Livingston is perfectedly located amongst a host of ammenities in the area. On the doorstep is large shopping mall with most of the large departments as well as being 5 minutes walk from The High Street, where there are plently of small shops, cafes and bars for you peruse.
There are also a number of resturaunts in the area range from Indian to Italian, Jamacian to Greek. With great transport links to the rest of North London, it's just as easy for you to got out in Crouch End, Muswell Hill, and the West End as it is to hang around the studio.