Wow this third lockdown is kicking my butt and after speaking to other people I don't think I am the only one. I am able to work from home, and I feel super lucky that I can do this. John is still at work as he's a key worker and then on his days off …
Author: gemmalouiserobinson
The Power of Rituals
This week I have been reminiscing with a friend about some of the things we used to get up to in London when I lived there five years ago. We had some amazing times, gallery openings, parties, shopping in Oxford Street, climbing Big Ben, haunted ghost tours, Jack the Ripper tours, partying with the New …
Meet the Business: Happy Hippie Candle Co.
Today we meet Becky from Happy Hippie Candle Co. who makes beautiful natural soy wax candles in recycled glass jars. Tell me a little bit about you and your business?Hello, I’m Becky – a 30 something mummy of two, wife, teacher, maker and lover of all things eco. In my spare time I love to …
Meet the Local: Vince Weavers
Today we meet Vince Weavers, local paddleboard enthusiast and co-founder of EBB & FLO Living. Tell me a little bit about yourself? Hi I'm Vince, 42 years old, husband to Toni, Stepdad to Luca (12) and Dad to Myles (8). I am the co-founder of EBB & FLO Living along with my wife Toni. I work …
End of Year Goals
Wow I can't believe it's Autumn, how quickly has this year gone! 2020 has been a strange year for us all, COVID-19 brought the country to a standstill and it has effected people in so many different ways. I really suffered at the beginning of lockdown, I am a real homebody and I find working …
Local Artist: Ruth Wilde
Ruth Wilde is a local artist. Having gained a degree in Fine Arts where she mainly worked in painting and sculpture Ruth has been focusing more recently on ceramics. Ruth is hoping to devote more time to painting alongside her ceramics work. "There is still so much to learn as ceramics is so technical" says …
Girl Up North Blog, The Beginning
The Girl Up North Blog started in 2017 whilst living in Manchester. I had been suffering with anxiety for years, working in the fast paced world of recruitment in the tech industry my anxiety was at an all time high. After attending lots of events I met a number of people who were writing blogs …
Meet the Business: Dudley & Roo
Today we meet Chloe from Dudley & Roo: Tell me a little bit about you and your business?Hello, I'm Chloe; I'm the one behind Dudley & Roo! I make sterling silver jewellery, non-precious metal jewellery and personalised gifts using the hand stamping technique. Personalised jewellery is my speciality. Why did you decide to start your …
[GIFTED] The Variety Girls, Tracy Baines
*** Spoiler Alert *** I love to read and was delighted when I received a message from Tracy to say she was sending me a copy of her book The Variety Girls as I'd recently added it to my Goodreads "to read" list. The Variety Girls is based just before the Second World War and …
Local Artist: Emily Ferrand AKA Emily Eyes
Emily Ferrand AKA Emily Eyes is a local artist based in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Emily is a tattoo artist by trade and following the temporary closure of her business due to COVID-19 she found herself missing her craft which prompted her to make her first piece as a way to pass the time. After …
