MUSINGS

Laura Butlin-Policarpo shares the things she's loving right now

Simple Dinners

Food has and always will be a huge part of my life. My husband and I are both huge foodies and when planning our trips abroad, restaurants, cafes and exciting cuisine are at the forefront of our minds. After a busy day however the simplicity of a tray bake or one pot dish is welcomed. Not only does it mean you’re free to not watch your hob like a hawk, but often chopping and other prep can be done in advance and the clean up needs no procrastination. The Roasting Tin offers an abundance of recipes to start with including quick and slow cooking, even desserts and grains are added all in one tin. There’s something about the combinations of herbs, spices and citrus which is both exciting and comforting at the end of the day.

Nail Art

As someone who was a nail art virgin until earlier this year, I had never experienced the joys of catching a glimpse of your freshly detailed nails. I don’t tend to go crazy for colour and I’ve always preferred a more neutral/ muted palette. Nail art has become a way to add a playfulness into my look and beauty regime. A light heartedness that translated to my manicurist as a monthly challenge. Even the smallest floral design on an otherwise nude nail can add a wow factor, and its that subtle charm that’s drawn me in.

Listening Over Watching

I used to always have some kind of rerun or crappy Netflix show on in the background whilst I worked. You know, something that offered a bit of background noise; not enough that I was engaged or distracted by it, something I was slightly numbed to that I could mindlessly push into the background. Recently, I’ve become really interested in podcasts. I tend to listen to shows that cover wellness, creative careers and general lifestyle. Some of my favourites are: The goop Podcast, Offline, ThePodcast, The High Low and Things You Can’t Ask Yer Mum.

Eclectic Liberty Wharf

10 Years

Celebrating Their Final Season

Celebrating Their Final Season

Eclectic has taken the tough decision to close its doors at the end of this year. The final season will see the family run boutique celebrate with long-standing clients, providing collections that embrace the Jersey lifestyle whilst ensuring exciting and original pieces fill the store. As has been the case for the last decade, this is the destination shop for timeless pieces which you fall in love with no matter your age.

Eclectic has taken the tough decision to close its doors at the end of this year. The final season will see the family run boutique celebrate with long-standing clients, providing collections that embrace the Jersey lifestyle whilst ensuring exciting and original pieces fill the store. As has been the case for the last decade, this is the destination shop for timeless pieces which you fall in love with no matter your age.

Owner, Nicole Smith’s mantra has always been “to offer something different”, delivering carefully curated pieces that are original and beautifully made as well as value for money. Her passion for interior design and visual merchandising

Owner, Nicole Smith’s mantra has always been “to offer something different”, delivering carefully curated pieces that are original and beautifully made as well as value for money.

Her passion for interior design and visual merchandising has transformed the store adding to the retail experience, within which customers feel at ease, in an inclusive, friendly environment. This tailored experience has seen the business go from strength to strength, offering something special with a product and experience that is unavailable online. has transformed the store adding to the retail experience, within which customers feel at ease, in an inclusive, friendly environment. This tailored experience has seen the business go from strength to strength, offering something special with a product and experience that is unavailable online.

St Helier will certainly miss this little gem, which has offered locals and holidaymakers alike, a taste of Jersey’s laid back lifestyle. Knowing the Smith girls, somehow we don’t think this is the end of an era, but rather the start of other exciting opportunities.

...Watch this space...

St. Helier will certainly miss this little gem, which has offered locals and holidaymakers alike, a taste of Jersey’s laid back lifestyle. Knowing the Smith girls, somehow we don’t think this is the end of an era, but rather the start of other exciting opportunities ...watch this space...