People & Things We Love
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The Allium Garden Company -
Allium is a garden centre with a difference. Not only does it stock specialist plants perfect for the Scottish climate, it also runs practical gardening workshops and has a fantastic shop where you can find all sorts of beatiful and unusual gifts. Handily situated just off the A9 and the perfect excuse to stop for a good cup of tea.
Ballinluig, Nr Pitlochry, Perthshire. 01796 472358
Armstrongs -
no better place for all your dress up requirements and the occasional vintage gem.
83 The Grassmarket, Edinburgh 0131 220 5557
Frontiers - known for its individuality and style Jane and Kim source an impressive range of labels including Ann Louise Roswald, Marilyn Moore and Odd Molly. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for something a bit different
16 Stafford Street, Edinburgh, Tel 0131 556 2791
Hawkins & Hawkins - for the eclectic eye. www.emmahawkins.demon.co.uk
The Shopaholic's Guide to Buying Online -
This fabby book written by Patricia Davidson is an invaluable resource for finding all sorts of things online. Purchase of the book also entitles you to a years free subscription to The Site Guide website which is a reference for the best shopping websites around. Don't miss our mention on page 144! Available from Waterstones, Amazon and most good book shops. www.thesiteguide.com
Twice - www.thetwiceshop.co.uk
Twice source their beautiful vintage and antique fabrics from around the world which they then use, along with other items such as old china, to recreate new products. We particularly love the Eleanor Tote made from deer skin and lined with vintage French ticking and their Cup and Saucer candles (pictured).
Inchyra House, Glencarse, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 7LU. Tel 01738 860 066
Veuve Clicquot Champagne - The Widow supports all our events and the occasional treat at home. Available at all good wine merchants.
Third Floor, 15 St. George St, London, 020 7408 7430
Sara Whitby Interiors - www.whitbyandhart.com
Fantastic range of furnishing fabrics and top-notch upholsterer.45 Newhaven Street, Edinburgh, 0131 552 8317
Our 'Things' List
Gel Insoles - we sell "Foot Soothers" which work a treat in both shoes and sandals.
Johnathan Astor, Sunblush Tights - sometimes it's hard to find a colour that's not too "baked bean". We think that these are just right.
Avon Skin So Soft - delightfully skin softening AND keeps the midges away!
Best foot-care range, Sanctuary, available at Boots - when your tootsies are in need of a treat.
Hardest wearing nail varnish, Chanel - and they always have a fantastic colour range.
Clinique Mascara - both High Impact & Lash Power are fantastic for enhancing your peepers.
Mineral powder - throw away the liquid foundations and go au naturel.
San Tropez fair to medium - great natural looking fake tan for sandal legs.
Carmex Lip Balm - lovely and tingly.
Spanx - for when you don't want the lumps and bumps - a girl needs one of every shape in the range.
Super Cigarette - an amazing pretend cigarette which looks, tastes, feels and even smokes like the real deal but contains none of the harmful nasties. You can smoke indoors, at work, in the pub - just like the old days but without the negative feedback!
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