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Merry Christmas

Well, the house is decorated, the presents are wrapped and all is calm. Before we crack open the bubbly we just wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy 2008.
See you in the New Year!
Jenny and Richard

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Indie Quarter Goes Nude

Well, no not really. But we are in Nude magazine! They were kind enough to give us a mention in their new winter mag.
Nude came kicking and screaming into the world four years ago and is the brainchild of Suzy Prince and Ian Lowey. It aims to serve up ‘an eclectic[.....]

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Indie Quarter Christmas Podcast

Last Sunday we went along to the Manchester Craft Mafia Christmas Market at Urbis. I spoke to a number of the stallholders about their work, the processes and materials they used and buying handmade products. Click on the link below to listen to the interviews.
Indie Quarter Christmas Podcast (The screen will initially[.....]

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It’s Christmas!

Yay! Calloo Callay – it’s Christmas! Well, strictly speaking it’s Advent but I feel that I can now talk about Christmas unreservedly. (Not that I was exactly holding back. )
I’ve had this gem of a site up my sleeve for a little while now and have been waiting for just the right[.....]

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Christmas Shopping in Glasgow

For anyone in Glasgow over the next couple of weeks there are ample opportunities for treating oneself Christmas shopping. This Sunday is the Miso Funky/DADA market at Sloans, Argyle Arcade, Glasgow. Then on 15th December the oh-so-popular Miso Funky Market will be back at Hillhead Library.
Just to recap:
Miso Funky/DADA Market
Sunday 2nd[.....]

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Christmas Shopping this Weekend

If you’re Christmas shopping in Manchester this weekend then pop into Urbis. Manchester Craft Mafia will be hosting the second round of their indie craft markets and there will be oodles of gift ideas and stocking fillers. I’m also going along on Sunday to do a podcast, so keep an eye out for[.....]

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Squem

Have you got your Christmas cards yet? If not, take a look at Squem. Designer Emma Farnworth has created a some beautiful cards made from recycled stamps. And these are not the only items made from stamps. Check out the jewellery in the Classy Girl Range.
And while you’re[.....]

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Snug as a Bug in a Rug

Well it certainly is cold outside. And inside for that matter. I’ve been shivering for the last few weeks and have taken to working in my fingerless gloves and scarf.
If you feel the cold then stay snug as bug in these cosy neckwarmers. They’re available to buy from the fabulous[.....]

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