About Us
Hello, we are Imogen and Paul, the creative duo behind Leven Lifestyle.
We're currently in the process of building a home for ourselves in Lochaber in the Scottish west Highlands. This beautiful landscape feeds into our creative work and our desire to live a simpler life heavily influences what we create.
Leaven Lifestyle is all about creating quality, handcrafted pieces for the home that are inspired by nature and encourage you to find joy in the small moments.
Paul
Paul is a skilled woodworker who has been honing his craft for the past forty years. He originally created Shetland spinning wheels and turned work before expanding into bespoke hardwood furniture.
With a deep passion for nature and a love of hill walking, Paul has spent much of his free time over the years exploring the Scottish Highlands. This appreciation of Scotland's dramatic landscape is reflected in his work, where he creates beautifully handcrafted pieces designed to stand the test of time while bringing warmth, character, and comfort to your home.
Imogen
After graduating from Glasgow School of Art, Imogen initially focused on creating nature-inspired prints and cards before moving into bookbinding. However, a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a book on weaving opened up a whole new passion, and she fully immersed herself in the craft, which also led her to hand spinning.
Sharing Paul's love of the Scottish Highlands and drawn to both its stunning scenery and rich heritage, Imogen creates wall hangings inspired by the places she has visited, as well as woven goods for the home that evoke a sense of cosiness and simple delight.
Hamish
Hamish had a rough start in life: a failed working collie who found himself in the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home for over a year. Nervous around people, particularly men, it took Paul six visits before he could get Hamish to trust him. But now he is Paul’s shadow, and starting to learn that the world isn’t such a scary place after all.
Hamish’s favourite activity is heading to the beach; just make sure you don’t forget a tennis ball!
Stanley
Stanley is Imogen’s family dog who you’ll see popping up on YouTube now and again. Unlike Hamish, Stanley, a Wire Haired Dachshund, has only ever known luxury in his life. His very expensive Barbour dog bed lies empty each night as he sleeps on the sofa instead, and he has his human servants running around after him, catering to all his demands.
Stanley’s favourite activities are barking and finding the biggest possible stick to carry on a walk.