After many late nights, early mornings and a bit of elbow grease the new shop is now open!! Eco Chic Boutique has moved to the beautiful historic market town of Barnard Castle in County Durham! Home to the famous Bowes Museum and surrounded by idyllic countryside, beautiful views, amazing antique shops, friends and family! I also completely love the fact that there is no rush hour!!! In Manchester i was leaving the house at 8am to get to work for 9.30am, and the same journey only took 15mins in normal traffic!!!

Eco Chic Boutique can be located inside 'My Generation' right next to the Butter Market in Barnard Castle town centre. 'My Generation' is an Aladins cave filled with all things Retro, Collectable and Timeless Classics as well as some amazing handmade textiles and artwork by local artists such as Ingried Swan and Stephanie Grant. You can find the Eco Chic Boutique neatly nestled in the back of 'My Generation' selling all things eco, vintage, handmade and fabulous!

I'm stocking some amazing artists work such as some original and limited edition prints by the up and coming star Matthew Swan! Fab t-shirts and cards by Mia Hague and Gus Little, handmade bags and purses by boho raspberry, cute jewellery by she draws, hilarious cards by Hazel Bee! I regularly have people crying with laughter in the corner of the shop because of Hazel!!! Sophisticated contemporary jewellery by Rachel Hearne Stunning Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystal jewellery by Veritas, cute little glass brooches by Joanna Hedley, gorgeous textile jewellery, hairbands and brooches by Sally Southern.... the list goes on!

Oh my goodness and incredible revamped to order shoes by 'God Bless Shoes' the excitement is unbearable!!! Honestly people are going wild for the shoes! so if you'd like to see some pics and get the latest news have a look at  www.facebook.com/ecochicboutique

It's not often that you see something so incredible it leaves you utterly speachless and giddy with excitement! I can safely say i have never seen anything so fabulous made out of fimo! Irene Hoiles hand makes each bead using polymer clay, each pattern is so intricate that it takes up to 1 week to complete one of her necklaces! The beads are about the size of golf balls but are much lighter. She also makes gorgeous little cigarette/ business card cases, bangles and all kinds of other lovely items! Irene also teaches fimo jewellery making workshops, so i'm sure we will have people queuing up at the eco chic boutique to learn some of her techniques!      

Here are some behind the scenes pictures at BBC Tees in Middlesbrough, with Neil Green and Diane Youdale! What a treat! It was such good fun! I was really scared I'd make a fool out of myself but I think it went really well, thank God! Neil and Diane were lovely and made me feel at ease, so I just relaxed and had a good chat! I took a vintage case full of goodies from the Eco Chic Boutique to show them, and they went down a treat!

You can hear the radio interview  here

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:-)     

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!  

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.

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!!!

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!    

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!

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 

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

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:-)