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blind is one of my all-time favourites, and adds a dash of pizzazz.”
The project evolved over a period of years, with a lot of ideas
and input from Lizzie’s great friend and colleague David Watt,
who also advised on which paintings to buy and where to hang
them. But the cottage is nevertheless very much Lizzie’s space,
designed to accom modate everything from her shoes (in a
custom cupboard) to her love of entertaining. “It works because
the rich colours create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere,

enhanced by beautiful table lamps and a roaring log fire. It really
is my perfect haven of tranquillity. There is even a large stool on
which to rest my feet when I relax with a huge G&T at the end
the day.”
But it’s also a showcase for the best of the materials she has
used across her career: “I’m in the fortunate position of having
access to an international jewel box of stunning fabrics and
trimmings.” She’s not wrong: in one tiny cottage she has used
Pierre Frey, Braquenie, Colefax & Fowler, Turnell & Gigon, Lewis
& Wood. Apart from antique pieces, such as the occasional table
beside her bed, the furniture was custom-built for the cottage,
often by East Lothian neighbours such Clock House Furniture.
The result is a cottage that is cosy without being twee; one that
proves that small can also be beautiful.

[Below] Not surprisingly, since so much of the interior decoration has
been inspired by nature, Lizzie’s garden is just as vibrant and colourful
as the rooms of the cottage

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