Living Etc UK – September 2019

There is something energising about September. It feels like

a fresh start. In my view, it is a far better time for resolutions

than cold, sogg y January, when nights are dark and you have all

those tempting leftover Christmas goodies teasing you from the

cupboards. Right now I am focusing on ‘living life

well’. And I am not alone. The wellness movement

is absolutely massive. At the time of writing,

London has just hosted Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop

summit. The sell was ‘join us for a mind, body, soul

reset’. Turmeric lattes, sound baths and £1,

tickets may not be for you (or me!), but I do think

that anything that makes you feel a bit calmer in

this crazy world is well worth a look.

We’re hoping to offer a bit of a reset moment

with this month’s issue. Turn off your phone,

give yourself a break from everything the day is

t h rowi ng at you , a nd t a ke some t i me to enjoy t he

w e a l t h o f c r e a t i v i t y o n o u r p a g e s. F r o m t h e l a i d - b a c k , mo d e r n r u s t i c

mood of our waterfront Tasmanian cottage to the bijou Barcelona

f lat with cool curved features, this month’s homes are brimming

with inspiration and dream schemes. We are showcasing projects

from all over the world, big and small, proving that very good ideas

don’t necessarily need to come in classic London terrace packages.

For the decorating feature this month, we put the focus on

paint. The idea started in the planning meeting as quick and

easy decorating wins, but soon morphed into impactful ways to

add drama and personality. This just felt more

Livingetc. My fave idea? Interior designer Turner

Pocock’s striped ceiling – it is perfect for a kid’s

b e d r o o m s o h a s g o n e s t r a i g h t o n t o my mo o d b o a r d.

We’ve covered the colour spectrum, from moody

darks to all-out brights. Which is your style tribe?

I’m spending my downtime this month with my

nose in James Rich’s recently launched cookbook,

Apple: Recipes from the Orchard. No one would

say that I am the street’s best cook, but I’m trying.

With both updated versions of old classics and

exciting modern f lavours, it chimes with all my

foodie buzzwords – seasonal, achievable and all

about family... (naturally, the photography is beaut, too). For me,

cooking is all about the whole entertaining package and the good

vibes. Check out our St Tropez-inspired recipes feature for bags

o f v i b e s. T h e n t a k e s o me t i me t o h o s t f r i e n d s a n d f a mi l y b e f o r e t h e

weather turns. That’s the real key to living life well.

Sarah Spiteri

Editorial Director

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