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Powder Butterfly Journal
Why I started using colour in my designs
If you have followed my creative journey as an artist and designer for a while, you will know that Powder Butterfly has always been a monochrome brand except for a flash of colour on my puffin collection, Whitley Bay Bag, Red Kite mug, Durham Mug and now my Sunderland mug.
Sycamore Gap - A Sacred Space
I have lived in North East England for over 25 years, and during that time, I have visited various places. However, there is one particular destination that I had been eager to explore and create a new collection reflecting its beauty. The Sycamore Gap is an iconic site, and I have seen numerous artists create their unique versions of it. I was excited to add my own creative spin on this special location.
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British Made Gifts – why shopping local is great for us all
British-made gifts are at the very heart of everything we do here at Powder Butterfly.
That’s why I work so hard to make sure the British made gifts I design are top-quality products at the best prices. This year it no exception. With the cost-of-living crisis looming large for everyone, I’m doing my best to deliver the best quality gifts.
Powder Butterfly – My ‘why’
I became a business owner in 2012, when I opened the doors on my business, Powder Butterfly. Since that time I’ve been asked by friends and fellow business people about why I started out as an entrepreneur. That’s why I’ve written this blog about my ‘why’.
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Powder Butterfly Festive Events 2022
It's that time of year when we start to get excited about meeting you all face to face. And this year we are doing the most amazing Festive events. There is a wide variety all over the North East of England and each one has been carefully picked and planned to be a wonderful shopping experience.
University life: gifts to remind them of home
Leaving home for the first time is a huge step in any young person’s life. And when that move comes as part of going off to university, the changes come thick and fast. But even once you’ve dropped them off at their new digs, it’s not too late to grab them a little something to remind them of home or to celebrate their new city.
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Days out with children in the North East
We love family time, which is why we've found five of the best days out with children in the North East. And while the PB children are slightly older now, it’s still nice to have a lovely list of places to go when we pack up a picnic and head out for the day.
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Five romantic dates in Newcastle
Any idea where the best romantic dates in Newcastle could be? Anyone who knows Newcastle-Upon-Tyne knows that it can be a very romantic city. With everything from coast to countryside within a few miles of the city centre, there are so many perfect dates encapsulated in the area.
So I’ve written a blog about the five most romantic spots to take your loved one for that special date – whether it’s the first or the 20th. Have a read and see what you think. Comment to let us know your favourite romantic date in Newcastle, I’d love to learn more.
Made with Love logo
Have you seen our Made with Love logo? Everything at Powder Butterfly is made with love. This business is my baby and I put my heart and soul into every piece I design and manufacture.
But you may have noticed a new logo popping up on some of my products – the Made with Love logo.
The theme of 2022 - Stepping out of my comfort zone
Why is stepping out of your comfort zone so important? Why do people talk about this so much? What benefits are there to pushing yourself in this way? These are all questions that I asked myself before March 2020. I often saw people doing this, and wondered what it would take for me to do the same thing. Naturally shy, lacking in confidence and with low self-esteem I couldn't imagine myself being able to push myself in this way. And these personality traits have held me back in the past.
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Top 6 Hidden Gems of London
There really is no place like London! The big capital of our tiny Island, full of fun experiences and adventurous days out. Of course there are plenty of tourist attractions within London...But what about the hidden gems? If you’re looking to get away from the traditional touristy sights, here’s a little rundown of the top 6 hidden gems you must visit in the big city.
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Top 6 Things To See & Do In York
With Spring/Summer just around the corner, I’m sure we’re all planning some wonderful trips! The UK is full of beautiful towns and cities just waiting for people to experience, one of those being York. But where do you start?
Well, here’s a little list of things you can do whilst visiting the beautiful city of York!