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FISH AND FOWL MOST AROMATIC
Simply the mention of lavender can Handmade in Lime Tree’s Nottingham
conjure up that distinct fragrance with a studio with a mix of Liberty Tana Lawn
long history as a sleep remedy and a fabric and silk dupion, the ‘sardines’ and
moth repellent ... amongst other things. birds are filled with the most fragrant
Provence lavender which lasts and lasts.
Each sardine has a button eye.
There is a great selection of colours and,
paired in presentation boxes, these are
perfect posting presents, weighing very
little. Who wouldn’t welcome a sweet-
smelling box through the post!
However, there is (apparently) no
scientific evidence that this celebrated
plant actually does repel moths or
insomnia, despite old wives, young
healthy aromatherapists and many
others in between, swearing by it.
Whatever the truth, it is a wonderful
scent, and our lovely Liberty and silk
lavender fish and birds are gorgeous gifts
for anyone who likes to have the
fragrance permeating their drawers or
wardrobes.
The Shop at St Laurence
Mobile: 07833 866485
www.theshopatstlaurence.co.uk
Fancy a coffee?
Drinking three cups of coffee a day is all kinds of coffee, whether instant,
good for you. According to a recent ground, or decaf versions, although the
study it can cut your chance of dying instant is slightly less effective.
from chronic liver disease by up to half. The findings of the study, following
On average, coffee drinkers seem to almost half a million Britons for a
have a 21% reduced risk of developing decade, to assess the link between
chronic liver disease, and a 49% reduced coffee intake and health were published
risk of death from the condition. The in the journal BMC Public Health.
optimum intake for health is three or So look out for the new coffee shop
four cups a day and the results apply to opening soon at St Laurence’s.
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