Our Blogs
Welcome to Prior: Behind The Scenes.
Here you'll find a collection of blogs covering all areas of shop life. From interviews with our makers, deep-dives into designer's processes, our press *highlights* and must-see's in Old Market and beyond, we've a blog post for everyone.
If you're a maker and would like to take part in a 'meet the maker' post, hit us up via email and we'll see what we can do for you.
Seasonal Living with Prior
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10 Actually Good Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your...
Good old V-day has swung around again, and somewhat unsurprisingly, it’s pretty hard to ignore here in Cabot Circus. Shop windows all around our shop have been transformed into shrines...
10 Actually Good Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your...
Good old V-day has swung around again, and somewhat unsurprisingly, it’s pretty hard to ignore here in Cabot Circus. Shop windows all around our shop have been transformed into shrines...
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Sustainable Gift Guide: for those who want to e...
Intentionally designed, high-quality presents that last - so you can rest easy knowing you've chosen a really lovely gift. Find all products linked below! Old Faithful Cedar and Neroli Beard...
Sustainable Gift Guide: for those who want to e...
Intentionally designed, high-quality presents that last - so you can rest easy knowing you've chosen a really lovely gift. Find all products linked below! Old Faithful Cedar and Neroli Beard...
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Sustainable Gift Guide: for those who want to e...
Calming colours, beautiful textiles and handmade jewellery - what's not to love? Find the links to the products mentioned below. Enjoy! Priormade Vases (£22) The Unravelling Plant Hanger (£18) Katie...
Sustainable Gift Guide: for those who want to e...
Calming colours, beautiful textiles and handmade jewellery - what's not to love? Find the links to the products mentioned below. Enjoy! Priormade Vases (£22) The Unravelling Plant Hanger (£18) Katie...
How It's Made
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6 Nostalgia-Inducing DIY Christmas Decorations
Pull out your knee-high socks and itchy jumper and step into a bit of Primary School nostalgia with me for a second. Just for a moment, humour this jaunt back...
6 Nostalgia-Inducing DIY Christmas Decorations
Pull out your knee-high socks and itchy jumper and step into a bit of Primary School nostalgia with me for a second. Just for a moment, humour this jaunt back...
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Welcome to the World of Packaging: let's talk b...
Today, join us as we take a look at the terms: biodegradable, compostable and recyclable - because they’re hella confusing! In general terms, biodegradable means the item can break...
Welcome to the World of Packaging: let's talk b...
Today, join us as we take a look at the terms: biodegradable, compostable and recyclable - because they’re hella confusing! In general terms, biodegradable means the item can break...
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Indigo & Cotton: the making of a Tamay & Me Jacket
The beautiful ‘Daily Jacket’ from Tamay & Me is a homage to traditional skills, handmade fabrics and the talents of local craftspeople in a small village called Tapin in Northern...
Indigo & Cotton: the making of a Tamay & Me Jacket
The beautiful ‘Daily Jacket’ from Tamay & Me is a homage to traditional skills, handmade fabrics and the talents of local craftspeople in a small village called Tapin in Northern...
Meet The Maker
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Noriko Nagaoka Ceramics
Noriko is originally from Osaka, Japan but moved to the UK in 2003 to further her studies. She settled here in the UK and worked various roles for japanese companies...
Noriko Nagaoka Ceramics
Noriko is originally from Osaka, Japan but moved to the UK in 2003 to further her studies. She settled here in the UK and worked various roles for japanese companies...
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Bristol Made - Lisa Evans
An independent, zero waste small business making 100% natural, organic and vegan skincare products. Lisa Evans set up Bristolmade after struggling to find everyday skincare products that weren't full of unnecessary ingredients and/or chemicals or...
Bristol Made - Lisa Evans
An independent, zero waste small business making 100% natural, organic and vegan skincare products. Lisa Evans set up Bristolmade after struggling to find everyday skincare products that weren't full of unnecessary ingredients and/or chemicals or...
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May Hofman - Rosie
Rosie has always been drawn to the details and intricacies of loved items and things found in the natural world. She has always wanted to take a closer look -...
May Hofman - Rosie
Rosie has always been drawn to the details and intricacies of loved items and things found in the natural world. She has always wanted to take a closer look -...
Mentions In The Press
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Our Press Features and Achievements
We have been lucky to be featured in so many amazing publications over the past few years - not to mention the awards we've been nominated for (and some of...
Our Press Features and Achievements
We have been lucky to be featured in so many amazing publications over the past few years - not to mention the awards we've been nominated for (and some of...
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Small Wonder, Bristol Post - April 2022
Bristol is such a wonderful, supportive place and the press are no exception. A journalist from Bristol Live / Bristol Post wrote a beautiful article about the shop and our...
Small Wonder, Bristol Post - April 2022
Bristol is such a wonderful, supportive place and the press are no exception. A journalist from Bristol Live / Bristol Post wrote a beautiful article about the shop and our...
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Country Homes and Interiors - April 2022
One of our independent makers have had their handmade sketch book featured in Country Homes and Interiors magazine this Spring.
Country Homes and Interiors - April 2022
One of our independent makers have had their handmade sketch book featured in Country Homes and Interiors magazine this Spring.
Prior News
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PART 2: Save Bristol's non-profit organisations...
I met with a Bristol City councillor on Tuesday 8th of August and it was very disappointing. I went armed with a 30 page document that I had written (with help from...
PART 2: Save Bristol's non-profit organisations...
I met with a Bristol City councillor on Tuesday 8th of August and it was very disappointing. I went armed with a 30 page document that I had written (with help from...
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PART 1: Save Bristol's non-profit organisations...
We would like Bristol City Council to reinstate the Discretionary Rate Relief for non-profits and Community Interest Companies. We also urge Bristol City Council to provide ongoing support (this year...
PART 1: Save Bristol's non-profit organisations...
We would like Bristol City Council to reinstate the Discretionary Rate Relief for non-profits and Community Interest Companies. We also urge Bristol City Council to provide ongoing support (this year...
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Diary of A Founder - Beck's Letters
Ever wondered what it's like building a business from the ground up? Here you'll find a selection of excerpts from 'Beck's Letter' - a newsletter segment that's previously only been...
Diary of A Founder - Beck's Letters
Ever wondered what it's like building a business from the ground up? Here you'll find a selection of excerpts from 'Beck's Letter' - a newsletter segment that's previously only been...
Places we love in Bristol
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Business Directory of Old Market, Bristol
Old Market is a busy, exciting and historic area of Bristol, just on the edge of the city centre. We have so many independent retail shops, salons, music venues, theatres...
Business Directory of Old Market, Bristol
Old Market is a busy, exciting and historic area of Bristol, just on the edge of the city centre. We have so many independent retail shops, salons, music venues, theatres...