Monthly Archives: December 2010
Champagne fizz with Friends
Christmas is the perfect excuse to open a bottle of Champagne and celebrate the year in style with loved ones. The Champagne Information Bureau has compiled a list of top tips and dispelled some myths on how to serve and … Continue reading
Intricate, ethereal and thought provoking – Fiona Hermse
Edinburgh-based Artist Jeweler Fiona Hermse creates work that is beautiful, haunting, and immediately arresting. She is currently exhibiting her work as part of the fifth annual Birmingham FLUX exhibition, which promotes new emerging designer-makers. Lothian Life caught up with her … Continue reading
Pick a Plant – Cornus, for winter stems
The Cornus genus covers a very diverse range of about 50 woody perennials but the reason for me selecting them this month is to concentrate on the species and cultivars that provide us with winter stem colour. Few plants can … Continue reading
The New Year Detox
After the excesses of the festive season many of us feel sluggish, lethargic and, let’s face it, overweight. In this month’s regular column, Dee Atkinson MNIMH, Medical Herbalist,  Helen Gestwicki,   Nutritional Therapist  and Dawn Leuchars,  Colonic Hydrotherapist  from Napiers the Herbalists take a look at the dreaded … Continue reading
Thermal Imaging Survey Reveals – Close Your Shutters
Thermal imaging surveys of historic buildings conducted by Edinburgh World Heritage last month, have clearly revealed how effective shutters, curtains and blinds are at preventing heat loss through windows.