Back in 2016 The Grocer reported that nearly a third of Brits owned a coffee pod machine, up 22% on the previous year. That number will likely be far higher now, especially after a lockdown period which saw people clamouring…
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Inspired by the elements.
As our collective stress levels continue to rise, the wellness industry is booming and, much like meditation, mysticism and natural beauty, aromatherapy is undergoing a makeover.
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Essentials for the journey unfound.
These long months of lockdown have had a profound effect on the travel industry. As restrictions begin to lift, where we choose to travel and how we choose to travel may have been dramatically altered. These long months of lockdown…
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A path of natural progression.
The career paths we take in life are endlessly fascinating, particularly in the creative industries. No two journeys are the same, and most are met with obstacle after obstacle, and many twists and turns.
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My North, by Shaun Donnelly.
Hailing from Ireland and currently residing in Liverpool, Shaun Donnelly maintains his minimalist design-led lifestyle blog MANimalist alongside his day job as a digital content creator for Liverpool-based design retailer UTILITY.
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New essentials for a New Normal.
Alongside a face mask or covering, a travel-sized bottle of hand sanitiser is a crucial component in our post-lockdown carry essentials whenever we leave the house.
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Clean designs, clean ethos.
Slow fashion’s ‘moment’ has evolved into a full blown movement. But while many of us are increasingly conscious of the environmental and ethical impact of garment manufacturing, it is all too easy to overlook the provenance of our accessories.
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Mindful consumption, for planet over profit.
For anyone who has binge-watching season two of satirical comedy The Politician on Netflix during lockdown, the concept of ‘Zero Waste’ may seem laughable.
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Desert vibes, in the city.
Whilst devastating for those employed by tourism and hospitality companies, pressing pause on our holiday and leisure time has given many time to rethink the way in which we travel.
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My North, by Samio Renelda.
Creative wondermind Samio Renelda started her self-named lifestyle blog in 2013, when she was still modelling full-time. Since then, her online space has evolved to include travel diaries and mindfulness and home styling tips, alongside regular outfit posts and poignant…
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The value of digital connection in reviving traditional craft.
Sheffield has always been a city of makers, from the little mesters to the steelworks. Even now, in amongst the 1960s modernism and Brutalist concrete buildings, a strong culture of creativity continues to flourish across the city.
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A very warm welcome.
On reflection, Fabric of the North has been three long years in the making, but it took the world taking a collective pause for the conceptual seed to be brought to fruition. The time right now is unique. Everything has…
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