the m+ list - january
Each month we bring you the people, places and products you need to have on your radar. From fashion and lifestyle to food and drink here is our edit of what is worth knowing about.
LISTEN: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life - more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. Well, it turns out you would be wrong and Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos is here to explain why.
She has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale — the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history — The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos takes you through the latest scientific research and shares some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. Listen here
SEE: Barbara Kruger at Serpentine Galleries
American artist Barbara Kruger is returning for her first solo institutional show in London in over twenty years.
The exhibition at Serpentine Galleries, ‘Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You’ will feature a selection of installations, videography and soundscapes that explore topics surrounding power, gender, class and consumerism. If you are taking younger children we recommend including a visit to the Diana Memorial playground as part of your trip.
Opens 1st February 2024 at Serpentine Galleries and admission is free.
DO: Pasta Evangelists Pasta Masterclass
If you are like us, pasta probably forms the cornerstone of your weekly diet. However, if you feel this is the year you want take it a step further and cook your own, head to a Pasta Evangelists masterclass. Led by expert Italian chefs, each two hour masterclass will equip you with the skills to make your own pasta from scratch.
Bonus points include unlimited prosecco at every class and you get to eat your pasta at the end, with a delicious topping courtesy of the Pasta Evangelists team. More for information visit here.
READ: One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls & Fitting in.
One In a Millennial from cultural commentator Kate Kennedy is an exploration of pop culture, nostalgia, the millennial zeitgeist, and the life lessons learned (for better and for worse) from coming of age as a member of a much-maligned generation.
She tackles AOL Instant Messenger, purity culture, American Girl Dolls, going out tops, Spice Girl feminism, her feelings about millennial motherhood, and more. With her trademark style and vulnerability, One In a Millennial is sharp, hilarious, and heart warming all at once. Released 23rd January and available for pre-order here.
SHOP: WHEAT London
Established in 2002, WHEAT is a Danish childrenswear brand for babies to 12 year-olds, offering essentials for life’s big and small adventures, in timeless Scandinavian designs. Each item is lovingly crafted from eco-responsible high-quality materials, which ensure that WHEAT clothes last season after season, and may easily be passed on from child to child.
The brand has its first flagship store in Islington Square, London and it is beautiful. A true haven of chic everyday Scandi essentials and with thoughtful touches including a cosy reading nook and play area neither you or your little ones will want to leave.
WHEAT, Islington Square, 129F Upper Street, London N1 1QP