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Top 10 Pins (this week - we keep changing our minds)

It's been a tough decision but we think we have managed to pick our top 10 most favourite pin badges. It caused much debate but we got there. Hardest job ever! Read more...

3 ways to use your David Bowie Bauble before Christmas...

We know what you're thinking... it's far too early to buy a Christmas bauble. Well, the David Bowie Bauble arrived back in stock this week so we've put our thinking hats on so you have the perfect excuses to buy one. Read the blog and view the videos....

Spinning Around...

This week we're remembering a time when boomboxes were booming, records were spinning and your favourite Bowie song was on repeat with out collection of 80s pop inspired gifts. Read more... 

Spring into Spring: 5 gorgeous gifts for the home this Spring

PURR-FECT GIFTS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS THIS CHRISTMAS

We have the purr-fect collection of fantastically unique gifts for animal lovers and pet owners the world over from feathered-friends to man’s best friend. We apologise now for all pet-related puns. Read more... 

3 Other Ways to Use Your Smart Phone this Christmas

Nope, we haven't gone mad. There's way more the your phone than apps, calling and texting. Here's our gift guide for people that love their phone and like getting creative too. Read more...

GET FESTIVE AT BALTIC SHOP THIS CHRISTMAS

This year we have not one but two fantastic Christmas events to get you in to the festive spirit. You can get creative in our Christmas Ceramic workshop with artist Alex Sickling and join us for our annual Christmas Discount Weekend and get 15% OFF* your purchases in-store. We'll be serving fizz as you shop and there will be a few festive treats as well. Read more...

5 Amazing Uses for a Cinematic Lightbox

We just love the Cinematic Lightbox so we thought we'd put together a handy little blog guide to show you how useful this small box of lighting wonder really is... read more >>

A Chat with Tom Pigeon

It's always a thrill when we get new ranges in the shop, especially beautifully designed and shiny new jewellery, prints and stationery to satisfy our magpie tendencies.  When we received the magnificent Tom Pigeon range we were intrigued to know more about what makes this talented Pigeon tick, so we came up with some questions and Mr Pigeon provided some great answers. Get ready for Question 1, it's quite the bombshell!

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When we met Stuart Gardiner...

This week we caught up with designer and illustrator Stuart Gardiner. Fans will know him best for his infographic style homeware designs including the Glove & Hate Oven Mit (one of our best sellers) and the Beer of the World Tea Towel. Find out about his inspiration, his design and whether beer or wine is more his thing. Read more...