I found this article inspiring, as we enter into Spring in the North hemisphere,
and I am sharing it with you.
xoxo
Rena
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| Image: The one and only Kate Moss, growing into a sophisticated and well lived woman, on the cover of next month's Vogue UK |
The
mornings are suddenly lighter and the evenings brighter, which means two things
- that spring is in the air, and that the new year's resolutions are likely
long gone. Whether you are still sticking to yours or gave them the boot by
January 2, a new season is a time for a fresh approach and we're endeavouring
to spend a little less time on the sofa now that the freezing weather is,
hopefully, behind us. If we're going to tear ourselves away from the television
set, we need some enticing alternatives - here are Vogue's nine ways to put a
spring in your step this year.
Get Out
Whatever
the weather, taking a day trip is a lovely way to spend a spring day. Come rain
or shine, Kent's Sissinghurst - a beautiful National Trust house with hundreds
of acres of pretty gardens - is a firm Vogue favourite.
Get
Organised
'Tis the
season to get sorted (it's called a spring clean for a reason, after all). Pick
the most cluttered part of your house and play a game that we like to call
Keep, Bin Or Charity Shop. The rules are self-explanatory (although you should
impose a brief time limit to make each cull concise) and
out-with-the-old/unworn/unused is the goal.
Get Relaxed
Forget the
mantra that you're too busy to relax and schedule in some much-needed me time.
Hotpod Yoga has several pop-up inflatable studios around London - and even more
across the UK - offering not only an intense physical workout (in 37 degree
heat) but also mind-calming techniques. If less exertion is what you require,
then The Berkeley 's rooftop pool is the serenest oasis for a swim.
Get
Informed
Ok, so this
might not quite count as getting off the sofa (it could actually be an
opportunity to stay on it) but it certainly does expand horizons - visit one of
Vogue's best bookshops to select a new read for the season ahead, or get hooked
on one of our favourite podcasts and use it as motivation to stick in your
headphones and put on your walking shoes.
Get Active
Ditch the
old exercise regime, it's time for a spring shake-up. KOBOX - the first
boutique boxing gym - has just opened its second London location, where Fight
Club meets nightclub and the fun, fast-paced workout combines boxing technique
with strength training.
Get Away
Struggling
to wait until summer for a getaway? Treat yourself to a spontaneous holiday -
here are the nine destinations that the Vogue editors are eyeing up to tick off
our travel bucket lists this year. If you're wanting something super
short-haul, these are our favourite places for a weekend break in the UK.
Get
Cultured
Bored of
the same old weekend plans? Try something new this spring. Whether it's an
exhibition (David Hockney at the Tate is a must-see) or going to see a show
(the new season on London's theatre calendar sees big names like David Tennant,
Daniel Radcliffe and Imelda Staunton take the stage) there's never been a
better time to broaden your cultural horizon.
Get
Pampered
If anything
will get us out of the house, it's the promise of a pamper - be it a blow dry
(Duck and Dry's new West End opening will leave you with a spring in your step
and a bounce in your perfectly coiffed hair) or an all-indulgent spa treatment
(add a little invigoration with a Cowshed full-body blitz).
Get
Creative
Why not
hone a new talent in time for summer? Regular creative hobbies, such as
ceramics, are a great way to get creative and make something special for your
home. Be adventurous and opt for something niche, like tapestry - needlework
classes are available at Tapisserie in South Kensington.
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