sooooo here i am again 3 weeks before Christmas and life is as busy as ever, finding time to think is an impossibility these days lol and i cant believe that its been a year since updating my site, but i promise to try to do it a bit more ofter!!!! so its been a good year with more ups than downs thank god!! my little man is 16months old and walking, shouting and screaming lol!! hes been a joy and is the easiest baby i could have wished for! every morning he wakes with a smile and my day is set!! we have done alot this year, re-named and re-fitted our Port Talbot shop which is now called Nu Tat2 and is almost a twin of Nu Tatu Neath. We Did the Manchester tattoo convention and had a fabulous time!!! we have a lovely new receptionist Rebecca whos has been a godsend and a lovely addition to our team!! our very own Dean Sykes has also had a gorgeous baby girl Alys Ava, so big congratulations to him and his lovely fiancée Becky!!!! so its all go atm!!! so guys and gals im sorry its been a while but i promise to stay in touch more often!!!! have a fantastic christams and avery very happy new year!!!!
Is this not the cutest elf you have ever seen?
Sooooooo it's been a while peeps!!! As you have probably imagined motherhood is busy!!!! It's 3 weeks to Christmas and my little elf is almost 4 months old! It's amazing how fast time goes and how fast they grow, everyone says that time flies but it really does!! Any how this
little one is fab, he's the happiest kid I have ever come across he wakes with a smile everyday and this week he's learned how to be a dinosaur ( grrrrr) he had his jabs and didn't even murmur, he was so brave! I have been back in work since he was just 3 weeks old , I didn't know what to do with myself and Neath only has so many shop lol. Roycie as we call him can't even look at dean without a giggle, it's so funny!! He's sleeping right through already from 9 till 7!!! So people I have some Christmas special offers on,contact the shop on 01639 683002 or get n touch with kassy via Facebook nu tatu. Xxxxx see ya soon
little one is fab, he's the happiest kid I have ever come across he wakes with a smile everyday and this week he's learned how to be a dinosaur ( grrrrr) he had his jabs and didn't even murmur, he was so brave! I have been back in work since he was just 3 weeks old , I didn't know what to do with myself and Neath only has so many shop lol. Roycie as we call him can't even look at dean without a giggle, it's so funny!! He's sleeping right through already from 9 till 7!!! So people I have some Christmas special offers on,contact the shop on 01639 683002 or get n touch with kassy via Facebook nu tatu. Xxxxx see ya soon
Bye bye Payno
This is just a little note to say goodbye to our receptionist Payno!! Payne has decided that its time to move on and she will be missed!! She will always be a part of the team and you will probably still see her hanging round the shop lol . So good luck for the future mrs and I hope you find your dream job xx
Payne gap has now been filled with our little Kassy May!! kassy May has been with us for the last 2 1/2 years in our Port Talbot shop as our apprentice tattooist, she is also a body piercer working alongside Rochey!!
Kassy is always on hand to help so should you need anything don't hesitate to contact her xx
Payne gap has now been filled with our little Kassy May!! kassy May has been with us for the last 2 1/2 years in our Port Talbot shop as our apprentice tattooist, she is also a body piercer working alongside Rochey!!
Kassy is always on hand to help so should you need anything don't hesitate to contact her xx
Welcome to the world little Mr Roche
Today is the 29th of Aug 2013 and my son is now 9 days old!!!!! He was born on the 20/08/13 at 10.16am and weighed a healthy 7lb 6oz, he was delivered by C-section after a little prior stay in hospital due to a quite a serious complication of pregnancy, but all turned out well in the end..............
Our little man is literally the cutest, most handsome little thing I have ever laid eyes on and im not saying that just because im his mummy.............
so both me and baby Roche are doing just fine and im taking some time out to heal after my C-section and sleep!!!!!
Thankyou to all the well wishers and gifts that we have received, you are all so kind.
And a big thankyou to my mother who has been a god send, through all the tears over the complications I have had through my pregnancy. To my niece Kirtsy, who without her and my mother I wouldn't have escaped my hospital bed a hour a day for a good 10 days!!!! it was like prison!!!!!
to my best mate Stephanie who has been amazing, thankyou so much, to Deans Mother sue who has kept the fridge and freezer well stocked!!!!! and last but certainly not least to Dean for looking after me from start to finish, for giving me the most contented and beautiful baby in the world and for working so hard to get our new home ready in time for our new arrival xxxxx
Our little man is literally the cutest, most handsome little thing I have ever laid eyes on and im not saying that just because im his mummy.............
so both me and baby Roche are doing just fine and im taking some time out to heal after my C-section and sleep!!!!!
Thankyou to all the well wishers and gifts that we have received, you are all so kind.
And a big thankyou to my mother who has been a god send, through all the tears over the complications I have had through my pregnancy. To my niece Kirtsy, who without her and my mother I wouldn't have escaped my hospital bed a hour a day for a good 10 days!!!! it was like prison!!!!!
to my best mate Stephanie who has been amazing, thankyou so much, to Deans Mother sue who has kept the fridge and freezer well stocked!!!!! and last but certainly not least to Dean for looking after me from start to finish, for giving me the most contented and beautiful baby in the world and for working so hard to get our new home ready in time for our new arrival xxxxx
It's almost time!!!!!!
So it's the 05/08/13 and my due date is looming ever closer!!!!! unfortunately I've been told that I have to have a C-section as im unable to give birth naturally.............so its been decided that I will be going in a week earlier than expected on the 20th of Aug!!! OMG im having a baby!!!! and really soon too........
Some of you will be surprised to hear that I am in fact still in work, and as of this week will be going down to 3 days Thurs Fri Sat this week and I haven't decided about next week yet, so if you need an appoint i'd get in there quick pep's. Watch this space for more updates. The photo at the side are Roycies little feet xx arhh
Some of you will be surprised to hear that I am in fact still in work, and as of this week will be going down to 3 days Thurs Fri Sat this week and I haven't decided about next week yet, so if you need an appoint i'd get in there quick pep's. Watch this space for more updates. The photo at the side are Roycies little feet xx arhh
Meet my little man..........
Its been a while since i have updated my site and most of you already know, but for those of you who don't i am now 6 1/2 months preggas!!!!! i am having a boy and these are pictures from my 3D scan that i had today.
How cute is my little man!!!!! We have decided to name him after Deans Grandfather who was called Royston Herbert, but we have decided to shorten it to Royce Herbie, he's due August 27th and as i found out today is looking set to be a healthy weight. So i will be going off at the begining of Aug to get ready for the arrival of little Roycie Roche, if you need your tattoos finishing or need to get your new ones done.........best book em now boyz 'n' girlz xxx
How cute is my little man!!!!! We have decided to name him after Deans Grandfather who was called Royston Herbert, but we have decided to shorten it to Royce Herbie, he's due August 27th and as i found out today is looking set to be a healthy weight. So i will be going off at the begining of Aug to get ready for the arrival of little Roycie Roche, if you need your tattoos finishing or need to get your new ones done.........best book em now boyz 'n' girlz xxx
On The Move.........................
So at last the big announcement, we are moving. After 8 years at Nu Tatu 81 windsor rd, its finally the right time to move the shop, dont panic its only down the road. Not a lot of people know this, but in the 8 years that i have been at 81 wndsor rd i have been burgled 4 times................each time was as devastating as the first and to know that it was my so called scumbag friends every time really hit hard. When i bought my buisness i had big hopes and tonnes of ideas, but each time i was burgled, they stole some of the sparkle i saw on my shop too. Its been a while, but i can finally see past all the upset and betrayal now and its really is an exciting new start, in a new shop, with new ideas and no reminders of the dirty, thieving, disgusting scumbags that burgled us all those times. Anyways our new shop is bigger, better and will be absolutely stunning , with lots of new things to offer. So watch this space for the opening party dates and times, everyone welcome.......................except dirty, robbing scumbags, you needent bother!!!!
My New Range Of Skulls.
Hay Peeps, ths is my new range of ram skulls. Some are completley covered in snake skin [natural sheddings] with jewells and pearls, others have been painted with flashes of snake skin. These skulls will be up for sale very shortly, they are one off's, so once its gone its gone. if you are interested in buyng one of these skulls contact me on 01639 683002 ask for Meesh and we can discuss prices...................
SOOOOOOOOO cute
Look at these two cutie pies...................My dog Zeus and my lizard Denz are having a cwtch.
Who ever thought a dog and a lizard would be so close aarrhhhhhhh................
Denz and Zeus are the same age and we had both of them almost the same time !!!
Who ever thought a dog and a lizard would be so close aarrhhhhhhh................
Denz and Zeus are the same age and we had both of them almost the same time !!!
My new snake skin skulls
These are the skulls that i have decorated using the snake skin that Dean from 'World Of Aquatics' very kindly gave me................................. he also thinks im a bit weird haha. The snake skin was naturally shed from a 6ft Boa, the skulls are real squirrel skulls and the tiny one is a mole skull. I know that some people may find these a bit weird, but i like things that are beautiful and glitzy but with a dark weird side, i would rather see the skulls made into things that people would think were pretty, than just discarded.
Absolutly no animals were harmed as a result of my hobby. Anyway, i have painted, covered with snake skin and decorated with flowers and jewels.
Absolutly no animals were harmed as a result of my hobby. Anyway, i have painted, covered with snake skin and decorated with flowers and jewels.
Thankyou WORLD OF AQUATICS
Because so many people liked my lizard skin skull, decided that i would make them to sell..............
Obviously my lizard doesnt shed enough skin for me decorate a lot of skulls, he also is a bit of a loner and wouldnt like a friend, so i thought would pay Dean the Owner of World of Aquatics a visit. World of Aquatics is a reptile and tropical fish shop in llansamlet, we have known Dean for many years as i love anything reptile and i only get them from World of aquatics!!!!!!!! and when we go on holiday our lizard Denzilla goes on holiday to costa del world of aquatics and he has a ball everytime. Sooooooo anyways, yesterday we went to see Dean to ask him if you would keep some of the natural lizard or snake shedding's, Dean is a really nice guy and said yes..................................then i saw it, a 6 foot snake had just shed in front of me!!!!!!!!!! i had to have it!!!!!!! Dean gave it to me and promised he would keep any other shedding for me!!!!!
If you like the idea of these skulls then pop in to and have a look, if you dont like the idea of lizard/snake skin covered skulls then pop in and have a tatt instead cos i do a good job of those to.................... haha.
www.worldofaquaticsonline.com
Obviously my lizard doesnt shed enough skin for me decorate a lot of skulls, he also is a bit of a loner and wouldnt like a friend, so i thought would pay Dean the Owner of World of Aquatics a visit. World of Aquatics is a reptile and tropical fish shop in llansamlet, we have known Dean for many years as i love anything reptile and i only get them from World of aquatics!!!!!!!! and when we go on holiday our lizard Denzilla goes on holiday to costa del world of aquatics and he has a ball everytime. Sooooooo anyways, yesterday we went to see Dean to ask him if you would keep some of the natural lizard or snake shedding's, Dean is a really nice guy and said yes..................................then i saw it, a 6 foot snake had just shed in front of me!!!!!!!!!! i had to have it!!!!!!! Dean gave it to me and promised he would keep any other shedding for me!!!!!
If you like the idea of these skulls then pop in to and have a look, if you dont like the idea of lizard/snake skin covered skulls then pop in and have a tatt instead cos i do a good job of those to.................... haha.
www.worldofaquaticsonline.com
My new...............wierd hobby
I have a bit of a passion for skulls at the moment, i like to paint and decorate them.
Its usually skull ornaments that i use but last week i bought a real rams skull..........................at first my thoughts were that i would paint it with the usual things, flowers and swirls etc. When recived the skull i had the most amazing idea!!. As most people already know i have a lizard, a big lizard and he naturally sheds his skin a few tmes a year and i have been collecting it for a long time. Denzilla my lizard is a massive part of our family, he's 7 now the same age as our dog Zeus and we had him when he was just a few weeks old and is expected to live approx 15 years. I know some people may find it a bit odd, liking skulls and collecting lizard skin, but i dont really care much. My initial idea was to cover a photo frame with denz's skin and then put a photo of him in there......................................but i changed my mind, i covered the rams skull in denz's shed skin and it is aaaaaammmmmaaaazzzing!!!!!!!!! i also decorated the skull with jewells and glitter. i have shown many people including my mother who loved it untill i told her it was a real skull!!! she still liked it though. So just to re-cap this is a rams skull completly covered in Bosc monitor lizard skin {naturally shed} and then decorated!!! No animals were injured in the making of this skull.........................................the lizard is happily sitting at the side of me as i write this and the ram died naturally many many years ago and i bought the skull in accordance with all laws relating to the matter.
Its usually skull ornaments that i use but last week i bought a real rams skull..........................at first my thoughts were that i would paint it with the usual things, flowers and swirls etc. When recived the skull i had the most amazing idea!!. As most people already know i have a lizard, a big lizard and he naturally sheds his skin a few tmes a year and i have been collecting it for a long time. Denzilla my lizard is a massive part of our family, he's 7 now the same age as our dog Zeus and we had him when he was just a few weeks old and is expected to live approx 15 years. I know some people may find it a bit odd, liking skulls and collecting lizard skin, but i dont really care much. My initial idea was to cover a photo frame with denz's skin and then put a photo of him in there......................................but i changed my mind, i covered the rams skull in denz's shed skin and it is aaaaaammmmmaaaazzzing!!!!!!!!! i also decorated the skull with jewells and glitter. i have shown many people including my mother who loved it untill i told her it was a real skull!!! she still liked it though. So just to re-cap this is a rams skull completly covered in Bosc monitor lizard skin {naturally shed} and then decorated!!! No animals were injured in the making of this skull.........................................the lizard is happily sitting at the side of me as i write this and the ram died naturally many many years ago and i bought the skull in accordance with all laws relating to the matter.
All grown up..........
Last week was my nephews prom, he looked absolutly fantastic and had an amazing time. My niece had her prom last year, so both of them Billy & Kirsty are growning up................too fast.
I so pround of them, they really are lovley kids and absolutly gorgeous inside and out.
Love you both xx
I so pround of them, they really are lovley kids and absolutly gorgeous inside and out.
Love you both xx
My new camera...........and stuff.
Anyone who has been in to Nu Tatu lately will have noticed a few new piceces of furniture and what not.......... at the moment my new passion is antiques!!!! OMG i love old shit and i can stop watching American pickers, so anyways over the last year i started to pick up a few bits and piceces. My latest addition is a vintage camera and me loves it................. I have also just purchasesd a gramophone, a hmv original but i am waiting for it to be delivered xx
See below for some of my ther finds....
See below for some of my ther finds....
Benouir is having a ball...........
Its been 5 weeks since Ben left Wales for Aussie shores!!!! i looed at his facebook yesterday and his pics are fab, i never never seen him so happy! he seems to have made a large group of friends and looks like hes having the time of his life!!! As i have said before Ben is one of my closest friends and one of the most loyal people you would ever meet! Im am proud to say im his friend and i know i could trust him with my life!!!! there are a few people who could take a leaf out of his book and leaern not only how to be a good friend but a decent human being!!!!!!! love you Ben from Meesh and Roche xx
'Nuestras Vidas Locas' Nu Tatu in Spain 2012!!!
Every year or two all the staff t Nu Tatu and now the staff from Art & Soul Tatu all go to my parents villa in spain! We got back today and what a crazy time we had!!!!! It was a very drunken, busey week in the fabulas spanish sun!!!! we had an amazing time that turned out as bonkers as i had imagined!!!!
I have to give props to Kassey May our little apperntice from Art & Soul who was so drunk she fell off a stage in Benidorm smahing her face and breaking her elbow.......she went to hospital as soon as we got home, who confirmed it was broken but she lasted 3 days untill we got home!! shes an animal!
We took over Murphys irish bar and the kareoke too!! take a look at our photos below.
We had a great time with our amazing friends, its been the best works getaway and i cant wait 'till we go again!!!!
check out the abertawe villa page to see our villa..................
I have to give props to Kassey May our little apperntice from Art & Soul who was so drunk she fell off a stage in Benidorm smahing her face and breaking her elbow.......she went to hospital as soon as we got home, who confirmed it was broken but she lasted 3 days untill we got home!! shes an animal!
We took over Murphys irish bar and the kareoke too!! take a look at our photos below.
We had a great time with our amazing friends, its been the best works getaway and i cant wait 'till we go again!!!!
check out the abertawe villa page to see our villa..................
Bye for now Benouir XXXXX
This week one of our best mates has gone to Australia travelling for a year!!!!!! although we are so excited for him, we are a little sad...........Ben has been one of our closest mates for the last 10 years and has been someone that we could totally rely on and trust with our lives !!!! Ben you are one of the most special people we have been lucky enough to call our friend and we hope you have the most fantastic time you deserve it more than most.......but be safe!! and remenber all te things i told you...........check your shoes for spiders and under the toilet seat, dont go waundering off in the bush on your own, its not like Wales!!!! Dingos are not dogs!!!! dont go to wolf creek or hitch a ride and keep in touch cos we are gonna miss you so much xx
BE SAFE xxxxxxxxxxxxx Love you Meesh & Roche xxxxxxxx
BE SAFE xxxxxxxxxxxxx Love you Meesh & Roche xxxxxxxx
Craig 's had the spray paint out again..........
Our very talented tattoo artist Craig has been spray painting Art & Soul and yet again it is an amazing job!!!! have a little look below xx
Craig is one of the most talented Graffiti artists i have EVER seen. He grabs his sray paint and hes away, its really something amzing to watch how these designs just start to come to life straignt out f his head!!!!!! Craig your fab and we are glad to have you on our team !!!
Craig is one of the most talented Graffiti artists i have EVER seen. He grabs his sray paint and hes away, its really something amzing to watch how these designs just start to come to life straignt out f his head!!!!!! Craig your fab and we are glad to have you on our team !!!
Taylor's amazing new tatts
Taylor was our apprentice at Nu Tatu a few years ago and now is our tattooist / manager down at Art & Soul Tatu. Taylor is really proving to be a fantastic tattooist and we are all very proud of him here at Nu Tatu xx
www.Taylorwills.weebly.com
www.Taylorwills.weebly.com
Kassy May, Art & Soul Apprentice
Kassy May is our apprentice at Art & Soul Tatu. She has been with us now for about 6 months and is really starting to find her feet in the tattoo industry. here are some of her newest designs & customised items!!!
www.kassymay.weebly.com
www.kassymay.weebly.com
My Mom & Dad's 40th anniversery
Congratulations to my Mother & Father on their Ruby wedding, married very happily for 40 years......well done parents!!!!!
Their wedding photos are fantastic!!!!!!
I love you both and thanks for all the support over the years xx
Their wedding photos are fantastic!!!!!!
I love you both and thanks for all the support over the years xx
Our little butters
This is Butters new doodle. I sat and watched him draw this portrait today from scratch and OMG he is a very, very talented young man!!!! as you can see!!! to see more of his work click the following link www.butterstattoo.weeby.com
Watch this space guy's, cos he is going to be aaammaazzziiinngg!!!!
Watch this space guy's, cos he is going to be aaammaazzziiinngg!!!!
New Paint Job For Art & Soul Tatu
These are our Fantastic new gates at Art & Soul Tatu!!!!! they have been sprayed by our very own Tattooist/graffiti artist Craig Jenkins.
Craig joined the team recently and as you can see is very, very talented!!! cheers Craig amazing job!!!!! www.craigjenkins.weebly.com
Craig joined the team recently and as you can see is very, very talented!!! cheers Craig amazing job!!!!! www.craigjenkins.weebly.com
Amp Wins A Million!!!
Last night me and Dean had just got in from work, put on the news..............to see deans mate Ampadu had won the lottery!!!!! we nearly hit the floor......... Congratulations Gav !!!!!!!!! & he's bought a LAMBO!!!!
First Female Tattoo show
Well guys i have a little bit of news.............I will be taking part in the uks first female tattoo show {also my first show} its being held on the 9th of October 2011 at the Assembly in Lemington spa. www.leamingtonassembly.comI will be working alongside my friend and colleague Kate Johnson of www.blackcattattoos.co.uk , there will be some amazing female artists at the convention and promises to be a fab show!!!!!!! so if you are thinking of a day out with a twist, why not come along!
Well its the day after the show and it was amazing, some of the most fab female tattoo artists such as Jo Harrison, Leah Moule and too many more to mention. We had such a good time, i tattooed 3 people, Sam who had a sugar skull design, Rhys who had the start of pirate leg and our Kassy who had an anchor thigh piece. see pictures below
Many Tears Dog's Home
Our Zeus x
Most people who know me, know that i am animal mad!!!! i have a dog {Zeus} he's a bullmastiff, hes 6 and we have had him since he was a pup. We also have a lizard {Big D or Denzilla} he's a bosc monitor, and we have had him for about the same time. Anyways......a few years ago i decided that i wanted another dog, but i wanted to rescue one, i then came across a fab dogs home nr Llanelli, its called many tears and its a non profit, no kill home for dogs, cats, rabbits, horses etc. If you are thinking of a new member of the family then have a little look at what these guys are about! www.manytears.co.uk some of the poor pooches have been at many tears for some time, its very sad! so if anone can help give a pooch a home or just make a donation, im sure they would be very greatfull x
Aberdare Ink and Iron tattoo show
Work by Taylor Williams.
Congratulations to our Taylor Williams who will be taking part in his first tattoo convension, the show takes place on the 7 & 8th of july 2012. { http://www.darevalleyinkniron.co.uk/ } check it out guys, some amazing artists attending!
To see more of Taylors work go to www.artandsoultatu.com
To see more of Taylors work go to www.artandsoultatu.com
Abertawe Villa, Alicante, Spain.
Thinking of a holiday?
I can recomend the Abertawe Villa in La Marina, Alicante, Spain. The villa is approx 20-25 mins from the airport { Alicante} it has 3 bedrooms [ 2 double and a twin} it has its own pool in a secure large garden with ample parking. There is a large lcd tv with english channels for those who cant live with out their soaps! there is a well equipt kitchen with washing machine, massive bbq terrace on the roof with a bbq.
La marina is the biggest urbanisation in the costas and boasts many pubs, bars, resteraunts, shops and take aways! and if all this isnt enough, Benidorm is just 40mins to an hour away! there are lots of little towns doted closely around the area and your just 10mins from the beach! there are markets on most days! we have have some fab holidays in the villa from just me and dean to the whole nu tatu team! if you are interseted you can call Tony my daddy.......... on 01792 456574 or take a look at www.abertawevilla.com Enjoy!!
I can recomend the Abertawe Villa in La Marina, Alicante, Spain. The villa is approx 20-25 mins from the airport { Alicante} it has 3 bedrooms [ 2 double and a twin} it has its own pool in a secure large garden with ample parking. There is a large lcd tv with english channels for those who cant live with out their soaps! there is a well equipt kitchen with washing machine, massive bbq terrace on the roof with a bbq.
La marina is the biggest urbanisation in the costas and boasts many pubs, bars, resteraunts, shops and take aways! and if all this isnt enough, Benidorm is just 40mins to an hour away! there are lots of little towns doted closely around the area and your just 10mins from the beach! there are markets on most days! we have have some fab holidays in the villa from just me and dean to the whole nu tatu team! if you are interseted you can call Tony my daddy.......... on 01792 456574 or take a look at www.abertawevilla.com Enjoy!!
Rocheys 30th B-day!!!!!
Its 21st November and its my fiance's (dean) 30th birthday.............................and you have to get a cake!!!!!
so here is his!!!!!!!
we all think that dean looks like Jesus {look at the picture below), so i think this was the perfect cake and he loved it!!!!!
Have a fantastic birthday babe, love you x
photos of deans birthday meal below x
so here is his!!!!!!!
we all think that dean looks like Jesus {look at the picture below), so i think this was the perfect cake and he loved it!!!!!
Have a fantastic birthday babe, love you x
photos of deans birthday meal below x