If you’ve fallen for all things Scandinavian then why not add a touch of Scandi Chic to your bathroom? Scandi Chic has earned recognition partly thanks to hit TV dramas such as The Bridge. Set in Stockholm, it saw viewers lusting over the beautiful interiors of the characters’ homes as much as trying to follow…
Read More
Flower arranging is no longer the preserve of the WI or Swiss finishing school attendees, in fact flower arranging classes and workshops are on the upswing– part of a swell of enthusiasm for all things homemade. Flower arranging. A skill that all Swiss finishing school attendees should master and regular attendees of the local WI…
Read More
Do you know your roses from your ranunculus? Did you know that marigolds symbolise jealousy? Are you in need of some serious help with your wedding flowers?n. For the uninitiated, selecting flowers can be a daunting process sending the most calm bride-to-be into a frenzy. A good wedding florist can guide you through – helping…
Read More
Key pieces for a perfect country weekend… …come in a range of gorgeous autumnal hues and iconic shapes. And, as autumn is the season for smart layering – choose pieces which let you change effortlessly as summer breezes turn to winter chills. SECRET BOUTIQUE Main street, Gullane EH31 2AP | t: 01620 842 222 Open: Monday-Saturday…
Read More
Looking to create a flattering glow yet still have enough wattage to see what you’re doing? We meet the experts at East Lothian-based Light House who will help you sort out your lumens from your lightbulbs. Whether you’re building a new home or simply renovating an existing one, it’s very easy to get carried away…
Read More
From the moment it was announced, I knew I would struggle to incorporate the Pantone colour of the year ‘Greenery’ into a minimal Scandi interior! Halfway through the year and summer has inspired me to take it literally, realising greenery is nature’s neutral, by bringing the outdoors in. Join me by following the rules of…
Read More
Laura Thomas – blogger, creator and owner of Laura Thomas Linens explains why she loves lavender… Lavender is a fragrance I simply adore. From cute vintage fabric bags filled with lavender flowers for my drawers as a child to drops of lavender oil in my bath as an adult to aid relaxation, there is something deeply…
Read More
Nothing says summer quite like lavender – row upon row of stunning colour with its scent wafting on the warm breeze. A collaboration between a local lavender farm and home-wares producer will have you bringing lavender into your home, evoking the sunny, carefree ease of Provence – even when the Scottish weather is letting us…
Read More
Celebrating ten years of the coolest festival in Scotland! With tickets having gone on sale on the 24th of June, many of the headline gigs are well on their way to being sold out! As expected, KT Tunstall and Steve Harley have been the ‘hot’ tickets, but comedy also appears to be hugely popular as…
Read More
yourlocallife.co.uk 