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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Wearable contemporary craft.
If you consider yourself a maximalist when it comes to jewellery, and found yourself fawning over the contemporary brands featured last month, then you’re going to love the idea of chunky textile jewellery!
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My North, by Nicola Capper.
Communications consultant and self-confessed Scandiphile Nicola Capper lives in Liverpool with her husband Ben, young son Fox, rescue cat Pip and Cocker Spaniel, Betty.
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A sense of wellbeing, for a new age.
Self care and wellbeing have been brought to the fore in recent months, as we all grapple with life in the wake of Covid 19. One of the biggest collective takes from lockdown has been the need to prioritise self-care…
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The conscious home concept.
For many, the perfect home represents a sanctuary from the stresses of modern-day life; a place of calm offering the opportunity to unwind, relax, slow down, and feel truly comfortable.
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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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Earth aware and made by hand.
Organic, textured, and subtle. If bold statement jewellery is not your thing, then never fear. Considered, minimal and eco-conscious adornment is also a rising trend that is surely here to stay.
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3 statement jewellery brands to covet.
Big, bold and contemporary. Statement jewellery has definitely been a growing trend in the fashion world over the past few years, and shows no signs of abating.
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Mindful connection in times of Covid.
“There was a shift in my colour palette when we all had to hunker down at home,” says Sheffield-based printmaker Luiza Hulub, “and I started printed with a lot of happy colours. I think subconsciously I was trying to brighten…
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