The start of the year can be gloomy for many, but for Finnies it’s a real highlight as we headed to Italy to bring back the latest jewellery designs for our discerning customers in Aberdeen and further afield. This year we are excited about diamonds – when are we not! Yellow gold and torque jewellery…

If you’re looking for a short city break, then, until recently, Belfast probably wouldn’t have been the first place to come to mind. Sectarianism and miserable, shouty politicians don’t pull in the tourists. Luckily, Belfast has  undergone a cultural transformation since the Peace Agreement and is now an optimistic, vibrant and welcoming city, surrounded by…

I was born and raised in Lithuania in a small village. My parents and little sister still live there and our home stands in a forest, surrounded by nature. My parents have a greenhouse and grow vegetables, so food was a family affair, prepared from scratch. Growing up, my mum was always making bread at…

From the moment you spot Belle Marie’s charming white and grey exterior and their rose-covered reception desk, you know you’ve found a beauty salon that’s special. Rhea Robinson and her friendly team offer top to toe treatments in a relaxing and feminine space. You can relax with a Swedish or Lava Shells Massage, enjoy a…

No-one wants to surrender their independence, but as we get a bit older, suffer illness or disability or are just really busy, we could use a helping hand. Crandeen can provide a personal companion who provides individual lifestyle support. This could be doing the garden, helping at home, providing companionship and help getting out and…