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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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. AUTUMNAL COLOURS As the…
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As the nights start drawing in, we all start tucking into warming dishes of food. Homemade soups, roast dinners (although we have them all year round), and warm hearty stews begin to appear on everyone’s home dinner menu. Chef Lewis’s Chicken Stew and Dumplings is one of those dishes in Casa L&C. We use the…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. St Michael’s Church in Inveresk has to be one of the most noticeable buildings in East Lothian, perched on top of a hill and with its steeple easily seen as you speed along the A1. Legend has it that a…
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Bernadette Petrie tells us it’s time to stop blaming ourselves, time to pay more attention to our verbal commentary and take a breath rather than attack. I am such an idiot…” were the words a lovely, secure-sounding woman said at the end of an interview with a radio presenter. I was driving, listening to her telling her…
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We all know there is pressure on our health system due to various factors, notwithstanding COVID-19. However, there is so much we can do for minor ailments and conditions, and a host of complementary healing practices can alleviate symptoms of mild diseases and conditions. Bernie Rowen-Ross suggests alternative healing methods. Herbal teas Many of our…
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Transitioning from summer to autumn can be challenging for any gardener looking to retain the picture-postcard garden of midsummer. However, a few well-chosen plants mean summer can be extended into the early autumn months as the weather turns cooler and days grow shorter. COLOURFUL CONTAINERSContainers planted in May with the classic mix of half-hardy plants…
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The summer dresses to snap up now that won’t look out of place once autumn hits. SECRET BOUTIQUE Main street, Gullane EH31 2AP | t: 01620 842 222www.secretboutique.shop
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Summer is nearly over, and whether you ventured to sunnier climes or stayed put, you don’t have to wave goodbye to your summer glow just yet. Our beauty expert, Karolina Bajbuz, reveals tips on keeping your summer glow for longer and enjoying radiant skin as we near the end of summer. all products available from…
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