Photography by www.lucyridges.com

Emma Hedley's jewellery and furniture designs are a playful mix of old and new, precious and unusual, she is bursting with ideas and because of this she rarely makes the same thing twice.

Emma has just opened her first shop 'Eco Chic Boutique' which is neatly nestled in the back of a fabulous retro shop called 'My Generation' in the beautiful Historic Market town of Barnard Castle in the North East of England.  

Here she sells a wonderful array of beads, handmade jewellery, vintage mirrors, revamped clothes, shoes accessories, organic beauty products, funny cards and other fabulous affordable items!   

Emma Graduated in 2007 after studying 3D Design with Digital Modelling at The University of Central Lancashire, she developed her entrepreneurial spirit, became a mother, made her first piece of furniture "Chaise By Me" and exhibited her work at New Designers in London 2007. 
 
Since completing her degree Emma has worked at Rachel Hearne Contemporary Jewellery as part of the Fresh Creative Placement Scheme, developing her bench working skills and learning 1st hand how to run a small business.
 
For the past two years she has been designing and developing high end jewellery at one of the North West’s leading jewellery workshops in Manchester city centre;

She has now settled in Barnard Castle and has recently been accepted as a member of the Teesdale Artists network!