www.womanthismonth.com November 2016 4 Winter in my house means two things, days spent working in the garden pruning, fertilising and planting (not to mention filling in the ever-present results of my dogs’ excavations) and evenings snuggled up under a blanket with a nice warm throw, possibly a glass of something mulled and a good book. If your plans for the coming months are along these lines, then you’ll love our Homes & Gardens feature. I got the chance to visit Bahrain Garden Club for a chat with chairwoman Zahra Abdul Malik and, I must say, I’m a total convert and ready to sign up. Their lovely garden in Juffair is a little oasis of greenery among the urban greys and it sounds as if they might actually manage to help get my grass growing. I also met designer Francois Lemaitre to talk about interiors and loved watching the artisans in his workshop. Our feature includes lots of tips for getting the best from your space, whether you’re in an apartment with a balcony or a villa with a garden. And, having read through the pages, I can’t wait to get stuck in all my autumn jobs. Also this month, we got a visit from cybersafety expert Ravi Jayasundera. A dad himself, he is passionate about keeping kids safe online and works with schools to do just that. He popped into the office to give us some tips that are great for kids and also useful for adults. You’ll find them in our parenting section which also includes a selection of educational gadgets and some sneaky tricks to deal with picky eaters. In the lifestyle section Behnaz Sanjana tackles a question close to many of our hearts. “Why am I always tired?” Some of the answers might just surprise you. She’s also just come back from a flying visit to Indonesia, lucky girl, and was more than happy to share her experience. As always we’ve got the latest news and products from the worlds of fashion and beauty and don’t forget to check out the Month in Focus page for ideas for some great things to do in November. chairman & publisher GEORGE F MIDDLETON editorial director LIZ O'REILLY marketing & electronic media director DEEPA SIVA fashion & beauty editor FERNANDA LANGHAMMER contributors APPLE SHARMA BEHNAZ SANJANA PUJA TIWARI DR JINAN DARWISH RAPHAEL LAMAR KANAFANI print production manager SABU SEBASTIAN layout & graphics ROMEO SAN MIGUEL GOPAL NAMBIAR media coordinator SARAH ANSARI media managers FARHEEN AHMED PEARLYN D MEHTA circulation KADAMBARI S photography editor MONA ABDUL JABBAR photographers RANJITH MOHAN SUBEESH KUMAR NS printing press UNION PRESS, BAHRAIN Contents copyrighted 2016© Reproduction in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of the publisher is prohibited. ISBN No: 1 899348 11 5. Licensed by the Ministry of Information, Directorate of Publication and Press. Code: SWTM 410 Woman This Month is here for the modern woman of substance and aspiration, embodying a personal style while exploring the best of all worlds: fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Bahrain office address Red House Marketing P. O. Box: 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain telephone: (17) 813-777 fax: (17) 813-700 email: [email protected] website: www.womanthismonth.com Published monthly by Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. P. O. Box 641, No. 1 Seaton Place, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8JJ Channel Islands, U.K. in association with Al-Hilal Publishing P. O. Box 1100, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain November 2016, Issue 165 On the cover: Homes and gardens www.womanthismonth.com BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | PARENTING | LOCAL ISSUES Bahrain Edition woman this month NOVEMBER 2016 ı THE HOMES & GARDENS ISSUE ı www.womanthismonth.com ISSUE 165 November 2016 | Issue 165 | BD1 / SR10 PARENTING Cybersecurity, Good Gizmos, Mealtime Tricks TRAVEL Discover Indonesia Take the Floral Route Chef on the green Hot new venue Recipes to try Why am I always tired? FOOD WELLBEING New season updates for homes and gardens SPRUCE UP YOUR SPACE EDITOR’S NOTE Woman This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide The only women's magazine distributed with the GDN Our month: Farheen checked out the newly opened Ramada Hotel & Suites Amwaj and I got my hands muddy at the Bahrain Garden Club. Liz O’Reilly Editorial Director
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