Barbie pink might have been on everyone’s radar last year, but now it’s all about blue. SS24 saw the return of blue hues, and the entirety of the blue colour spectrum was evident on the runways. This cool-toned shade is one of the most flattering and timeless colours to wear. From vibrant, velvety shades of…
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Discover the world and the trend of romantic décor, and bring with it a little love to your home. We all want our homes filled with love, but the romantic décor trend is more about soft feminine energy. It is elegant and subtle, more like a rose-petal bath over a gigantic, stuffed Cupid teddy bear.…
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Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, is the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Shrove stems from an old English word shrive, meaning confess all sins. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday was a time for using eggs, butter and sugar from the larder as these were forbidden during the abstinence. This Shrove Tuesday…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. The phrase ‘hidden gem’ can be a little overused, but it really is an apt description of Chalmers Memorial Church. This is a building with a distinctive sense of place, built and decorated to serve the local fishing community. It…
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For the reluctant outdoorsman – someone who hasn’t chosen the spade but has it thrust upon them, gardening can seem like a daunting task. Yet, with the right approach, it can be both manageable and enjoyable. Picture the scene. You’ve suddenly become the steward of a patch of earth, a garden space that stares at…
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From snail slime to bird poo, these beauty treatments are simply bonkers! Bee venom facialsApitherapy became a hot word in beauty when Hollywood superstar and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow confessed to being stung by bees in a bid to reduce inflammation and scarring on her skin. Fortunately, apitherapy (or bee-venom) facials are considerably less invasive.…
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USTRASANA Camel Pose After practising a 20/30 minute yoga flow, come to the Tabletop Pose on all fours, ensuring your knees are your hip-width apart. Inhale, come onto your knees and exhale, ensuring your knees are comfortable. Inhale, engage your inner thighs, lift your arms up, open them wide, draw your stomach in and up,…
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Valentine’s Day stands as a beacon for grand gestures, and lovers have long used it to express their deepest feelings in the most extravagant ways. But, this Valentine’s, Bernadette Petrie asks us to open our hearts to let more love in and practise self-love and self-belief. All too often, we may unknowingly have closed our…
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These days, we’re all familiar with hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) – Denmark’s concept of supreme cosiness and comfort. But, says Elaine Ramanauskas, the idea of hygge doesn’t just apply to your home; your winter wardrobe can be hygge’d – and delightfully so. SECRET BOUTIQUE Main street, Gullane EH31 2AP | t: 01620 842 222www.secretboutique.shop
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