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on July 12, 2018May 25, 2021 Northern Quarter

artsynibs

manchester is a city known for its abundance of creativity and in my time here i've become increasingly keen to tap into that positive energy and try out some new artistic and crafting activities to see if i can unlock any hidden creative talents myself.. enter joyce lee, who was introduced to me by a wonderful mutual friend (tori of ...

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on May 28, 2018May 25, 2021 Northern Quarter

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form lifestyle store

it's safe to say i harbour a (not so) secret desire to have my own little design store one day and if i ever do, i imagine it would pretty much be *exactly* like form lifestyle store. since opening in the northern quarter last september, elly and harry's beautiful curation of independent designers and makers has become my first port ...

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on February 20, 2018

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wiwn, february

i love a good unexpected fashion collaboration! browsing new ss18 collections this week i came across a truly wonderful capsule range from high street heroes warehouse, who've partnered with one of my favourite spaces in london, the barbican, to create a range of patterns inspired by the centre's imposing fortress design, as well as the tropical plants of it's hot-house conservatory, ...

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on October 4, 2017October 6, 2017

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wiwn, oct

you'd have thought, having made the decision to move up north, that i'd have invested in a good raincoat well ahead of time, right? wrong. well, partly. i have great options for keeping me warm in the depths of winter, but right now i'm severely lacking something waterproof that will take me through this transitional season of 'somewhat chilly, but ...

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on September 18, 2017

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wiwn, sept

with both awards season and the london design festival upon us, this month has been all about smartening up my act a little and hunting down a few statement pieces guaranteed to turn heads whilst still retaining my love of comfy casual.. for the northern blog awards this weekend i was delighted to discover manchester-based fashion brand lavish alice, who ...

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on September 8, 2017May 25, 2021 Northern Quarter

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proper mint

no sooner than i post about my five fave design lifestyle stores in manchester, than three more fabulous offerings pop up, right in the heart of the city, in the vibrant and eclectic northern quarter. frequently included in lists of europe's hippest neighbourhoods, this labyrinth of side streets and back alleys is home to a vast array of quirky bars, ...

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