You don’t always have to leave the country to go on holiday. Sometimes, it’s just about taking time out and seeing what’s on your doorstep, rediscovering the place you live in and relaxing. But packing for a staycation can be a challenge, so Elaine Ramanauskas puts together her staycation fashion must-haves. Holidaying at home means…
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Summer is here, bringing with it a whole new set of decor trends to transform your home. It’s the perfect time to embrace design which creates a care-free, relaxed vibe to your living space. For 2018, designers are moving away from the hot tropics in favour of more classic botanical styles, which convey a natural…
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This Summer we have been blessed with long, hot sunny days and I’m sure numerous barbecues. Here’s a very tasty salad to go with pretty much anything or is just delicious on its own! Earth Matters sell pearled spelt which for my money is the best grain around right now. If you have time and…
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The Brand Family at East Fortune Farm have opened a farm shop, Brand’s Larder, selling home-grown and reared produce alongside goods from other local producers. This fantastic store located on the Brand Family’s farm stocks much of their own produce from freshly-laid eggs to home reared pork and lamb, as well as a variety of fruit…
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Laura Thomas Co’s Kate Armstrong asks is it too early to mention the C word? If you’re like us, at Laura Thomas Co, you’ll already be thinking about the busiest season of the year. But, I can hear many of you groaning – who actually wants to think about Christmas in August? Well, before you…
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August in North Berwick is all about art and culture and NØRDEN is the place to get your piece. With a curated selection of talented local artists, you’re bound to find affordable, original artwork you’ll want to give pride of place to in your home. 1. Tom Pidgeon | the iconic one 2. Rachel Seago…
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Scottish Contemporary artist George Birrell was born and brought up in the west end of Glasgow. George trained at the Glasgow School of Art from 1967 to 1971 and, after graduating, went on to teach art and design in Scottish schools for the next decade, before turning to paint full time in 1980. George became…
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The creation of high-quality violins, violas and cellos is a slow, patient, calming craft that has largely remained unchanged since the 1800s. And it is an art being performed right here, in East Lothian. Customers are often surprised when Colin Adamson answers the door to his workshop. There are stereotypes associated with those engaged with…
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East Lothian’s charity music and food festival, Hops in the Garden, will return for a third year this summer with even more family entertainment, including the county’s first silent disco experience. Taking place at Archerfield Walled Garden on Saturday 15th September, the event features a wide-ranging line up of national and local musicians, performers, and…
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