Well, its been a while hasn't it!? I thought I'd just pop in and say that although I'm not blogging regularly on this platform, you can still find lots of lovely posts over on my instagram account, so please come and follow along if you fancy it, I'd love to see you over there. @louise_loveprintstudio Here are a few of my recent colour crush posts... (image credits can be found on the post over on instagram) x x x ..read more

A brand new regular feature where I’ll be interviewing and showcasing the amazing talents of crafters, designers, makers and creative indie businesses! First up is the super lovely Leanne of Rolling Roses who creates the most beautiful, decorative ceramic jewellery and homeware pieces. 1. Tell us a little about Rolling Roses...  I have loved making since being a kid and playing with 'Get Set' craft kits and Fimo. I progressed to clay in art classes at school and was instantly addicted. I went on to study Contemporary Crafts at Lincoln University, specialising in ceramics. After graduat ..read more

While I’m still absent from my poor little abandoned blog, you can find me sharing lots of lovely content and inspirational posts on Instagram. Curated moodboards, wonderful books, lots of colour crushing and just beautiful things I’m currently loving! Click here to head over and give it a follow if you fancy. x x x ..read more

It’s going to be a little quiet on loveprintstudio for a while... These perfect little feet will be keeping me pretty busy. Our little tiny dancer, Esme Minnie Richards arrived Saturday 28th September at 6.33pm, weighing 5lb 11oz of absolute pure perfection! She’s such a calm, content, happy little soul and gives the best sleepy baby snuggles. Welcome to the world little one, we are so so grateful to finally have you here, and we couldn’t be more in love with you... You can still find me posting over on Instagram here. x x x ..read more

The next designer to be featured in Creative Quarters is Emma Rees aka Dainty Forest. Emma Rees, is the illustrator and designer behind Dainty Forest. She gained her BA and MA in Visual Communication and shortly after graduating, she began her design career in London working for a prestigious gift ware company, creating patterns, packaging and products and travelling to India to source fabrics and create new products.  After several years of living in the big smoke, Emma moved to the midlands to pursue her freelance career, designing for a number of high street brands from a tiny but ..read more

A perfect palette for the start of autumn. Terracotta just seems to work in any combination at the moment doesn't it, it can do no wrong! I'm loving it with these beautiful blue tones... (image credits clockwise from top left) 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 unknown x x x ..read more

Here are five fabulous instagram accounts to follow, especially for all those Moms and Dads to be, looking for gloriously gorgeous nursery decor inspiration. Be sure to check out their feeds and hit that 'follow' button for inspiring interiors, wonderful designer maker pieces, gifts, toys and beautiful brands. If you missed the last little round up on jewellery, see it here. @thispaperbook @heykiddostudio @velveteen_babies @thebebehive @scandikids x x x ..read more

Sebra Interiors is a Danish brand, creating beautiful children's interiors, toys, accessories, furniture and textiles since 2004. Their new AW19 'Wildlife' collection presents animals from all over the world featuring some of children's favourite animals, giraffes, lions, elephants and not forgetting the much loved trendy sloth. Alongside soothing shades inspired by autumn... terracotta tones, rust, mustard, yellow and green mixed with wonderful neutrals, it makes for one gorgeous collection your little ones are sure to love. Scandinavian lifestyle brands never disappoint with beautifully c ..read more

The next designer to be featured in Creative Quarters is Klara Hawkins. Klara has been an illustrator for over twenty years. Growing up she always loved drawing and this only increased when she received a set of watercolour pencils for her 8th Birthday. It was the best present ever and she began drawing landscapes which she entered into competitions at the local village show and won. Upon leaving school, Klara went to art college and it was there her tutor suggested she would suit illustration. It hadn’t even occurred to her that being an illustrator was a possible career choic ..read more

I'll never get bored of these beautiful peachy tones. Mixed with terracotta, mustard, dusty blues and deep berry, its definitely up there as a favourite! (image credits clockwise from top left) 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 x x x ..read more