From uplifting brights to ultra-calm tints and tones, Pantone colour experts reveal the fashion colour trends of 2023 that are set to brighten your spring wardrobe. The spring/summer 2023 catwalks were awash with every colour of the rainbow, from colours you may already have in your wardrobe (like a soft blue) to those you may…
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There are facials, and then there are facials. Whether you’re after one that uses tech to perfect your pores, a skilled therapist to massage the life back into your muscles, or just a spa-style pampering that feels really nice, the downside of having so many types to choose from is working out which suit you…
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Ageing is a natural process, and we all deserve to feel beautiful and pampered, no matter the metric. That said, the skin’s needs change over the years. Hormonal changes result in drier skin, loss of elasticity and uneven skin tone. Karolina Bajbuz tells us how to rejuvenate mature skin naturally and bring out your radiant,…
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Uttana Shishosanaextended puppy Pose This is also known as melting heart pose! Start in a wide-kneed extended child’s pose. Come onto your knees, big toes touching, knees wide. Inhale and take your arms up, creating length in your spine; exhale and gently fold forward, coming into extended child’s pose. Five deep breaths here. Then inhale…
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As the new year dawns, leaving behind yet another challenging year, Bernadette Petrie tells us that by focusing on how we want things to be, we can visualise a better future and make it happen. Regular readers of my column will know that in 2010 I was admitted to the Glasgow Priory, suffering from what…
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Autumn offers a wealth of inspiration, with its burst of beautiful colours evoking a sense of warmth and comfort. For homeowners, it is undoubtedly a time of the year when we yearn to make décor changes which mirror the seasons: from the clean sweep of spring to the wrap-up-warm moods of autumn. From bold hot…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. Historic houses often have a tale of survival against the odds, but there can be few as dramatic as Archerfield House. Only twenty years ago, this grand old building was a derelict shell with boarded-up windows and a grand entrance…
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So here we are, 2023! January to March can feel a bit of a slog after all the food, drink, presents and fun of Christmas and New Year! It can still be cold and dark, and we keep the purse strings tighter after the festive season. Sometimes, we want a quick, simple meal that offers…
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February and March see the days beginning to lengthen, temperatures increasing, and the sap rising. There is a feeling of anticipation for the new season ahead and the garden coming to life again. Shrubs provide the ideal backbone for mixed borders and can also create an eye-catching focal point. By planting shrubs that flower at…
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