Note from the Editor

The importance of saying “YES”

It could really be this simple: saying yes can open you to new opportunities. It can encourage new ideas, prompt innovative thinking and push your own self-set boundaries in a powerful, life-changing way. Sounds profound, that 3 letters can potentially achieve so much. Of course, when appropriate saying no is fine, but it often is associated with negativity. “Yes” is a powerfully positive way to at least start out with. Saying yes to a friend’s invite for a cup of tea – in fact, saying yes to lots of little things that will bring happiness and pleasure. Keeping you busy and spending out on lots of small expenses rather than pursuing one big hit offers a much steadier ride.

As an editor, choosing to say yes acts as affirmation to others and their ideas. It tells you that I hear what you’ve said, I’m paying attention, and your opinion matters. Giving the green light signals trust, which empowers others – if I’m honest Style of Wight could not exist any other way; you’ll see the breadth, depth, and inspired content is vast and it is certainly vaster than any one person. Often, at our production meetings, we all agree and say yes even though we don’t yet quite know how we will achieve the goal. Once we’re committed, we can start to move forward, and the end result can often be a surprise.

In this edition, we’re exploring the decisions we all make around our Island, our planet, and the sustainability of life on earth. By saying “yes” to changes – some large, some small – we are affirming how we value earth’s natural resources and opening ourselves to the possibility of powerful change.

“I’m a great believer that saying yes is a lot more fun than saying no

- Richard Branson

“Everything in the world once began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another molecule and life was born.”

- Clarice Lispector

“There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.”

“The oldest, shortest words ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ – are those which require

Christian Warren

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Issue 82: May and June 2023

Regulars

16 Style Picks: Whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe or find your next statement piece, the Isle of Wight has got you covered

18 The Style Scoop: Warmer months are upon us, which also means festival season is in sight

20 Lead interview: The meditating DJ – An Interview with Rob Da Bank

114 Style speaks: To poet and former theatre director – Mimi Khalvati

Art

24 The Art of the Island: Cowes Gallery – displaying paintings by a local artist whose work celebrates the Island in it’s own unique way

26 Tataki Zone: with Lauren Fry – The Japanese art of flower pounding

28 Meet the Illustrator: Thea Welsford – Talented Island-born creative

35 Style Spectrum: Emma Wilkinson – Sheer Pink Photography

Features

32 Dimbola: Experience – The Isle of Wight Festival 2002-2023

Food

40 Meet the Hoteliers: Sara Curran and Peter Sussman – Foresters Hall

46 Review: Chewton Glen – An Idyllic, Five-Star, New Forest Escape

51 Plant-Based Plates: From Quesadillas to Kaleido Rolls

61 Making the most of your Veggies: With Will Steward, Living Larder

62 Style Kitchen Masterclass: Nettle and Ricotta Ravioli – Anna Sacchini at Michelangelo

65 Crystal Clear – Unveiling Wight Crystal’s New Range of Glass Bottles

Health And Beauty

67 Work Smarter Not Harder: Dr Luther Moss – Osborne Chiropractic

67 Testosterone Deficiency: Dr Margarita Kitova-John – The Lantern Clinic

69 Biodiverse Skincare: Caroline Hurley – BeCalmed, Cowes

73 An Expert’s Guide to Anti-Ageing: Dr Hayley Elsmore – The Courtyard Aesthetic Clinic

Fashion

75 Conscious Fashion – Exploring the latest looks with Visual Impact

Home And Garden

77 Wellbeing at Home: With Studio Jute Interior Design

79 Flowers by Ellie: How to make your Wedding Blooms more Eco

80 Embrace Garden Living: With Ventnor Botanic Gardens

83 A Room of One’s Own: With Holly Joliffe Photography & Studio Jute Interior Design

89 Property Profiles: Hand-Picked Luxury Homes on the Isle of Wight

109 The Fungus Among us: With BCM – Rural Property Specialists

Business

97 Making a Gift to Someone: By Matt Jones – Rouse Limited

107 Meet April and Lauren: Part of the growing team at Glanvilles Damant

110 Spring has Sprung on Biosphere Island: By Hannah Lisseter – Churchers Solicitors

111 Shiny New Thing: By Dale Howarth, Business Mentor and Consultant

Not finding quite what she was looking for on the high street, Chloe Sissons took matters into her own hands and began designing clothes for herself and her children back in 2020. Now Mint & Wight offers a range of super soft garments in an array of tasteful tones, including these children’s beanie hats — with the dusty pink and airforce blue options being our firm favourites at Style H.Q.

Visit mintandwight.co.uk to get yours for £15