restaurant, with a cloud of pampas grass, moss, honesty and mistletoe RIGHT Mairead (left) and Athena launched Rebel Rebel in 2000 FAR RIGHT A bouquet in their signature style BELOW A floral installation in Soho Square for Hendrick’s
above the tables in the ballroom. But the flowers needed water, and we couldn’t possibly let anything drop on the prestigious guests sitting below. The solution was to use floral foam secured with chicken wire – and it worked perfectly on the night, much to our relief,’ says Mairead. Their strangest request came from Channel 4 in the autumn when they were asked to make a wreath to adorn a penis for a documentary. ‘It’s for a follow-up to Channel 4’s documentary 100 Vaginas and the producer said it was perfect,’ smiles Mairead. Athena and Mairead’s workshops at their London shop and in Tuscany, Italy, draw in clients from all over the world. ‘This year, we added more workshops to meet demand, as well as bringing our Rebel style to weddings in Northern Italy,’ says Mairead. The Christmas season is always a busy time for Rebel Rebel, and for the second year running they are decorating Old Spitalfields Market. Last Christmas they created huge wreaths to welcome shoppers. Both florists are usually exhausted by the time Christmas Day arrives and use the break to relax, although Athena loves decorating the house beforehand. ‘I always buy a giant tree and keep it traditional – no trends, just long-cherished baubles, multi-coloured lights and an old marabou-feathered angel on top.’ X
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WHAT’S IN A NAME? Burnt Toast and Nicotine? A questionable breakfast, perhaps, but also two of 12 new paint colours unveiled by Plain English and interior designer Rita Konig. The brilliantly named hues are inspired by timeless kitchen rituals and cover soft neutrals to decadent darks. We’ve never been so excited about a Mouldy Plum… Kitchens start from £25,000 (plainenglishdesign.co.uk)
Ahead of the curve Bat h room s have become t he most fashionable spot to show off your curves, and this rounded design certainly got the memo. Mode Hale freestanding bath and tap pack with Spencer black bath filler, £1,129 (victoriaplum.com)
Lighting specialists Pooky has launched its first IP-rated bathroom collection. We bagsy the striking Aquila light, £110 (pooky.com)
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Abstract art Colour and pattern are sizzling trends for 2020, and surfaces have seriously got in on the act. Tile supremo Domus has just launched its retro-inspired Abstract collection, which has a distinct mid-century look and feel. The geometric patterns on the Sunset Decor range are inspired by the abstract paintings of Bauhaus teacher László Moholy-Nag y. Sold! Abstract Sunset Decor tiles 200x200x10mm, £155sq m (domusgroup.com)
D E B U T AC T It wooed us with chic tiles and now Claybrook is back on the charm offensive with its first bathroom range comprising baths, basins and brassware. They are a perfect blend of classic and contemporary and, what’s more, the hand-polished baths and basins are 100 per cent recyclable. Pleasing to your eyes and the planet. Smithfield basin 60cm, £600; Midtown wall-mounted 3-hole basin mixer in chrome, £385 (claybrookstudio.co.uk)
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bathroom trend: industrial lu xe R I C H T E X T U R E S A N D B E S P O K E F U R N I S H I N G S M E E T M E TA L S A N D E X P O S E D B R I C K W O R K F O R A N U P S C A L E S PAC E W I T H A U T I L I TA R I A N V I B E
Light floods the expansive double-height room, bouncing off the metal fittings and the dark parquet floor
The space feels remarkably comfortable. Familiar materials are of the highest quality and are a joy to touch and use ‘
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THE PROPERTY A five-bedroom detached Tudorbethan family home in north London DESIGNERS John Konings and Jo Maudsley at Charlton Brown Architecture & Interiors. KEY FEATURES Copper bath, from
£5,000, Catchpole and Rye. Bath taps, £726; basin taps, £646, The Watermark Collection. Bespoke double washstand by Charlton Brown Architects & Interiors with technical design and fabrication by Shape London. Walnut bookshelves and joinery, £8,700, Shape London.
Pocket doors in the bedroom slide back to reveal the Catchpole and Rye copper bath
Brass tubes have been moulded to form an unusual towel rail that curves up the wall
Alchemist lights, from £185, The Light Yard. Bespoke towel rail by Charlton Brown Architects & Interiors with technical design by Shape London and fabrication by Jailmake. Parquet flooring, £330sq m, Paddy Turner Handcrafted Floors
Flanked by a striking de Gournay wallcovering, oversized pocket doors slide open theatrically to reveal this bathroom’s modern utilitarian style. ‘The owners wanted a standout scheme that incorporated the rich textures of industrial materials in a personal and unique way,’ says designer John Konings of Charlton Brown Architecture & Interiors. Space was carved out from the attic to achieve the double-height ceiling the clients presented in their reference materials of New York warehouses. ‘The partially exposed structure helps rationalise the use of brick walls, but it made creating the walk-in shower area, which chicanes around a brick column, a challenge,’ says John. ‘Typically, shower waterproofing systems are designed to work with shallow tiles, but we wanted to use full bricks to give a sense of solidity.’ Exposed bricks by Daas Baksteen in a Flemish bond arrangement frame the mirrored cabinets by Charlton Brown Architects & Interiors. The quarter-sawn oak parquet floor is the unsung hero here and the pattern has been designed so that it links to the other rooms in the master suite. ‘The copper bath was one thing the clients insisted on – the material palette that we developed was generally more understated but they were keen to include copper to link with the metallic textures in their bedroom wallpaper,’ says John. Walnut bookcases complement the custom twin vanity, with the bespoke heated towel rail adding a distinctive element that helps unify the space.‘The fabricators did a great job with the wall-climbing brass towel rail. It turned out even better than we had hoped at the stage where it was just a page in our sketchbook,’ says John. ‘This is a scheme with longevity. Brass, along with many of the other materials used, was chosen for its ability to age beautifully.’
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Career highlight? Drawing backstage for Vivienne Westwood. It wasn’t until I watched the film Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist that I spotted myself in the background – I hadn’t realised they’d captured me on camera!
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Celebrate good times with a soirée-ready home…
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Living spaces that deserve a celebratory toast
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WORDS SOPHIE BAYLIS AND THEA BABINGTON-STITT PHOTOGRAPH TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM/MATTHEW WILLIAMS
Party perfect Creating a room for entertaining doesn’t have to mean catering for just one type of guest. Use furniture to zone your space into sections, like this eclectic scheme in Jonathan Adler’s home, which has two distinct seating zones, as well as a table tennis area. So what makes this riot of fun work? Well, furniture may be bright but it’s also in a restricted colour palette, and set against white, walls and ceilings, while the repetition of key motifs such as metallic touches and velvet fabrics keeps things cohesive. GET THE LOOK Baxter T-Arm sofa, from £2,395; Giant Sputnik brass chandelier, £1,750, both Jonathan Adler. Custom-upholstered Knoll Tulip chair, £1,140, Nest. Round chrome coffee table, Xavier Feal. Framed eyes artwork, John-Paul Philippe. Wall lights (above doorway), Remo Saraceni. Artwork (above mantlepiece), Geoff McFetridge
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GET THE LOOK Design, David Money Architects. Vintage sofa, Two Columbia Road. For a similar Heal’s vintage sideboard, try eBay. Hans Hourglass side table, £1,450, Jonathan Adler. Rockett St George Golden Goose table lamp, £110, Liberty London. Veneered oak bespoke bookcase with painted door reveals and fibrous plaster cornices, David Money Architects
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This home bar started life in the Sixties as a sideboard. ‘Wall hanging a piece of furniture like this contrasts with the grounded feeling of the built-in furniture and allows the rectangular shape of the room to be discerned,’ explains the architect, David Money.
Neon note
GET THE LOOK Touch Me rug in Ocean Blue, £250sq m, Stepevi. Sullivan coffee table, £3,250; Andersen sofa, from £8,900, both Minotti. Walls in Hague Blue estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Bespoke fitted joinery and interior design, Studio Hopwood. Wall panel in Miami, £325 a 10m roll, The Contemporary Collection, Cole & Son. ‘Silence’, Electro Signs
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What better way to make your walls talk than with a neon sign? Interior designer Daniel Hopwood puts tongue firmly in cheek with the hot-pink lettering for this party-perfect den. Hung on decorative wallpaper, the vibe is definitely not one that is going to be silent…
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Gilded glamour The sculptural metallics of this dining space by Dimore Studio evoke Twenties glamour, perfect for a NYE party. The dark and sensual palette on the walls and ceiling makes a moody backdrop for the amber glass and brass detail of the sliding doors, leading to the geometric glints within. Create charisma and history with Italian mid-century furniture and light fittings. GET THE LOOK Chairs, Romeo Rega. Agostino Bonalumi sculpture, Mazzoleni Art. Lampada 048 pendants, Dimore Gallery
If you don’t have a whole room for your hostessing, designer Neisha Crosland proves any space can be adapted to fit the part. A corner of a kitchen makes the perfect area to mix cocktails and pour drinks. Shelves store glasses and a gorgeous cabinet with zinc top and crackleglazed finish adds glamour and conceals a dishwasher. GET THE LOOK Bespoke cabinet, Ian Harper. Vintage sideboard, inherited from Neisha’s mother
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Down for a disco Take inspiration from the hedonistic party vibes of Studio 54. A glitzy foxed mirrored wall will look wonderful any time of year, but come the festivities, it’s the perfect backdrop for twinkling trees, mirror balls and colour-rich baubles. A rock-star piano adds that Elton John-worthy touch.
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GET THE LOOK Roland F-140R digital piano, £969, Rose Morris. Mongolian lamb’s wool stool in Rosette, £399, West Elm. Eichholtz Las Palmas table lamp, £945, Sweetpea & Willow
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Is there anything more cool than a party barn? Take your cue from Soho Farmhouse and turn an unloved space into the new heart of the home. With this project, the aim was to create somewhere as cosy for watching a movie as hosting a disco. Use sumptuous materials on the furniture (we suggest stainproof – try Andrew Martin), then amp up the fun factor with disco balls and a well-stocked bar. GET THE LOOK Interior by Todhunter Earle
PHOTOGRAPH PAUL MASSEY/TODHUNTER EARLE INTERIORS
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Cocktail hour has arrived with these chic bar cabinets
TOP ROW Thirsty Bubba cabinet, £775, Loaf. Banner cabinet in mango wood and Charcoal, £629, Swoon. Harvard cabinet in Green, £399, John Lewis & Partners MIDDLE ROW Juneau bar cabinet, £1,698, Anthropologie. Harmony ash wood display cabinet, £1,150, House Doctor at Design Vintage. Misty Venice bar, £8,328, Gallotti&Radice at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour BOTTOM ROW Salotto cabinet, £9,785, Frank Ponterio at Arteriors. Oblò A cabinet in Pink/Grey Blue, £5,299, Matteo Zorzenoni for Scapin at Monologue. Bunny’s bar, £7,800, Julian Chichester
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Partying is in our blood: in our restaurants Gloria and Circolo, you’ll always see someone from the team singing, dancing or just in a great mood. Curated Spotify playlists are best when they’re not too ‘cool’– classics from the Noughties get the party started. We want to reflect this party vibe in the design of our restaurants with open kitchens and bars that bring the theatre of food preparation closer to the guests. This is very much in line with the trend for open-plan kitchens in the home but be sure to get the height of your bar stools right for guests to perch on. Allow at least 20 to 25cm for legs to fit comfortably under the bar or worktop. Stools with a gas-lift mechanism are ideal for this as the seat can be raised or lowered accordingly. There are many ways to make dining feel festive. Rather than a formal setting, we prefer a la id-back approach with custom-made tableware that brings extra joy to our dishes. While tableware doesn’t have to match, create consistency with a key colour or theme. Too many mismatched items can look jarring. Comfort is key when it comes to seating. You don’t want your guests to feel the need to leave the table as soon as the meal is over. In Circolo, we encourage guests to linger for longer at our whitewashed booths with cosy patterned woven blankets and long bench cushions. Consider an outdoor fabric to upholster your banquette, particularly if you have children. The qualities that enable these fabrics to withstand the elements make them ideal for busy family homes.
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Above the tables in Circolo, the wisteriacovered ceiling (real dried plants) is scattered with thousands of festoon lights, just like a summer Sicilian wedding. While a ceiling like this may not be practical at home, bring greenery into your space with plants such as English ivy or Ceropegia woodii (String of Hearts plant) that can be mounted at ceiling height to trail down the wall. We also love vibrant colours and textures. In Gloria, the main dining room is bright and airy with old-school striped booths in baby blue, peach and bright yellow. When using a bold pat ter n on seat i ng , u se co-ordinating block colours on cushions to harmonise. We use a variety of lighting in our trattorias, which allows us to create different moods. Think hand-woven lamps, festoon lights, Murano glass pendants and vintage lamps and candles. Always install a dimmer – multiple sources of dimmed lighting are much cosier than spotlights. Also, use warmer tones of yellow or white lighting to create a cosy atmosphere. Don’t take design too seriously! We like to add a few little surprises, like a sexy red neon sign (Gloria) or an unexpected green halo over the Virgin Mary (Circolo). They are made of delicate glass filled with gas, so hang yours out of reach of children and where it won’t get knocked. Also think about where sockets are as it will need to be plugged in. X
For info on Gloria and Circolo, visit bigmammagroup.com
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A wonderfully stylish place for women to work, meet and network, The Wing has just launched in the capital. It’s set across a five-storey townhouse near Oxford Circus and each floor has a unique look
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WHAT... Lyaness, an oh-so glam watering hole by the River Thames. WHERE... Ground floor of Sea Containers on London’s South Bank. WHY... The last bar to occupy this space, Dandelyan, was named the best bar in the world, and then a week later shut up shop. But bartender-mixologist superstar Mr Lyan returned, with a Lutyens-blue cocktail spot that serves up some of the best – and most unusual – drinks in town. Purple Pineapple fix anyone?
discover WHAT... Bridget Riley’s dazzling career retrospective. WHERE... In the Brutalist confines of the Hayward Gallery. WHY... She made her name in the Sixties as the queen of optical art, creating lavishly coloured and intricately designed patterns of intense visual deliciousness. Now, Bridget Riley is exhibiting works from the entirety of her career in an extravagant exhibition that will include drawings, paintings, and wall murals – all in glorious technicolour. Until 26 January.
eat WHAT... Simon Rogan’s latest restaurant, Henrock. WHERE... At Linthwaite House in Bowness-on-Windermere. WHY... Rogan’s Cumbrian restaurant L’Enclume is considered among the best in the world, and when his outpost at Claridge’s closed last year the foodie world mourned. He’s back, with another offering up North. Expect sharing plates of aged beef with elderberries, and a deep fried apple pie to go gaga over.
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Turn everyday ingredients into delicious dishes, perfect for a warming winter supper or as part of a fabulous festive feast
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ma kes 1 2 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced sea salt and cracked black pepper 6 slices prosciutto, chopped 160g sourdough breadcrumbs 30g amaretti biscuits, crushed 25g flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 10g marjoram leaves 1 egg 2tbsp sherry vinegar 12 red apples
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HONE Y AND ALMOND HASSE LBACK SQUASH
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intervals. Repeat with the remaining squash half.
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C H O C O L AT E CHRISTMAS CAKE
serves 1 2-14 260g pitted prunes 1½tsp bicarbonate of soda 240g dried currants 180ml rum 85g unsalted butter, softened 1tsp vanilla extract 260g light brown sugar 1½tbsp finely grated orange rind 6 eggs 225g self-raising flour, sifted 35g cocoa powder, sifted 1½tsp ground cinnamon ½tsp ground allspice 150g dark chocolate, melted FOR THE CHOCOLATE QUINCE GLAZE 300g store-bought quince jelly 50g dark chocolate, finely chopped
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Wipe the pan out and return to medium heat. Fry the bacon for 4 minutes or until crispy. Remove and set aside. Increase heat to high, add the sprouts and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until lightly charred. Add the extra thyme and reserved liquid and cook for 2 minutes. Serve the turkey with the sprouts and crispy bacon.
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Combine butter, garlic, lemon rind and a little of the extra thyme in a bowl. Remove the turkey from the container, discarding the brine, and dry with kitchen paper. Spread the lemon garlic butter under the skin.
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U N FOLLOW This heart-wrenching memoir shares the story of Megan Phelps-Roper, a former member of the cruelly homophobic Westboro Baptist Church, a small but vocal congregation often labelled the most hated family in America. The novel recounts her childhood, and how she eventually came to break with the church’s doctrine and embrace the tentative friendships she had built on social media that eventually change her life. An uplifting and deeply moving read that shows, in the end, love will always win. Out now (£14.99, Quercus). DE AR G IRL S You’ve all seen the hysterical Netflix comedy specials Baby Cobra and Hard Knock Wife (and if you haven’t, get streaming now), but here’s your latest dose of Ali Wong goodness. Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life, is exactly what it says on the tin, so to speak. Written from the perspective of a letter to her daughters, Wong revels in the hilarity, joy and pain of being a woman. It’s feminist, funny and a sheer delight to read. Out now (£14.99, Canongate). WHISPE R N ET WOR K This fictional novel tells an all too common story. A man of questionable talent is anointed next CEO of a company, despite the swirling whispers of his less-pleasant behaviour. Four women, tired of their voices being ignored, decide to shout instead, and set about a domino effect of change throughout the company. If you’re looking for a contemporary thriller, they don’t come much more topical than this. Out now (£14.99, Little Brown). HOW TO B E A G E NTLE WOMAN Lotte Jeffs’ debut book explores the concept of soft power. It’s no one thing, but rather a mode of living. A more gentle, meaningful and emotionally rich way of experiencing the world, that promises to make navigation of the sometimes overwhelmingly tough state of modern life seem manageable. Jeffs consults with everyone from singers to archaeologists on her quest to help us slow down, carve our space, find our people, and reaffirm who and what we want to be. Out now (£15, Octopus).
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KL AUS This future family favourite tells the tale of Jesper, a haphazard young postman stationed in a joyless village in the Arctic. After befriending a local toymaker, he soon starts restoring the town’s festive cheer. A debut by Spanish director Sergio Pablos, the animation features the voices of Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones and the inimitable Joan Cusack. One for the kids, that you’ll enjoy, too. Streaming on Netflix now. TH E KING American movie star and angsty heartthrob Timothée Chalamet stars in this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henriad. The historical drama follows the ascension of wayward Prince Henry to the English throne and his navigation of court chaos. The acting is sublime, but it’s a heavyweight epic, so perhaps one for after the watershed. Streaming on Netflix now.
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TH E L AU N DROMAT Meryl Streep leads the star-studded cast in this biographical comedy-drama about the 2016 Panama Papers leak. Streep’s fictional heroine shows how the corruption affected ordinary people, unravelling a world of fraud after she loses her husband in a boating accident and finds out the operator had dodgy insurance. Not the easiest watch of the season, but it’s deeply illuminating, and we always have time for Meryl. Streaming on Netflix now.
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Need something to listen to on that long drive to the in-laws’? Tune into BBC Sounds’ The Missing Crypto Queen, the story of Dr Ruja Ignatova who founded OneCoin. Touted originally as the future of cyber currency, many lost their money, and Ignatova simply vanished. For something lighter, try How Did This Get Made? Presenter-comedians discuss with fiendish humour how terrible films from cinematic history ever got off the ground. Lastly, the second series of scandalous agony aunts Dear Joan and Jericha is now on Acast, Apple and Spotify. We’ll just say this: not one for when the kids are in the car.
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MAILY Consider gearing your kids up for their tech-savvy futures with something a little more friendly. Maily is an email system specifically designed for young children. It restricts communication only to preapproved contacts, and has an adorably simplified interface that allows easy attachment of photos, sketches and notes. Available on Apple and Google Play. SCRATCH Get them learning while they play online with Scratch, the interactive web programme for young people. Kids, from eight to 16 years old, can create colourful coded games, stories and animations to share with a PG online community. Before you know it, they’ll be thinking creatively and working collaboratively. It’s fun, and teaches blue sky thinking. SWIFT PLAYGROUNDS If you want to future-proof your child, forget Mandarin or French, you need to teach them to code. Swift Playgrounds uses the principles of Apple’s Xcode while they problem solve in a colourful world of rivers, valleys, and goblin monsters. Available on Apple.
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hotels to hit in 2020 Whether you’re looking for a city break, family holiday or are in for the long-haul, we’ve rounded up the most stylish new
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health & wellbeing Sands Hotel and Spa, Palm Springs, USA The polar opposite of sleek, clinical spas, the Sands Hotel is a whimsical blend of bold pattern, warm sunset hues and vibrant Sixties style. Make like a Slim Aarons socialite, throw on your most psychedelic kaftan and grab a spot by the pool to see and be seen by Palm Springs’ brightest and best. Over in the spa, which is set in an olive grove, a Morocco-meets-California decor mash-up tempts guests with luxuriant rhassoul body treatments and radiance facials. We adore the retro-tropical in-house restaurant Pink Cabana, designed by interiors powerhouse Martyn Lawrence Bullard, that references the racquet club summerhouses of the desert city’s golden years. Book it Rooms from £150 (sandshotelandspa.com).
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The Farm at San Benito, Philippines A verdant haven of luscious foliage and tranquil lagoons, where peacocks strut among swaying palms… there are few settings that could compete with this paradisiacal oasis. The only medical retreat in the Philippines, The Farm is for the serious health enthusiasts among you. It has a team of qualified doctors,nutritionists, spa therapists and fitness coaches to oversee each guest’s wellbeing and health
Lefay Resort & Spa, Lake Garda, Italy Carved into the crook of a mountainside high above the pristine waters of Lake Garda, this new Italian wellbeing resort has views comprising billowing clouds more than earth and water. Infinity pools lap softly into the horizon and lush, tiered lawns sit like a minimalist’s version of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. If it all sounds rather ethereal, that’s because it was conceived to be so, and the masterful design has scooped up a host of awards. This is a genuine retreat hotel in which treatments are informed by classic Chinese medicine and the modernity of bioscience and technological therapies. In the mammoth spa, you’ll find all the usual facilities, alongside a salt lake, indoor and outdoor heated pools, and even an energy garden for therapeutic pause. Book it Rooms from £230 (lefayresorts.com).
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programme. Every stay is bespoke, tailored to the individual’s needs, and can range from simple detox breaks to longer-term visits that tackle health issues such as diabetes and psoriasis, as well as post-chemotherapy recovery. Take a private tai chi or yoga class in one of the wooden pavilions over the water – a perfect start to a day of holistic healing. Book it Rooms from £270 (thefarmatsanbenito.com).
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city breaks The Audo, Copenhagen, Denmark It only opened six months ago, but The Audo is already Copenhagen’s best-kept design secret – which is quite something in the spiritual home of Scandinavian style. The multidisciplinary space, based in a former fisheries trading post, is the new headquarters for Danish interiors studio Menu. The converted building includes a boutique hotel, café-restaurant, concept store, and co-working zone, all devised to show off the brand’s most impressive decorating credentials. Bedrooms are sleek, minimal, loft-style spaces that occupy the top floor and provide peaceful sanctuary, but the real wow-factor is in the public rooms. Littered with design classics and choice Menu wares, they are a lesson in how to do Scandi style with artful flair Book it Rooms from £320 (theaudo.com).
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Hotel Vilòn, Rome, Italy Your new pied-à-terre in Rome is an in-the-know address discreetly tucked away from the city’s glamorous Via Condotti fashion district. If you’re after gleaming Italian luxury but with a playful, boutique edge, you’ll find it at Hotel Vilòn. A jewel-box of a property, it boasts vivid interiors awash with gold, navy and vermillion red – the work of designer Giampiero Panepinto. He has continued his magic throughout – there are no bad rooms here – with even the most simple individually designed and sprinkled with art and objet. The eclectic Adelaide restaurant is not to be missed. Here, a light Mediterranean menu of updated Roman classics tempts both hotel guests and well-heeled locals Book it Rooms from £400 (hotelvilon.com).
Bairro Alto Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal If you’ve not been to Lisbon recently, it’s high time you booked some flights. The city has exploded with popularity among the picky weekend break crowd, not least in part for its crop of boutique design hotel openings and dazzling gastronomy scene. Combining both is the Hotel Bairro Alto, a grand dame with boutique blood, which has recently emerged from a top-to-toe renovation by architect Eduardo Souto de Moura and design studio Atelier Bastir, who’ve created a smart townhouse aesthetic within the 18th-century facade. But the most exciting addition of all is Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes’ restaurant, BAHR – his first in the country – which serves tasty morsels from a bustling open kitchen. Try the percebes (goose barnacles), which are hideous to look at but absolute heaven to eat. Book it Rooms from £230 (bairroaltohotel.com).
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Le Jardin des Douars, Essaouira, Morocco Known as Morocco’s windy city, Essaouira boasts year-round sun and a laidback vibe, making it an easy option for whipping the family off to for last-minute escapes. Our favourite spot is Le Jardin des Douars, a family friendly garden oasis about 20 minutes out from the city centre. Though the property was built in the last few decades, the architecture was inspired by traditional kasbahs in the Atlas Mountains, which gives it a lived-in feel and sense of place. There are two pools – both open to families, but one specifically designated so – a couple of restaurants and a traditional Moroccan spa. The loveliest feature has to be the luxuriant gardens, which meander and wrap around the estate, providing a home to chirping birds and the occasional fruit-seeking tortoise. Book it Rooms from £111 (jardindesdouars.com).
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La Bobadilla, Andalucia, Spain If you’re looking for somewhere that you won’t need to leave; a self-contained hideaway that’ll keep your youngest and eldest kids content, you can’t go far wrong with La Bobadilla. One of Spain’s most luxurious resorts, the Andalucian estate is surrounded by tree-covered, mountain-backed countryside that’s ripe for hiking, running and cycling. Tucked out of the way are playgrounds, sports courts, and a children’s pool for noisier, splashier guests. If you can find a moment – a babysitting service will help with that – try dinner at La Finca, the hotel’s gastronomic offering, which serves delicacies such as white truffle soup and roast Malagan goat. Book it Rooms from £150 (barcelo.com).
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Stamba Hotel, Tbilisi, Georgia A city on the precipice of transformation, Tbilisi is emerging alongside other capitals in Eastern Europe and Western Asia as a flourishing, cosmopolitan hub. How do you know when a city has truly arrived? When it gets a world class design hotel like the Stamba, of course. Occupying a Brutalist icon that was once the country’s foremost publishing house, the remarkable property is
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full of heritage references and architectural feats. Most magnificent of all is the glass-bottomed rooftop pool, which sits on structural columns above the airy, bookcase-lined lobby. Head to the lively Café Stamba, a new favourite with locals, to try traditional Georgian dishes such as chakapuli (veal and tarragon stew) and lobiani (bean-filled bread). Book it Rooms from £140 (stambahotel.com).
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Freehand, New York, USA Ah, hotels in New York. Want something inexpensive? Prepare for useless locations, soulless chain decor or, at the furthest end of the spectrum, cockroach-infested bathrooms. But no fear – a hero for the budget city breaker has emerged. Freehand, styled by design studio Roman and Williams, offers uber-cool interiors, five buzzing food outlets and a Lexington Avenue location that can barely be beaten. Most helpful of all are the variable room categories that can accommodate whatever motley crew you’ve managed to get out there with you. Just the two? Take a cosy corner king. Think three’s a crowd? Not here, with rooms specially configured to accommodate the resident gooseberry in your life. Got the whole squad? No problem, take a bunk room that comfortably sleeps four. Now it’s just finding a reasonable flight… Book it Rooms from £130 (freehandhotels.com).
Inhabit, London Affordable, sustainable and wellbeing focused. We can’t seem to find a foot wrong with Inhabit in London’s Paddington, the first opening in a fledgling brand of hotels. The focus here is on a holistic living concept: there’s a mindfulness library, food is healthy, no single-use plastics are used on site, it has meditation pods and a gym with an infrared sauna. Most impressive is the hotel’s air monitoring system, which records toxicity and filters out 95 per cent of pollution – the ambition being to offer guests the cleanest air of all the capital’s hotels. None of this comes at the expense of design and decor, however. Its calming, pared-back bedrooms are a Scandi-British blend of neutral tones, bleached wood and come-touch-me textures. Book it Rooms from £120 (inhabithotels.com).
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Bawah Reserve, Indonesia It would take near MI5 levels of espionage to track you down at these isolated Indonesian islands, so if you’re looking for true respite from the outside world, Bawah Reserve has you covered. After a sequence of flights, ferries and seaplane rides, you’ll find yourself in the remote Anambas Archipelago, where the resort occupies six barely touched islands. Thatched villas have been installed in the most sustainable
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and thoughtful way possible, with the Singaporean architects ensuring the structures blend with the surrounding landscape. The experiences and activities on offer provide multiple ways of ticking your bucket list off to near conclusion: hike with monitor lizards, snorkel with turtles and eat lunch on a deserted beach. Book it Rooms from £1,500 (bawahreserve.com).
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Six Senses, Bhutan The happiest – and hardest to visit – country on earth, landlocked Bhutan abounds with dramatic geography, historical architecture and rich, traditional culture. Though the visas and logistics are a test of even the most seasoned travellers’ resolve, on arrival the welcome is joyful and warm. The latest opening in the famously development-cautious and carbon-negative kingdom is a series of contemporary Six Senses lodges scattered across the nation, from the capital, Thimphu, to the remote Gangtey Valley. The Six Senses concept consists of custom expeditions that visit some or all of its five lodges, with stays adjusted for individual guest’s interests. Whether it’s guided meditation with Buddhist monks or hiking the Paro Valley to the Tiger’s Nest monastery, the tailored journeys promise a momentous, and moving, experience. Book it Rooms from £825 (sixsenses.com).
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The Lindis, South Island, New Zealand The Ahuriri Valley, an otherworldly landscape of craggy mountains, deep woods and marshy wetlands, is the spectacular location for The Lindis, a handsome new lodge half-submerged into the earth. The architectural marvel is set in 6,000 acres of countryside, bordered by conservation parks and offering travellers a chance to explore some of the world’s
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most virgin terrain. How best to experience the local beauty? You could take to the sky with a gliding session, up close on a mountain hike, or ranger-style on horseback. Finish your day with dinner – paired with native wines, of course – and a session of stargazing under the crystal-clear night skies. Book it Rooms from £900 (thelindis.com).
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Interior design treasure trove? The auction house in Crewkerne, Lawrences Auctioneers, does a general sale every Wednesday where you can pick up all sorts of things for the home (lawrences.co.uk).
he darling of the Bohemian floaty dress, Alice Temperley made her name with ethereal designs that unlock fashion’s inner wood nymph. Her stomping ground? The pastoral plains of Somerset. We caught five minutes with her to hear about the best of the West.
Where to bag a vintage gem? The lovely market town of Frome has lots of little antiques shops that are perfect for pottering around in. Try World Basket for a selection of hand-loomed Indian kilims, cushions and pouffes (worldbasket.co.uk) and Life of Riley for household curiosities and wares.
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The idyllic country pub for a cider or two? The Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton Saint George is my local; a pub as it should be, and it has great food (lordpoulettarms.com). Lower Godney’s The Sheppey Inn is also amazing. Totally quirky and fun, and they host brilliant live music nights (thesheppey.co.uk).
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Best place for a lazy Sunday brunch? At The Chapel’s restaurant for breakfast or brunch (atthechapel.co.uk). It’s a converted chapel-turned-hotel with great interior spaces. Try the free-range Somerset eggs. Where to go for Somerset’s best cider? My parents’ cider farm at Burrow Hill (somersetciderbrandy.com) – it’s the best Somerset cider and cider brandy in the country. Book a guided tour of the distillery and the barrel bond to get the full experience, complete with a tasting session. Table to book in advance? Hix Oyster & Fish House overlooking Lyme Regis, just over the border in Dorset. It’s well worth a visit for amazing seafood with the signature Mark Hix touch (hixrestaurants.com). Can you recommend an independent boutique? Flags and Moss (instagram. com/f lagsandmoss). It’s a great store in Bruton which houses regular exhibitions and hosts fashion and art pop-ups.
The best gallery around? The Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Bruton is a nice exhibition space for contemporary art (hauserwirth. com). Also on site is the Roth Bar & Grill, which does a great Sunday roast and cocktails (rothbarandgrill.co.uk).
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Burrow Hill cider farm A display of starlings at Avalon Marshes
If you’re lucky you might see? The murmuration of starlings at Avalon Marshes on Shapwick Moor (avalonmarshes.org). From October to March, the evening sky is occasionally filled with flocks moving like dark clouds. It’s spectacular.
The farm shop to stock up at? The Trading Post Farm Shop at Lopenhead is a good stop-of f. It ’s f ull of farm-grow n vegetables, locally sourced food, homemade cakes, and local beers and ciders. It’s also great for kids, with a converted railway carriage and a double-decker bus serving as the restaurant (tradingpostfarmshop.co.uk). Don’t leave without visiting? For something outdoorsy, the newest thing in the area are the beautiful cider gardens at The Newt hotel (thenewtinsomerset.com).
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