Days Out & Events Archives - WELL I GUESS THIS IS GROWING UP

Manchester Chill Factore: Santa, Snow & Slopes

The UK was blessed with snow this month! I saw on Instagram all of my online mates boomeranging the snowflakes and snapping pictures of typical British streets turned into winter…

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Llama Trekking in Yorkshire (& Vlog!)

“What are you up to this weekend, Karen?” “Me and my husband are having a weekend away. Getting a babysitter and off to walk a llama.” “Sorry, what?” Yeah so…

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Manchester on Insta: WALLS

Manchester street art has long been admired, as has our mish-mash of architectural styles, and that twinkle of colour around every corner in the concrete jungle. It’s what I love…

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Afternoon Tea at Wedgwood

Who doesn’t love a good afternoon tea? Whilst I’m not a traditional tea drinker (I know, I’m a rubbish Brit), I do like flavoured teas. And cake. Boy, do I…

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3 min

Wallpaper Wonderlust with Graham & Brown

Earlier this Autumn, I was invited to take a VIP tour of the Graham & Brown offices as International Wallpaper Week approached – a little behind the scenes excursion learning…

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In The Kitchen with GBBO Legend, John Whaite

Cake? Mulled wine? Great British Bake Off Alumni? Kitchen Design? Did I mention cake? Let’s face it, I couldn’t resist when an invite from AO.com landed in my inbox to…

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A Clay Day at Denby Pottery Village

I suppose it’s difficult for the average consumer to have a terribly specific opinion of a pottery brand if it just happens to be something you see on the high…

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Picking Pumpkins at Kenyon Hall Farm

Whoever said Sunday mornings were easy clearly didn’t have a toddler at the time. Luna is going through such an exciting stage at the moment. She sees the world through…

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4 min

A Tour of Manchester’s Abandoned London Road Fire Station

Calling all architecture nerds! Today I’m sharing with you a tour of the absolutely beautiful London Road Fire Station in Manchester. So often, I’m guilty of walking past the most…

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hOW TO EXPLORE mANCHESTER WITH POKEMON GO

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How Pokemon Go helped me fall in love with Manchester all over again

This week marks a month of me playing Pokemon Go. Now, I know this topic is a little different than my usual interiors binging, and yes I’m almost 30 and…

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