Fabric of the North

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021Design Sheffield by Kate Baxter

The mood-boosting power of art in the home.

Art has the power to transform the energy of the spaces we live, work, and play, but finding affordable, locally produced, artwork for your walls – particularly larger scale pieces – can often be a tall order.

November 27, 2020January 25, 2021Chester Craft Manchester Wellbeing by Kate Baxter

3 considered Northern brands for mindful gifting.

Black Friday ‘deals’ may be in full swing, but with many waking up to the fact that the event merely promotes unsustainable consumption, hopefully it’s a seasonal event we will soon see the back of.

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Design Newcastle Wellbeing by Kate Baxter

Finding joy in the grey.

Have you ever dreamt of designing a thoughtful, intentional work and life schedule, so you can go through your days feeling fulfilled and present?

November 23, 2020January 25, 2021Design Liverpool by Kate Baxter

A furniture maker’s kitchen.

2020 really has been all about the home, and with so much of the year spent within our own four walls, lockdown DIY projects and interior makeovers have been the order of the day.

November 17, 2020January 25, 2021Manchester Style by Kate Baxter

In pursuit of a Better Tomorrow.

Ethical consumerism is proving itself to be far more than just a Millennial trend.

November 5, 2020January 25, 2021Darlington Wellbeing by Kate Baxter

Finding beauty in simplicity.

As we transition from Tier 3 restrictions in the North to National Lockdown 2.0, taking time to check in on the mental state not only of our loved ones, but also ourselves, is a priority.

October 26, 2020December 14, 2020Manchester Sheffield Style York by Kate Baxter

3 ethical style brands to shop in the North.

The perils of fast fashion have been gathering a growing amount of media attention over the past few years, and the true cost of the multi-billion-dollar industry is getting harder and harder to ignore.

October 23, 2020December 14, 2020Craft Design Manchester by Kate Baxter

Timeless tools for your journey.

“AJOTO was born out of both love and frustration,” says co-founders of the precision engineered pen brand, Chris Holden and Marta Verdes-Montenegro.

October 19, 2020October 22, 2020Eat & Drink Liverpool Northumberland by Kate Baxter

Celebrate UK Coffee Week with ethical beans roasted in the North.

It’s UK Coffee Week, which is as good excuse as any to introduce you to another two fabulous coffee roasters in the North, following on from August’s initial round-up.

October 16, 2020October 20, 2020My North West Yorkshire by Kate Baxter

My North, by Emma Lavelle.

Based in Todmorden in the hills of West Yorkshire, Emma Lavelle is a freelance travel and lifestyle writer, photographer and content creator.

October 9, 2020January 25, 2021Chester Liverpool Manchester Wellbeing by Kate Baxter

3 Northern candle brands to scent your home this winter.

The shortening days and descent of gloomier Northern skies can only mean one thing: candle season is upon us! The UK is one of the world’s biggest scented candle markets, with The Independent reporting in early 2019 that Brits spend…