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‘Smell the coffee’……

‘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

Lights, Camera, Action!

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…..

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!

A ‘little Beauty’………

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……

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.

Movie Reviews…..

‘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

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