*Birthday Celebrations!*

Hi all!

The past weekend I celebrated my Birthday, and I am now officially on the 'wrong side of twenty' some would say!

Reflecting back on this year alone and being 25, I have to disagree to this statement as I have had so much fun and an ever exciting year.  Yes, I've has my downs, but I feel I have gotten stronger and more confident in the person I am becoming and feel I can tackle my problems better than ever before, with a positive head on my shoulders.

I have met some lovely new friends through work and generally out and about, along with making sure I let my hair down once in a while by getting out away from the studio and to have a break from all the hard work I've been putting in to my business.

I have stepped up my business in terms of developing my Laura Felicity collection, and feel positive about where I am driving the business to be!

...Anyway I had a lovely Birthday weekend, which consisted of my lovely BF taking me out on Friday evening for a gorgeous meal at an Organic Gastro Pub in Islington called The Duke Of Cambridge.  If you've never been, this is definitely somewhere you have to try.  I had a ristotto dish, and I have to say, it was the best risotto I have ever tasted-to the extent I wanted more! (and believe me there was plenty on my plate to begin with.)

Before and after the meal he took me to a couple of bars, which again you should go to and try out.  Before the meal we went to Cuba Libra, a great Cuban Bar and Restuarant which does Tapas and Happy Hour every day!

Yes we did get a round of cocktails and beer chasers to start the night!

The other bar was The Bull, another great pub I'd fully recommend.  It was a perfect place to end a fabulous night with the BF!

...And a small sign of us both getting older-yes we both fell asleep all the way home on the last tube.  It's just lucky we are at the end of the line!

On Saturday I was up early and went to Zumba-a great wake up call to start your weekend off, especially when you had alcohol the previous night!  If you want something high impact and are based in North London, give these classes a go...they won't let you down!

Zumba was great fun as always and for the rest of the day I was able to relax and pamper myself for the night ahead (apart from walking the dogs).

'Press For Champange'!

The BF and I headed into King's Cross, where he treated me to a lovely glass of champagne at the famous Champagne Bar within the station.

 

Then we headed on over to a great tapas bar and restaurant called Camino, where we had a lovely selection of picky bits before the night of my birthday began.

After, we headed over to meet some friends at a fabulous bar called Drink, Shop & Dance, which is connected to the cafe and bar Drink, Shop & Do.  What used to be a sex shop, is now a great place to have good drinks from a selection of wine, beer, cocktails and gin as well as dance the night away to some current music and old school tunes.

 

We did not stop dancing for the whole night...

To finish off, on the Sunday, my actual birthday, I was spoiled with some lovely presents and a fabulous home made lasagne from my mum.  It was a very chilled out affair, after a very hectic and socialable weekend.

All in all I had a fabulous time of turning 26, and I can't wait to see what this year will bring in both work and life!

Best Wishes,

Laura Felicity

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 1st-31st October

  As you may or may not be aware this month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

All over the news, daytime tv talk shows, the radio and social networking people are trying to raise awareness and spread the word about Breast Cancer this month; not only how women need to check regularly, but also to raise money for the Breast Cancer Care charity.

...and here at Laura Felicity I want to help!

A little fact about women and breast cancer;
Did you know 98% of women do not know the 5 signs to look out for when checking their breasts for breast cancer!!
I admit I am one of that 98% and after this week alone I can now list with confidence the 5 signs you need to look out for.

If you can't list with confidence what the signs are....take a look here.

As well as raising awareness I am also wanting to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.  I am going to be donating 10% of all profits make from my Pink Products to Breast Cancer Care charity until 31st October 2012.

So if you've been holding off buying something from our Laura Felicity Collection whether it's for a friend or to treat yourself, why not make the rash decision this month and make that Pink Purchase.

Available for Pink Purchase ;

 

 

The donations will be taken from the products and categories listed above and all other products available in Pink from Laura Felicity, which include my Pink Lace Embedded Coasters, all Pink Hand Cut Art Prints, all Pink Lavender Bags, all Pink Greeting Cards and are available on the online shop

If you can't make a purchase from Laura Felicity why not help me spread the word! 

I would love it if you could mention what we are up to on Twitter, Facebook, and every other Social Media you are connected to.  Please see below for our Social Network Links.

Plus why not mention Laura Felicity to your friends, family and neighbours if they are after a unique gift for an occasion or themselves.

Thank you.

I can't wait to get started in raising money for a great cause.

Best Wishes,

Laura Felicity

New Blog Feature

Over Tent London I met a lovely lady called Torie Jayne who writes a fabulous blog about all things pretty and creative, from shabby chic to fashion, via decorative crafts and stylish boutiques.

 

It was so great to hear that she loved my designs in particular the ever popular Dotty Bird, and since the Show has been over Torie has written a great blog feature about Laura Felicity.

Torie Jaynes Blog Feature; 
When I came across Laura Felicity's work at Tent London my heart skipped a beat. Her delicate wallpaper print, entitled "dotty bird", adorned in bird cages, birds, dots and machine embroidery was so precious I had to stop and find out more...

"Laura Felicty is a London based Designer-Maker whose hand drawn patterns and developed skills in Silk Screen Printing create her luxury Handmade Wallpapers and Soft Interior Homeware."

Laura graduated from The University of Hertfordshire in June 2009 and interned for well renowned designers Catherine Hammerton and Selina Rose before starting her own business in April 2010. Her company of the same name designs and creates the most delightful bespoke and retail interior pieces. Laura's graceful work combines layers of prints in a fresh unique way, all in a pared down shabby chic colour palette. Laura sources all her product materials within Britain and her hand drawn hand crafted collection is silk screen printed with the UK.

You can buy all of Laura's pretty interior treasures, including 6 metre rolls of wallpaper, art prints, hand embroidery finished cushions, lampshades, lavender bags, cards, lace embedded coasters at her online boutique, Laura Felicity. For her bespoke wallpapers that have metallic foils, embroidery and layered surfaces, check out her website.

What a lovely feature!

I have definitely found a new blog to follow.
Why not have a read for yourself? www.toriejayne.blogspot.co.uk

Best Wishes,

Laura Felicity

Tent London 2012 Summary

Hello!
It's been a while since I last blogged, and if you have been reading over the past month, you will understand why...
On Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd September I took part in the brilliant show 'Tent London' during the London Design Festival. 
Based at the Truman's Brewery in Brick Lane, London, Tent London is a fantastic event to find very talented furniture, wallpaper and homeware designers.

With a busy four days I was able to meet all sorts of lovely people including press, interior designers, the general public, and some lovely friends who stopped by, as well as mingling and saying hi to the other designers exhibiting (when things were a little quiet of course).

For those who came by to say hi - old and new friends, thank you and I hope you enjoyed the show!

Now time to reveal my stand images for those who haven't yet seen...

 
I wanted to create a romantic, homely feel with my stand to reflect the Laura Felicity brand.

For the past few months I have been raiding skips, going along to Antique Markets, as well as searching around my parents house to find some lovely vintage props which give the right look for Laura Felicity and the products.

I'm really happy with how the stand looked...Let me know what you think!

Best Wishes,

Laura Felicity

Wallpaper Preview before Tent London, Part 3

Laura Felicity showing at Tent London 2012

Come and visit us! We will be on Stand J07, Hall 5

Save queuing on the day and register for Tent London here by clicking on the Flyer below.

Based at the Old Trewman's Brewery from 20th-23rd September 2012, Tent London is a Public and Trade Show a part of the ever popular London Design Festival.

Over the last couple of weeks we have introduced our Geometric Flower wallpaper design in all its bespoke glory with overlay options metallic foil butterflies, as well as the hand cut cream butterflies, and we gave you a sneaky peek into the world of Dotty Bird you never knew existed.

Today we want to introduce our third and final bespoke wallpaper design we will be having on display at Tent London 2012;  Pretty Flower was our first design for Laura Felicity, and is ever popular for our bespoke commissions.

Pretty Flower (Pearl & Glitter) and (Pearl) Bespoke Wallpaper combination

We decided for the show to  introduce a new retail colourway for our Pretty Flower design, giving the design a warm, autumnal feel.  This colourway is brighter than the original three retail Pretty Flower colours, yet still has the pearlescent binder combined in the screen print ink to give an illusion of different pink tones, which carries on Pretty Flower's sophisticated look.

Pretty Flower (Pearl & Glitter) Bespoke Wallpaper option

With options of either metallic silver or gold floral overlays, flock butterflies, additional colour layers of the previously mentioned, plus the option to have an ornate design overlay in metallic foil (as featured in the Modern Elegance Art Print), the bespoke service for the Pretty Flower wallpaper brings texture, depth and a vintage character to this luxury design.

If you would like further information regarding this pattern and it's bespoke options, please get in contact.

Pretty Flower (Glitter & Pearl) Bespoke Wallpaper option
 

Pretty Flower (Glitter & Pearl) and (Pearl) combination Bespoke Wallpaper option

You have the chance to see this beautiful bespoke wallpaper design in all it's glory on Stand J07, Hall 5 at Tent London from 20th-23rd September.

Best Wishes,

Laura Felicity

Wallpaper Preview before Tent London, Part 2

Last week I introduced our Geometric Flower wallpaper design in all its bespoke glory with overlay options of gold (or silver) metallic butterflies, as well as the hand cut cream butterflies.

This week I want to give you a sneaky peek before Tent London (starting Thursday 20th September) into the world of Dotty Bird you never knew existed.

 

Private Residential Commission

Private Residential Commission

The Dotty Bird design is a favourite with Laura Felicity customers, but who knew it could be even more fabulous than it's two layer screen print?  With options of either metallic silver or gold birdcages, machine embroidered blossoms in cotton and glitter threads, or both combined (as featured in the Embroidered Blossom Art Print), the bespoke service for the Dotty Bird wallpaper brings texture, depth and character to this chirpy design.

If you would like further information regarding this pattern and it's bespoke options, please get in contact.

Dotty Bird (Embroidered Blossom) Bespoke Wallpaper option

Dotty Bird (Embroidered Blossom) Bespoke Wallpaper option

 The aim behind the bespoke wallpaper is to create something luxurious out of our unique designs.   The Bespoke Wallpaper Service includes the retail wallpaper designs plus patterns can be commissioned to meet individual client's requirements.

The bespoke wallpaper is priced per meter, involving the choice of additional screen printed binder, metallic foil, embroidery, and hand cut patterns layered onto the wallpaper's surface.

You have the chance to see this beautiful bespoke wallpaper design in all it's glory at Tent London from 20th-23rd September.

 

Best Wishes,

Laura Felicity

Wallpaper Preview before Tent London, Part 1

This week I have been busy screen printing the Geometric Flower pattern with its bespoke options, as part of one of my wallpaper feature walls I will showing at Tent London next week.

For my stand I have created three wallpaper panels from Geometric Flower's design with additional gold metallic butterflies and hand cut cream butterfly overlays, which create a fluttering effect throughout the panels.  Both metallic and hand cut butterfly options are available from the Bespoke Wallpaper Service I provide.
(Please get in contact if you would like to discuss the Bespoke Wallpaper Service further.)  

I have also added a new colourway to the retail and bespoke colour range for Geometric Flower, which will be available to purchase after the Trade Show (date to be confirmed) .  With Cream geometric lines and Plum Purple used in one of Dotty Bird's colourways, I think this gives Geometric Flower the sophisticated touch this design needs.

You have the chance to be the first to see this beautiful bespoke wallpaper design in all it's glory at Tent London from 20th-23rd September.
Remember public visitors get discounted rates on enrty tickets before 14th September...this Friday!

Best Wishes,

Laura Felicity