Although we typically think of dresses, sunglasses and sandals as summer fashion staples – summer weather can be unpredictable, especially in Scotland! Bright sunshine can quickly give way to sudden showers, overcast skies, and cooler evenings. When it comes to dressing for summer, the art of outfit layering is your most useful tool. SECRET BOUTIQUE…
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Pistachio green is the dream this summer. Perhaps it all began with the Dubai chocolate, or maybe it was the iced pistachio lattes that started appearing on coffee menus last summer. Either way, the seed – often mistaken as a nut – is super-hot right now… not just in food but fashion and home interiors…
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PRASARITA PADOTTANASANAChakra MeditationWide Legged Forward Bend Pose Come to five-pointed star. Stand with your legs wide apart (check your wrists are in line with your ankles) and your arms out in line with your shoulders. Now bring your hands to your hips. Take a deep inhale, bend your back a little, exhale and fold forward,…
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Mind Body Soul Columnist Bernadette Petrie lost her battle with cancer at the end of last year. Her husband, Dave, has graciously allowed us to keep sharing excerpts from her book for this column. We all have fond memories of our favourite teachers, and Bernadette reminds us of the significance of connecting with our inner…
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There’s nothing more indulgent during the summer months than tucking into a refreshing summer dessert rich with fruit and zingy goodness. Spoons and forks at the ready – summer dessert season is upon us. PRUE LEITH’S RASPBERRY BLANCMANGE Based on a retro classic, this blancmange is a far cry from its wobbly 1970s reputation –…
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Fringe by the Sea is coming to North Berwick this August, and what an honour it is to be their shiny new Affiliate Partner, writes award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill. I t is always a joy to share my passion for garden design, and the well-being benefits that green spaces bring. I am truly…
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Summer can be a whirlwind of events, from weddings to birthdays, beach breaks to garden parties. And with each invitation comes the inevitable dilemma: what to wear? But the one-and-done ease of a dress makes summer dressing effortless – leaving you free to go forth and enjoy. SECRET BOUTIQUE Main street, Gullane EH31 2AP | t:…
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Select a home interior style that best suits your personality. Creating a space that feels authentic to you and your style can often seem overwhelming, especially when design trends are constantly changing and social media bombards you with various interior styles As many designers will tell you, following trends doesn’t always create a space you’ll…
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SUKHASANAChakra Meditationin Easy Pose Come to a comfortable seated position: cross-legged, on your heels, on a chair, or, if you are advanced in your practice, the lotus pose. Sit with a straight spine to help the nerve impulses travel up and down your spinal column; make sure you are warm and comfortable, and close your…
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