‘Smell the coffee’…… It has to be said, I am partial to a decent cup of coffee….. take today for instance; I had a couple of errands to run but had enough time at lunch to stop by Hotel Chocolat and order a cheeky wee cup of java – yum! They have a cute little …
Movie Review – ‘The Sense of an Ending’ Cast: Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling, Harriet Walter Director: Ritesh Batra Cinema – The Filmhouse British movie based on Julian Barnes novel….. Now and again you want to sit back, relax and watch a good story unfold; without explosions, far fetched lands and no evidence of the use …
Summer Reads….. Author – Liane Moriarty One of my favourite authors of the moment is Liane Moriarty, from Sydney, Australia. My sis introduced me to her and suggested I read ‘Big Little Lies’ – so well written, great selection of characters and believable. As soon as I had finished the first page I was hooked! …
Some ‘tried and tested’ products which I use on a daily basis; reasonably priced and delighted to say they live up to their advertising. Boi-ing / Concealer by Benefit / £17.50 I was recommended to try this by an extremely helpful Sales Advisor who was actually working for another brand!! (you know you can trust …
I ‘Luv’ a little boutique…… KAKAO BY K – Thistle Street, Edinburgh If you’re anything like me you get really fed up and bored of ‘High Street’ shopping; everywhere ends up looking the same! I ‘luv’ a cute, welcoming and stylish boutique where you are made to feel completely comfortable browsing at your own pace. …
‘Personal Shopper’ – starring Kristen Stewart Director: Olivier Assayas Bizarre but extremely watchable psychological thriller…… I was keen to go see this movie as I had read a little about it per my Cameo, Picturehouse guide; thought it sounded ‘different’ & always find Kristen Stewart interesting to watch… The movie was showing at the Cameo, …
DIVINO ENOTECA Gorgeous Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar One of my favourite places to visit in Edinburgh’s Old Town is Divino – you feel like you’ve been transported to a beautiful restaurant in Italy even just for the night… It’s a little Italian haven where you can enjoy a glass of wine listening to some …