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Last Sunday we all went Forest Bathing at nearby Tyningham Woods on the Coast in East Lothian. Forest bathing is no more complicated than simply going for a wander in your local woods or park. The only difference is that rather than walking for exercise, you take the time to really focus on the natural […]
Granola the perfect Autumn comfort Brekkie. Use seasonal fruit to bake with the oats. I normally use apples but pears or plums are also great to add sweetness to your Granola. Add or omit any dried fruits you don’t like. My girls don’t like raisins so I tend not to add and I can add […]
So what is embracing Autumn to you? Temperatures have dropped this week here in East Lothian. One minute it was 18 degrees and today there was a high of 11.5, and yes we felt it. Whether you are on a local lockdown or social distancing there are many ways to embrace the turning of the […]
Can you believe Autumn is here? Was it not just a minute ago we were all indoors in lockdown? AT LTCO we love to embrace the season and there is nothing better than a cozy under one of our Blankets for Autumn. The Story Behind Our Herringbone Blankets LTCO has evolved from plastic-free, chemical-free living. […]
It’s no secret how much I love baking, especially this no butter Carrot Cake. Previous to setting up LTCO I used to buy and sell cafes. You might have read that within the ‘About Us’ page. I was a hospitality entrepreneur and bought and sold cafes in New Zealand. It’s how I fell into interiors, […]
Sustainable September. The everyday choices we make all have an impact on our planet. At LTCO we are seriously passionate about sustainability and this September are focussing on how we can be more sustainable in our homes, how we live and how we eat. Our planet can only produce a finite number of resources (from […]
Back in June 2020, LTCO created a Hand Sanitiser for conservation Hotel Group Wildland. Hotel Group Wildland is based across the Scottish Highlands. It consists of Lundies House, an art hotel on the coast of Sutherland. Killiehuntly Farmhouse, a retreat in the Cairngorm National Park. Glenfeshie Lodge, Kinloch Lodge an artistic family home and […]
Banoffee Slice. In my opinion, Banana and Toffee are simply a match made in heaven. Banana sweetens when cooked and coupled with runny, gooey toffee, and a biscuity base with additional chunks of fresh banana mixed within, this slice is divine. As you might know, I used to own cafes (I owed 4 between […]
It’s interesting to hear or read articles during the last few months on people reflecting on their lives during lockdown and the knock-on effect that slow living has had for them. One such article in a newspaper a few weeks ago was about a couple who realized that they worked so hard pre lockdown, never […]
Remember that Love Chicken Pie I made for our family meal last week and posted on Instagram and Facebook? Or have you attended a half day workshop and enjoyed one of my homemade quiches? Well now you can make the same with the my basic shortcrust pastry recipe. Thank you to everyone who has asked […]
So many people have said that they’d love to attend an LT Workshop but live too far away. Well, now you can with our NEW live online workshops. Grab a cuppa and sit back to listen to Laura about the in’s and out’s of candle making then set to work and make candles in the […]
It’s late Saturday afternoon and I have to confess I’ve had the laziest day. It has been bliss. I’ve worked long hours this week and it took it’s toll yesterday and I vowed to give myself some rest today. A late breakfast, reading, and even an afternoon nana nap have been just the ticket. I’m […]
If you’ve followed the blog or even the @laurathomasco social media channels you’ll know that back in 2015 I bought Gullane’s old Doctor’s Surgery. Then owned privately by three Doctors who I bought it from as a commercial building and I have spent hours upon hours renovating it into a Family home. It has been […]
Happy Easter Weekend! 🐣♥️ As Week 3 Lockdown continues who hasn’t done some home baking recently? Here is my very own recipe for delicious buns that can be made savory or sweet with cheese or cinnamon. Perfect for Easter weekend treats. This recipe was created by myself when I owned several cafes and wanted my […]
As you will know if you follow the journey of Laura Thomas Co that my girls and I were in Vietnam and Cambodia in January. The purpose of our trip was to officially open the school we had spend the past 18 months fundraising to help build. IMAGE | The group who fundraised £45,000 to […]
12 people. £45K raised. This was the day we officially opened the school in remote northern Cambodia two weeks ago. I got involved to inspire my girls to consume less and give more. To allow them to see the world from a different angle. A MASSIVE thanks to everyone who bought a Coconut, Lemon and […]
London International Awards We are so delighted to announce that our packaging design has won a prestigious Bronze award at the London International Awards 2019 (LIA Awards). Our design was one out of two shortlisted entries from our Copenhagen based designers, BOLD, in the Package Design/ Product Line Category. Inspiration Creative Director and Founder of […]
LT Co. Rugs Introducing our 100% wool and 100% handmade rugs to the LT Co. homewares range! These are handmade by women in the Azilal area of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Read on for more info and images.. Why Azilal Rugs are so Special? Azilal Rugs from the Azilal Province are rare and were […]
Lynne McNicoll On Friday 16th August, Laura and I went to visit Its Good 2 Give’s lovely Lynne McNicoll at the spectacular Ripple Retreat. When Lynne first began fundraising at the age of 49, she had no idea where it was going to take her. A year later, she had raised over £54,000. Discovering a talent […]
Saorsa 1875 We met Sandra McLaren-Stewart, at this year’s Detox Health Beauty Festival at Archerfield Walled Garden. She is the self proclaimed ‘Boss’ at the UK’s first Vegan Hotel, Saorsa 1875. Launched as a family project with her son and fellow Vegan Jack, they have created a truly inspiring concept alongside chef, Luca Sordi. Situated in […]
Our Summer Beach Essentials Inspired by her 10 years of coastal living in New Zealand and now East Lothian, Laura’s simple beach life and slower pace of the day resonated with her and this would in turn be the mindset and ethos of Laura Thomas Co. products. Here we pick our Beach Essentials for Summer […]