Spring is on the way, generally a time we clear out the old and bring in the new and we’ve spotted a brand-new sofa collection, featuring the UK’s first “truly stain-resistant fabric” which is now available and exclusive to Furniture Village for a fantastic season buy. Launching in-store and online in January, the collection includes […]
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We caught up with Emily from Hartlepool-based Bee-autiful Designs – handmade gifts to order for any occasion. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a student nurse and I’ve got three beautiful dogs. When did you get into craft? I first got into craft in school. I’ve always loved drawing but I didn’t really do […]
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We caught up with Stephen from Stephen Carr Art. Tell us about yourself My name is Stephen Carr and I am currently studying my final year of an honours degree in illustration at Newcastle collage, as a mature student. I have worn many hats in my life: I’ve been a salesman, a bar tender, an […]
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As we’re spending more time indoors, we want our homes to look and be their best. Here’s where to get your inspiration Olives & Lilys Where: Rowlands Gill Reinvented with Love Where: Sunderland Naked Lane by Charlotte Crosby Ships regionwide Terra Homeware Where: Sunderland Finishing Touches Where: Stockton Our top picks: Faye Candice
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Wax melts are becoming more and more popular as we’re all spending more time at home. These are the exciting wax melt businesses, based in the North East, to have on your radar. Melts by A.B Where: Northumberland Why we love them: Perfect gifts Melts By Mel Where: Teesside Why we love them: 100% Soy […]
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We caught up with Amy from Blossom Card Designs. Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Amy, I’m 26 years old and I created my business, Blossom Card Designs, about three years ago. I’m based in Guisborough in the North East. When did you get into crafts? I’ve always been interested in crafts […]
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Your home would never look so sweet with this new trend. Here’s where to get your donut-shaped vase Of course, they’re not ideal for big bunches but they do look pretty cool, and they’re great for dried plants. Circles are well and truly coming AROUND for 2021. Share your photos with us if you’re onto […]
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Fashion Weeks are an exciting time for the industry as they influence fashion and beauty trends for the upcoming year. While some designs can be outrageous and often something the average person would never wear day-to-day signature elements become staple parts of our wardrobes such as plaid or checks, leather, feathers or ruffles. Naturally, high-street […]
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When a new year starts many of us set new goals — maybe you want to get healthier, break a few bad habits, pick up a few good habits or get a promotion at work. Generally, these goals go one of two ways either a person fully commits and sees them through or they give […]
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We’re all about oversized baubles and homely trees this Christmas. Here’s our celebrity inspiration this year North east… Sophie Kasaei Vicky Pattison Charlotte Crosby https://www.instagram.com/p/CI79KnznNUs/?igshid=9q160ewbv3kq Elsewhere… Cher Lloyd Kourt Kardashian Jac Jossa
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Pantone have announced their colours of 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. Here are six ways to get the look in your home The rules have gone out the window this year as not just one colour will do. Pantone are pairing a shade of gray with a shade of yellow to sum up the hell […]
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Hang them by the fire, or give them to a loved one filled with gifts, here’s the stockings you need this Christmas. 1. Faux-Fur Christmas Stocking 2. Alphabet Stocking 3. Personalised Stocking 4. Quilted Alphabet Christmas Stocking 5. Traditional Christmas Knitted Stocking 6. Jolly Reindeer Christmas Stocking
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One of the best things about winter, especially for women is being able to fill our homes with scented candles and light them on dark nights and fill the house with scents of Christmas; cinnamon, gingerbread, maybe a dark cherry or soft cotton. We all have our preferred scent, but it never hurts to try […]
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Christmas is a great time of year, but sometimes Christmas shopping can be stressful. What I’ve found personally, and with a lot of my friends is that as we get older we ask for less, and therefore relatives find shopping more difficult. While, the price tag shouldn’t matter, these gifts are a little price-y but […]
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It seems as if the minute the Halloween decorations came down, Christmas arrived. The North East has gone Christmas crazy and the decorations are out in full force. However, it was a predictable move considering the year we’ve had and people are searching for joy, merriment and something to look forward to. If you’ve not […]
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At Style-and-Wear we have a strange feeling that we’re in for a cold winter. While autumn is usually a season of unpredictable weather – and so far has not disappointed – there is an undeniable nip in the air reminding us that winter is on its way. For all of us, this means cold mornings […]
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Get into the Christmas spirit with these festive books you’ll want to find under your tree. 1. Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Café Jessica Redland The snow is falling, fairy lights are glistening and Christmas shopping is underway – but for Tara Porter, owner of thriving cafe The Chocolate Pot, this is the loneliest […]
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Looking to get into the festive spirit? Here’s where you can make your own Christmas wreath in the North East. Moth Studios, Newcastle 5th & 12th December Using real twigs, moss, greenery, pine cones and even real butterflies, you’ll create your own wreath while listening to festive music and enjoying a mince pie with mulled […]
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Recent times have seen many creators becoming – well, more creative – and these are our favourites that you should keep an eye on Their creations could even make perfect Christmas gifts. In the North East… 1. Hannah Why we love her: She uses her tattoo-style designs to create amazing homeware. Where to buy: etsy.com […]
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Keeping with the spirit of All Hallow’s Eve, we’ve gone to one of the more creative social media platforms – Pinterest – and created a board full of spooky and fun ways of how you can decorate your home this year. Whether you want to go all out with a haunted house or simply dress […]
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