Christmas has become a much more mindful affair these days. For me, It’s not about buying heaps of presents anymore, it’s about helping the less fortunate and making this special time of year as magical for as many people as possible. The same goes for Christmas lunch. These days more and more people are choosing…
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Leaving behind a teaching career, Veeann James took a leap of faith and opened Coastal Kids on North Berwick’s high street last year. The result is, a shop which both children and their parents love, coupled with a dedication to sourcing quality sustainable designers and ethical toys. We seem to be in period where more…
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From humble beginnings as a pop-up shop, NB Dogs has fast become East Lothian’s premier dog boutique, welcoming dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments (and their humans too!). one-stop-shop for the discerning mutt (and other creatures)-about-town! Tucked into a corner of Fenton Barns Retail Village is NB Dogs – an independent retailer of premium…
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…to eat like all your waistbands are elasticated – cue East Lothian’s Lewis & Clarke’s Christmas hampers and festive afternoon teas to help you do just that. The concept of hampers originally started in France and the baskets full of treats were introduced to Britain in the 11th century. But it was not until the…
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From novice DIY’ers to experienced artists, everyone seems to be embracing the use of chalk paint. But what exactly is it? And is it really as easy to use as everyone says? We spoke to Keith Milligan, owner and founder of 2nd Time Round to find out. No, it’s not chalkboard paint nor a pavement…
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Adorning your front door, staircase or mantelpiece with a Christmas wreath is the perfect festive way to welcome guests into your home. Making your own is as easy as wrapping presents – but it is no longer environmentally responsible to use florist’s foam. Garden designer Joy Grey shows us an alternative method of creating a…
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Christmas is just around the corner, but you don’t need to fret if you’re feeling unprepared because there’s still plenty of time to get festive and break out the decorations. Jasmyn Hunter, Marketing Manager at Time and Tide shares her favourite pieces. Between preparing the food, attending Yuletide dos and buying your loved ones’ presents,…
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Craft encourages us to think, learn and create in new and innovative ways. And, the creative bunch at North Berwick’s Rock and Bird have many an arty trick up their sleeves to encourage art and craft in our local community. Situated on North Berwick’s high street, Rock and Bird is not only a gem of…
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Simply email your address to be entered into the prize draw to win six Beatitude Body Oil Baubles worth £72. Each bauble contains a 20ml body oil and will make the perfect stocking filler or just look gorgeous on your tree. email your name and address to: info@beatitudeproducts.com entries must be received by: midnight, 20 December 2019…
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