People & Things We Love
Edinburgh
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Jane Davidson - www.janedavidson.co.uk
Designer clothing, but Sarah hand-picks her labels with incredible care to meet her diverse range of customer's needs.52 Thistle St, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN, 0131 225 3280
Fussione - www.fussione.com
Pamela Clayhills-Henderson and Sandra Pennell are the force behind the jewellery company Fussione. They produce jewellery from a combination of freshwater pearls, handmade Venetian glass and semi-precious stones. The result is unique contemporary jewellery at affordable prices. Fussione also offer a bespoke service if you are looking for something truly individual. Have a look at their website for more information and details of events they will be exhibiting at.
Harbour View House, 1 Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RJ, 0131 551 1503 / 0131 334 5087
Hawkins & Hawkins - for the eclectic eye. www.emmahawkins.demon.co.uk
Oka - We are delighted to introduce the Oka Edinburgh store to those of you looking for something a bit different in interior design.www.okadirect.com
94 Commercial Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6LX. Tel 0131 555 6463
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
Whitby and Hart - www.whitbyandhart.com
Fantastic range of furnishing fabrics and top-notch upholsterer.Eskgrove Coach House, Inveresk Village, Musselburgh, 0131 653 6840
Serap Couture Design - www.serapcouture.com
Couture quality bespoke dress-designer at an affordable price.18 St. Stephen St, Edinburgh, 0131 220 0946
Inverness
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Belgian Caledonian Chocolate Line - Lucas and Ingrid Storey's handmade Belgian chocolates are truly something special.
Market Arcade, Inverness & High St, Fortrose, 01381 622 302
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Coca Couture -www.cocacouture.biz
Unique dress designer/Salsa dancer!
Oak Drive, Inverness & 01463 233 338
Highland Collectibles
Antiques and antique reproductions - lots of interesting bits and bobs.
Baron Taylors Street, Inverness, 01463 711 100
Inner Strength
Anna makes amazing corsets - just ask Amelia (Assistant Manager, Helen Bateman, Inverness)!
Marybank Cottage, by Kildary, Invergordon, 01862 842 453
Lynda Usher
Beauly's best kept secret for ladies' wear.
50 High Street, Beauly, Inverness-shire, 01463 783 017
The Mustard Seed
For ladies that lunch; very nice lunch, served poshly.
16 Fraser Street, Inverness, 01463 220 220
Oddbins
Lovely wine - and sends over a nice lad to open our bottle for us!
33 Union Street, Inverness, 01463 237 155
Queensgate Shoe Repairs
excellent service
12 Queensgate Arcade, Queensgate, Inverness, 01463 713 303
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.
Aristoc, glossy 15 denier natural tights - as above
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.
Sublime Bronze by L'Oreal - great natural looking fake tan for sandal legs.
Carmex Lip Balm - lovely and tingly.
Kanebo 38 Degrees Mascara - doesn't budge unless you use water over 38° in temperature.