Her Indoors

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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We shot this beautiful coastal home, in the hills overlooking the Firth of Clyde for Ideal Home magazine.
The owners are both architects, Niamh and Shaun Gaston.

Niamh is one of those people who actually DOES have enough hours in the day, unlike most of us…As well as bringing up 4 children, her and Shaun have rescued this house from a wreck.

Originally built in the 1930′s for a Bee Keeper, designed by the architect of Glasgows infamous Red Road flats, the Gastons bought the building in hideous condition, doing up one floor at a time, living in it with toddllers, over the course of two and a half years. Niamh says she enjoys spending evenings, once her children are in bed putting together Ikea flat pack kitchen cabinets…?? Does she not know about Wine and Movies? TV? Nattering on the phone? Obviously not.

Niamh in her absolutely, deservedly, beautiful home.

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