Better late than never! Introducing Mlkwood Studio, Bridlington!

Its been some time, but I thought I would get my blog going again! After selling The Priory Menswear in 2017 to Internet Fusion, it sadly closed its Bridlington stores the summer of 2018. It was a sad time, but me and Leo thought we would go back to our creative roots. 

 We got the keys to number 12B High Street, Old Town the 1st October 2018! And along came Mlkwood!

The name is from the poem of Dylan Thomas.. "Undermilkwood" we have just slightly changed the spelling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJtzOD3KbLM&t=188s

Mlkwood is part gallery, part creative studio. Leo with his background in graphic design, uses it for his office and create hub. Whilst I use my creative taste filling the place with original art and handmade goods.

We are both pleased that from coming from a creative background, a lot of the pieces to purchase are friends of ours, local and from slightly further a field. 

We have been open a year now! Its crazy! The place is completely different from when we opened, it definitely shows more of our personality. Going into Christmas, we are very excited and can't thank everyone enough for there support.

Anyhow, that's my first blog post done for a while. I hope to keep this a regular thing again, and share ideas and news from myself and the gallery!

I still have my print studio at home and desperate to get back in it, it just needs a Spring clean,

You can check Mlkwood out here:

https://www.instagram.com/mlkwood.studio

https://www.facebook.com/mlkwoodstudio

The website is still in progress.

:)

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 :)

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!

New Stockist! Studio 61 Gallery.

I am very excited to share with you my new stockist, the lovely Studio 61 Gallery run by Karina Goodman. The Gallery is based near by to the beautiful peak district in Leashaw Holloway, Derbyshire.  I first came across Studio 61 Gallery via Facebook and have been following their posts for a while. I completely love the warm feel the studio has and knew my work could fit right in and make its self at home. 

Karina works and displays her own wonderful art work in the gallery and has the reputation of selling high quality made British work. I am very excited for my birdies and friends to have flown the nest down South. 

Available to purchase at the gallery is a selection of my screen printed cushions, giclee prints and greetings cards. Featuring the favourite love birds design and Mr Squirrel just to name a few. 

For further information about the gallery please check out their website: http://www.studio61gallery.co.uk

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/www.studio61gallery.co.uk

My Dream:My Studio...

I have one dream.... to have my own successful print studio. I love screen printing, (incase you haven't noticed) and would love nothing more.

I am now excited to say this dream is a possibility now I have an available space. I have been very lucky to have got my hands on this space in Bridlington.....

It needs a lot of work but I have been very lucky in one area... The warehouse (to be studio) was originally used for making parachutes. Therefore I was very excited to see it had an extremely large table. The table stretched the entire length of the room, and is in a fantastic condition.

Above, shows the table before. I chose to break down the table into a three tables which could be made into print tables. If you follow my facebook page you will have seen me transfer two of them into print tables. 

Above: The Tables before..

Below: Is the tables after they have been covered.

I now have three tables, two of which are covered already. One measures 1.5m and the other 3m. The largest table which is yet to be covered measures just over 9m. I am very excited to print on them in the future. My next step in order to get printing is to have a wash booth so I can wash my screens and to build a bigger exposure unit. 

I am also excited about another new addition to the studio.... a loom. I certainly aren't a weaver but my close friend Jade is. When she found a loom for sale locally I couldn't let her not buy it. So I thought where else would be a perfect space... and here it is! I'm sooo excited to see her use it. I've seen her work from university and it is amazing! We can teach each other! :)

New Stockist: Laura Loves Boutique, Birmingham.

I am excited to announce a lovely new stockist for my work...
Laura Loves Boutique. 

Me and Laura first came across each other via Instagram. Laura Loves Boutique is based in Mr Birds Emporium in The Custard Factory, Birmingham. Dedicated to creating affordable clothing and accessories from recycled materials, Laura's work is stunning and unique. Along with Laura Loves work she also showcases up and coming designers/artists in her store and online. 

I do still feel quite new to having my own business but having stockists is a great way to learn about your items and which seem to be the most popular. I was delighted when Laura Loves asked to stock my greetings cards and totes. I am excited to be on board! 

My work is also available to buy from her website. I think her website layout works perfectly with the images of my work. It is super cute!

I look forward to following Laura's progress with her work online and in-store.

Blog: www.lauralovesboutique.blogspot.co.uk

Website: www.lauralovesboutique.com

Twitter: @LauraLoves1

Find It: Mr Birds Emporium in The Custard Factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA

A Review of February!

Well, can you believe it, we're in March already! February was a quick but exciting month. So incase you missed any posts or news I thought I'd sum it up in a blog post for you :)

This month started with finishing a little commission I had been working on. This was a lot of fun. I enjoyed the hand embroidery.

Next... was my trip to visit The Old Grammar School Gallery in Otley, near Leeds. They are the first of my fantastic new stockists this year! The gallery is newly opened and has a monthly market at the end of each month! I am very excited to have my work there.

http://togs-gallery.com

I was then excited to be interviewed for the Sunday Spotlight Post on the Blog: My Casita! The questions were fantastic. I always find it hard to talk about myself and my work so this was a great opportunity to have a go.

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

You may of heard about my Mr Mouse being in a competition with Bridlington's Priory 900 festival this year. The winner was announced and I was featured in our local weekly paper called the Bridlington Free Press. This was very exciting. 

I also have another stockist for my Tote Bags... The Joe Cornish Gallery in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. This is such a beautiful Gallery. Joe Cornish's work is simply stunning! Another Gallery in Yorkshire worth visiting. 

http://www.joecornishgallery.co.uk

Then regards to drawing I began a new design featuring my foxglove image. I am really excited and love this design. I'm eager to get this on a screen ready to start printing in March. Although it is my Birthday this month so I have lots planned. :) I also now have 3 craft fairs booked for this summer, Bridlington, York and Hornsea! 

Finally, (I think) I was asked to draw Sandy the rabbit for my friend Amy Rudd. He was beautiful to draw. Super cute! I love drawing but thoroughly enjoyed drawing Sandy. His fur was so interesting to capture. What do you think? 

I will be producing a blog post about him from start to finish :) 

Well, I think thats all for now. I have also opened my Etsy shop but it needs more items adding. So just keep a look out :) 

http://www.etsy.com/people/LaurenChericeDesigns

I wonder what March will bring...

New Stockist- The Old Grammar School Gallery in Otley!

You may have seen on my Facebook and Twitter this week that I have a new stockist of my products- The lovely Old Grammar School Gallery in Otley. 

I have never been to Otley so decided to take a little road trip and visit the gallery myself. Otley is a lovely little town near Leeds. The countryside surrounding it was so beautiful covered in this weeks snow. As a child I was lucky enough to visit lots of stately homes/castles and Otley is located near the fantastic Harewood House. (I also recommend this for visiting). 

By myself for sale, I have a selection of my hand printed tote bags and cushions which I print from my home in Bridlington. I also have my range of greetings cards and Giclee prints featuring some of my favourites- Mr Duck and Mr Owl. 

Here is a little picture of my card display in the Gallery :)

The current exhibition at the gallery for February is the work of David Johnson.

"The exhibition, entitled ‘A Study of Trees’ by David Johnson, comprises 38 paintings using oil and acrylic to express the trees in a manor not too far removed from the portraiture Johnson is traditionally known for."

 The work was simply striking and bold, especially with such vibrant use of colour and mark making. The exhibition is on till the end of February. Go check it out now! 

For more info on the gallery check out their website:

 http://togs-gallery.com

Golden Globes.

This week, the big major news is the Golden Globe Awards. Everyone is excited to know who's won. But what their also waiting to talk about is... who's wearing what? and whether is looks good? 

I have picked a few of these beautiful ladies for you to have a look at. Below, Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried. Both beautiful women that look great with and without no makeup. Some people think fair skin and nude tones don't work. But in my opinion it just highlights their natural beauty. As a fellow person with pale skin. I hate nothing more than wearing fake tan. I have tried before and it just made me look like an umpa lumpa! Natural all the way! 

The lovely coral tones definitely compliment these glowing skin tones. 

As you can see, nudes where appearing here there and everywhere! Each one bringing you a different designer, shade, style and actress! 

Emily Blunt I would also say looks absolutely stunning in this backless, gold number. Her figure really suits the dress making her bum look amazing! Again another natural beauty. 

Images:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4742413/Golden-Globe-Awards-Style-see-the-best-and-worst-dressed-stars.html