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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A small hanging pendant in the family bathroom of her childhood home sowed the first seed for Amanda Well’s collection of beautifully handcrafted lampshades and lamp bases. A well-chosen lampshade, whether it sits pretty on a standard lamp, table lamp or hung from the ceiling, can transform a room instantly, bringing a burst of character…
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Becca Ferrier Baker has always loved the process of record digging, buying and collecting. The concept behind Orange Moon Records and Coffee began during the pandemic in 2020; between jobs, Becca began to re-evaluate what was important to her and took a leap of faith to start fulfilling her lifelong dream – running her own…
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Dominique Cameron is an artist whose practice is rooted in landscape. She draws, paints, films and writes about her encounters whilst walking through an area of interest – be it the urban or the rural environment. Up with the Larks is a landscape exhibition of process, from figuration toward abstraction. The works include a series…
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We live in a world where we expect instant gratification – we order food, which can be delivered to the door within an hour, and companies like Amazon deliver our packages the next day. Personal trainer, Vharri McMinn, agrees we’re very privileged to live this way, but it can make us impatient in other areas…
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Being born is nothing short of a miracle. Did you know that the probability of you being created is estimated to be 1 in 400 trillion? And we think winning the lottery is hard! But, as well as the joy and excitement of your baby’s arrival, pregnancy can also cause discomfort or pain as your…
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Laura Wilson is the founder and creative director of Laura Thomas Co. Inspired by the benefits of chemical-free living, Laura began her company with a lavender candle to naturally enhance sleep. Since launching in 2014, Laura Thomas Co has continued to grow from its North Berwick workshop and online shop and now has a boutique…
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Kirstie Campbell spent 15 years working as a humanitarian aid worker, including ten years on a mission in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan. She first came across seabuckthorn in 2010 as part of a United Nations logistics mission to assist with the floods in Pakistan. Returning home to Scotland in 2013, Kirstie discovered…
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Kat Turnbull is a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist based in East Lothian. Kat trained with the renowned Clifton Practice in Edinburgh, one of the most prestigious schools in the UK. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a natural and effective remedy for stress, anxiety and the symptoms of depression and Kat gently supports clients in…
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