Archive for the ‘Bricks and Mortar Shops’ Category
Made in Newcastle is collective of around 20 independent designers, makers and artists. In just a month they have transformed a four storey empty store into a thriving pop-up shop / gallery in the heart of Newcastle.
Primarily a retail area, Made in Newcastle offers a good selection of work by local designers /[.....]
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Currently running in a pretty shop behind Saddlers Wells is the Covet Pop Up Shop. The collections have been skilfully curated to bring together a unique selection of handmade clothes, jewellery, gifts and accessories.
With the emphasis being a mix of beautifully crafted, handmade, environmentally conscious, recycled and vintage pieces the shop has a[.....]
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Museum and gallery shops are a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. I don’t mind the museum chocolate and kitsch pencils and toys. I’m happy to skip over those to get to the good stuff, to the trade mags and independent zines, the books and even the stationery when it’s not[.....]
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I was out and about in Manchester yesterday and called into the Royal Exchange Craft Shop. If you haven’t been there it’s definitely worth a visit. The shop has a reputation for attracting the best design talent from across the UK, including new and emerging makers as well as established names.
As well[.....]
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