London Design Festival, idyllic getaways and cycling in nature

Chapter 1

The power of whey

Spas are increasingly embracing materials from the natural world so we explore the phenomenon of whey bathing, which is seeing a resurgence. We speak to Maximilian Schnorr, founder of the Swiss clean beauty brand LediBelle and with Christie Pearson, an architect researching communal bathing cultures.

Chapter 2

Reimagining timber

Description: Bespoke timber flooring company Solid Floor collaborated with East London designers on a unique project. Each artist was given a brief to create a new object from waste timber, with diverse and beautiful results.

Chapter 3

A journey to Pelion

Hotelier Jill Sleeman cottoned on to the beauty of the mountain of Pelion almost four decades ago, opening her hotel The Old Silk Store there. While winding up the Greek coastline, Paige Reynolds caught a glimpse of the region’s magic and stopped by.

Chapter 4

Cycling in nature

Nairobi-based journalist and curator Wanjeri Gakuru muses on the joys and freedom of riding a bike – the ultimate in personal transport, whether that’s a people carrier or cargo.