MIDDLETON LODGE

If you're in the midst of planning your wedding and are figuring out what your dream day looks like, a workshop with Astrid Blake may be just what you need. An expert in creative design and styling, Astrid will use her wealth of experience to help explore and define your dream wedding style allowing the seeds of your ideas to bloom and flourish. You can be sure you're in great hands with Astrid, passionate about putting together concepts with her keen aesthetic sense and a sharp eye which have been honed by years of hands-on experience in the trends industry. She works creatively bringing images,...


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Many months ago I was asked by Middleton Lodge to write guest blogs for them.   What a proud moment for me as this is one of my all time favourite venue and place to visit for weddings.  I visit Middleton Lodge at least a couple of times a month,  afternoon tea, Sunday lunches and for a facial's with Selena using REN skincare.   I have been visiting Middleton Lodge for over 6 years now and truly call it my "second home". The latest guest blog written for Middleton Lodge was to describe how you can be influenced by catwalk make-up and create the look for your Wedding Day.   The image...


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Are you tired from the Christmas and New Year parties ? Need to recharge and get back to optimum fitness and health? Need to advice on nutrition? If so, you must book your place on the next Nutritional and Lifestyle Workshop being held at the Coach House, Middleton Lodge with Kate Chaytor Norris on Thursday 28 January 2016 commencing 9:30 am as it will give you a real insight into another world of nutrition.  You can find out more details about this event being held at Middleton Lodge here. I have known nutritionist Kate Chaytor Norris and have attended her workshops often and I have also met with...


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I initially met Sarah’s Mum ( Liz) at Middleton Lodge Christmas event and we happened to chat about wedding make-up. As Sarah lives in London we arranged the trial when she was visiting family in the dark winter month of February.   We discussed at great lengths how Sarah wanted to look on her Wedding Day and took inspiration from some of the beauty icons of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. Come Springtime on their Wedding Day at Middleton Lodge, I arrived at my favourite wedding venue Middleton Lodge and favourite Bridal Suite, the Oak Room, which has three huge Georgian windows with plenty...


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Make-up Demo by Jo Leversuch at The Coach House, Middleton Lodge On Thursday 10 December 2015 To celebrate the start of Christmas, The Coach House Head Mixologist Callum Farrand-Marsland will be hosting a cocktail masterclass. He will be showing guests how to make his favourite seasonal creations over the Christmas period. This cocktail party will also give you a chance to see me “in action”… an exclusive evening make-up demonstration on how to create the "through the key looks for the season, from scrumptious berry lips to striking golden eyes" which will be perfect for the up and coming...


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I arrived at Middleton Lodge to be taken to the calm inviting treatment rooms with subtle muted colours and a scented candle burning with a warm cosy blanket ready for my 75 minute facial. The REN Renew facial was superb.   Each section of the treatment was so soothing and relaxing, so much so I spent some of the time asleep!.   Apart from the facial it also included a head, hand and arm massage which for me completed the whole experience. I was delighted to find I could buy some of the products used during the treatment to take home with me and the four products I bought were: REN...


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I am fortunate to have worked with La Di Da magazine on their front covers in some of the magazine's previous editions.   This latest edition was to showcase an "ascot theme" within the grounds and country house of Middleton Lodge in North Yorkshire.   The make-up was to keep it simple with a classic look.   You can also read the story 'Ascot Dahlings' relating to the front cover here  


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A couple of times a year I get to work alongside talented photographer Brett Harkness who offers training courses throughout the United Kingdom and France to existing photographers who want to learn some new skills in the camera world. One of the training courses is held at Middleton Lodge which for me is one of my Top 5 venues to visit and to get married…. it's a hidden gem in North Yorkshire. Tracy Kidd photographer was on the course yesterday and I have had the pleasure of working with her on studio shoots over the last year. Tracy has such a good eye at capturing people and I just love...


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If you are followers of my social media platforms you will notice that I talk a lot about Middleton Lodge and fondly call it my second home!! For me, Middleton Lodge in North Yorkshire, is a magical home where you feel like Lord and Lady every time you drive up to the front of the Georgian House. It has an amazing presence about the place and truly feels “like home”.  For weddings the building has the most impressive windows which, for me as a make-up artist, creates the perfect amount of natural light. I met Aileen for her pre-wedding make up trial a number of months before the actual...


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As a make-up artist, we are coming into one of our busiest times of the year “ WEDDING SEASON”. Do you need to find a make-up artist for your Wedding Day?  Or maybe one of your friends or member of your family is thinking of their make up for their Wedding Day. Here is a chance to see my latest work for Unveiled Magazine. I was proudly asked to be part of the team to create this front cover look and also write beauty articles within the magazine.    You must grab a copy of this magazine and here’s a list of the next wedding fayres in the month of April by Brides Up North Middleton...


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