Tatty Devine comes to the Toon

I have long been a fan of Tatty Devine,  the ultimate laser cut perspex jewellery supremos.

Ever since first discovering them at the age of 14, I've been bowled over by their super-cool jewellery and accessories, and have made a fair few purchases over the years; their iconic name necklaces, plectrum earrings and spectacle neckwear.

This summer, BALTIC Shop, one of my favourite North East shopping destinations, part BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and TD's larget North East stockist, welcome the Tatty Devine team, who'll be hosting the region's first Bunting Necklace Workshops. Aspiring jewellery makers can work with the team in choosing their own necklace components and create a bunting masterpiece all for themselves.

The two workshops, running on Saturday 13th July, are sure to sell out quick, so to book your place on this super exclusive workshop, hot-foot it over to BALTIC Shop to get your hands on some tickets, or click here to book online. 

Tatty Devine Bunting Necklace Workshops

Saturday 13 July 2013

Workshop Times: 12.00 and 14.30

£35.00 per person

BALTIC SHOP, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead

All images courtesy of BALTIC and Tatty Devine

Come Closer.

There is so much bloody great music coming out of the North East at the minute, I can't get enough.
I'm more than obsessed with Lulu James (from South Shields, what's not to love?!) and I literally can't get this song out of my head. If you haven't heard it, where have you been?

Bernicia Festival 2013

Now, I wasn't at the press launch today, but I can't bloody wait for Bernicia Festival - South Shields' own alternative arts festival happening on 4th August at The Customs House.

As a Shields girl, this is big business for the town. We have so many great artists and bands coming out of the area at the minute and I'm so glad there's a chance to see everyone altogether in one place.

Tickets are free but only on a lottery basis, so make sure you sign-up quick sharp to be in with a chance of seeing South Tyneside's finest Little Comets, Lulu James, Natasha Haws and my mates, Boy Jumps Ship.

Want to see more? Check out KYEO's line-up reveal and new from the press launch.

Warby Parker: Summer 2013 Collection

As a glasses wearer, I am always on the hunt for the chicest pair of specs. And, as the biggest hoarder of sunglasses known to man, as soon as the sun shines, I'm on the case looking for the most brilliant new sunglasses styles to adorn my face with.

So, you can imagine my delight when an email from chic spectacle maker Warby Parker dropped into my inbox.

Their Summer collection launches today, and boy oh boy, do they have some great sunglasses styles to see through through the sunny months and gorgeous new eyeglass shapes to get your hands on.

My favourites? Check these out and head over to Warby Parker to see the full collection.

Warby Parker also run a fantastic initiative whereby if you buy a pair of glasses, they give a pair to someone in need. Head over to WarbyParker.com to find out more about Buy a Pair, Give a Pair.

Recent Snaps: Feb/March 2013

The last few weeks have been a blur of work, cooking, weddings, running and a lot more.

Here's a snapshot of what's been going down.

Valentine's gifts from Joe - Coco Noir and pretty red roses / a surprise stay at the Malmaison as a Valentine's treat - Joe is a keeper / pretty gin packaging in The Wine Chambers, Tynemouth / Caroline Issa for LK Bennett clutch bag - see my blog post on the collection here / All hail the new issue of fabulous women's magazine, The Gentlewoman featuring non other than Queen Bey / a heart in a morning latte / picture wall at the Harbour Lights / Alvinos cocktail list in cassette tape format / the trial run bake for our Comic Relief Great British Bake Off event at work - my Chorizo & Leek pasties  went down a treat / artwork in the best coffee bar in Newcastle, 9 Bar / the ever-amazing coastline in Tynemouth, 5 minutes from our flat / Defense! / Nail art goodies from Quantum Beauty Company / A new addition to Joe's family - Lottie the beagle / the ace gramophone in the Crown Posada / Pennyhill Park for my cousin's wedding with my sister-in-law Nat; I'm wearing Topshop / Bella my niece doing her flowergirl duties / Forgot-me-not seeds as wedding favours / pretty Spring flowers for centrepieces / a much need health boost in the form of a Leon salad on the train from London / Mama and me...a #latergram