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Save money and help to save the planet by switching to eco-friendly alternatives from liquid soaps and shower gels
Posted by Stella Coombe on
Solid soap bars have been a popular choice for personal hygiene for centuries, and with good reason. Not only are they gentle on the skin, but they are also an eco-friendly alternative to liquid soap. Because they last for such a long time, solid soap and shampoo bars are a great way to save money too. Solid soap bars come in a variety of natural and organic ingredients that provide numerous benefits for the skin. They are also free of the harsh chemicals found in many liquid soaps, making them an excellent choice for people with sensitive skin. One of...
Our Top Ten Best Northern Gifts
Posted by Stella Coombe on
Our Top Ten Best Northern Gifts Discover the ultimate gift guide for Northern ex-pats and proud Northerners alike! Whether you're searching for the perfect present for a Teessider, Yorkshireman, or Lancashire Lass, our Top Ten Best Northern Gifts have got you covered. Indulge in a delightful selection of quirky and unique gifts that capture the essence of the North of England, from traditional foodstuffs to iconic landmarks. Give your loved ones a taste of home with our hand-picked selection of Northern gifts that are sure to bring a smile to their faces. Browse our collection now and find the perfect...
Top Ten Gifts to celebrate sober birthdays and recovery milestones
Posted by Stella Coombe on
Sober? Alcohol free? Sober curious? Just completed dry January? You rock! Here are our favourite top ten gifts to encourage anyone who is celebrating their 1st (or 50th!) sober birthday.
It Ain’t Easy Being Cheesy! Our Top Ten Best Gifts Under £15 for Cheese Lovers
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Hornsea's had a redo!
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Hornsea's had a redo! Belfast brand Magpie has teamed up with the famous mid-century pottery design studio Hornsea to reboot the iconic 1967 animal designs created by John Clappison, chief designer at Hornsea. This fantastic collaboration brings your favourite Hornsea designs back to life by putting a contemporary spin on some 1960s classics. Magpie have redrawn the instantly recognisable mid-century design cats, owls and birds from the original illustrations archived in the Hornsea Museum and created new ceramic moulds for cruets sets and money boxes, glazing them using authentic Hornsea colours of the period. Hornsea Potteries was founded in 1949 by brothers Colin and Desmond Rawson....