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Blast from the Past…
Posted on Thu-11-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
Do you remember when internet was everything but wireless? Now we have powerhouses of 4G in our back pockets. How times have changed! When we look to the past, our ancestors fashioned tools to become more efficient hunter-gatherers. Today we can see the impact and implications of technology, much like the spear of the past; […]
Read moreReady, aim, FIRE!
Posted on Thu-11-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
Tonight is no ordinary night, with the sun setting early and winter already upon us it seems like a gloomy end to the day is inevitable. But all is not lost, as tonight is magical Bonfire Night and to top it off, it’s also thestudio’s Leeds launch party, so chin up! (Literally or you’ll miss […]
Read morewelcome my pretties…
Posted on Fri-10-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
We, thestudio team, love the festive season, and what better occasion to celebrate in the run up to Christmas than Halloween! Halloween, also known as All Hallows Eve or All Saints Day, is a surprisingly auspicious occasion. It is known for having roots in Christianity and Paganism as a day to remember Saints, Martyrs and […]
Read moreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year…
Posted on Fri-10-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
Quaintly decorated trees, snow flurries and hot chocolate by an open fire topped off with timeless Christmas classics are just some of the things to look forward to this festive season. Amidst the ghouls and ghosts suspended from window to window, in ample time for spooky Halloween celebrations, Christmas has tiptoed its way into the […]
Read moreCome Rain or Shine…
Posted on Thu-10-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
Britain is accustomed to the odd watery spell or downpour that seemingly last for months on end, blending every season into an indistinguishable monsoon. Unlike anything we’ve ever experienced, the media has been rife with warnings that we, Great Britain, were going to experience our first hurricane! Battering its way through America and dominating over […]
Read moreAutumn Menu Tasting @studiovenues
Posted on Tue-09-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
If you were lucky enough to be around Birmingham last week you may have seen quite a few events kicking off, not just the long awaited England Vs. Wales match (well done to Wales), but the unveiling of Grand Central, the opening of John Lewis and the activity packed Birmingham Weekender! With lots of exciting […]
Read moreBustling Birmingham
Posted on Fri-09-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
So you’ve found yourself attending an event in Birmingham? It may be the first time you’ve visited the bustling second city or you could be a self-professed Brummie. Whether you know Birmingham like the back of your hand or haven’t seen what the city has to offer, here are a few things you could get […]
Read moreBack to School
Posted on Fri-08-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
With the remnants of the British summer slowly dying away, it won’t be long till the luscious green hues of spring and summer fade into a pile of crispy leaves. It’s almost time to dig out the cosy jumpers, gloves and boots! As appealing as that sounds you’d be forgiven for feeling like 2015 is […]
Read moremuch ado about Leeds…
Posted on Fri-08-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
Onwards and Upwards! thestudio are moving up in the world! Up north to be precise, further afield then Manchester, we have now set up camp in Leeds! What is this place you speak of?! If you were given a map of the UK, would you be able to point out a City called Loidis? It’s […]
Read morePerfect Timing…
Posted on Fri-08-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
“This thing all things devours: Birds, beasts, trees, flowers; Gnaws iron, bites steel; Grinds hard stones to meal; Slays king, ruins town, And beats high mountain down.” Gollum from The Hobbit If you’re a fan of The Hobbit, you’ll most likely already know the answer: time. The consumer of all things and one of […]
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