Over the past year – and indeed in the years leading up to the pandemic too – there has been a growing resurgence among many artisanal crafts once considered dying art forms.
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The power of female collaboration.
It’s true. When creatively talented women come together, wondrous things happen!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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In pursuit of a Better Tomorrow.
Ethical consumerism is proving itself to be far more than just a Millennial trend.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Youthful grit, and unconventional thinking.
When Dezeen announced their 2020 public vote awards, a hugely prestigious awards programme which celebrates the best in design across the world, there was one very exciting Northern nomination which immediately jumped out.
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