Letter from the editor

As the seasons change and we experience a shift in the weather and also our routines, we’re compelled to adapt and modify to match our environment.

And when the seasons change, so too does our skin. Extreme temperatures, high winds, and other climate conditions can have an enormous impact on our skin. While we may have no control over the weather, we can lessen its negative impacts with a few easy tweaks to our daily skincare routine, and we share tips on how to do so for every season in our feature Skincare for the seasons.

While the past year has been tumultuous, one thing that has remained steady and seen consistent growth is the local property market. In our story Hot property market endures, local real estate experts share what has been driving this growth, as well as their predictions for the coming months.

With the cooler weather still hanging around we’re naturally gravitating towards comfort food, including pasta dishes. Our guide Picking the perfect pasta offers inspiration for choosing the ideal pasta type for your next warming, wholesome meal.

If you’re looking for a new and inspiring book to read at the moment, we’ve got some great recommendations, all written by women, in Riveting reads. From a memoir on managing money to an interrogation into the privilege of being educated and a razor-sharp novel about the shifting landscape of sexual and racial politics, these books are sure to challenge your thinking.

I hope you enjoy the reads in this issue.

Sharon Green

Editor