Although she’s originally from Perth, you could describe Laura Thomas, 41, as the queen of East Lothian.

Since launching back in 2014, her eponymous business, Laura Thomas Co, has continued to grow from her North Berwick workshop and base.

As well as her online shop, she now also has a boutique on the town’s High Street, which originally opened as a pop-up at the end of last year, but became permanent back in March 2022.

For those not au fait, the company sells an edited range of eco-friendly homeware and beauty products. You can invest in a colourful spotty hand towels, blanket, or cushion, element-inspired candles that smell of wood, fire, waves or sand, a Skinny Dip soap bar with eucalyptus, peppermint and sea kelp, as well as their hand wash in Citrus + Herb or Forest varieties. Everything is plastic free and presented in packaging that’s made from recycled coffee cups.

However, the most recent launch from the company is a collection of Rose Bath Oil and Rose Bath Salts, which smell like Turkish delight and have crumpled petals in them (but not too many, so cleaning your tub doesn’t become an issue).

We speak to Thomas about her coastal company.

Why the new bath products?

Throughout the pandemic our Lavender Bath Salts were so popular as people looked to treat and look after themselves. So we decided we needed a bath oil as well. We’ve had a great response to this new product from our clients. It’s made with 100 per cent natural ingredients. Adding a small amount to a bath will aid relaxation, nourish the skin and is not harmful to the planet when washed down the drain.

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