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.

:)

Sasha Unisex

Sasha Unisex is a tattoo artist based in St Petersburg, Russia. I came across her work via a blog and thought I would check out her Instagram. I am too much of a chicken to get a tattoo myself but some of these pieces of work are simply beautiful. Have a look....

http://instagram.com/sashaunisex

Liebster Nomination!

I am excited to share I have been nominated for a Liebster Award by the lovely Lizzie from Teacup Tweed. The Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers! I love how it takes the form of a Blog hop, it is great to learn about others and meet new bloggers too. 

The idea is to answer 10 questions by your nominator and then nominate some of your favourite bloggers and create 10 questions for them. So here we go! I shall answer Lizzie's questions :)


1. Tea or coffee first thing in the morning?

Definitely a nice cup of tea! I don't drink coffee but I am partial to a hot chocolate and cream. (With Marshmallows) 

2. What inspires you to blog?

I love to blog about most things but what inspires me to blog is having news. Whether its news about whats going on in my life to whether its something happening in the world. I also love to blog about art and design. 

3. Town or country?

I live in a small town but my road is right next door to the countryside so I am a bit cheeky and get the best of both but I do love the countryside. 

4. What is your dream job?

My dream job is what I am doing now: my own design business. My dream though is for it to be a success. 

5. What is your favourite animal?

My favourite animal has to be my French Bulldog, Dylan. If you follow me on my social media sites you will have seen me post pictures of him quite frequently :) 

6. Is your blog about your job or a hobby/ interest?

I'd say both. My job as a surface designer is my main interest. I do also blog about other art and craft aspects such as knitting and other topics such as travel. 

7. Hot or cold weather?

Hot, I love summer floral prints! 

8. What is your favourite sport?

My favourite sport is Tennis. 

9. Are you a leader or a follower?

This is such an interesting but hard question. I definitely think with Lauren Cherice Designs I am a leader. When is comes down to favourite TV programs I am a follower :)

10. What is your favourite pizza topping?

I do love ham and pineapple!

So here are my nominations:

Hannah Byatt: http://hannahbyatt.blogspot.co.uk
Bev Parish: http://unikostudio.blogspot.co.uk
Ballistic Owl: http://ballisticowl.blogspot.co.uk
Diane Marsland: http://dimarsart.blogspot.co.uk

Here are my Questions for you! 

1. Who is your biggest inspiration?
2. What is your favourite food?
3. Reading or blogging?
4. Countryside or the beach?
5. Have you got anything exciting planned for the rest of 2013?
6. What is your biggest achievement?
7. Icecream or chocolate? 
8. The one thing you can't live without?
9. What is your design starting point?
10. What is your favourite memory?

Thanks again for Teacup Tweed for nominating me :)

A Lovely Feature: Becka Bonce's Blog!

I was very excited this week to hear Becka Bonce has featured me and my work on their lovely Blog. Becka Bonce had featured me earlier in the year in a blog post about pastel tones featuring my popular love bird tote bags in blue. The Becka Bonce blog is full of fantastic design inspiration and I am so excited to now be included in parts of it. Here is a quick preview of the blog post but to read the full feature follow this little link... http://beckabonce.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/wednesdays-spotlight-lauren-cherice.html

Above: My tote bag featured on Becka Bonce Pastel Blog Post. 

See the full post here: http://beckabonce.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/beckabonce-loves-pastels.html

You can also find Becka Bonce on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckabonce

And Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Becka_Bonce

I would just like to say a Big Thank you to them for featuring me! 

Dylan's Own Blog!

I thought it would be great to create my little french bull dog Dylan a little blog. I love how he is
growing and love taking pictures of his development. With him being a dog I felt a written diary wouldn't be best so chose to create him a tumblr blog. I've started with pictures from when we first got him and now working my way forward to today. In the future I will be sharing all his experiences. He is definitely a character. View Dylan's Blog here:
http://dylanthefrenchie.tumblr.com

A Feature Friday on Rosie Simons Blog!

I was so pleased when I saw Rosie Simon's request for a 'feature friday post' on her blog! I have come across Rosie on Twitter and love her amazing graphic designs and use of colour! So jumped at the chance to have my work on such a colourful and design filled blog!

It is always a great feeling seeing your work somewhere else other than your own blog/website so I was really excited to see her post. Incase you missed it, here is the link for it! Go have a nosey and check out Rosie's Blog Too! 

http://rosiesimons.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/feature-friday-lauren-cherice-designs.html

To check out Rosie and her work click on the links below:

Website: www.rosiesimons.co.uk

Blog: www.rosiesimons.blogspot.co.uk

Twitter: www.twitter.com/rosie_simons

And Thank you for featuring me!