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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Category In conversation…
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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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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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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