‘Take my hand’ …follow in the footsteps of the young Robert Louis Stevenson and relive the exploration of the town, as he did some 150 years ago. Treasured Memories exhibition is currently on at the Coastal Communities Museum in North Berwick. As part of this exhibition there is a section devoted to young Robert who,…
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A new business has been set up by the East Lothian based Chippendale International School of Furniture to design and make beautiful and bespoke kitchens. Generally considered to be the heart of the home, the kitchen is where a great deal of time is spent enjoying family meals and drinks with friends. So it’s understandable…
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Taking inspiration from The Pinterest 100, Interiors Columnist and chief design geek at NORDEN, Hayley Flangan, brings us the top ten interior trends to try in 2017. The Bare Necessities Get green fingered with this Urban Jungle book. Indoor plants, olive trees, silvered succulents, fairy gardens, urban balcony, bathroom planting. Where to start? Dark Materials…
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Hot on the heels of the Chelsea Flower Show, the East Lothian Garden Trail is back for its second year with 12 glorious and inspirational gardens to visit throughout East Lothian. The 4pm bell has been rung signalling the end of the Chelsea Flower Show, gardening gloves have come off and battles fought to bag…
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Quintessentially British, the village fête is a summer tradition that we love in East Lothian. Be it the traditional county fair or highland games, a village gala or a summer games day there’s sure to be something happening for you to enjoy! We’ve scoured the county for this summer’s events so all you have to…
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Elaine Ramanauskas, from Secret Boutique helps you shop the look… Beautiful botanicals are trending stronger than ever this spring. From bold graphic prints to soft romantic stencil blossoms, flower and garden motifs are some of this season’s best picks. Detailing such as delicate floral buttons and printed linings give a fresh twist to this perennial…
Read MoreSpringtime scarves are a trend that’s definitely happening. Tied turtleneck-style, loosely knotted like ascots, or wrapped around wrists and ankles, colourful scarves are about to become the next big trend. We’re coveting scarves from Sheffield-based company One Hundred Stars. These gorgeous hand-dyed and screen printed, botanical-inspired scarves feel simultaneously nostalgic and very of the moment.…
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Emma Cross brings us the highlights from the 2017 Scottish Interiors Showcase. The annual event held on what typically turns out to be a couple of freezing and bleak February days fills me with both dread and anticipation. Dread as I spend at least three hours throwing clothes around my bedroom trying to nail the…
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There was a time when charity shops were just a hodge-podge of bric-a-brac, nylon and knitting patterns that no one bothered with. Not any more! Charity retailing takes on a whole new level of quality and style in Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s stores in East Lothian. Something incredible is happening on the UK high…
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