August: Lately I've Been Loving

So many August loves..

A little bee spotted feasting on this sunflower at the allotment #simplepleasures

I bought these gorgeous melts from The Botanical Candle Company which smell divine! I picked their mix & match pack which contains 2 each of the whole range - Seville with dried orange & lemon peel, Darjeeling & Tea Rose with black tea and rose petals, Almond Grove with roasted almonds, Lavender with dried Yorkshire lavender and Laundry Day with dried Cornflower petals.

The incredible Skin Organics Beauty Box - August's theme was Self Care* and the box contained 3 new to me brands (how exciting). See my initial thoughts HERE.

This amazing new skincare duo** from Lucky Cloud which is available at Love Lula - see my review HERE.

Last week I went to the final #WritersOnTheFringe at Blackwells, Edinburgh. It was great to meet Sara again and pick up a book of a new to me author, Mason Cross. I do love a signed book!

After Foodies Festival we went down to the pond at Inverleith Park and met these friendly pigeons!

We had a few days holiday in beautiful Fife and enjoyed eating and drinking!

We had some amazing cocktails at The Adamson in St Andrews - my colleague Peter had recommended the Zombie! (delicious).

 Halibut - Spiced Israeli Couscous - Goats Cheese - Spinach

Rose Infused Panna Cotta - Sorbet - Meringue - Summer Fruits

We had lunch at Craig Millar @ 16 West End in St Monans which was delicious! Highly recommend. I especially loved the amazing bread and the divine rose pannacotta!

While in St Monans I picked up a couple of locally made products - which featured in my recent post HERE.

Dinner at The Cellar in Anstruther was amazing! Here are some of the courses we enjoyed (yes, and that bread was delicious!)

Rabbit Leg - Pea Mousse - Tomato Jam

Local Crab - Black Garlic - Courgette - Almond Foam

Cured and Torched Mackerel - Pickled Cucumber - Dill - Yoghurt

Heritage Tomato - Chive Oil - Aged Beef Fat Dressing - Goats Crowdie

Halibut - Baby Gem - Bacon - Mussel Juice - Charcoal Oil

Gartmore Duck - Carrot Puree - Pickled Elderflower - Gooseberry

coffee and petit fours (the seabuckthorn jellies were delicious)

What have you been loving in August?

*complimentary
**sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program

New Finds in Fife: East Neuk Candle Co, Essential Aromatherapy, Tea Lovers' Company, Balgove Larder

We had a few days away in St Andrews last week (and ate lots of amazing food!) I love searching out new to me companies and products and came across some fab ones.

east neuk candle co, a mother and daughter team who handcraft a beautiful range of candles in quirky & unusual scents. I chose Granny's Rhubarb Crumble which is a delicious warming fruity blend. Expect a review shortly! I love the simple packaging and a new to me candle brand excites!

As you'll know I love anything rose and this Himalayan Rose Tea from Tea Lovers' Company is truly delicious. It's great to know that you can order online too! I love that they give back - with all profits going to educational charities. Read more here. I picked mine up at the fabulous Balgove Larder (which is total foodie heaven - with farm shop, cafe and steak barn).

Essential Aromatherapy was a find in St Monan's at The Diving Gannet - a cafe and shop selling local crafts and gifts (well worth a visit if you are in the area). I picked up their Room Spray which is a delicious blend of Lavender, Peppermint and Clary Sage. You can also pick up Linda's products from her online SHOP.

And back at Balgove Larder I picked up a mini Noble Isle Handwash in Sea of Green (huge fan of their Summer Rising scent) and a Balgove Larder mini branded Tuberose Candle (lush).

Have you picked up any new to you brands on your summer hols?