Haddington – A Place to Live – A Place to Love
Haddington is a town that has been built around an old castle and has a fantastic history. One of the largest towns in East Lothian, it’s set within the countryside rather than on the coast, but what it lacks in sand, it makes up for in personality and countryside charm with beautiful walks and scenery […]
5 Ways to Add Stylish Shelves Like a Pro
When it comes to styling shelves, there are some tried-and-true methods that can give you that straight-from-the-pages-of-a-magazine look. Here are some of my favourite tips and tricks to help you achieve the same result in your own home. 1. Create an Art Gallery Displaying art on shelves or picture ledges is a fun method to […]
8 ways to live a sustainable lifestyle
Sustainable living is a practical philosophy that aims to help us make positive changes to counteract climate change and overcome negative impacts on the environment. There isn’t one big action we can take to massively reduce what is happening in the world, however, small actions can contribute and have some surprising results. So what can […]
10 Best Christmas Movies
You’ve had your fill of turkey and Christmas pudding, so now it’s time to settle down and watch some of the best Christmas Movies that make Christmas feel like Christmas. Here’s our top 10 of the most-watched: Miracle on 34th street A heart-warming story of how miracles can come true if you believe. The Holiday […]
Fun Christmas Traditions from Around the World
Many countries have strange and wonderful traditions at Christmas time, so we thought we would share some of the more quirky traditions with you. Kentucky Christmas No it’s not an area in American, instead it is a gourmet Christmas dinner in Japan, yes – that’s right, in 1974 Mr Kentucky Fried Chicken had a fantastic […]
Spooky Halloween decorations
“The time has come to dress your home, with ghosts and ghouls and pots of treats and pumkin heads with lights that beam. Hairy spiders climbing webs, scary costumes walk the streets and all because it’s Halloween” With Halloween upon us it has become increasingly popular to impress your family and friends with your spooky […]
The Secrets of Having a Clean Kitchen
There are some folks who seem to have immaculately clean kitchens at all times. Whether you’re over for a party or you swing by unannounced for a quick cup of coffee, their kitchens are always spotless — with gleaming countertops, floors you could eat off, and everything in its place. How do these people manage […]
Tips for keeping your house cool in a heatwave
Keeping your house cool in this highly unusual heatwave will provide you with a retreat out of the burning sunlight. It is a rarety for us to experience these soaring tempratures in Scotland and while we all love the summer weather the mid 80’s farienhieght and rising can be quite uncomfortable. So we thought we’d […]
My First Home
Saving up to buy your First Home? The aspiration for many is to be able to take that first step into your own home, whether it’s a studio apartment or a villa with a back and front garden, but what should you consider as a first-time buyer. It’s OK to have a dream home in […]
How to make the most of your garden
It’s the holiday weekend, and it looks like Summer may have finally arrived, so here are some ideas on how to make the most of your garden. With more people entertaining outside, now is the time to give the garden a re-vamp, but first, you need to consider what style you want to portray – […]
