Bernadette Petrie tells us the healing power of nature is key to our mental health.. As I write this piece the rain is pouring down. It has, in fact, been raining since yesterday evening and shows little sign of letting up. I’ve also managed to tweak my back, so my dog walk in the rain…
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Roses are among our favourite garden plants – and deservedly so. They are versatile, produce vibrant colour all summer long and well into autumn or even winter, and many are deliciously scented. Garden designer Joy Grey shares her favourites. The British have a long-time love affair with roses and this has been a bumper year…
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No summer wardrobe is complete without a splash of the tropics! Summer is finally in reach, so go bold and use flowers, leaves and tropical print in all kind of shades, colours and hues. This summer offers a great explosion of colours, mixing up flora and fauna, islands, gardens, beaches and deep forests. You can…
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Like the idea of leaving a festival feeling better than when you arrived? I went along to the Detox Healthy Beauty Festival at Archerfield Walled Garden proving festivals are not always about booze and mosh pits. The face of festivals is changing. Where once it was all about mud-covered wellies, world-famous live bands and drunken…
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For many of us, coffee is an integral part of our day. Whether we use it to wake up, to enjoy while we spend time with friends, to fuel our work and accompany business meetings or whether we work in coffee and it is our lifeblood. And that is why it is so important to…
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As our homes become even more multi-functional, we require clever ideas to free up much-valued space where we need it most, and innovative solutions to create continuity within our living spaces. But, making clever use of space is best left to professional designers and this is where Haddington-based Forever Spaces can help. Formerly known as…
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With her magpie instincts and expertise at turning trash into treasure, Allanna Alexander has worked her unique creative magic in both her home and her business. Cocooned half way down North Berwick’s high street you’ll find Madame Butterfly. Step through the door and it’s like stepping into another world. French flea market with vintage aesthetics…
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You’re a heart-centred, spirit-led, light-loving, conscious being that gets the importance of raising your vibration. Or you want to be. Or you have no clue what any of that means, either way we’ve got you, high viber! 1. BEDROOM | Without getting all spiritual, create a conscious space with meaningful things, like crystals. Pop them on…
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The sun is out, the sea is warming up, and the beaches are looking inviting, which can only mean one thing – summer is here and for Harvest Moon, East Lothian’s premier glamping destination, its peak season is in full swing. Nestled between the sand dunes and woodlands behind Tyninghame beach, Harvest Moon occupies arguably…
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