Lovely Local Indie
[AD] Emma Britton is a female-founded, Derbyshire-based and multi-award-winning interiors brand. Renowned for her striking glass splashbacks and her iconic glassware, both inspired by British flora and fauna and regularly featured in the most prestigious homes and interiors publications, Emma Britton Decorative Glass Designer has built her career on combining practicality with the timeless beauty […]
[AD] Wild & Other is an exciting rewilding venture dedicated to creating spaces for nature, wonder and rest. Enjoy a restorative, rejuvenating stay in one of their beautiful, sustainable holiday cottages, set in rolling countryside, specifically managed to increase biodiversity. Derbyshire rewilding project Wild & Other’s first flagship location is at Cow Close Farm in […]
[AD] Helen Rowan is a multi-award-winning photographer based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Regular readers of the blog might know Helen best for her branding work as she’s my go-to photographer who has done all of my recent branding photos (read my blog about my very first branding shoot), but Helen is also an incredibly talented family […]
[AD] By HeatherMay is a small, family-run business based in Ripley in Amber Valley, Derbyshire. The mother daughter team hand craft quality home fragrance products such as candles, wax melts, reed diffusers, oils and fragrance hangers – and hosts fun and friendly creative workshops. By HeatherMay offers an enriching, engaging experience. The gift shop and […]
[AD] What I love about Pub Tours is the genuine commitment and passion for showcasing and supporting rural pubs. The business was founded for this specific purpose, and ultimately that benefits us all. Pub Tours was the Peak District’s first dedicated pub tour company and offers a fascinating tour of the region’s most highly recommended […]
[AD] I first met Nancy through Loop Collective (a women’s networking group set up by my good friend and talented local photographer, Helen Rowan and the brilliant Michelle Leeder) and she’s been so very kind and generous with her knowledge and wisdom. Having spoken to Nancy at length about my future plans for Lovely Local […]
Lovely Local Indie is a celebration of the very best independents to eat, drink, stay and shop in Derbyshire and just beyond. It’s a go-to resource for the best of what’s going on locally, promotes local talent and showcases the best small businesses. My long term vision for Lovely Local Indie is to focus on […]
[AD] Monsal Head offers a world-class view of the Peak District, and perfectly situated to enjoy the stunning scenery, with it’s awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets, is the delightful Hobbs Café. Thankfully Hobbs’ prime location hasn’t lead to any kind of complacency about the quality of its food and drink offering. The small but perfectly formed […]