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Welcome to the Pocket Book for the 31st March This week we look at a test for your colour IQ, free darning workshops and the history of climate change. Enjoy… To Colour This test popped up online – The X-Rite Colour Challenge and Hue Test which tests your colour IQ. It’s s quick…
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Welcome to the Pocket Book for the 24th March Apologies for being a day late with this – yesterday ran away with me! This week we look at compostable undies, pledging to buy 5 items of clothing a year and amazing wildlife photography. Enjoy… To Wear I’m always on the look out for…
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Welcome to the Pocket Book for the 17th March This week we look at concrete radiators made in Yorkshire, Open Studios coming up soon, BBC’s programme on Frida Kahlo and the influence of costumes of The Banshees of Inisherin. Enjoy… To Warm I do a lot of networking events to try and get…
DetailsWelcome to the Pocket Book for the 10th March This week while it is snowy and very chilly outside, we look at images of the Holi festival, how to create and use a vision board and Hole & Corner’s interview with Amy Powney whose inspirational film we looked at last week. Enjoy… To Celebrate…
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Welcome to the Pocket Book for the 3rd March This week we look at the film Fashion Reimagined, International Women’s Day and the Good News Movement . Enjoy… To Inspire There has been a lot of publicity around Fashion Reimagined and rightly so.The film follows Amy Powney of London brand Mother of…
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Welcome to the Pocket Book for the 24th February This week, we look at Toast’s new repaired collection of clothing, Woven in Kirklees events on dyeing coming up and the launch of Anna Murphy’s book on how to enjoy aging. Let us have your feedback on any of the links and enjoy… To Mend …
DetailsWelcome to the Pocket Book for the 17th February Apologies – our system had a complete meltdown for the last 2 weeks and nothing was sent out despite my best efforts to send something out!! Hopefully this will reach everyone safely. This week, we look at The Hot and Cool Institute’s report on clothing consumption,…
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Welcome to the Pocket Book for the 10th February Apologies – our system had a complete meltdown last Friday evening and nothing was sent out!! Hopefully this will reach everyone safely. This week, we look at The Hot and Cool Institute’s report on clothing consumption, Georgian fashion and it’s influence, the dyer Katherine May and…
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Welcome to the Pocket Book for the 27th January This week, we look at Sustainable Fashion Week which is on for the two weeks from the 23rd September and the 8th October, what it is, how to get involved and some suggestions for a more sustainable approach to fashion with some second hand recommendations. Enjoy……
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Welcome to the Pocket Book for the 20th January This week, I’m still struggling with a chesty virus and have been feeling very sorry for myself. With the weather a touch chilly, I have been researching ideas to keep warm and here are some of the best ideas. Stay warm and the summer’s not far…
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