Posts by Stephanie Abbot
The single shooters looking for love
Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags calling all single Prince Charming’s Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags is hoping to add a bit of romance to their event in June. It’s a first for the club as Mhairi Morriss owner of Jomm Events and founder of Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags…
Read MoreA new survey to collect doggy data
Have you ever wondered why some dogs react to fireworks and some don’t? Or why some dogs respond more strongly to being separated from their owners than others? These and many other questions are being explored in a ground-breaking study by Dogs Trust. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on all new puppy…
Read MoreA night of female empowerment at Eusebi Deli
I’m lucky enough to be able to attend some fabulous events as part of my job. Hotel stays, restaurant openings and spa days. It’s tough but somehow I get through it. However, last month I attended an event which left me with so much more than a goody bag. I felt inspired, strong, fierce and…
Read MoreA tasty chilled out feast at The Urban Fox
The period between finishing work and eating dinner is a delicate time. If I’ve somehow managed to avoid office biscuits or any other afternoon snack attack, then the hunger pangs will have reached dangerous levels. It’s vital that sustenance is located in a timely manner. So it was with these voracious post-work appetites that…
Read MoreOtro serves up pure halloumi heaven
Have you ever reached a point in a meal where you thought ‘I think I’ve had enough cheese’ – No? Me neither. This is precisely why I was practically giddy when I received an invitation to the Halloumi Pop up event at Otro restaurant in the West End of Edinburgh last night. Available from…
Read MoreTry an eggsquisite Ruby chocolate Easter egg
Not setting a morning alarm, putting your out of office emails on, your other half offering to clean the bathroom… Just a few of the simple joys we may get to experience as adults in this often confusing and complex world. But, there is another… one that many of us carry from the moment we…
Read MoreEnjoy a brilliant brunch at Loudons New Waverley
Where should we go for brunch this weekend? It’s a dilemma faced by many of us, those who crave the perfect poached eggs, astounding avocado toppings and marvellous muffins. There’s one particular spot in Edinburgh which has become a firm favourite among the capital’s brunch enthusiasts. But if you’re keen for a table at the…
Read MoreA veritable feast at Voujon
The pudding shelf: the space reserved in an unspecified location of the stomach designed to accommodate a sweet treat even after the most filling of meals. On Tuesday night, that shelf was inaccessible… The other half and I took a trip up to Newington, an area of Edinburgh that we quickly realised we don’t spent…
Read MoreJumping for jewels with Hamilton & Inches
Last Thursday evening was filled with sparkles, bubbles and delicate nibbles. I was lucky enough to be invited to Hamilton & Inches 2019 Designer Showcase. Gathered in the jeweller’s beautiful George Street store, designers from across the globe were there to introduce some truly unique pieces and share the stories behind their brands with curious…
Read MoreGlasgow couples among the most generous daters in the UK
As Valentine’s day approaches, the pressure to organise a showstopper of a date night can really build up. You might take this as an opportunity to impress the other half with your cooking skills at home or perhaps you both prefer to skip the hassle and enjoy a take away while curled up on the…
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