Co.

Co. is a blog dropping a regular dose of stories, philosophies and insights from those challenging the expected and accepted and good people doing good stuff.

We also explore website and podcast ideas for those small businesses and creatives making their way in the world sharing their message and product.

Enjoy these chats with makers, creatives, tattooists, musicians, bakers, architects and more.

Aug 27, 2022

12 | Em Melling, Florence Studios

Em sorted my branding for El's Vintage Workwear and was pleasure to work with. Based at the Bad Hand Coffee warehouse, it's been ace to...

Aug 13, 2022

10 | Emily Endean, Photographer

Emily's photos are like nothing else. Calmness, serenity and the Bournemouth stretch of coastline painted in the most beautiful light,...

Jul 30, 2022

09 | Lauren Marina, Illustrator

Lauren is a like-minded soul - a very, very talented like-minded soul. If you haven't checked out Lauren's first solo exhibition at Pen...

Jul 23, 2022

08 | Paul, The Wax Jacket Cleaning Company

Re-waxing jackets - maybe it sounds niche, but preserving some of the best garments made to last another 60 years? I'm all for it....

Jul 16, 2022

07 | Robin, Bird Shoes Tattoos

Y'know when you find someone on Instagram whose art you really like, whether music, tattoos, illustrations - and then you REALISE they...

Jul 9, 2022

06 | Steve, Oxford's Bakery

It's a pleasure to connect with a business with a real heritage and history. I've met Steve at events and he picked up some workwear from...

Jul 2, 2022

05 | Jim Stephenson, Photographer

Jim's desire to explore buildings everyday mirrors my own - I used to think I wanted to be an architect. It's been great to connect with...

Jun 25, 2022

04 | Liv Thurlow

I've been following Liv and her projects for a few years now - it was a pleasure to bump into her at a Cycle Like A Girl ride last year....

Jun 11, 2022

03 | Jon, The Bournemouth Cyclist

Y'know there's the people that talk about stuff, and the people that talk about stuff AND do it? Jon's the latter: forever tinkering...

Jun 4, 2022

02 | Emily, The Secret Scavenger

I met Emily through South Coast Makers Market events. Em's living the solo van life dream, foraging nature's coastal treasures to make...

May 28, 2022

01 | Cat Myers 🥁

Cat has toured the world with the likes of Mogwai, Honeyblood, KT Tunstall, Texas, and more. El caught up with Cat after seeing her play...

May 21, 2022

00 | DJ Ems

Co., the blog, kicks off with friend and DJ, Ems. El: Your approach to work - hard slog or trusting in the universe? E: I think hard work...

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