When I’m in need of a retail fix, a gift for a friend or something lovely for my home, I always head for Moth in Didsbury, a suburb of Manchester. The shop, owned by stylist and interior designer Hazel, has a refined and beautifully curated selection of stock, all melding together in soft tones of white, cream and grey.

The serene atmosphere and gorgeous smell of scented candles that greets you when you enter, entices you to browse and linger over the collections. I call them collections as they are so beautifully merchandised by Hazel, that the whole space has a gallery feel to it.

Along with home wares, there is a choice of jewellery and leather bags, and a fantastic collection of lighting. On one of my visits I saw the most stunning, white ceramic industrial style pendant light that was just the most amazing light I have seen in a long time. Hazel’s eye for design is exemplary and this is a shop well worth making a special trip to.

Image by Karen Barlow