Living North 2014!

November began and so did my fairs! They seemed to arrive and go as quickly as Christmas has. I also seem to have been neglecting my blog so I am trying to get a few posts in for you to read before the new year. :)

I loved the run up to my fairs. It was a little chilly in the studio but I was fine printing away with my heater and radio on full. Although with this sudden change I can barely step out side in the garden Bbbrrrrr. 

Incase you missed it at all. This was my stand. Slightly different from the year before but in the same location. For those of you who did pop by it was so nice to see some returning people. It was also lovely to catch up with stall holders from the previous years. 

I tried to print as many of your favourites as possible but I did find each day you seemed to have a different favourite design. I think mine has to be Dylan or Mr Duck. They both put a smile on my face each day. 

This year I had some new additions to the collection. I have produced some notebooks and also some hand drawn Christmas decorations. 

Here is a close up of my decorations. What do you think? 

The weekend was very busy. Again I loved every minute of the experience, I hope to be in the same place and spot next year. Fingers crossed :)

Dads Army Hits Bridlington!

Wow, I have had a busy month in November and December and just realised I have completely neglected my blog! Naughty me. So I am back and I have loads to blog about before the year is up. Firstly, it has been such a fantastic time in Bridlington for the community. It has been the home for a few weeks for the Dads Army crew for their new film to be released in 2016. I myself, was even lucky to have them film on the same street, five doors down. 

Their main filing took place on the Old Town High Street of Bridlington. The shops were painted and completely transformed into a Walmington-on-sea. Many people visited from across Yorkshire. It's a shame it wasn't summer, it was a little chilly stood watching :)

Here are some of the shops....

I popped down to the old town on a couple of occasions to have a go at star spotting. As a little girl I grew up watching Dads Army regularly with my grandad. I cannot wait to see the film. 

I was also lucky enough to get nearly face to face with Catherine Zeta Jones. She was absolutely beautiful. She arrived and left the set in a blacked out car but it was amazing to see her filming from a distance and then see her close up. The town was full of excitement. 

They filmed during the day and at night. Using a large light in the sky to create moonlight upon the high street. I was lucky enough to have them film outside my house using this. They turned all the standard street lights off and this was the only light.

The film isn't due out till apparently 2016. That seems like such a long time! I'm sure Bridlington will be counting down the days. 

Where you can find Lauren Cherice...

We are now entering the festive season with Halloween and Bonfire night behind us. I am very busy getting my products and designs ready for my Christmas Fairs running though-out November and part of December. So this is where you can find me. 

Starting of next weekend... We have the Living North Fair at York Racecourse! I am so excited this is my second year at the Event! This year I will have some new products and designs with me, along with some of your favourites. 

Next up is another event in York. This time in the city centre. York is such a lovely place to be at Christmas. The city is filled with many events for the festive season and the Home and Lifestyle Fair is certainly on for your Diaries. This is my first time at The Hospitium in York. So I am very excited! 

You can also find my work at The Dickensian Festival in Bridlington on the 23rd of Nobember at The Alex May Gallery on the Old Town Highstreet. 

The following weekend you can find me at two more events locally in Yorkshire...

29th November, Boynton Village Fair 1.30-3.30pm

30th November, Burton Constable Hall

Then my final event is bringing me back home to Bridlington Spa. This is a two day event at the beginning of December! 

I hope to see some of you there and is looking forward to meeting some new people! 

CCAD Degree Show 2014!

Did you miss it? You missed out!! The CCAD degree show is a yearly spectacular I recommend any creative to go see! It is amazing! Even if I may be abit biased as I do love the place! I was there the opening night! It was very inspiring and lovely to see some familiar faces!

The second year studio was also open along with the corridors filled with gorgeous surface design! 

Here is soon to be graduate from BA Textiles... Alex Goldsborough with her work who will be attending New Designers this year! Congratulations! Her work has also been all the way to Surtex in New York!  Her prints featuring architecture from around the world were bold and striking. Great use of print and colour!

I really want to go back!!

I didn't get as many pictures as I hoped but it was fantastic! CCAD will next be exhibiting at New Designers! Best of luck to all the New Graduates and what life holds ahead for you all!

Now I need to get back designing/printing :)

Cath Kidston Safari Collection 2014.

Have you seen Cath Kidston's new Safari Collection!

Well I love it all! Here is some of my favourite pieces...

The fabric itself you can purchase by the meter. When I was in Africa I was lucky enough to go on some safari's in my spare time. Which is was I particularly love this new collection. I have already been bought the mug with the giraffe's on but I didn't realise the fabric had elephants, lions, zebras and giraffe's on! I think I need a piece! 

Or maybe a plate...

Some women have an obsession with shoes, but mine is definitely with bags, especially if it has a gorgeous print on it. I think I may need this one....

Furnishing fabrics is also a passion of mine. I have myself produced a jungle print at university which does have some similar features to the Cath Kidston one. I love this cushion in the collection and how the trees have tiny detail of embroidery. So cute!

Or why not just have the cushion in the print iteself....

To see the full range and shop the collection here:

http://www.cathkidston.com/search?page=1&results=48&keywords=safari&ctry=GB&lng=

Oscars 2014!

Talk of the showbiz news today is the Oscars 2014! So I thought I would join in and share some of my fashion favourites from the red carpet! 

Anne Hathaway wearing a gem covered halter dress by Gucci. You can never go wrong with a LBD. It makes her figure look amazing!

There is always someone who wears nude, and here we have it. Cate Blanchett's porcelain skin and blonde hair makes wearing this nude Giorgio Armani gown effortless. Simply stunning.

Jennifer Lawrence was another one of the best dressed at the ceremony, dressed in a gorgeous red number by Dior. However, it wasn't just what she was wearing everyone was talking about, she also had another fall!

Another embellished nude dress, Sally Hawkins wears Valentino.

Lady Gaga never fails to disappoint and always makes a statement in everything she wears. Not as outrageous as her normal attire Lady Gaga wear's a glamorous Versace number! Very feminine. 

Then there's that epic selfie! AMAZING! I'd love to photo bomb that one!