At the height of the Covid lockdowns, many of us turned to familiar childhood hobbies or newfound creative pastimes to help distract from, and soothe, mounting inner anxieties.
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Sparking joy.
Now, perhaps more than ever, the idea of bringing a little extra joy into our homes is hugely significant.
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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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In pursuit of a Better Tomorrow.
Ethical consumerism is proving itself to be far more than just a Millennial trend.
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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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Blending Earth’s natural elements.
Nowadays hot beverage options in cafes across the UK go far beyond your standard tea or coffee dilemma. ‘Superfood lattes’ are popping up everywhere, bringing a rainbow of silky colours – from gold to pink to green – to the…
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Contemporary, conscious clothing for the modern woman.
Non-organic cotton has been dubbed the ‘world’s dirtiest crop’ by the Soil Association, due to the enormous impact conventional farming methods have on the air, water, soil and communities close to cotton growing areas.
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5 ethical Northern roasters to fuel your caffeine addiction.
As we become more aware of environmental and ethical issues surrounding our daily cup of coffee, the demand is shifting towards speciality brands with transparent supply chains and more complex flavour profiles.
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My North, by L’Oréal Blackett.
Freelance journalist and presenter L’Oréal Blackett is one of the first faces you see when arriving in the city; there’s a huge BBC billboard with her face on it at Piccadilly tram station!
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