Whether you are packing for a beach paradise, city break or relaxing staycation, the secret is a few key, clever pieces that do many things, from days by the pool to city exploring, casual al fresco lunches to smart dinners. SECRET BOUTIQUE Main street, Gullane EH31 2AP | t: 01620 842 222www.secretboutique.shop
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Why spend a fortune on fancy beauty products when you can raid the kitchen cupboards to make salon-quality treatments at home? Brown sugar buzz body scrub Mix brown sugar, leftover coffee grounds, olive oil and a drizzle of honey. Rub generously onto the body and shower off. Benefits: Olive oil moisturises, sugar exfoliates, honey is…
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Finding the best beach towels, whether the most stylish or practical, is a must for the perfect summer set-up. You may be heading to sunny Santorini, or you might not be travelling abroad this year at all. Even if you’ve only planned a weekend staycation, or you’re simply heading to one of East Lothian’s gorgeous…
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UTHITA TADASANA Extended Mountain Pose with Backbend Come to standing with your feet slightly apart, and make sure you feel stable. Standing tall and strong, feet grounded, arms by your sides, extend through the fingertips and the crown of the head. Gaze forward and take some deep breaths in and out of the nose. Lift…
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For Bernadette Petrie, the island of Mallorca is a reminder of how wrong the mind can be, and she encourages us to discover our hidden limiting beliefs. Sometime ago I spent a week in Mallorca on a girl’s trip. I had been here once before with my husband when we were expecting our first child.…
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Want to transform your home on a small budget? Upcycling furniture may be the perfect solution for your décor dreams. What is upcylcing? If you’ve ever walked past the window of a fancy second-hand furniture boutique and spied a gorgeous chest of drawers painted in, say, French Grey, with mismatched antique handles and rugged edges,…
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Summer is officially here! Fingers crossed, this will mean sunny warm days, making everyone feel happier and carefree. We can get out and about a bit more, and longer days mean more time to chill in the garden. Of course, this also means the smell of freshly cut grass, chatter from neighbouring gardens, and the…
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Summer is officially here! Fingers crossed, this will mean sunny warm days, making everyone feel happier and carefree. We can get out and about a bit more, and longer days mean more time to chill in the garden. Of course, this also means the smell of freshly cut grass, chatter from neighbouring gardens, and the…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. In terms of architectural history, Gullane deserves a place on the map for its significant collection of Arts and Crafts homes. The movement was at its height in Scotland when the Edwardian tourism boom brought the wealthy to the village,…
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