Festive Living

Festive decor enthusiasts, rejoice! The most wonderful time of the year is here, and it is time to deck the halls in style. Rebecca Scott from Time & Tide shows you how. It’s like Christmas… but not. This look is for those who love getting in the spirit, decorating their home and bringing in festive…

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A Very Homemade Christmas

As the festive season approaches, many of us are looking for ways to bring the magic of Christmas into our homes. While shop-bought decorations can be beautiful, there’s something incredibly special about handmade additions that infuse a home with warmth and personality. DIY wreaths An iconic symbol of Christmas which sets a festive tone even before…

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Ayurvedic Yoga for Winter

Balasana Child’s Pose A short, vigorous practice to keep us flexible, toned and mentally healthy during the winter months is important; however, so is the restorative part of our practice. A classic restorative pose is child’s pose. After flowing through more dynamic poses, come to sitting on your mat, grab a blanket/some cushions and enjoy…

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You are your own North Star

The Christmas Star inspired the Magi to travel to Jerusalem. But Bernadette Petrie tells us the star guidance we need to follow is not in the external sky but in our internal nightscape. “There comes a point in our lives when we can only make a significant decision based on what feels right – this…

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Super Six

In an age of fiscal uncertainty, investing money in physical objects is sometimes savvy. The following items, if chosen wisely, can acquire value with age. We’ve all heard the adage: the moment you drive a new car off the forecourt, it depreciates by 20%. It’s a sobering reminder of how quickly some assets can lose…

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‘Tis the Season

Rustle up a little festive cheer with these recipes from Lewis & Clarke…New Year’s Day slow-cooked pork  INGREDIENTS1 Brand East Fortune Boston Butt (1kg approx)The Spice Witch garlicand fennel mustard500ml cider1 tsp fish sauce or Worcestershire sauceSpice Rub (2tsp cumin,2tsp salt, 2tsp pepper,2tsp smoked paprika,2tsp cayenne pepper,2tsp brown sugar)Squeeze of tomato orBBQ sauce (optional) Lewis…

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‘Tis the Season

Rustle up a little festive cheer with these recipes from Lewis & Clarke…Christmas Leftovers Pie INGREDIENTSChristmas dinner leftovers (for me, it’s chicken, parsnips, carrots, Brussels sprouts, pigs in blankets and gravy)Ready-made puff pastry(or shortcrust if you prefer)1 eggCranberry sauce Lewis & Clarke2a Main Street, Gifford EH41 4QH | 01620 811001info@lcartisan.co.uk

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Transitional Dressing

As we head into autumn and after months of wearing shorts, sandals and summer dresses, we approach that tricky season, where outfits take a little more planning. The trick is to invest in good transitional pieces which you can wear on their own or layered up in the coming months. With some styling tips, your…

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