Fabric of the North — Page 3 of 5 — Contemporary spaces, stories & discoveries in the North of England

Stylist Nancy Straughan posing against a concrete wall wearing white top and blue jeans, holding a basket bag

July 20, 2020July 24, 2020My North Newcastle by Kate Baxter

My North, by Nancy Straughan.

Nancy Straughan is a Newcastle-based photographer, stylist and creative business mentor championing ‘real living’, with a passion for authenticity and beauty in the everyday.

Two women wearing statement hanging earrings

July 20, 2020October 26, 2020Craft Lake District Manchester North Yorkshire Style by Kate Baxter

5 new Northern brands to watch in 2020

Starting a new business can be a challenge at the best of times, but starting one in 2020 has certainly presented a whole new set of challenges to overcome!

Styled image of Irene & Edith ceramics on terracotta bricks

July 20, 2020August 24, 2020Craft Warrington by Kate Baxter

Meditations in clay.

Long before potters began crafting at the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms using their hands, fingers, and basic tools.

Woman wearing colourful patterned dress by Georgia Boniface

July 20, 2020August 24, 2020Colne Valley Style by Kate Baxter

Fashion, from a different viewpoint.

Slow fashion is all about quality over quantity. The most sustainable way to shop is to build your wardrobe with timeless staples you’ll wear season after season.

July 20, 2020August 24, 2020Colne Valley Craft by Kate Baxter

The architectural structure of weaving.

Anna-Lisa Smith runs her textile design studio from the mill town of Marsden in West Yorkshire, surrounded by the mills and canals which have formed the heart of England’s wool weaving industry for hundreds of years.

July 13, 2020July 24, 2020Liverpool Manchester My North by Kate Baxter

My North, by Matthew Spade.

Describing himself as an “enthusiastic and hardworking chap with a positive outlook on life,” Matthew Spade is a full time content creator and freelance writer working within the men’s lifestyle, travel and design industry.

Couple on beach wearing Millican backpacks

July 13, 2020August 24, 2020Lake District Style by Kate Baxter

The lure of the open road.

“Ask a thousand people why they travel and you’ll get a thousand variations on the same answer: because travelling makes us feel alive.”

Portrait of Rebecca Morris, co-founder of Manchester Ceramics Collective

July 13, 2020August 24, 2020Craft Trafford by Kate Baxter

Handcrafted ceramics for handcrafted dining.

Is there anything more joyous than being served a carefully crafted dish at a small neighbourhood joint, perfectly presented on a ceramic plate by a local maker?

July 13, 2020August 24, 2020Hebden Bridge Style by Kate Baxter

Gentleness is strength.

It’s easy to shop cheap, fast fashion. And, it’s easy to shop often. But just because we can, doesn’t mean we should.

July 13, 2020August 24, 2020Eat & Drink Manchester by Kate Baxter

All the components of a perfect brew.

What makes a perfect coffee shop experience? Is the quality of coffee, the aesthetics of the space, the sense of community, or overall brand experience?

Portrait of Holly Rebecca White, Manchester lifestyle blogger

July 4, 2020July 24, 2020Manchester My North by Kate Baxter

My North, by Holly Rebecca White.

Manchester-based content creator and model Holly Rebecca White has amassed a loyal following over the past six years, blogging about personal style and mental health.

Coffee on sunny table at WYLDE coffee shop in the Wirral

July 4, 2020August 24, 2020Eat & Drink Wirral by Kate Baxter

Coffee in the WYLDE.

Speciality coffee plays a significant role in modern day life. According to The British Coffee Association, the UK consumes approximately 95 million cups of coffee per day.