Innehållsförteckning för January 2020 från Living Etc

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…

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) 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. WE LOVE Their nostalgic approach; the Millennial-pink Humble Pizza took its…

“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”…

’this 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…

cocktail trolleys Razzle-dazzle bar carts for wheeling in some bygone glamour chic serve boards Chop-chop, take a look at these slick designs that really make the cut when it comes to festive food prep brilliant barware Drinks are served… pretty place mats Head-turning additions to up the sense of occasion textured-finish stemware Etched, ridged, fluted – these glasses all raise a cheer cool crackers Kick-start the festivities with a bang… of colour, pattern and shine…

Save up to £69 Delight your family and friends with a gift subscription to their favourite magazine this Christmas. Every issue is a little piece of luxury, delivered straight to their door and will make anyone feel special this festive season and into the New Year. It’s a fantastic and thoughtful last minute gift idea and each subscription also includes a greeting card, so you can add the personal touch. With a wide range of 40 titles, there’s a magazine guaranteed to make everyone smile and that’s the magic of Christmas.…

Turn everyday ingredients into delicious dishes, perfect for a warming winter supper or as part of a fabulous festive feast AMARET TI, PROSCIUTTO AND HERB STUFFED APPLE S makes 12 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, thinly slicedsea salt and cracked black pepper6 slices prosciutto, chopped160g sourdough breadcrumbs30g amaretti biscuits, crushed25g flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped10g marjoram leaves1 egg2tbsp sherry vinegar12 red apples 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Place the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the prosciutto, breadcrumbs, amaretti biscuits, parsley, marjoram, egg and vinegar and mix to combine. 2 Line a large baking tray with non-stick…

1 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? 2 THE DOLCE LOOK 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. 3 THE CHRISTMAS PILGRIMAGE High-ho it to the capital this month for a jaw-dropping 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 Art Deco bonanza…

“I love colour. It’s in my soul. I would never go for a muted look” With 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…

it’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…

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just a quick scroll through the flamboyant flowers on Rebel Rebel’s Instagram pages illustrates the dizzying heights florists 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 visions of the glamorous 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…

one minute with Sue Dray Describe your style. My catwalk drawings are about reacting to a moment in time. Once the lights go down, I focus solely on capturing my emotive response to the fleeting vision in front of me and let the lines dance across the paper. I like to call it ‘haptic’. 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! Inspiration? The catwalk is my studio – it’s where I feel most inspired. I love the buzz and creativity. Artists you love? I admire the intricate beauty in Frida Kahlo’s works, and David Hockney is my hero. Also fashion illustrators, such as…

“Descending on London from across the pond, new members’ club The Wing is a women-only space and an interiors dream, all pastel tones and walls heaving with female-authored tomes. You’ll be in great company – Adwoa Aboah and Emilia Clarke are among the glittering founding members”…

1 ON THE GRAM Find a curated selection of highly covetable homewares on @anewtribe’s Instagram page. From abstract painted vases and embroidered cushions, to superbly sourced vintage rugs, discover just the thing you’ve been hunting for. 2 BOOK CLUB UNFOLLOW 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). DEAR GIRLS You’ve all seen the hysterical…

the 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. 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). 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…

THE DETAIL 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. “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…

as 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…

meet the judges SAY HELLO TO THE CREATIVES WHO WILL SELECT THE RIGHT CANDIDATES AND RECOGNISE THE HIDDEN POTENTIAL REQUIRED FOR THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AND PROJECT MELANIE EUSEBE is a business strategist and chair of the Black British Business Awards. KATE BUTLER is head of product design at Habitat and oversees all product development KEVIN GREEN founded STORE School. It helps people from all backgrounds get into design. PIP MCCORMAC is executive editor of Livingetc with a lifestyle journalism background. YINKA ILORI is an acclaimed London-based designer who works internationally. We 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…

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) 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-Nagy. Sold! Abstract Sunset Decor tiles 200x200x10mm, £155sqm (domusgroup.com) Ahead of the curve Bathrooms have…

“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…

drink 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…

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). The Farm at San Benito, Philippines A verdant…

DALLOWAY TERRACE Enjoying a glass of chilled fizz is as much about your surroundings as the drink itself, and an aesthetically inspiring environment doubles the excitement as that cork pops. My favourite this season – the Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury hotel, named after Virginia Woolf’s character – is a festive floral affair filled with frosty blooms yet, importantly, fully heated and with cosy blankets. Its romantic, poetic ambiance is conducive to a tête à tête or, possibly more fun, a long lunch with favourite girlfriends.…