Sun
07
Mar
2010
Eco Chic Boutique Now Open!
Well... where to begin? I've been hibernating through the winter, moving house, designing new collections and opening my first boutique! It's all been very exciting and exhausting but the Eco
Chic Boutique is now open!
I'm selling fabulous vintage recycled and new beads as well as revamped clothes shoes and accessories, amazing Hazel Bee cards which are just hilarious! Handmade cushions by Lalou, gorgeous
handmade jewellery of course, and lots of other lovely bits and pieces!
The Shop is located in a tiny town called Bishop Aukland, in County Durham, it's part of the 'In Shops' arcade on the main high street! I've been lucky enough to be part of the One Northeast
Enterprise Scheme, helping new business get up and running.
I was just listening to Teesdale Radio while peeling wallpaper in our new house, when I heard an advert for funding through 'flexible families' at Enterprise House in Barnard Castle, so I went in
for a chat with Sue Smith and came out with a shop!!! I'm so excited and grateful, I’ve always wanted my own little boutique where I can just sit and make lovely jewellery! I just didn’t think it
would be possible! So thank you so much to everyone who has helped me get set up! I really can’t thank you enough X:-)
Wed
04
Nov
2009
Ring Ring!
Chunky Cocktail Cluster Rings
These are one of my specialities! They have a hand woven silver or silver plated band, with huge chunky clusters of beads on top. Each one is unique Commissions are available on request and can even be made using your old recycled jewellery! The bigger the better I say!
Wed
04
Nov
2009
Hot off the press! New Spaghetti Necklaces!
Spaghetti Necklaces!! ooohh yummy!
These fabulously versatile necklaces can be worn in a variety of different ways, either wear them long, wrap them twice around your neck or around your wrist four times as a bracelet!
Each one is nicely finished with a hand stamped silver signature toggle clasp and is available in every colour of the rainbow.
Commissions are available on request if you would like a particular colour, or they can be made to order using your own recycled jewellery.
Sat
31
Oct
2009
Thrillermania 2009 Bolton
Thrillermania are atempting to break the World Record for the most zombies doing Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance in Bolton tomorrow night!
The event is taking place at Harper Green Leisure complex at 7pm. There are video tutorials on their website and a link to buy tickets http://www.thrillbolton.co.uk/
How exciting! What an awesome way to celebrate halloween! I met the organisers (pictured above!) outside the Palace Hotel at the Destination Florida fund raising event. Shame I wont be able to join in, I'll be apple bobing while dressed as a pumpkin at a kids halloween party!!! Very excited about that though!!!
Thu
29
Oct
2009
Jewellery Stall @ Centurion House
On Tuesday 3rd November 2009 12-2pm @ Centurion House, Deansgate, Manchester
I'll be sharing a stall with the lovely Ashley Holden, selling my latest collection of lovely rings, earrings, chunky necklaces and charms. Ashley will be selling her luxurious gift wrapping and personal shopping services! There will be a variety of other stalls there as well so if you are passing by please pop in for a nosey!
Thu
29
Oct
2009
Gifted in Buckfastleigh, Devon
Lucy Hallam's beautiful boutique
Lucy Hallam's beautiful little boutique 'Gifted' has just opened in Buckfastleigh! What a treat! She is selling all things fabulous, recycled, eco, organic, handmade and unique; Including my Exclusive Handmade Jewellery, Emily Bond fabric and homeware, Nicky Thomson knitted textiles, Coast and Country Interiors, the Organic Baby Company, Angel Eden and she is also the first Bellini Rocks Stockist!
Wed
21
Oct
2009
Jewellery Parties!
Sterling Silver and Amber Cluster Ring
Fancy hosting a jewellery party?
If you like the sound of getting together with the girls, having a cupcake and maybe a little drink or two, while browsing some fabulous jewellery then get in touch and book yourself a jewellery
party!!!
We have a wide variety of styles and prices to suit every budget, whether you're looking for a gift or a treat for yourself!
The host receives a little something special too! Who could resist!
Contact info@emmahedley.com
Sun
27
Sep
2009
Bellini Rocks the red carpet! @ Talented Youngster 2009 & Destination Florida
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Oh My Goodness what a week!!! Ashley Holden (One of our bellini girls, you may recognise her from Colleens Real Women!!) went to the Talented Youngster competition at the Palace Hotel. She went sparkling down the red carpet wearing two fabulous stacks of Bellini Rocks rings and a beautiful corset and skirt combo form Co-Cu!! The whole event was to raise money for Destination florida. We donated a stack of Bellini Rocks on a stunning black tulip shaped champagne flute to the charity auction.
All in perfect time for the launch of the bellini rocks website!!! www.bellinirocks.com
Sun
06
Sep
2009
cup cakes!
vanilla glittery cupcake by lizzie's tea partyHow amazing are cup cakes?!!! I've just been to my sister in law's hen do and had these beautiful cup cakes, supplied by http://www.lizziesteaparty.com yum yum! I love them! Awesome party too!!! x:-)
Thu
27
Aug
2009
Work Experience

Over the last few weeks Rosie Frater, a jewellery student from Manchester college has been doing some work experience with me.
We've been designing and making some cute little pouches out of vintage and recycled fabric, using up all the fabric that I've been hording for the last 10 years! So now when people buy a piece of jewellery they get it all bunched up in a lovely little matching wrap!
Wed
26
Aug
2009
Bellini Rocks Photo Shoot

Well the Bellini Rocks Photo shoot was wicked! It was in Preston at the Media Factory, we did a street casting in Manchester and had an article in the Lancashire Evening Post to find Bellini Girls to model the rings.
You can see the Bellini Girls and the rings at www.bellinirocks.com they all looked fantastic, I'm really pleased with how it all went! It's crazy how much organisation it takes though!
Yan Preston was the photographer we've done loads of projects together before but this was the biggest (www.yanpreston.com) , Claire and Liv did the hair and make up, they worked so hard, they had a little production line going on! We had gorgeous lunch delivered from the Equator Cafe just round the corner. (I used to work there in 1st year at uni!) Richard Green filmed the shoot, he's an apprentice gold smith at AKA Bespoke Jewellers, I think he was enjoying hanging out with the models a bit too much though!!! Check out the vid here as edited by my lovely bro! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIpT3rOPPxo. Rosie Frater is doing work experience with me, she was the ultimate helper! Running everyone through the health and safety, setting up, preparing the studio, sorting out rings for each look! Chris Dobson is the Bellini Rocks Agent, she's so glam and fabulous! She was working with me to direct the shoot and make sure we had each look just right. Phew! What a day! I think every one slept well that night x:-)
Thu
02
Jul
2009
Girls night in with a difference!
I've decided to start teaching workshops again! Every girl has a jewellery box full of old jewellery that never gets worn, so I'm teaching workshops to show people how to recycle their old jewellery and make something new and fabulous!
In this pesky credit crunch time, recycling is what we should all be doing more of!
It's so satisfying to create something new for your self too x:-)
Wed
01
Jul
2009
Emma Hedley Does Lady Gaga!

So... this is my 1st blog! And what better way to kick start than with a trip to see lady Gaga!
I was on my way home from work when I bumped into my friend who suggested we try and get tickets to see Lady Gaga at the Manchester Students Union on Oxford road Monday 29th June. So off we went to get ready to go and I just thought Lady Gaga has the most awesome style... maybe she might like one of my rings?! So I made her a huge cluster ring! like really seriously huge! I used these beautiful 20mm Chrysophase beads that are dyed this luscious green, and some cute lime green buttons from an amazing haberdashery in Poitiers in France, topped off with a silver hand sqished and stamped name tag!
So I wrapped it up and off we went! the gig was fantastic, her costumes were wicked, I love the bubble jacket with matching piano!!! We danced our little socks off and screamed our little hearts out! then gave the gift wrapped present to one of the team! So I hope she gets it and loves it and wears it!!! X:-)
Check out Lady Gaga's Cocktail Ring!