Stevie the shop dog at Colours May Vary Leeds
Emily Nicholson Emily Nicholson

Stevie the shop dog at Colours May Vary Leeds

Colours May Vary is an independent book and homewares shop with an exhibition space celebrating the local independent creatives of Leeds and beyond. I visited Becky and Andy in Stevie's third week in the shop, and I couldn't believe how quickly she'd settled in. It's as if she'd been there for years ...

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Pets at Work: Olive at Sunny Bank Mills Studios
Emily Nicholson Emily Nicholson

Pets at Work: Olive at Sunny Bank Mills Studios

A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting children's book illustrator Kate Pankhurst and her studio sidekick, Olive the Dalmation. While Kate draws, designs and brings stories to life, Olive gets a run of the whole top floor of Sunny Bank Mills. By chance I got to meet Kate and Olive and had an insight into their working day at the studio. And yes. A studio Dalmation really is as lovely as it sounds. 

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Pets at Work: Martha at Sunken Studio Leeds
Emily Nicholson Emily Nicholson

Pets at Work: Martha at Sunken Studio Leeds

There's something about Martha. No this isn't a tribute to the 90s Cameron Diaz film, but it's an account of a special little Schnauzer. If I could summarise four year old Martha in three words it would be poised, loyal and elegant. She's the second in command to Rebecca at Sunken Studio Leeds, a ceramic workshop specialising in unique handcrafted pieces and hands on workshops for the public. I visited the pair to see for myself what their typical working day was like ...

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Pets at Work: Monty at Moth
Emily Nicholson Emily Nicholson

Pets at Work: Monty at Moth

In a previous life I worked in the interiors industry so for me, a pets at work post featuring one of my favourite homewares stores was a perfect scenario. Photographing the posiest of Poodles, made it even better. 

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Pets at Work: Mr Scruff at Duke Studios
Emily Nicholson Emily Nicholson

Pets at Work: Mr Scruff at Duke Studios

As a newcomer to Leeds, I’d heard though the Grapevine that Duke Studios was one of the top spots for Creatives, and the best place to connect with other likeminded people. With our move drawing closer, I did some research into the space, discovering their newest member of the team and fluffy faced mascot, Mr Scruff. I visited the studios to find out more about this enticing space and to see how he’d settled in. Main duties include chasing bouncy balls and chewing the occasional mac lead ...

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