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Easter egg overload? If you’re looking for inspiration for something a little different this year, read on for some quirky ideas for Easter gifts with a difference. Spring Pastel Manicure Treat yourself to a manicure with a difference. Head along to Hair by JFK, Bruntsfield where nail artist, Katie Jane can create any manner of designs. Fancy something with an Easter feel? Try these pretty pastel shades, bringing you spring style at your finger tips. Treat someone to a file and Shellac manicure for £30. 1 Bruntsfield Place, EH10 4HN | 0131 221 9554 | www.hairbyjfk.com what’s on what’s on quirky easter gift ideas Chocolate Heaven Anti Ageing Facial Pure indulgence without the worry of calories, this truly is a heavenly experience! The fragrance of chocolate will stimulate the release of your happy hormones in the brain enhancing your wellbeing with a fantastic feel-good factor. This is the perfect gift for someone you love, a great alternative to a chocolate egg. Enjoy a 60 minute treatment from £55. 1 St Bernard’s Row, EH4 1HW | 0131 315 3105 | www.blissbody.co.uk Easter Bunny Jumper Jump into Spring with this cute Easter bunny jumper. The novelty sweater is available at Next, Princes Street at £30. 107-109 Princes St 0844 844 5103 www.next.co.uk Cocoa Scented Candle Relax and unwind this Easter weekend by lighting a cocoa scented candle. The Revive Treatment Candle from Hotel Chocolat is inspired by the beautiful blend of natural scents all around the CocoaJuvenate Spa, set amongst the cocoa groves of Rabot Estate, Saint Lucia. An invigorating scent with an uplifting and enlivening fusion of bergamot, green tea and citrus notes, blended seamlessly with the rich aromas of jasmine, neroli and rose, it costs £30. This happy little bunny will light up any room in a second as he lights a warm glow from the inside out. Available at Joy, Princes Mall for just £6, you’ll want to take him home in time for Easter. If you know someone that would benefit from a colour boost this Easter why not pamper them with a cut and colour at Paterson SA. Opt for a rich, chocolate brunette tone and the experts will show you how to maintain that gorgeously glossy look. Pop in for a consultation at any of their three salons. Prices for a colour change start at £66.50. 7A Frederick St, EH2 2EY 0131 226 7537 www.hotelchocolat.com Princes Mall, Princes Street 0131 558 9111 www.joythestore.com 98 Commercial Street, EH6 6LT | 0131 553 6262 14 informededinburgh.co.uk Jamie Oliver Stacking Egg Cups Practical and fun, these stacking egg cups on a distressed painted wooden stand are a great way to brighten up breakfast! These pretty porcelain egg cups are available at Jenners for £16. 48 Princes St, EH2 2YJ | 0844 800 3725 www.houseoffraser.co.uk Easter Bunny Lamp Chocolate Brunettes 129 Lothian Road, EH3 9AD | 0131 228 5252 | www.psahair.com 134 Dalkeith High Street, EH22 1AU | 0131 660 5733 informededinburgh.co.uk 15