Owl & Monkey

Homewares & lifestyle store on the move to Gillygate, York where we will be bringing you O+M Snowhome

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@BBC6Music Charles Aznavor’s version of Jezebel - dangerously irresistible attraction. Or what about any decent English language Jacques Brel cover... just to look at it from the other angle? Thanks, Matt

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@AlexWeston46 @snowhomeuk Thanks for the amazing help Alex and Matt

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Because what we sell is beautiful, mindful, calming, joyful, even life-affirming but not essential we will now be totally closed until the new guidelines are relaxed as we feel there is no responsible way to deliver to you. See you on the other side folk… https://t.co/snjdFBWF8w

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Tonight’s sunset c/o @lumasonbaker https://t.co/FwB1u8HMK9

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That’s all folks - we are now closed, almost certainly for good on Heslington Road. It’s not how we dreamed of ending our time in our beautiful, sun-baked storybook corner shop but it is definitely for the best in the face of the tough & uncertain times… https://t.co/wiYwiaCyJR

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Following yesterday’s government announcement we will be making further changes to today’s opening. We will be open for on-the- door take-out style service only. If you know what you would like we will get this for you and bring it to a new door service … https://t.co/gBD7WkvA2L

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Thank you so much for all your support, you are brilliant and we can only get through this because you are so wonderful.⁠
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We are fit and well but are closed today (Thursday 19th) and tomorrow whislt we put into action plans to ensure O+M can keeps … https://t.co/Qy5eyV1vyl

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The best laid plans and all that. We are sorry that we are going to have to close the shop today. We hate letting you down last minute. We have had less than 3 hours sleep for the third night this week (ooh we do live a late night neighbourhood disco… https://t.co/xjJn66KgYS

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A little hello picture that has always brightened our day. It can be really helpful in these strange times to remember joy, happiness and future plans. Thank you to everyone who has supported us these last few weeks, it really does mean the world to all … https://t.co/Nq2HIVXaDf

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As used for this morning’s very pleasing shave: the Muehle R41 razor & Shibusa shaving soap by The Goodfellas Smile. Both available in store on #York’s #HesoRoad today.
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#shaving #shavingsoap #doubleedgerazor #shavelikeyourgrandpa #shavelikeagentl… https://t.co/PE4RdqnlPd

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The stationery bench is one of our favourite spots in the shop. A chance to sit in the sun (most days) and test our pens, pencils and paper or just have-a-go on the shop typewriter. So far we have had an alien invasion story, this super lovely marriage m… https://t.co/drWRssPY1J

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Thanks to @theyorkmix for this lovely article.

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Two well-loved York shops to join forces – selling ‘old favourites and new discoveries’
https://t.co/0DIVS26gSz

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@BlueTreeGallery @fifthquarteryrk Thank you. We are looking forward to joining you.

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@Haydnpress @snowhomeuk Thank you for the lovely article.

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This is such great news from two great York independent shops. @snowhomeuk @owl_and_monkey
https://t.co/COt6YlO7UZ

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***News***⁠
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Owl & Monkey is going on a new adventure!⁠
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In March 2017 we opened our little shop on the Heslington Road, more than a little daunted by the journey ahead.⁠
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Over the last three years, you, our amazing customers, followers, artis… https://t.co/jpmxAPpUhY

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Love letters! Stationery has been a popular purchase in the shop today. Who do you like jotting a letter too?⁠
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#slowliving #letters #snailmail.⁠ https://t.co/B5hNlg4fYQ

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Look what arrived today! These limited edition volume 55 @blackwing pencils pay tribute to the Bauhaus School and its legacy of craftsmanship. They feature this beautiful design which pays homage to Bauhaus artist, Wassily Kandinsky’s curious questionnai… https://t.co/yPUgN7yj1D

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Egg-cellent for spring time! 😂Regular visitors will know we have always done a little in the way of the upcycled - previously including art work, furniture & pottery. This year we will be wandering down this path again & working to feature “Found” pr… https://t.co/ufpoLMjWcu

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Storm Dennis & it’s just horrid out - clue being in the title there I think 🤔However if you are out & feeling wet & glum why not grab a coffee @bisonyork and enjoy it at our #stationerylover’s bench watching the rain lash down on #York’s #HeslingtonR… https://t.co/Fk5CAbwFDB