Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
A few months ago, I was asked to illustrate the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens for a range of giftware. Sunderland Borough Council took over the operation of a privately owned museum in the city centre in 1846, making it the first publicly funded museum in the country outside of London. In 1879, a new…
Read MorePress Coverage
We recently received fantastic press coverage that I wanted to share with everyone. We are always thrilled to see our cushions featured in magazines. This month, our Flora Pop Mahogany Cushion has been highlighted in nine luxury lifestyle magazines in London, thanks to Your Media London. A big thank you to journalist Lyndon Ford and…
Read MoreExclusive Home Worldwide – ISSUE 61
‘The inspiration from this gorgeous cushion comes from beautiful flowers in the garden, with the end result being a vibrant watercolour image of a passion flower. The print is one-sided, with a beige reverse. Each cushion is cut and sewn by hand here in the UK and is made from either poly/linen or faux suede,…
Read MoreHappy World Book Day
We wanted to wish you all a Happy World Book Day! What better way to celebrate than to show you some of our favourite greeting cards and gifts inspired by classic children’s books, nursery rhymes, and some of the most quintessential bookshops you may ever find. Firstly, I would like to reintroduce our Storybook greeting…
Read MoreHoney Butter Trend
Discover the latest trend report from Press Loft. We are thrilled to have two of our products featured in their new article about Honey Butter: *Butter Cream Bloom Cushion *Honey Butter Cream Cosmetic Bag Smooth, golden, and irresistibly comforting, Honey Butter is the shade bringing warmth and softness to interiors. This delicate yet radiant hue…
Read MoreThe Great Pottery Throw Down
Has anyone been following The Great Pottery Throw Down on Channel 4? Last night’s episode featuring shop fronts was truly inspiring. We were thrilled to see some of our ceramics showcased on the show. Thank you for this great opportunity. (Episode 5)
Read MoreHappy New Year and Exciting Updates!
Hello Everyone. I would like to wish you a Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely Christmas and are ready for an exciting 2025. Over the Christmas break, we received tremendous magazine coverage featuring our ‘Powder Bloom’ kitchen-wares and our new ‘Just Sport’ collections. Our Powder Bloom Aprons were highlighted in Home Style…
Read MorePowder Bloom
‘Claire Louise’s new Powder Bloom collection features enchanting artwork inspired by the exquisite beauty of botanical flowers and the wonders of nature in the garden.’ As highlighted in this month’s Progressive Greetings magazine, the botanical art is available with either white or colourful backgrounds, making it perfect for autumnal cushions that will carry you through…
Read MoreThe Storybook
Claire has reintroduced her highly regarded Storybook collection. This series was among Claire’s initial successful offerings and was sold through John Lewis stores across the United Kingdom. The collection features beloved classic children’s literature and nursery rhymes, including titles such as “Cinderella,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and “Mr. Humpty.” Each design showcases Claire’s enchanting watercolour illustrations,…
Read MoreThe Perfect Tote Bag
Introducing our exquisite printed Tote Bags! Made from 360gsm Canvas material and printed double-sided, they are perfect for carrying all of your belongings on a shopping trip or a day at the beach. Each design is created by Claire Louise and manufactured in the UK. From beautiful floral designs inspired by the country garden to…
Read MoreWinner of The Perfect Gift Awards 2024.
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded the Best Artisan Giftware Company 2024 – North East England in the Perfect Gift Awards 2024, hosted by LUXlife. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us with their votes! You can take a look at the publication here: https://lux-life.digital/luxlife-magazine-showcases-the-winners-of-the-perfect-gift-awards-2024/ https://lux-life.digital/winners/claire-louise-2/ Make sure to check…
Read MoreIconic Places
Good afternoon, I want to introduce one of our new collections, Iconic Places. Drawing inspiration from our beloved ‘Iconic Places’ collection, these designs capture the essence of favourite department stores, cafes, shop fronts, and iconic places worldwide. It’s a beautiful collection of watercolor scenes for those with a passion for travel and exploration. The quality of…
Read MorePowder Bloom Collection
Behold our new ‘Powder Bloom’ collection, recently unveiled at Harrogate Home & Gift just over two weeks ago. Drawing inspiration from the exquisite beauty of botanical flowers and the wonders of nature in the garden, this enchanting artwork has been elegantly crafted onto a variety of fine bone china, tea towels, cushions, greeting cards, and…
Read MoreClaire Louise & Signare Collaboration
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Signare, our esteemed friends. Our “Wild Strawberry” design from our garden scenes has been printed across several Signare woven tapestry accessories. Signare is a leading brand in tapestry accessories, known for creating stylish bags and accessories using eco-dyed yarn and 100% recyclable polyester. This beautiful range…
Read MoreShortlisted for a Henries Award in the ‘Best Art Range’ category.
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you – our Bouquet Boots has been shortlisted for a Henries Award in the ‘Best Art Range’ Category. A panel of 90 retail buyers from a wide range of stores has been working hard to review the entries and we are delighted to have made the shortlist.…
Read MoreClaire Louise Award Updates & New Homewares
Good Afternoon, I trust this message finds you in high spirits. I am thrilled to share our latest homeware designs that have garnered significant press attention recently. Our ‘Peach Bloom Cushion’ has been showcased in Conservation News, ‘Botanical Morning Glories’ was featured in Good Homes Magazine, while ‘Botanical Peach Fuzz Daisies’ made an appearance in…
Read MoreBespoke Products for The Glasshouse ICM
New Claire Louise bespoke gifts are now available to purchase at The Glasshouse ICM.
Read MoreNews
Good Morning Everyone, I hope you all have had a great start to the New Year. As some of you may have known, we haven’t exhibited at Spring Fair this year so if you would still like to receive a brochure featuring our new card ranges and products please don’t hesitate to get in touch…
Read MoreHappy New Year
Good Morning, I just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas break. I just wanted to share with you some lovely news we received just before Christmas. We received a Northern Enterprise Award for ‘Best Woman-Owned Artisan Homeware Company 2023’. We are really grateful…
Read More‘Animaux à la maison’
I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Bank Holiday Weekend and to share our new range with you called ‘Animaux à la maison’. https://claire-louise.co.uk/product-category/cards/animaux-a-la-maison/ This collection is inspired by our favourite furry friends standing outside their front door, posing inside a picture frame or on simple subtle backgrounds. The choice is yours. The…
Read MoreSummer News
Good Afternoon, I hope you’re all enjoying your summer despite the English weather! I just wanted to share with you some new press coverage we have received for our cushions this summer. Our ‘Cottage Floral Cat’ cushion has been featured in the Irish Daily Star and Woman’s Way Magazine.https://claire-louise.co.uk/product/cottage-floral-cat-cushion/ We are also pleased to see…
Read MorePDSA
I was delighted to be asked by PDSA to illustrate and design a cat to feature on their wonderful new gift range. All of these items will be available across the UK in PDSA charity shops and online. It’s a fantastic cause to be supporting, with over 265 beloved family pets saved every day. Every…
Read MoreNew Canvas Shoppers
Stand out from the crowd with one of our new canvas shoppers this summer. Our Tote Bag is made from 360gsm Canvas material and printed double-sided. A high quality printed bag which is large enough to carry all of your daily essentials and more. It feels comfortable to use and can also be a great…
Read MoreClaire Louise Snoods at Wild Bangarang
We are excited to announce our new collaboration with Wild Bangarang. This time we have designed a collection of snoods featuring some of our very popular floral mist designs. Flowers, birds, butterflies on painterly backgrounds with a splash of colour. Something pretty to add to your summer wardrobe. Available in tight and loose fit, perfect…
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