Her Indoors

Kate Samphier is a contemporary textile designer, who specialises in the design and creation of knitted accessories for babies and the home. Her work can be found at Scottish Crafts and Design Specialists, Papa Stour

She shares her home, in the pretty Borders town of Melrose, with husband, Hamish and their three sons, William, Percy and Archie. Hamish is a landscaper and they own a shop in the town, Hendersons of Melrose, supplying beautiful vintage finds and garden antiques and accessories.

It connects beautifully to the garden, thanks to a light filled extension…

And is pleasingly dotted with Kate’s beautiful designs…

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I know, I know, summer is definitely not here yet, but surely it is time to do a bit of planning? North Berwick has to be the prettiest seaside town I have ever been to, friendly and welcoming, with a little bit of buzz, but without the addition of horrendous crowds and impossible traffic…it just does not get that busy.

Gone to the Beach is a bespoke collection of extremely stylish holiday homes in the area. Douglas photographed one for Coast magazine. The owner has a really strong sense of style and a good grounding in design, resulting in a stunning property that would be a joy to stay in.

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Summer or winter – doesn’t matter – a break in this little hideaway on Scotland’s Berwickshire coast is always going to be magical, whatever the weather.

Designed and furnished by owner Ben Tindall, an eminent Edinburgh architect and his wife, the sculptor, Jill Watson, The Blue Cabin is a wonderful place to visit, equally, as a retreat for a creative needing some solitude, a romantic getaway for a couple or a family with small children. Originally owned by a Sea Captain, Ben and Jill have honoured the history of their seaside dwelling beautifully, lining it with maps, interesting books and momentoes of the local area.

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A new interiors shop has popped up in Edinburgh and it is totally wonderful!
Casa Morada is a Spanish name which translates as ‘Homely Abode’. Inspiring, eclectic and bohemian are apt words to describe the store, which owner, Eva Serrano, has painstakingly and lovingly restored into a dreamy retail space in the sought-after, ‘left-bank’ area of Edinburgh, known as Causewayside.

Eva is an accomplished lighting designer and passionate about interiors. Her shop is quirky and individual, the perfect destination for those who want their home to be a bit different. Eva creates gorgeous vignettes from her stock and she changes it all the time. Unique, vintage products come and go fast, so you need to visit regularly!

Very temptingly, Casa Morada offers a 1 hour, free, interior design consultation with a ‘no strings attached’ policy. They will simply come along to visit your property and give you some professional advice there and then.

So whether you are struggling to find that unique one-off piece to finish off your interior scheme, are updating just one room, or embarking on a full interior design project, getting in touch is an absolute must!

Eva’s own home is a testament to her sense of style and ability as a designer.

Relaxed and individual…she has a really natural, authentic aesthetic.

One of Eva’s signature lighting pieces – The 4 Monkeys…See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil and Do No Evil…the last command is symbolised by the position of the lightbulb!

Eva

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Very exciting to get to know the work of artist Astrid Weigel. Douglas shot her home in Ayrshire for a recent feature in Your Home magazine. It was a tired 1970′s villa with oodles of potential, which Astrid and her husband have improved beautifully.

Visit her website and shop to see her wonderful, original art and craft work.

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