Mind Body Soul Columnist Bernadette Petrie lost her battle with cancer at the end of last year. Her husband, Dave, has graciously allowed us to keep sharing excerpts from her book for this column. This time, Bernadette tells us that to be truly human, we must acknowledge that mistakes are a natural part of our…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. Can you imagine a troop of enemy tanks advancing across Luffness Golf Course? It is an odd thought today, but this was exactly what was being envisioned in May 1940. The coastline of East Lothian was considered a prime risk…
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Embrace the warm summer days by eating outside with these delicious al fresco recipes; there is no better way to enjoy food. Yotum Ottolenghi’s Pappardelle with Rose Harissa, Black Olives and Capers “There is no better dish to eat in the summer evenings than pasta. Al fresco, with the late sunshine and a glass of…
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Award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill suggests easy ways to help turn your garden into a wildlife-friendly haven. I magine a garden full of scent and colour, where the planting feels as though it is giving you a warm embrace as you sit and enjoy the summer sunshine. Gardens mean the world to us, and…
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Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to get your home Easter-ready. We’re here to help you hop into the season in style. With the Easter weekend on the horizon, there’s no better opportunity, this side of Christmas, to eat scrumptious treats, get creative with decorations, and celebrate with friends and family.…
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If you’re searching for ideas for early-summer sheen while still protecting and moisturising your face, here’s our on/off guide. It’s the ultimate on/off relationship! On a daily basis, we embrace all manner of formulations so our faces represent the devastating, dynamic and determined people we are on the inside. And yet, by the close of…
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Denim is back, and it’s better than ever. From wide-leg jeans to boot-cut styles, this is one of those looks you can wear from morning to night. And the creativity doesn’t stop at the silhouette; it extends to the very details of the fabric. Intricate stitch patterns, unconventional cuts and unique embellishments are transforming denim…
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GARUDASANAEagle Pose This pose is a warming pose. After bridge pose, take a deep inhale; as you exhale, engage your bandhas and come to boat pose – navasana before moving into a seated cross-legged position – sukhasana. Close your eyes and observe your posture, ensuring your spine is straight. If not, pop a cushion, folded…
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Regular readers of Local Life will know that Mind Body Soul Columnist Bernadette Petrie lost her battle with cancer at the end of last year. Her husband, Dave, has graciously allowed us to keep sharing excerpts from Bernadette’s book for this column. This time, Bernadette tells us that throughout life we’re constantly climbing – striving…
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