Bernadette Petrie tells us to let go of labels and be the real you. Last issue I wrote about embracing all parts of you, but there are parts of our identity that we need to be willing to let go, so the real us can emerge. They are the labels that we dress ourselves in. For…
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have proved that ripped abs and a killer golf game go hand-in-hand. Now, everyone from PGA pros to weekend hackers knows that in order to lower your handicap, you need to get in shape. Golf is a physical sport that puts a significant strain on the body. To perform at…
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Embrace the new season with pastel shadesand pretty blooms Team floaty floral blouses with pastel pink jeans. Tees are bought up to date with a flower or two. We’re also into blush pink at the moment (so spring-like) particularly when it comes to a puffa jacket, scarf or a bag. Main picture: I Say Renea Blouse…
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This issue Hayley Flangan tells us to make ‘Japandi’ our spirit animal for 2019. Simple, minimal, calm and natural are all elements we associate with the Nordic trends of recent years, and far from discarding them we are extending their reach to include a little Japonism, this year. An odd mix you may think –…
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Garden designer, Joy Grey tells us the early-flowering shrubs to plant this spring. February and March see the days beginning to lengthen, temperatures increasing and the sap beginning to rise. There is a feeling of anticipation for the new season ahead and the garden coming to life again. Make sure your garden has a few…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. Most locals will associate the Lodge in North Berwick with its public gardens, but the buildings there also have a fascinating story to tell. They were once the home of the powerful Dalrymple family, and saved from the wrecking ball…
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Having collected Scottish art for many years, Alan Rae decided to turn his interest into a business by opening Fidra Fine Art in his North Berwick home in 2012. After many successful years, the gallery moved to Gullane’s main street last year, where exhibitions of contemporary Scottish artists are complemented by work from some of…
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As we peek our heads out from our winter nests and the dark is not quite so dark, it seems the natural thing to do – eat well, exercise more, and think of how we can generally improve our well-being. Cut to the most important meal of the day – breakfast – and if you’re…
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Garleton Lodge nestled in a countryside setting between Haddington and Gullane has been awarded a four-star gold accolade from VisitScotland. I went along to discover just what this delightful small hotel offers. Having worked in the property and catering industries in the Middle East, Angela and David Cockerton, decided to return to the UK and…
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