angel in the north

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Lifestyle blog focusing on where I live: Yorkshire, UK. But I blog about all sorts! Fashion, homes and interiors, love and weddings, DIY and crafting, customising, culture and local events and places.

angel in the north

Currently coveting: navy, white and nautical

Maybe it’s because summer is approaching, and with it my dreams of diving from a yacht into turquoise Mediterranean water. Maybe it’s because blue, white and stripes channel that effortless...

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Cancer, celebrity and Angelina Jolie

My grandma died of breast cancer in the mid 90s when she was 76 and I was 18. She was the only grandparent I knew, the others all lost their lives before I was born or when I was tiny. She was too...

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The best bits of Yorkshire

Yorkshire is always being named among the best places to holiday in Britain. 216 million people visit the region every year. Yorkshire folk are proud of their roots but sometimes even we take for...

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Glory days of pop culture in exhibition

An exhibition in Yorkshire is celebrating a time when British popular culture first captivated the world and features creations by such icons of the 20th century as Andy Warhol and Vivienne...

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DIY sparkly ear cuff

I’ve been spying these kinds of awesome ear cuffs around the net for a while. (via Pinterest/Who What Wear) I waited faithfully for a long time for them to start appearing on the British high...

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Currently coveting: florals

Florals have been around for a while but they’re everywhere this season. You may remember it was one of the key trends I picked out for spring and summer. They’re even being worn head to toe –...

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Indulgence and relaxation at Titanic Spa

So often we operate at full speed, taking very little ‘me’ time and then wonder why we feel so completely shattered. Recently Anna and I spent a heavenly day selfishly indulging ourselves at...

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Cheery Manchester Victorian townhouse

I saw this cheery Manchester town house on Apartment Therapy recently. It’s owned by Sophie and Nick who live there with their young children Ivy and Sylvie – and Winifred the cat. It’s a...

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Wedding styling inspiration: aisle decor

One of the best moments of my wedding day was the moment I stepped into church with my dad and saw all the people we love gathered under one roof. That moment will be the first time the guests clap...

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DIY cord and noodle bead bracelet

As summer approaches, I love adorning my wrists with racks of colour. These bright bracelets take minutes to knock up, you can get that festival feel by wearing several at once and they will go...

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Shortlisted in the Company blog awards!

Something amazing has happened and I have you to thank. First, it was lovely to hear from so many of you that you had kindly taken the time to nominate me in Company magazine’s style blogger...

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Colourful new print collection

Yorkshire-based designer Caroline Pratt launched her new collection of screen prints, cards and tea towels this month. Printmaker and surface pattern designer Caroline, who works from her studio in...

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Internet dating: has it lost its stigma?

More than 9 million of us opt for internet dating and 30 per cent of new relationships start online. So can we now say it has lost its stigma? I asked my single friend Jo - who finds dates...

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Trying out Angelica at Trinity Leeds

We’ve talked before on these pages about the buzz surrounding the opening of the new shopping centre Trinity Leeds. But there’s been a buzz all of its own around the mall’s clutch of new...

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What we are wearing: cobalt blue

This outfit with cobalt blue accents was a fitting one for a day of cocktails in Leeds, when blue skies finally broke through the clouds and we could actually sit outside a canalside bar. I’d been...

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Currently coveting: green

You know the outfit I posted last week about my new, colourful green shoes? I’m still not over my love for the colour. Are you feeling it yet? {from top: Topshop floral tea dress, Zara draped...

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The things I love about summer

It may have been the coldest start to spring for 50 years, but we are now officially in summer time. There are so many things I look forward to about the warmer, brighter months. More than just the...

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DIY cake stand with neon pink edge

I’ve seen quite a few DIY cake stands around the internet with various items used as the base – glasses, vases, candlesticks, you name it! For my version I went for cut glass and used a plate and...

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Amazing Graze street food festival, Leeds

If you didn’t manage to get down to the Amazing Graze street food festival in Leeds during the first weekend of April I’m afraid you missed a treat. Street food seems to be having a moment in the...

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Vintage fair to raise money for charity

If you’re a lover of vintage you definitely want to put this date in your diary and plan on getting yourself to Harrogate. With stalls, pop-up tearooms, makeovers, live music and craft workshops it...

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What we are wearing: colourful shoes

Colourful shoes can totally transform an outfit, don’t you think? I’ve really been drawn to greens lately, especially the brighter shades. They’re fresh and cheery and great for spring. So these...

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DIY word print wall art

I was proud as punch a couple of weeks ago when one of my favourite blogs, Florence Finds, featured one of my DIY projects. It was this destination print-style wall art that I made for my...

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Advintageous Spring Vintage Fair

The Ridings Centre in Wakefield is not what you’d describe as a looker and it’s been overshadowed in the last few years by the opening of a new shopping mall, Trinity Walk. But a couple of weeks...

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Custom design new address stamp

It’s official: stamps have made a comeback. They’re perfect for giving stationery the rustic, homespun feel, that is so loved at the moment. Sad as it may sound to the unconverted and uneducated,...

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So what did we think to Trinity Leeds?

We’re more than a week since Leeds’ new shopping centre opened for business. As you may have read in an earlier blog post, there seemed to be a lot of excitement building prior to its launch. I was...

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What we are wearing: patterned trousers

Glamour magazine editor Jo Elvin recently tweeted this picture and comment: “Think I am one comedy pair of trousers away from divorce so I bought these.” Seemingly like Jo’s other half, my husband...

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Diamond Event at Element Jewellery, Hebden Bridge

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so how do you fancy the chance to win one? Element Jewellery, based in Yorkshire’s artistic haven Hebden Bridge, are hosting their annual diamond event next...

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What I have been pinning lately

This week’s ‘pinning lately’ has an unintentional floral theme. Think I’m unconsciously craving something because we were surrounded by snow when we should have been launched, head-first, into the...

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Secret wedding in the Sydney sun and a winter shoot in rugged Derbyshire

Matt and Sophie knew from the start they wanted a relaxed, intimate and fun wedding. They also had a serious case of itchy feet, so when they finally managed to swing a month off work to fulfill...

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angel in the north

Currently coveting: navy, white and nautical

Cancer, celebrity and Angelina Jolie

The best bits of Yorkshire

Glory days of pop culture in exhibition

DIY sparkly ear cuff

Currently coveting: florals

Indulgence and relaxation at Titanic Spa

Cheery Manchester Victorian townhouse

Wedding styling inspiration: aisle decor

DIY cord and noodle bead bracelet

Shortlisted in the Company blog awards!

Colourful new print collection

Internet dating: has it lost its stigma?

Trying out Angelica at Trinity Leeds

What we are wearing: cobalt blue

Currently coveting: green

The things I love about summer

DIY cake stand with neon pink edge

Amazing Graze street food festival, Leeds

Vintage fair to raise money for charity

What we are wearing: colourful shoes

DIY word print wall art

Advintageous Spring Vintage Fair

Custom design new address stamp

So what did we think to Trinity Leeds?

What we are wearing: patterned trousers

Diamond Event at Element Jewellery, Hebden Bridge

What I have been pinning lately

Secret wedding in the Sydney sun and a winter shoot in rugged Derbyshire

DIY embellished collar shirt

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