With a masters degree in Town Planning and a job in planning and development, Polly Smith made the bold decision to embark on a complete change of career in August last year when she left the corporate world to pursue her passion for...
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Paton Lifestyle
In Conversation….. with Emma & Leonie Johnston
For sisters Emma and Leonie Johnston, business and family life go hand in hand. Emma and Leonie’s father took over Marshalls Café in 2012, and Emma started working there when she was still at school, learning the trade from her dad. In...
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In Conversation….. with Rebecca Schmid
“I’ve always had a passion for being creative,” upholsterer Rebecca Schmid says, and this has guided her throughout her studies and career. After moving into interiors, Rebecca made the decision to focus on upholstery and launched her own...
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In Conversation….. With Amanda Wells
Design and craftsmanship are in Amanda Wells’ DNA. Her grandfather was Campbell Reid of the Edinburgh-based company Whytock & Reid, who were renowned interior designers, cabinet makers and restorers with a history dating all the way...
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Design Inspo – March
We’re back with a new series of #DesignInspo posts from the past month, which you may have seen if you follow us on Instagram and Facebook. March started with a fantastic new Living Copper collection of bathroom fittings from Swadling...
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In Conversation….. with Amy Izat
Situated in the heart of Berwick-upon-Tweed, 27 Art House is a shop, studio and gallery space created by the Northumberland artist Amy Izat. The shop offers a carefully curated collection of pieces that, as Amy says, “promote a healthy,...
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Design Inspo January/ February
We started 2023 with a return to our #DesignInspo series of posts, which you may have spotted if you follow us on Instagram or Facebook. We launched this series last autumn to showcase new interior product ranges that caught our eye along...
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Good time to buy
Delighted to have been featured in February’s Scottish Field Magazine sharing advice about why now could be a good time to buy. The rise in interest rates towards the end of last year combined with the increasing cost of living,...
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Prepare to sell in 2023
Delighted to have been featured in January’s Scottish Field Magazine sharing advice about preparing to sell in 2023. As we edge towards the close of this year and start thinking about the new year ahead, some of us may already be...
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In Conversation….. with Fiona Pagett
In Conversation with Fiona Pagett, Paton & Co’s new Partner, who brings a diverse wealth of experience to her role. Having started her working life in broadcast journalism, Fiona’s career path has continued to evolve since, from...
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