Savinggraces.co.uk

Saving graces is a property styling business specialising in advice on styling properties for sale, rental or living. Founded by Antonia Burnett, a veteran of 18 years interior design in London, they aim to create great spaces with wide appeal for minimum spend. Catch up with them on twitter and on their blog.

Burningembers.co.uk

If you're looking for fireplaces, fireplace accessories, stoves and unique furniture in the Aberdeen area, then Burning Embers on King Street is place to check out.

They always have a selection of unique one-off restored antique fireplaces in stock, and their friendly staff offer valuable advice throughout the process of choosing and fitting a fireplace in your home.

ballaterholidaycottage.com

Ballater on Royal Deeside is a great area for a short break, and if you're looking for accommodation then this 3 bedroom Ballater holiday cottage is ideal for a small family or party.

The Thimble Cottage website has an online availability and booking system to take payment immediately, and has further information on Ballater and attractions in the surrounding area.

lovetheplanet.co.uk

A 'British Female Inventor of the Year Awards finalist' in 2002, Laura McComiskie developed a range of high quality, natural beauty products at affordable prices.

You can browse her range of natural beauty products at her online shop.

Celebrity fans include Kimberly from the Pussycat Dolls and Channel Five’s Isla Traquair.

Laura is on twitter and facebook too.

Day2designs.co.uk/

Day2designs.co.uk is an online shopping cart of Aberdeen based contemporary designer, Libby Day

She has created a funky selection of jewellery and interior designs, with some more upmarket limited edition pieces.

Follow her on twitter here, and facebook here.

Fenneldesign.co.uk

If it's a friends birthday, or a special occasion you may want to consider a custom greetings card as a gift from Fennel Designs.

Their site has a range of fresh designs unique to their online shop, with a great display page that allows you to visualise how both the inside and outer cover will look - you can enter text that will be printed or hand written inside, and they will deliver direct to a recipient. Cards are printed on high quality stock.

Every card sold contributes to a worthy Aberdeen charity - CLAN

They also have a blog and are on facebook and twitter.

Personaltrainersaberdeen.com

If you're looking to improve your health and fitness in 2010, then Aberdeen personal trainer Chris Roy may be the person you're looking for. His new site (http://www.personaltrainersaberdeen.com) talks about the health and fitness services he offers and shows he is a well qualified individual (currently the only NRPT listed trainer in Aberdeen) , and there is an excellent special offer on the site currently too: get a free mountain bike when you book a programme of sessions.