Let's be honest, this year hasn’t been that much fun has it? Between lockdown, travel bans and countless other restrictions, we’ve all had to think outside the box to keep ourselves happy and motivated. I don’t know about you but fragrance has become an important vessel in transporting me from the walls of my home [...]
When it comes to fragrances, I am always looking for something unique and one that stands out from the crowd. So when I first discovered JUSBOX Perfumes a few years ago, I was immediately captivated by their concept of combining perfume and music, both of which strike a cord with our emotions. JUSBOX is a [...]
The Balmoral hotel, by the renowned Rocco Forte group is one of my favourite places in Edinburgh. Working adjacent to its iconic clock tower, it always manages to entice me in and every time I visit, I feel so proud that this historic building is part of my city. The hotel is a well-loved landmark [...]
Created by British Perfumer Roja Dove, Roja Parfums have become recognised as one of the most luxurious fragrance houses in the world. From a young age Roja has always had a passion for perfumery, therefore a career in this field was always on the cards. Roja Dove’s career initially began in 1981 when he joined [...]
Personally, for me a fragrance is much more than a mere bottle filled with scented liquid, it is a cleverly constructed plethora of notes brought together to tell a certain story. When searching for a new fragrance I look for a scent that essentially represents an extension of myself. Therefore the packaging, notes and ingredients [...]
Situated on the 33rd floor of London’s tallest building, The Shard, is the impressive restaurant Hutong. Hutong is an award-winning restaurant from the Aqua restaurant group, serving a range of tantalising Northern Chinese food. My first observation as I walked into the restaurant was of its stunning uninterrupted views of the city. The Shard I [...]
A few years ago whilst attending an event at Johnston’s of Elgin’s Edinburgh store, I was captivated by a beautiful fragrance that hung in the air. After following my nose I came across numerous candles and diffusers from a Scottish brand, Essence of Harris. I was just about to take note of the company for [...]
Being born and bred in Scotland I had thought I already experienced everything that this beautiful country had to offer. I often heard many people talk about the Scottish Islands and regrettably I always put it off in favour of sunnier climbs, but boy I wish I had visited sooner. Situated in the Outer Hebrides, [...]
Situated on the picturesque banks of Loch Ness is Foyers Lodge, a distinctive and luxurious guest house. Recently, I was invited to stay whilst exploring the Scottish Highlands. Having previously stayed in numerous accommodations along Loch Ness, I was keen to find out what this particular hidden gem had to offer. Owners Anna and Phil [...]
I have been obsessed with skincare for several years. Ever since I was a teenager and trust me that was a long time ago, I have known the importance of a good skincare routine. I used to sneak into my Granny's room and rummage through her dressing cabinet to find her treasure trove of creams [...]
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