Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2019 i Living Etc

This issue is dedicated to our beloved Executive Editor, Neil McLennan, who unexpectedly passed away recently. Neil had been a well-loved part of the Livingetc family for more than 12 years and he will be dearly, dearly missed. Over the course of my career, I learnt a lot from him. He was the master of tone, king of the one-liner, expert at conceiving narrative, but above all he had flair. A flair for fashion, a flair for language and a flair for fun. Thank you Neil for your talents – talents which you shared with us so generously. I am proud that the houses in this issue are drenched with a healthy dose of Neil McLennan flair. Jessica and Jed’s mid-century-inspired Los Angeles pad is all about the indoor-outdoor family…

Summer time in LA is a wondrous thing. The sapphire sky, void of cloud, is endless and expansive. People drift in packs towards the beach and the mesmerising whoosh of the ocean. Surfers flip like playful seals in the waves as the days merge into an uninterrupted flow of hazy heat and laid-back living. Somewhere in this backdrop, in an east-side neighbourhood of the city, sits a light-filled home, owned by two Canadians, Jessica de Ruiter and Jed Lind, a fashion stylist and interior designer. They moved into this house when their daughter James was a baby, lured by the prospect of somewhere they could ‘grow into’. Jessica smiles at the memory. ‘It wasn’t the easiest thing renovating a house while trying to take care of the new addition to…

1 BEST FOR LIFE’S DREAMERS 2 BEST FOR MINI STYLISTAS 3 BEST FOR LITTLE HIPSTERS 4 BEST FOR FREE SPIRITS…

Easy breezy Rowen & Wren’s summer collection is garden table dressing 101; think rustic wooden chopping boards, palm-leaf baskets and tableware made from drip-glazed terracotta. And did we mention those linen napkins, great for both evening soirées and sprucing up a mundane Monday night dinner? Plaster Pink linen tablecloth, £82; Fine black stripe linen napkins, £18 for two; Drip-glazed terracotta tumblers, £20 for two; Palm-leaf woven basket, £12 (rowenandwren.co.uk) Out-of-doors design is about much more than plonking a planter here and there. From balconies to barbecues, get the first scoop on all things open-air at HOMI Outdoor, Milan’s new exhibition project debuting in September. (homimilano.com)…

1 Start by assessing your outdoor flooring. If you pick the wrong material, living in the space and maintaining it won’t be easy. Sian O’Neill, head of marketing at Topps Tiles, advises that, once fired, porcelain tiles ‘have a high water- and frost-resistance, meaning they’re ideal for outdoor areas that are often exposed to water.’ 2 For homes with children or pets, consider artificial grass, which has shed its obvious-faux appearance. Jemma Dayman, buyer at Carpetright, notes: ‘It’s a great option for rental properties, where tenants don’t want to spend time cutting the grass – and landlords don’t want to worry about its condition.’ 3 Once the base is sorted, start to add colour by painting fencing or even pots. Sue Kim, senior colour designer at Valspar, says that ‘shades…

serves 2 as a main or 4 as a side dish 5tbsp olive oil4 garlic cloves, finely chopped4 spring onions, finely chopped½ red chilli, finely chopped350g raw giant king prawns, heads and tails on Sea saltA handful of finely chopped fresh mint leaves¼tsp allspice Don't want to waste a moment of sunshine stuck indoors? Cook it in a cast-iron pan on the barbecue 1 Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Add the garlic, spring onions and chilli and stir-fry for 1 minute, until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic. 2 Add in the prawns and a good pinch of salt. Cook the prawns for 1–2 minutes each side, shaking the pan so that the other ingredients don’t burn, until the prawns are…

1 ‘ANTI-DIGITAL’ The buzzword du jour at this year’s Milan Design Week. A café concept from DWA design studio and Lambert & Fils sought to encourage mealtime conversation with inclusive u-shaped tables and doughnut inspired bars, pictured, while Georg Jensen teamed up with artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset to launch a signal-blocking ‘slumber bed’ for smartphones. 2 MATCH POINT Grab your visor and pile up on Pimm’s – Wimbledon is just around the corner. If you missed out on tickets, make a grand-slam statement in your wardrobe instead. Lacoste’s AW19 collection is all tennis whites, lawn greens and Centre Court-worthy caps. Extra points for the heavy pleating, too. 3 RAINBOW STAIRS Do yours graduate from lime to jade, coral to cerise? Time to take your stairs to new heights, and…

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‘I only swim on the steamiest of days,’ says Kevin Logue of his inner-city oasis, before making the surprise admission that he’s actually only been in his pool just twice. This confession is made even more shocking because Melbourne can be a steamy place. Temperatures rise to a high of more than 40°C in the summer and locals swarm to the beach, take shelter in the air-conditioned coffee shops the city is famous for, or – you would imagine if they’re really lucky – retreat to their own pools. But Kevin prefers to take comfort inside the coolly decorated home that he bought in 2012 with his wife Catherine, who works in the beaut y industry. ‘It’s got to the point where it’s more a water feature than anything else,…

1 event IMMERSIVE URBAN-GARDEN INSTALLATION One of 2019’s key stories is greening up city spaces. Heal’s is leading the charge; it has teamed up with Urban Roof Gardens to help urbanites bring greenery into their city dwellings (and bijou outdoor spaces) with minimal fuss. ‘The architects, designers and horticulturalists at Urban Roof Gardens have created an immersive installation at our Tottenham Court Road store, which is on show until 16 June,’ says Heal’s furniture buyer Elena Paparozzi. ‘It showcases forward-thinking products, such as a picture-frame-size living wall with an integrated watering system capable of looking after plants for weeks on end without using any electricity.’ Chic illuminated decking and the newest innovations in AstroTurf are also on show, for anyone with an outdoor patch to tend to. 2 equipment THE…

From her home in Blackburn, Lancashire, Alexandra Gallagher combines oil paints and digital printing to create exotic, decorative art. Here, she tells us about where it all began and the inspiration for her latest series – the exuberant and surreal ‘Birds with Birds’. What’s your background in art? I started out as a portrait artist, then 10 years ago I began exploring other styles. I had small children – my daughter was only about two – and I started taking photos of her and making collages from them. My new ‘Birds with Birds’ series grew out of a wedding-present commission I did for a friend. That creative process seemed to click, so I took it further. How would you describe your style? I love rich colour and vibrant, exotic motifs.…

THE NAME TO DROP federica biasi Federica Biasi’s story is a tale of two cities (or rather two trade fairs, to be less romantic but more precise). Having been nominated by esteemed Italian architect Andrea Branzi for Maison&Objet’s Rising Talent Awards in Paris, 2018, fast forward to this year’s Milan furniture fair and the young designer’s ascent to the top looked complete. Her new launches for big-time furniture brand Gallotti&Radice included Sophie (a sofa version of last year’s smash-hit armchair, maturing from baby pink velvet to a rust red bouclé) and Jolie – a mega-watt, mouth-blown glass and satin brass light that can be used as a pendant or wall fixture. Elsewhere, Biasi can be found flexing a more Art Deco-inspired design muscle as art director at manufacturing firm Mingardo,…

With its white walls, earthy-colured accessories and beautiful art, this Ibiza home takes chilled island life to a new level ofserene. Toachievethislook, interiordesignerCarmenStraatsma mixed the unpredictability of handmade objects with the precision of sleek designer pieces. ‘I wanted to combine some African and global influences with that super-crisp and clean white so typical of Ibiza,’ she says. Having created two homes for herself and her family on the island, Carmen was asked to repeat her brand of interiors alchemy for two good friends – a Dutch couple who work in the music business. ‘I described what I had in mind as a funky Ibicencan version of Ralph Lauren’s safari style,’ she smiles. Like many people, Carmen’s first experience of Ibiza was as a party place – but when she returned…

‘Like other natural shades, this one creates a sense of calm while providing a simple backdrop. There’s a suggestion of warmth with sand that you might not get from other neutrals,’ says Annie Sloan, colour and paint expert. ‘Sand hues range from earthy browns to those with more of an ochre inflection. It’s wise to avoid those with a yellow undertone in north-facing rooms, as these can appear green in the winter months,’ advises Paula Taylor, colour and trends specialist at Graham & Brown. ‘The right tone in a dark room will bring sunshine to a space; the wrong one could create an effect you hadn’t planned. Too much yellow undertone can also look like magnolia, so choose a shade with just the right amount of warmth.’ ‘If you prefer…

designer Neisha Crosland makes the art of pattern-making look easy. Zigzags and zebrastripes zoom, dots dance, and big, graphic flower heads pas de deux across her fabrics and wallpapers; Moorish-inspired geometrics interweave and trick the eye on rugs; and vines of leaves twist around cushions. Yet Neisha’s design process is far more complicated than you might believe. Just one look at the mood board in her light-filled studio in south London reveals the diversity of influences, from art exhibition postcards to bits of ribbon and samples of embroidery – even interesting sweet wrappers. There are also snapshots of the clean, graphic shapes of castellations, archways and domes from her travels in countries such as India, Italy and Morocco; she loves the storytelling of a Japanese kimono and the texture of…

“To create the right design for your garden, start by taking accurate measurements. Don’t rush this as it’s important to get it right. Once you have your measurements, draw a plan of your garden to scale and plot what you would like to put where. This will help you see what could work and what won’t. Connecting the inside and outside space is important. Using the same or similar flooring both inside and out will tie the two spaces together so that they merge when patio doors are opened. Exterior flooring needs to withstand variable weather conditions, so it should be well protected and frostproof. Natural stone is a good solution for both interior and exterior, as is porcelain, but do make sure it has a slip-proof coating, otherwise it…

Since setting up her textiles brand in 2000, Souad Larusi has been the queen of all things weaving and Berber rugs. She’s also a fount of knowledge when it comes to Marrakech, so who better to turn to for the coolest haunts, shopping spots and hidden gems in Morocco’s culture capital? Best store for a Moroccan decor fix? Mustapha Blaoui. Get lost in this emporium of chests, carpets and antiquities scattered across three floors and a myriad of rooms. The shop doesn’t have a sign on the door, so look out for a large unmarked door at 144 Rue Bab Doukkala. The street-food snack to try? I go to Krita fish food stall in Jemaa el-Fnaa square (open evenings only). The fish is fresh, cooked on-site, and you eat by…

WHEELERS OYSTER BAR My fave spot is squeezed onto a stool at the seafood bar, with a large glass of BYO’d wine in hand. Wheelers is said to be Whitstable’s oldest restaurant (set up in 1856) and has a seasonal menu that is short but OMG-worthy – six starters, five mains and six desserts. The interiors are perfectly old-fashioned and ooze charm. ‘Local’ is chef Mark Stubbs’ buzzword. All the seafood is from nearby waters, the bar has its own vegetable garden, and everything else is made from scratch. Not a bad slice of England’s culinary history.…