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 :)

2013! What a busy year!

I thought I would share with you some bits and bobs from 2013. It seems to have flown by and looking at some of my blog posts from the year I didn't realise how busy and how much I've actually done. 

The year started with me doing some new drawings/designs and working on my studio. Reaching Easter I managed to have myself three retail jobs. Mad I know, working six days a week and managing Lauren Cherice Designs I gave up one of the jobs in August. Then to my delight I was asked to join the CCAD team in September and help out around their new print rooms for the Autumn term. It was so good being back.

In the News:

November brought me an exciting surprise! My very first feature in a magazine! Living North! This has certainly been a huge highlight for this year along with the fair itself.

I have also been in my local paper this year, you will have seen me post about taking part in the Priory 900 celebration and drawing my mouse for the children of Bridlington to name. It has been great being involved with my local community, especially as this is where I am now based.

Also this year my friend Lydia also started up her own business, we have both supported each other with our work and again the free press did a little feature on us :)

I have also been very lucky to have been featured on some lovely blogs :)

http://mycasita.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/sunday-spotlight-lauren-cherice-designs/

http://livingnorthfair.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/an-eye-for-design/

http://www.clothierjones.com/latest/feature-lauren-cherice-designs/

http://beckabonce.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/wednesdays-spotlight-lauren-cherice.html

http://thedecorcafe.com/2013/12/christmas-preparation/

Fairs:

Another one of my biggest achievements for this year has been the Living North Fair at York. I had only done small fairs over the summer but thought I would take a risk to get Lauren Cherice Designs more well know and hope others like my designs. I thoroughly enjoyed the Living North Fair, it went as well as I hoped and I loved meeting other stall holders and discussing life, design and business. It was also great to meet people in Yorkshire who follow my work. I would again like to say a big thanks to everyone who popped along, and to the Living North team for a FAB event! 

I have also done other fairs in Bridlington Old Town, Sewerby Hall, The Merchant Hall in York, Hornsea, NFU Mutual in York.

Like I said before I was also back at CCAD, it was great to be around such a busy and creative environment. If I could live in those print rooms I think I would, though they are quite spooky at Halloween. It was great to be back to use the facilities, I spent many of my evenings printing my new designs ready for my fairs. One product/design is my Robin Tea towels. I didn't expect these to be as popular as they were. It was a nice surprise. Mr Robin was a new design for 2013, and I think many took a shine to him :)

Stockists:

I am also delighted to welcome new stockists to the work of Lauren Cherice Designs, the first being the gorgeous The Old Grammar School Gallery in Otley. Dylan has even been by my side to check out the stockists too.  (He thinks he's my boss).

My work can also be found up north at the Joe Cornish Gallery in Northallerton, where you can find a selection of my hand printed tote bags and little squirrel sewing kits. Also at Studio 61 Gallery at Leashaw Holloway in Derbyshire, here you can find a selection of greetings cards and cushions. 

I also continue to have my work locally at Behind the Times and the Alex May Gallery in Bridlington.

This year I also opened my online Etsy Shop! I was a little nervous but pleased I have had a few sales. It is still open and more items are due to be added very soon.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LaurenChericeDesigns

2013 also brought me one of my proudest moments... meeting Prince Charles and Camilla. The Prince and Duchess visited Bridlington in the Summer to celebrate the town's Priory Church turning 900. As I had been involved with the celebration I was over the moon to be asked to the service! It is one afternoon I will never forget! 

Finally, although I am sure I have probably forgotten something... Brid Bay Knitters turned 1! This is very exciting, and not long in April 2014 we will be turning 2! I have been naughty and neglected my knitting for printing whilst doing my fairs but I am excited to get back to it in the new year!

I hope you all have a fab new year and 2014 brings you as much happiness, memories and love as 2013.

Thank you to everyone for their on going support with me and my work. It means a lot to me.

Lots of Love, Lauren :)

Another Busy Week!

It has certainly been another busy weekend in Bridlington. This weekend brought hundreds of vespa lovers to the seaside town to celebrate the annual Scooter Rally. I was also delighted to find out my cushions which were in Behind the Times in Bridlington have also found themselves some new homes. So this afternoon.. I got printing some more cushions to restock :)

The Love Birds are still a strong favourite. 

With October also coming to a quick end I thought my Christmas Card designs better make an appearance. Here is a sneak peak of a couple of them. I am very excited for their arrival but also slightly nervous. I shall let you know when they do. I have also been busy getting my little squirrel kits ready! So they are also in production :)

Also this week, Bridlington received a visit from its annual travelling fun fair. I have been every year since I was a child when I can. I love the atmosphere, music and lights. I had a couple of goes on some prize winning games. I didn't win anything but it was very fun! It was also fab to bump into some familiar faces! 

I hope your all having a great week so far!

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What else has been happening!

This is the lovely Jayne painting. Last week we had to paint some very large boards in preparation for the degree show. Paint was flying everywhere! Next week we are putting the show together which is quite scary. I haven't seen my finals for a couple of weeks as they have been hidden and marked by the tutors. I can't wait to start experimenting and arranging them for the show!

I also was abit naughty and treated myself to some new shoes for the show, although I will be taking some flats in my hand bag. I LOVE shoes! These are from topshop and I took full advantage of the 20% student discount. Yes they are high but I love a good platform shoe!

Things have got very busy again!

Things have got very busy again! This is me when I managed a little free time to have a socialise with some friends at newcastle. I don't really know what I'm doing with this scarf on my head but I think I look quite vintage. Today everyone was back at uni with degree show meetings, new designers meetings, and painting the boards. This was very hard work and the boards were huge! Paint also seemed to go everywhere! Was nice to see everyone again.

The Week has Ended on a High!

So, its the end of another week! Even though I have said in my previous post all the negative points I am extremely pleased with how much sampling I have got done! Now I have a good choice to choose from to produce my final lengths! I really love combining print methods so I will definitely take this on board when I pick my favourites! I also need to think how they would work well as a collection! Today, it was also April fools and it was funny to see everyone up to mischief!

Busy Busy Busy and Its Nearly Easter!

Nearly Easter and I have one week left for sampling! Been abit poorly but feeling better now! I really have no time to be ill! Not at all! This week I entered the Biddle Sawyers Silk competition and received a £10 voucher to spend in their shop for entering. However, I also did manage to slash my screen which wasn't good at all! Never mind must keep going!

I LOVE MY BAY! (Yes, this deserves capitals)

I LOVE my work bay! and as your can see its got alot busier from my last photo! I will miss this as I always do at the end of term! but my second love is my huge table at home! Lets just say I like to spread out! I think this is always a good thing though and it more inspirational to have all your favourite bits and bobs around you!