South Shields...

I just found this blog post that I started writing in my drafts and not completed! How rude of me. It was about my trip up north last month! Can't believe it was a month ago already! Here I have some fun pictures from South Shields. The views were beautiful! 

It was such a beautiful evening, and even better catching up with my close friends. Giving me my very own private tour :).

It is always interesting walking around other seaside towns and comparing them to home. With it only being March it was very quiet but I can imagine the place will be thriving with holiday makers this summer. They had on display these lovely billboards with pictures of the seaside, peoples old postcards and holiday makers. Here are some of my favourites...

I hope to share with you some more pictures of me visiting local places soon, in the mean time we have just moved home and studio! Very Exciting! 

Nouveau Dance and Fitness Event!

Well firstly I am back! After a few weeks of non-blogging I have certainly missed it! But I have been busy moving house and studio! There is so much to do I think it is certainly going to take a little longer than planned.

Whilst all this was going on I was so happy to be contacted by Rachel from a company called Nouveau 
Dance and Fitness who are a non profit organisation based in Peterlee. They currently have dance and fitness sessions in and around the north east and work with over a thousand people a week. Its the company's 5 year anniversary in April and we are having a 'Big 5' event to celebrate.

The event itself is on Friday 25th April at The Glebe Centre in Murton at 7:30pm-9:30pm but is Invite only as we are limited for numbers. The event is to celebrate the companies 5 year anniversary. There are going to be guest speakers who have worked with the company, performances from some of our students and participants and we have put together some categories and shortlisted groups/participants for awards.

I was delighted to donate one of my screen printed cushions for the raffle. I'm sure it will go to a fantastic new home.

To find out more about Nouveau Dance and Fitness events and classes please visit their website:

http://www.nouveaufitness.co.uk

March Travels Up North!

This month I took myself up north to have a lovely catch up with close friends, we explored many beautiful sights of the North of England so I have a few pictures from my trips out to show you.

Heading as far North as we could we got to see the magnificent Bamburgh Castle. Originally we only was travelling as far as Seahouses but once I caught a glimpse of the Castle I really wanted to get up close for a look. I couldn't believe how huge it is!

It is simply beautiful to see a landmark that has been around for hundreds of years!

We also went to Alnwick, another beautiful town in Northumberland. It has many tourist attractions to see, one being the Alnwick Tree House. We also came across some gorgeous shops in which I ended up nearly buying something in each one!

I will be posting some more about my trip soon....

Mother's Day Giveaway!

Hello, I love to treat you with a giveaway so thought I would do one in time for Mother's Day! 

It is so easy to win! Just follow these three easy steps!  

1) Like my FB Page www.facebook.com/laurenchericedesign

2) Like the Picture on FB 

3) Comment #MammaMia! 

I have chosen a squirrel theme for this giveaway, I think he is rather cute ;)

The winning package includes a screen printed tote bag, a squirrel greetings card and a lovely sewing squirrel kit!

Please feel free to share the giveaway with others and let them know!

Get involved to win! Thanks! 

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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=

Burton Agnes Hall Orchid Festival 2014

So it was the gorgeous annual Orchid Festival at Burton Agnes Hall. Here is some of my pictures of the stunning flowers!

The snowdrops are also out in full swing is the wonderful woods. 

Whilst uploading my images on Instagram of some of my Orchids I came across this beautiful account:

http://instagram.com/orchidsinfo

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!