Lonnie Lou

01/04/2020

31/03/2020

From our family to yours ~ We Miss You!
Stay safe
Much Love ###

31/03/2020

Something to think each morning
Stay safe
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30/03/2020

Leave this as a doorstep gift and make someone smile! After the darkest storms shine the brightest rainbows🌈😀🥰
Much Love ###

30/03/2020

We are thinking of all you lovelies who have had/will be having your birthdays during Covid-19. Its not ideal, but thinking positively, it's a good excuse to celebrate twice!
🍰🎂🍻🥂🍹🍾🎁🎊🎉🎈
If you would like to send your loved one a special card at this crazy time we can do that for you.
Much Love ###

29/03/2020

👋Ready to meet your new favourite socks? 🌈Introducing Rainbow Trail - our gorgeous colourful range of home decor , apparel and accessories ⁣⁣⁣
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❤️Perfect for combining comfort AND style ,and making life that little more bright, whatever it throws at you! ⁣⁣💛

Much Love ###

28/03/2020

I've been thinking about rainbows a lot.....
why I ask myself.....what do they actually represent.....
well there is an undeniable effect of enchantment caused by the appearance of a one or maybe two if you are lucky. The view is often breathtaking and exciting, often leaving us in awe of its mystical appearance. In addition I believe the rainbow symbolises peace and serenity. These feelings are often evoked when looking at a rainbow.

And I think they are especially poignant at this moment in time as they are often seen after a rainstorm when the sun breaks through the clouds. This provides us with a very powerful and important message. Good and beautiful things often follow the darkest storms. I think by looking at a rainbow it can motivate us to continue and endure these worrying Covid-19 times.

Share the 🌈
Much Love ###

27/03/2020

A commissioned print off to its lucky owner 😀
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27/03/2020

Remembering to bee happy in this current situation
Stay safe + Much Love ###

27/03/2020

One of my very 1st designs from 2018.
It still has a soft spot in my heart.
Much Love ###

26/03/2020

Just a thought....
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25/03/2020

Hello lovelies
A worrying and unprecedented time we are all facing.....but birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions still go on. We are currently still able to post orders out safely as I am lucky enough to be able to work from home.
We can post any print straight to your loved ones to let them know you are thinking of them and they are not alone.
We can also include a handwritten note if you wish.
Just pop us a message over to tell us how we can help.
Much Love ###

25/03/2020

Thank you for putting yourselves at risk to save lives
Much Love ###

23/03/2020

If you'd like to VOTE for me, last day today, this is my entry for the challenge.
Spoonflower have collaborated with a company called who sell a modular sofa aimed for children between 2-12 years. The design brief: geometric, colour block, non-directional, bold colours and multi-room style.
To VOTE go to spoonflower.com then scroll down + click on "Vote Nugget Challenge". Vote for as many designs as you wish then press the Submit Votes button.
THANK YOU so much. This is a big deal + means so much if you can VOTE for my design. ❤️ Much Love ###

22/03/2020

I do not know why this has happened but have deactivated my account 😭😭this is my surface pattern designs account. Please know I'm trying to resolve this ASAP.
Much Love ###

21/03/2020

Hello Lovelies!
How are we all doing?
The UK are not yet on 'official' due to but I feel it could be soon.
I have big plans of creativity and learning if this happens. I won't let the be a negative.
Here is my design for the collaboration with .
Voting is open now if you feel like showing me some ❤️ over on website - design challenge - nugget couch
Much Love ###

19/03/2020

"Happy yellow leaf"
I do love colour and this yellow makes me feel happy!
Our bathroom is black, grey, white and yellow. It's one of the favourite rooms in our house ~ which is handy as we all seem to congregate in their at the same time ! 🙈😂😀
Swipe left to see my gorgeous daffodils gifted to me from a happy customer ~ another happy yellow moment 💛🌻

19/03/2020

With Mother's Day fast approaching and a certain virus making itself known.....I've made this little piece of art....
Much Love ###

18/03/2020

Hello my lovelies!
Crazy times we are living in.
Sorry for the quiet page presence but I am still here 😀
How are you all doing?
Much Love ###

14/03/2020

Pattern to product
Pretty Pansy - black n white
I love designing for textiles and floral elements.
How about you? What are your favourite things to draw?
Much Love ###

12/03/2020

Tropical leaf collection
A Lonnie Lou trio of commissioned prints on display in their new home

☘️🌿🍀🍃
And a single leaf little one can you spot it ?

11/03/2020

lonnielou Shop | Redbubble

https://www.redbubble.com/people/lonnielou/shop

lonnielou is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

10/03/2020

My cute elephant motif is shown here on this New Mummy mug.
I was asked to make it for a lovely customer to gift to her friend.
If you swipe across to picture number 2 you can see the baby's birth details on the other side of the mug.
I think this print would look fab on a babygrow or baby vest or maybe even some newborn leggings....what do you think?
Much Love ###

10/03/2020

Yay! I've started building my shop on redbubble.com
It is a wondeful platform for showcasing my patterns on different items.
It is also fabulous that I am able to offer my customers a direct purchasing link at https://www.redbubble.com/people/lonnielou/shop

I would love for you to pop over and have a nose at my shop. Feel free to let me know your thoughts on the collections so far.
Much Love ###

https://www.redbubble.com/people/lonnielou/shop

08/03/2020

Hello lovelies
Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend (it's not over yet 😀)
I thought I would share with you a little about the process I use to create a Hero design
1. Mood board - inspiration for the pattern/collection. This is usually based on the clients brief. Once this is agreed (that the client and myself are thinking along the same lines ) this leads to stage two.
2. Creating hand drawn elements from the mood board. These can me as many as I wish. They won't all necessarily be used but it doesn't matter. I archive every doodle/drawing as I never know when I might use it in the future for a different repeat.
3. The Hero design (this means the main pattern). This is usually the busiest or boldest or largest scale of a collection.
4. Pattern to product. The final result showing my design onto fabric. In this example fabric for an A line dress. This pattern can also be applied to other surfaces as sees fit. Ie. Stationary, homeward, bedding etc
After this stage I would then go on to create maybe a secondary hero designl and co-ordinating patterns. This would make up a Collection to present to the client.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Much Love X

07/03/2020

A couple of commissioned prints ready for Mother's Day
Printed on white card, A4
Ready to be displayed in their own frame
Much Love ###

07/03/2020

I tell myself this daily. Every day I do something towards my goals. You cannot compare your chapter 1 with someone else's chapter 20. Share your process and the product will come. Have a great weekend ! 😀

06/03/2020

Lonnie Lou

06/03/2020

Thanks for popping over to say hi, I'm Lauren, the face behind Lonnie Lou, and I’m a surface pattern designer living in the UK.
I create patterns and repeats for all types of products, drawing inspiration from nature and the beauty that is botanical. My designs give life, energy, character and movement to a wide variety of surfaces, materials and products, from home wares to fabrics, paper to ceramics and much more besides. I love nothing more than developing a hero design with coordinating prints that mix and match to form a collection.
You can buy my products at https://www.redbubble.com/people/lonnielou/shop
To keep up-to-date with everything Lonnie Lou, follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/lonnieloudesigns and Facebook www.facebook.com/surfacepattern and you can sign-up for the Lonnie Lou newsletter via the website www.lonnielou.com (under construction)
Collaborations - I love to see pattern & product come together in perfect harmony. I celebrate the products I’ve developed working closely alongside my customers, and am constantly dreaming up ideas for new ones.
Licensing - If you are a buyer and would like to view the full catalogue of Lonnie Lou patterns please send us an email with your company details to request a password and we will get back to you promptly.
Commissioned digital prints – Please do get in touch if you’re interested in working together on any bespoke projects.
Rose Crafts Gifts
I am the founder of the established personalised gift business: Rose Crafts Gifts, living proof that you can start your business from the kitchen table. Continued growth over seven years has led to outsourcing the manufacturing, but the product design remains in-house. Despite expanding we have retained the bespoke, personal service that we’re known for. www.facebook.com/rosecraftsgifts
So that's me! 😀 and I look forward to getting to know you.
Much Love
xx

04/03/2020

Lonnie Lou's cover photo