Mother’s Day may get the lion’s share of the glory, but dad needs love too. Here are our top picks for the perfect Father’s Day gift from Gullane’s Old Smiddy… Father’s Day is fast approaching (Sunday 17th June – put it in your diary) and dads around the country are standing in front of mirrors,…
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In this issue, Hayley Flangan brings us the colour story of summer – think fresh air, cool breezes and sunny afternoons. Colour you’ll definitely want to dip your toes into! From pale pastel blue, to aquamarine, from a bright klein hue, to a greenish celadon and even inky indigo; blue is the colour story of…
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As the temperature rises, we ask linen expert and Laura Thomas Co Founder and Creative Director, Laura Wilson for her top tips on transitioning your bed from winter to summer. 1. Ditch the Duvet As the temperature rises, get rid of that duvet. Use a fitted sheet on the mattress and a flat sheet on…
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Those dreaming of settling in Gullane can finally visit a new development and picture their futures in two newly-launched showhomes designed with a coastal influence. Marine Rise, located in the popular coastal village of Gullane, is the latest East Lothian development by CALA Homes (East). Situated on the historic site of the village’s former Marine…
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Hayley Flangan tells us how a workplace clear out can also declutter your mind and improve productivity. Spring has sprung and with it comes brighter mornings, lighter evenings and a new lease of motivation. There’s no better time of the year to have a good clean, and with the average person spending around 40 hours…
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There’s more to Gullane than golf and gorgeous beaches… there is also a fabulous array of independent shops dotted around. And what’s more there are plenty of great reasons for doing your shopping at local markets or in independent stores. I’m often in awe of how independents are merchandised and styled; love that I can…
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The dream of early retirement is all that keeps some of us going through the daily grind. Fantasies of a round-the-world cruise, gin and tonics on a seaside terrace or writing a best-selling novel all make work endurable. Somebody who recently considered retirement, is Donnie Spence of Linton Country Furniture which is now in its…
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These days, when mass-produced furniture goes for a song from stores like Ikea, it’s refreshing to see a wave of artisan furniture-makers bravely going against the grain. Joshua Miller, is one of the new wave of artisan furniture makers breathing new life into the old-fashioned carpentry trade. Using his natural designing ability and his woodworking…
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