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Design: February Reading Review

Published on : February 29, 2016 Published by : Laura Crichton

Still making the best of my Kindle Unlimited subscription, I have continued with my reading challenge this month. As a result I have a number of books to review and recommend! I’ve always enjoyed reading and am aware that I have probably read a fair number of books over the […]

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Kindle Unlimited Recommendations

Published on : January 29, 2016February 3, 2019 Published by : Laura Crichton

I was lucky enough to receive a subscription to Kindle Unlimited as a Christmas present last year. Whilst on the face of it this is an excellent present for someone who enjoys reading as much as I do, I was initially a bit sceptical. Scanning the lists of books available […]

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May your coffee be strong and your morning be magi May your coffee be strong and your morning be magical. . Thomas woke at about 4.30am with nightmares but finally fell asleep again with lots of cuddles. Although he’s still an affectionate wee boy, I realised it’s been a king time since I had the chance to just listen to him breathe and to feel his heart beat. So for the last few hours I just was still and listened. . But now it’s time to get up and going... coffee! So sharing this one with you from @salt.scot - which I would highly recommend for Brunch if you’re in Bruntsfield/Morningside... or can get there! Think Eggs Benedict with crispy bacon has been my fav but I’ll continue working through the menu - for research purposes of course 😜 . If you have time to share your favourite local Edinburgh business this week - use the hashtag #edventcalendar and @travelswithmyphone and I will share it! . . . . . . . #coffeelover #coffeeshoptabletop #vscocoffee #coffeevibes #coffeeshots #beanhunter #baristadaily ##coffeeformum #onthetable #finditliveit #spoonfeed #momneedscoffee #coffeegeek #coffeeculture #coffeecrawl #coffeeshopcorners #vibesandcoffee #coffeeshopsoftheworld #beautifuldestinations #independentcoffeeshop #coffeeaddict #coffeetime #caffeine #onthetable #coffeeculture #coffeebeans #igerscoffee #coffeegram #edinburghcoffeeshop
Intentions... heading into December I thought I’d set some targets. I thought I’d get all my shopping done in a day, I’d bake oranges to make garlands, the house would resemble (and smell like) Christmas exploded, then I’d have an Instagram feed full of twinkling lights and kids decorating the tree. . Well... the reality - I’ve not done any of those things and the tree won’t be here until the weekend 😆 . But Katie and I did have a good time meandering through Old Town 🤷🏻‍♀️ . . . . . . . #edinburghgrammer #edinburghliving #scotlandgrammer #edinburgh #scotland #theprettycities #travelforlife #lovescotland #edinburghlife #thevennel #greatbritain #visitedinburgh #edinburghcity #edinburghscotland #edimbourg #edinburghtravel #Schottland #Escocia #loves_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #oldtown #edinburghblogger #loveletterto #merryandbright
The keen eyed amongst you might spot why this is r The keen eyed amongst you might spot why this is really a late October/November picture. But I still wanted it on my grid as memory of a happy day. . It was raining but Katie and I bought little umbrellas from @treehousechildrenswear - something that has come out on many subsequent trips - and just went for a meander down the water and through town. Eventually collapsing in a coffee shop having both walked our feet off! . It’s on these type of days, away from the distraction of gadgets or things that ‘have’ to get done, that I think I cherish the most! . Now I just need to convince Thomas that walking isn’t so bad 🤔😆 . . . . . . #pottedgardstockbridge #potter#dgarden #stockbridge #stockbridgeedinburgh #edinburghblogger #mumbloggeruk #mumbloggers #mumswithcameras #edinburghkids #edinburghwithkids #igersedinburgh #edinburghclicks #myslowcity #noticepausetreasure #thisisedinburgh #storytellingphotography #storytellingmama #adventuresofchildren #allkindsofmagic #aseasonalshift #merryandbright #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #thetravellingvilla #chasingautumn
Given that technically Advent starts today, I’ve Given that technically Advent starts today, I’ve started decking the house out with some Christmas lights. It’s not quite a Writers Close Lantern, but I am bringing the bling! . Alongside that I’m trying to teach my kids a little more about the Christian traditions this year, so today we lit a candle and talked about waiting for the things we want most. . Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity - beginning 4 Sunday’s before Christmas (even if that’s in November). It’s a time of preparation but also of waiting. Obviously, my kids didn’t volunteer ideas about looking for Jesus’ presence in the world, but could at least understand the concept of patience. Feels like the theme of 2020 though 🙄 . Do you have any Advent traditions? . . . . . . . #explorescotland #itsprimupnorth #littlepiecesofchildhood#postcardplaces #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #igersscotland #thatmagicmood #moodmagic #letsexplore #exploretheoutdoorswithus #dreamylittleplaces #wheremywelliestakeme #ourreallifemoments #kidswhotravel
Last weekend I arrived home to find someone had se Last weekend I arrived home to find someone had sent me a huge bunch of flowers. . The stems were still to open but it already was lovely to behold given the different structures of each stem. . Over the past week it’s slowly changed each day... and is still looking fresh. . So my thanks to my Mum for buying them for me but this week for my #EdventCalendar I’m recommending @petalsbytheshore.leith . Found in Leith - I’ve often popped in here for plants, stems of eucalyptus, and more recently dried flowers. If you can - pop in. If you can’t, like my Mum, ring with your order and trust they’ll do a lovely job!! . . . . . . . #shoplocal #localedinburgh #edinburghliving #lvoescotland #edinburghlife #leith #edimbourg #schottland #escocia #edimburgo #storiesfromscotland #edinburghclicks #thisisedinburgh #colourpopme #igersedinburgh #indiebiz #smallbusiness #edinburghbuiness #iloveleith
If you could live anywhere in the world, where wou If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you go? . I’ve been pondering this recently - why don’t we don’t just live in the places we’d like to be? Is it because life makes that impossible i.e. we can’t afford it, there’s no work in that location etc. Or is it because, if that dream actually became reality, we’d just want to be back where we were before?! . As Christmas lights have begun to appear, I’ve been rather glad I live where I live! . . . . . #explorescotland #itsprimupnorth #littlepiecesofchildhood#postcardplaces #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #igersscotland #thatmagicmood #moodmagic #letsexplore #exploretheoutdoorswithus #dreamylittleplaces #wheremywelliestakeme #ourreallifemoments #kidswhotravel
GIFTED - Insanely proud of my friends @cooclayton GIFTED - Insanely proud of my friends @cooclayton and @alisonsoye for publishing their THIRD book featuring the ever adventurous Maggie. . My kids love these books as they feature so many of the places we love (and recognise) in Scotland. Given that Thomas has asked for the story on repeat since getting this book, it also tells you a lot about the readability too! . At the end of what has been an EXCEPTIONALLY long day - I was glad to read it with a good cup of tea in hand! . Thanks for @bwpublishing for sending us a copy - although I also subsequently bought a copy for friends! . . . . . . #2020booklovers #coverlove #avidreader #bookshark #bookrecs #epicreads #bookmail #newbookstagram #bookclubofinstagram #bookoftheday #fictionbooks #acolorstory #mybookfeatures #booksworthreading #igreads #booksofig #toberead #readforfun #fortheloveofreading #capturequiet #thesincerestoryteller #booksbooksbooks #kindlecuriosity #simpleandstill #gloomandglow #nestandflourish #poetryofsimplethings #bookshoplove #prettybookplaces #kidsbookstagram
Way back in lockdown 1 we planted these poppies fr Way back in lockdown 1 we planted these poppies from seed. The majority were mauled by a squirrel or just suffered from neglect - except one. I chucked it in our raised bed and months later, it’s still in bloom after weeks and sprawling out the side! I’m sure there’s a lesson somewhere in that but I’m too tired to identify what it is 😆 . . . . . . . #thatautumnmagic #thisautumnlife #chasingautumn #autumnlover #autumnwatch #openuptoautumn #myodetoautumn #mystoryofautumn #quietshadesofbrown #gloomandglow #moodmagic #thatvelvetfeeling #thatmagicmood #upandautum #quietinthewild #lovefall #igersedinburgh #igersscotland #autumnfeeling #autumnlove #quietmoments #prettydeadthings #bloomandbranch #autumncolours #quietinthewild # #lovefall #loveautumn ##littlemomentsofhappiness #aseasonalshift #explorescotland
The balancing act - what I WANT to do right now is The balancing act - what I WANT to do right now is read books, drink Egg Nog Latte, and play games with the kids. What I HAVE to do is piles and piles of marking and report writing in between acting as a taxi service for the kids. . I’m sure there’s a balance to be had there some how. I’m slightly concerned that it’s only Monday yet it feels like we’ve worked a week already! . . . . . . #snaphappybritmums #seasonspoetry #livemoremagic #thepoetryofsimplethings #motherhoodrising #asecondofwhimsey #darlingmovement #gowildlyandslow #treasuringlittlememories #themagicofchildhood #RunWildMyChild #childhoodwonders #momtogcommunity #mom_hub #thiswildlingsoul #talesofthemoment #wildandbravelittles #letthemexplore #my_magical_moments #theartofchildhood #childhoodofnostalgia #clickinmoms #livinginscotland #discoverunder5k #mumblogsuk #daysoutwithkidsedinburgh #exploreedinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram
Today I set out to try to spot Christmas... but di Today I set out to try to spot Christmas... but discovered that it’s only actually Christmas in my head! I knew November would be long but I am so ready to be quaffing mulled wine and scoffing mince pies! . That said... the Witchery still looks nice and I did spy a few trees. So maybe I’m not alone! What’s your view - Christmas early or wait out until December?! . . . . . . . . #followmetoscotland #scottishcollective #edinburghroyalmile #oldtowned #oldtownedinburgh #darkacademia #unlimitededinburgh #edinburghbloggers #thisisedinburgh #fallcore #beautifuledinburgh #gloomandglow #edventcalendar #thewhitchery #edinburghfoodies #ig_edinburgh #myseasonalstory #autumnvibes #itsthesmallthings #edinburghgrammer #edinburghlife #escocia #scotlandgram
I’ve been delighted to see @styleyourspaces popp I’ve been delighted to see @styleyourspaces popping up not only in my neighbourhood but also my Instagram feed recently! Katie (the owner) has totally had to pivot her business ideas this year and has ended up creating something so beautiful. . She’s been amazing suggesting ideas for my front door and humouring my random chat too. Nicest human! . Even if you’re not local, it’s possible to mail order from here. And failing that - follow Katie’s feed for all kinds of botanical beauty! . Have you shared your favourite local business this day? If not, share using the tag #edventcalendar And if you tag @travelswithmyphone and I - we’ll then share them too 🙌🏻💕 . . . . . . #explorescotland #itsprimupnorth #littlepiecesofchildhood#postcardplaces #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #shoplocal #edinburgh #independentbusiness #campaignshopindependent #shopindie #inspiredbybotanicals
So I have a slight confession to make... in a case So I have a slight confession to make... in a case of instagram vs reality - I still haven’t been to @themilkmancoffee 🙈 . It very much feels like the coffee place to go for Edinburgh instagrammers but I’m somehow just totally behind the curve! I only really worked out where it was walking past with Katie so had to take this snap just to remind me to go back and visit properly! . Total have envy from photos but is it more than just instagrammable?! I have a feeling that finding out won’t be too much of a chore 😆 . . . . . #momneedscoffee #coffeegeek #coffeeculture #coffeecrawl #coffeeshopcorners #vibesandcoffee #coffeeshopsoftheworld #beautifuldestinations #independentcoffeeshop #coffeeaddict #coffeetime #caffeine #onthetable #coffeeculture #coffeebeans #igerscoffee #autumncolours #quietinthewild # #lovefall #loveautumn ##littlemomentsofhappiness #aseasonalshift #explorescotland #edinburghigers #edinburgh_ig #coffeegram #edinburghcoffeeshop
When did you last have a dental check up? With loc When did you last have a dental check up? With lock down and subsequent restrictions ours was well over a year ago. Whilst I’m generally not worried about my own teeth, I do worry about the kids. With teeth falling out and growing in a different rates, at times outright wars over tooth brushing... well it just seems odd to not have that check up that’s usually a ‘must’ every 6 months! . I totally get WHY dentists sent seeing patients for routine appointments but that didn’t make me not worried. So I did the only thing I could think of... I called the tooth fairy 🤷🏻‍♀️ . I’m actually quite serious. I’ve been following ‘Dr Libi’s Toothfairy tips’ @drlibi for over a year so it made total sense to just talk to an expert. 🧚‍♂️ You can find out how I got on by following the link in my bio 😁 . P.S. Dr Libi is opening a clinic here in Edinburgh so yup... still giving a shout out for local businesses! 😆 . . . . . #snaphappybritmums #seasonspoetry #livemoremagic #thepoetryofsimplethings #motherhoodrising #asecondofwhimsey #darlingmovement #gowildlyandslow #treasuringlittlememories #themagicofchildhood #RunWildMyChild #childhoodwonders #momtogcommunity #mom_hub #thiswildlingsoul #talesofthemoment #wildandbravelittles #letthemexplore #my_magical_moments #theartofchildhood #childhoodofnostalgia #clickinmoms #livinginscotland #discoverunder5k #mumblogsuk#edinburghwithkids #daysoutwithkidsedinburgh #exploreedinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram
Slow to post this evening because I got talking to Slow to post this evening because I got talking to @grandmatoday about books. She’s currently reading Where the Crawdad’s sing- my sister in law had commented that she’s sad that she’ll never get to read it again for the first time - and I knew exactly what she meant. It certainly stood out this year as being memorable and one I didn’t want to leave behind. Do you have a memorable read from this year? . PS. This snap is from the beautiful @gingerandpicklesbookshop in Stockbridge. Perfect for gifts for children (although I’ve found books for me too here!) 😆 . . . . . . #edinburghbookshop #edinburghbloggers #2020booklovers #avidreader #bookshark #bookrecs #epicreads #bookmail #newbookstagram #bookclubofinstagram #bookoftheday #fictionbooks #acolorstory #mybookfeatures #booksworthreading #igreads #booksofig #toberead #readforfun #fortheloveofreading #capturequiet #thesincerestoryteller #booksbooksbooks #kindlecuriosity #simpleandstill #gloomandglow #nestandflourish #poetryofsimplethings #bookshoplove #prettybookplaces
Does the weekend really have to be over? . Katie Does the weekend really have to be over? . Katie pondered this one over dinner this evening after announcing it had been a lovely weekend - and she was right! . Although I had to work yesterday, it was lovely to catch up with some colleagues I haven’t seen in a long time (still virtual but still nice). I then had time to pop to @roseveartea, explore a few corners of @toppingsedin AND pop into @lifestoryedin . Today I started the day with friends in @salt.scot, popped by @nordiclivingbybiehl (so many lovely Christmas items), got the nicest advent calendar in @thebaytreecompany, and picked up some gifts in @spektakularltd . THEN Katie and I headed to Stockbridge to see Katie (grow up version) @styleyourspaces to discuss Christmas decor . So in short... a weekend enjoying many Edinburgh independents! 💕 . . . . . . #explorescotland #itsprimupnorth #littlepiecesofchildhood#postcardplaces #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #igersscotland #thatmagicmood #moodmagic #letsexplore #exploretheoutdoorswithus #dreamylittleplaces #wheremywelliestakeme #ourreallifemoments #kidswhotravel
My entry for this week’s ‘Edvent Calendar’ i My entry for this week’s ‘Edvent Calendar’ is @treehousechildrenswear - it’s been a long favourite of ours from Katie’s first pair of shoes in 2013! We love popping in to pick up special gifts with the bonus that they’ll wrap for you! They also have a lovely range of books and craft materials - perfect for those Christmas Eve boxes or stockings... this week I’ve also stunned myself with organisation by also publishing a blog post featuring Treehouse as our ‘boutique of the month.’ Link in my bio will take you to our interview with owners Kim and Sophie ❤️ . Just in case you missed it, each Friday I’ll be featuring a local business on my grid! If you’d like to join in to just use the hashtag #edventcalendar and tag me and @travelswithmyphone to be shared on our stories. Don’t worry if you miss Friday - we’ll pick it up anytime! #supportlocalbusiness . . . . . . . . . . #explorescotland #itsprimupnorth #littlepiecesofchildhood#postcardplaces #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #igersscotland #edinburghbusiness #shopsmallthischristmas #shopsmallbusiness
AD What makes you feel Christmassy? For me, I’ve AD What makes you feel Christmassy? For me, I’ve realised it’s not so much a certain event, but things like the smell of a Christmas tree, the taste of a gingerbread coffee, or even the opening bars of my favourite carol. . This year in the run up to Christmas, The Centre is asking us all to send in photos of our favourite festive moments. They’ll pick the best ones to go in a giant mural at depicting the ‘Spirit of Christmas’. This will be displayed at The Centre at the end of November alongside a special donation box raising funds for the The Centre’s Charity of the Year - Tiny Changes. . So what’s your favourite festive photo? Why not take 5 minutes to look through the years gone by and send your best snap to festive@thecentrelivingston.com by Sunday 15th November. #spreadingthefestivespirit . . . . . . . . #shopthecentre #merryandbright #coffeeislife #stylingtheseasons #vscocoffee #baristadaily #darlingmovement #gloomandglow #seekthesimplicity #thisisedinburgh #edinburghbloggers #aquietstyle #storiesfromscotland #alliseeispretty #stillwithstories #hashtagauthenticbook #berilymoments #christmasiscoming #shopeatplay
They went with songs to the battle, they were youn They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe. . They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. . Proud to teach my children of the sacrifice others gave to allow us the freedom of today. . . . . . . . #thisisbelonging #explorescotland #itsprimupnorth #littlepiecesofchildhood#postcardplaces #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #igersscotland #thatmagicmood #moodmagic #letsexplore
It’s quite unusual for me to have a pile of book It’s quite unusual for me to have a pile of books on my ‘to read’ pile but it’s slowly growing as the weeks pass by. I’m normally someone who just devours books immediately. Is it more normal to have a pile gathering dust? . Thanks to my lovely sister-in-law for prompting me (and sending me chocolate) I’m over my reading block but somehow have just lacked the time to read. That feels true with quite a lot right now - like how is it 8pm already?! . . . . . . @goldenharebooks #booksworthreading #igreads #booksofig #toberead #readforfun #fortheloveofreading #capturequiet #thesincerestoryteller #booksbooksbooks #kindlecuriosity #simpleandstill #gloomandglow #nestandflourish #poetryofsimplethings #bookshoplove #prettybookplaces #edinburghbookshop #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland
I love to image what the original Stockbridge Mark I love to image what the original Stockbridge Market would’ve looked like behind this archway. Would’ve have been lit by lanterns (given the one in the arch?) I could imagine it being quite sinister in foggy or dreich weather! . In modern day, I find it a convenient short cut between @treehousechildrenswear and some of the gems on St Stephen’s street like @gingerandpicklesbookshop @goldenharebooks and when it’s back on the 12th @styleyourspaces . . . . . ##snaphappybritmums #seasonspoetry #livemoremagic #thepoetryofsimplethings #motherhoodrising #asecondofwhimsey #darlingmovement #gowildlyandslow #treasuringlittlememories #themagicofchildhood #RunWildMyChild #childhoodwonders #momtogcommunity #mom_hub #thiswildlingsoul #talesofthemoment #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #igersscotland #thatmagicmood #moodmagic #letsexplore #exploretheoutdoorswithus #dreamylittleplaces
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