For the Love of....

Last bank holiday Sunday I was in Whitby at the gorgeous Brunswick centre at the For the Love of Vintage and Handmade Fair. I have never had a stall in Whitby before but I'm glad I did as I had my lovely friend Lucy keep me company. It was also great to meet lots of people visiting the historic seaside town for the summer holidays. 

I had to make sure I stayed firmly at my stall as I always get the urge to seek out something lovely to buy. There was such a fab selection of vintage finds to buy. Especially clothes!

It was my first "For the Love of..." fair but isn't my last I will be joining them again at Christmas in York in November! Watch this space for more info!

For the Love of... Vintage & Handmade Fair!

I am very excited to be at Whitby this bank holiday weekend with the For the Love of Vintage & Handmade Fair. My first fair gearing up for Christmas. I am very excited!

Doors open at 10.30am! I will be there with many of my favourite designs and hope to meet some lovely new people from along the Yorkshire coast and beyond :)

I hope to see some of you there!

Bridlington Vintage Fair!

What a gorgeous day in Bridlington it was this bank holiday Sunday...

With the sun brought lots of people and Bridlington's Vintage Fair. I have never been lucky enough to visit before due to work commitments so was so excited to be able to go at the weekend. However maybe that is a good thing as I did buy a few bits and bobs :) 

It was great to see everyone having fun at the Seaside, from live music outside to vintage cars, to even more vintage delights inside the luxurious Bridlington Spa. 

Live music played a part inside with many dancing along to the familiar songs being played. I loved seeing what people had brought for sale. As I grew up living with my grandparents I found myself spotting various items they have had themselves. Look at this box of watch faces, this looks so gorgeous as it is. 

So what did I buy...

This gorgeous floral umbrella I couldn't resist. It reminds me completely of Cath Kidston. I think it could easily be used in the sun for some shade and definitely in a down pour.

With festival season I couldn't resist these vintage levi shorts, embellished with some vintage lace. Dylan also looks like he likes them too. I'm glad he hasn't got his hands on them he would definitely like to chew the lace!

I also bought these two gorgeous felt hats! Absolute bargain at £20 the pair. I do have a habbit of buying things in various colours. Why not! They are gorgeous! 

Saving the best till last.... my favourite purchase was the gorgeous 60s sewing table. I am always on the look at for items for my new home, whether I have a place for it or not! I couldn't resist this item and when the seller reduced the price I thought it was fate! I went ahead and bought it straight away.

So if you haven't guessed I had a fantastic time! Spent a little more than I imagined but it was worth it. I'm hoping to seek out some more vintage fairs! And be at some fairs myself :)

A shoot with Bespoke Brooches by Lydia Rose.

A few weeks a go I took part in my close friend Lydia's photo shoot for her new and growing company, Bespoke Brooch Bouquets by Lydia Rose. 

I was very nervous as I aren't a model and I was wearing Lydia's OWN dress from her special day! Eeek!

Lydia's collection of bouquets is growing, with gold, silver, black and a fun multicoloured one! Which one is your favourite? I really can't choose....

The photo shoot took part in Lydia's beautiful garden and on the beach. It was extremely chilly but the sun was out. 

Here I am with the silver bouquet. Aren't they just beautiful! They are heavy but worth it for their beauty! I'll never need to get married now I have a picture of me pretending :)

The light captured this brooch perfectly. This photo is completely natural. When the photo was took this is how the sun hit the brooch. We was all amazed! 

My friend Jade who also got married last year modelled in her wedding dress. Her velvet shoes were simply gorgeous... and against the sand with the black bouquet made such a lovely picture! 

See more of Lydia's creations on her Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/BespokeBroochBouquetsbyLydiaRose

Vintage Wedding Bouquets and Jewellery.

My Friend Lydia Rose is very passionate about recycling unwanted jewellery items. For her own wedding she produced this beautiful bouquet made from all kinds of Jewellery finds,both new and old. Along with three for her very lucky bridesmaids.
She is now continuing her love for making these extra special items and requests any unwanted jewellery either for sale or free. Any Enquiries, please feel free to email Lydia at Lydia_Rose238@msn.com Thank you :)

Christmas Designers Marketplace!

The count down has begun on the high street for Christmas but if you like buying gifts that have something crafty and quirky about them. This is where you are sure to find something... The annual Christmas Designers Marketplace.

I am very excited to announce this year I will be having my debut as Lauren Cherice Designs! I haven't done any craft events as a solo designer so I am very nervous but excited! I will be taking my hand printed tote bags, cushions, a selection of cards, prints and some other bits and bobs! All based on my original drawings from over the past few years.

Including myself, there will be a total of 60 stalls from talented designers/ artists from around the region! So when is it.... Get the 15th December in your Diary, at Middlesbrough Town Hall!

It would be great if some of my North East friends could make it!

Living two hours away from Middlesbrough I hope the weather behaves itself! Or I will be asking for Santa to visit me to get me there!

For further information about Designers Marketplace, visit the links below:

Website: www.designersmarketplace.org.uk   

Blog: www.designersmarketplace.blogspot.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Designers-Marketplace

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/DesignersMPlace

Vintage Car Rally at Burton Agnes Hall!

Today I have been to the vintage car rally at Burton Agnes Hall. I can't say I know anything about cars, apart from knowing how to drive one, (And I'm not the best at that some may say) but it was so interesting. 

There was a great turn out and the weather wasn't too bad either. It was great to see the owners of the cars with them standing proud. I went to the show with my nan and granddad. It was lovely to hear their stories about some of the cars which they owned themselves many years ago. 

I'm hoping some of the imagery will inspire me for a project in the future. Here is a few of my snaps....

Vintage Finds...

How beautiful is she? if not a little creepy..... Last week I was busy busy busy sorting threw all my stuff at my nan's and came across this metal box! I could NOT get rid of this, its so cute and vintage. I love how it has this used feel about it, inside its not completely clean there's little areas of rust. I've chosen to put some pretty fabric inside to hide this and now use it as a little box to keep jewellery and special keepsakes.

Markets Galore!

Love, love, love all the old antiques and junk could of bought so much but I was good! What really caught my eye was the old antique furniture! Would love a beautiful decorated home with vintage furniture! A girl can dream....

I love old cameras and have a couple myself! Could of easily bought another!

http://www.bricklanecameras.com/products/

Smile for the Camera :)

Markets, markets EVERYWHERE!

Vintage, Giveaway, Cath Kidston, Festival!

COMPETITION!GIVEAWAY!WIN!COMPETITION!GIVEAWAY!WIN!

www.CathKidson.co.uk

I recently got an email through Cath Kidston who are sponsoring the event! They are offering to give away a pair of tickets to the event, just simply go on the Cath Kidston Website and fill in the form with your personal details! Even better! Cath Kidston are also having a sale!

http://vintagebyhemingway.co.uk

Anyone who loves all things Vintage should get themselves there! I would love to go but it's when my volunteering in Africa starts.

"Vintage at Southbank Centre is a sensual delight, a big dressing-up box, a collector’s dream and a joyous creative feast for all ages. For one glamorous weekend we celebrate the music, fashion, film, art ,design, and dance from the 1920s to the 1980s (and maybe even a peek at the early ‘90s) that has made Britain the world’s creative and cultural hotbed...."

Tickets are on sale on the website below, prices depending on what type of pass you would prefer.

http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/festivals-series/vintage-at-southbank-centre

Get Yourself There If You Can!

My Vintage Finds!

Whilst in Paris me and my friends went on the hunt for vintage clothes shop and we found some gorgeous expensive ones and some very cheap crazy ones! There was so much to choose and I managed to find a few buys myself! and for 10€ you can't go wrong! Here are my finds...