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Just a family portrait because I love it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lovewhatido #lovemyjob #lovetodraw #everyonesdifferent #familyilustration #familyartwork #littleforenceart #littleflorence
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Because we all need something to look forward to, right?🎅 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #christmasiscoming #bringonchristmas #somethingtolookforwardto #digitalart
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Ah, Mum and Dad. Forever off on your travels. Passports always close to hand. Living the retirement dream. Well not at the moment. It’s crosswords and Pointless for now but hopefully soon you’ll be able to dust off your suitcases again. In the meantime, you’ll just have to make do with your Little Florence portrait 😂😂#alwaysplanningthenexttrip #memories #holidaymemories #capturedmemories #personalisedillustration #littleflorence #littleflorenceart
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Frames!! They’re coming!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s taken a while to get right but I’m so pleased to tell you that you will soon have a choice of white, black or natural wood 15mm frames with or without a 50mm iced white mount. A perfect addition to your Little Florence portrait. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just need to upload them on the website. Will let you know when they’re ready. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorence #littleflorenceart #framedprint #framedartwork #itsinthedetail #personalisedportrait #custommade
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Anyone else loving these warm September days? Not sure how long they’re set to last but I’m here for them. Not quite ready for jumpers and socks just yet 🌞🌞🌞 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorence #littleflorenceart #smallbiz #interiors #playroom #illustration #createyourown
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What a week this has been! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Three children are now back in school (yaay!!) and I got a runners up prize of 3 months coaching from @amandaperry plus 3 months free access to the @ecomgrowthhub. (See previous post for my competition entry). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is AMAZING and is exactly what I need right now to really help give me the tools to push the business forward. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you are a small business and you don’t yet follow Amanda then I highly recommend you do and also consider joining the hub. The amount of information and knowledge in there is unbelievable ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, if you’re interested in seeing the winner and other runners up, follow them below - good things are happening for them ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @myrooskincare @missbespokepapercuts @milkandmoonuk @meanmail @jessica_sian_ @noguiltbakes @cheekyfoodco @pegandboard ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And breath..... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #smallbusinessowner #smallbiz #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #indiebiz #smallbusinesshelp #creativebusiness
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One of my most recent portraits designed for @amandaperry as entry to her mega 10k giveaway. The prize - a year of mentoring (a small business’ dream!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anyway, I took inspiration from Amanda’s office layout (the grass wall) and included other more personal details such as her branded water bottle, favourite quote, keys to her new house... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe across to see how I created the grass wall and neon sign. Would love to know what you think ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indiebiz #smallbusinesshelp #createyourownartwork #personalisedportrait #personalisedillustration #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #bespokeillustration
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Little Florence portraits 2020 certainly have a different feel to last year. The focus is and always has been on the family, but now the emphasis is on new/shared hobbies, home schooling, the outdoors and the all new accessories.... face masks and hand sanitizers Never without them 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorence #familportrait #2020memories #capturememories #familyillustration
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So what do you do once the kids are all back at school? Mess about with Reels of course 😂😂 Not as smooth as I’d imagined but a first attempt to show a typical morning in the Little Florence house. Definitely room for improvement. What do you think of reels? Do you love them or do they get a bit annoying when you just want a quick insta scroll!? More to come I think #experimentingwithreels #reelsinstagram #thisisus #adayinthelife #achoolrunisback
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Managing a little dance this morning as it is day two of all three kids being in school. I didn’t get to post yesterday as we were a little disorganised trying to find glasses (didn’t find them), make sure everyone had the correct stationery (we were missing scissors and pritt-stick - not the end of the world) and questioning ourselves for the 100th time - are you sure you have to wear pe kit with school shoes???? Everything worked out fine, the uniform was correct and glue and scissors were purchased on the way home from school, ready for another day. #backtoschool #backtowork #andbreathe #happydance #instaanimation #customillustration
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It’s the 1st September, the radiators have gone on, and every small business starts thinking about Christmas!! (I just love this dog ❤️❤️ and couldn’t think of one more perfect to add reindeer antlers to!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #hohoho #itstimetogetorganised #nosleeptilljanuary #cutedog #littleflorenceart #littleflorence
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It’s a rainy bank holiday weekend which can only mean one thing - DIY!!!!! I start off with good intentions but guaranteed half way though I’ll wish I’d never started 😂😂. Are you a diy lover or a hater? Pictures created using the Little Florence DIY creator. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #diy #handyman #handywoman #littleflorence #littleflorenceart #personalisedillustration #familyillustration #giftsforhim #giftsforher
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Happy birthday to the original Little Florence. It was actually a couple of days ago but we’ve been busy celebrating!! And the celebrations don’t end there, we’re off for our first ever Nando’s with friends tonight (anyone else never had a Nando’s??) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I think you all know by now that Florence is the reason Little Florence began. Her having Down’s syndrome has really showed us how all our differences are incredible and should be rejoiced and that’s pretty much what our small biz is all about. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also sharing this photo as a reminder to put all the lockdown colouring sheets in the shop 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ # downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #smallbusinessowner #introduction #smallbiz #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #colouringsheets
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After the longest summer holiday imaginable (6 months right?!!), the kids will be heading back to school in the next few weeks. As much as I’m looking forward to getting back to some kind of normal 🤷♀️ and a routine that went out the window mid April, I am really going to miss having them around. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lots of people having been creating family portraits to remember lockdown 2020 so thought I would pop a couple of examples for the younger kids and how you can really personalise using the hobbies available in the DIY creator to make it fit you and your family. #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #lockdown2020 #whativebeendoing #illustrationinstagram #familyartwork #familyillustration #illustrationaboutme
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I’ve had a lot of feedback to the DIY picture creator saying how much your children are enjoying creating their family portraits. With that in mind I asked my boys to have a go yesterday and I think we were all pleased with the results. Words such as “cool” and “this is fun” we’re uttered and I have to say I’m pretty chuffed with that!! Have a look at my stories to see how they got on. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They both decided to build a picture for their Dad. Swipe across to see the results. Can you spot the common themes?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now to decide which one to put on the wall...... both obviously 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #personalisation #newproduct #newwebsite #selfcuration #diyartwork #familyportrait #createyourownartwork #personalisedportrait #personalisedillistration #littleflorenceart #littleflorence
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We had a little mini break last week. A bit last minute and with not much planning but it seems that’s the way to go as everyone had a lovely time. Even the weather was on our side as we had glorious sunshine and it’s not stopped raining since we got back 😩. I did take my laptop with me to do some work, or at least a bit of Instagram posting. I’m pleased to say I did neither. A lot of catching up to do today though and dreading turning on the old (and it is very old) laptop again as it’s giving me all sorts of problems and a weekend of chatting to the very helpful team at Apple seem unable to help me with on this occasion. Ah well, here goes ....😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #backtowork #hello #hi #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #familyillustration #familyartwork
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Good morning Monday!! Last week I shared a demo of myself creating a Little Florence DIY portrait for the foodies amongst us. There are accessories to suit everyone and every hobby in the creative platform and so I’ll share a few other examples over the coming days. With a levels and GCSE’s around the corner, let’s start with this one for the teenagers? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #teenagers #startinguniversity #alevels #gcses #familyillustration #familyartwork #littleflorenceart #littleflorence
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'These things don't happen overnight'. 'The best things come to those that wait'. 'Rome wasn't built in a day'... Never a truer word spoken when it comes to my website. But this is no ordinary website. Oh no! It's a platform for creating and designing your very own family artwork! It's intuitive, user friendly and pretty amazing if I do say so myself! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SImply start with a body. Add hair. Choose an outfit and finally, finish it off with all the accessories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The above images are taken from my very own Little Florence family portrait (scroll across to see it develop). What would yours look like? You will not be asked for payment until your portrait is complete, so what's stopping you having a play with it now? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #personalisedartwork #creativeplatform #familyillustration #newwebsite #littleflorence #littleflorenceart
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Not a picture I would usually share on my grid but this is reality. The past few months have been crazy right? Getting your head around a global pandemic, ensuring your children are safe/educated/happy/have a steady supply of snacks, and then throw in a brand new product launch!! Well, unusual times to say the least 😂😂. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The lines between work and home life are even more blurred than ever so this kitchen table is where I am spending most of my waking hours. This is where we eat, catch up, play and in between all that, work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m in good company though right? How many others are currently running their businesses sat at their kitchen table? Not a bad place to start wouldn’t you agree @hollytucker ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you missed the details on my new creative platform and website which went live yesterday, I’ve tagged it here x #buildabusinessfromyourkitchentable #buildabusiness #newproductalert #littleflorence #littleflorenceart #personalisedfamilyprint #personalisedgifts
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The new Little Florence website and DIY creative platform is now LIVE!!! Our latest design tool is now available for you to create your very own family portrait. Choose from 1000’s of assets (including hairstyles, skin tone, clothing, and accessories) and generate a totally unique and very personal piece of art. Scroll across for a demo of how it works and then start your portrait today! #newproductalert #newproduct #launchday #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #newwebsite #familyportrait
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I was meant to post this picture yesterday, along with the lovely review I got from it but for some reason it didn’t attach despite trying a few times! It wasn’t a complicated task, just too busy distracted by other things - story of my life these past few months 😂😂. So here it is, it probably deserves a square in it’s own right anyway. Any advice on how to successfully multi task, please let me know 😊 #multitasking #customerfeedback #happycustomers #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #personalisedportrait #bespokeportrait #familyprint
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I love a good review. I really do. Because making the customer happy is what’s important. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether you order a bespoke product or design your own using the DIY tool, you will always receive the same level of customer service. If you are happy with your purchase l, then hopefully you will tell others and that kind of PR means the world to a small business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you ever ordered from Little Florence? How did you find it? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #smallbusiness #customersatisfaction #ifyourehappyimhappy #winwin #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #familyportrait #customillustration
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Don’t forget to wear your masks today. And if you want to pretend you are a life saving heart surgeon, cowboy, highway man (delete as appropriate), then who am I to judge 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I originally drew this illustration of Florence wearing a disposable blue mask but then I saw Gemma from @mutha.hood had had a bunch of branded masks made and then given them away for free, Lovely, right? So in honour of that, I thought I too would add a little @mutha.hood twist ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wearamask #weareallsuperherosnow #stronggirlsclub #atronggirlswearmaska #littleflorenceart
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Florence’s room. It may be the smallest room in the house but it’s definitely my favourite. Why then, does Florence choose to leave all it’s cosy cushions and twinkly lights every night and come into our bedroom? Every night for almost 8 years!!!! These eye bags don’t lie!!! All advice welcome 😂😂
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I did this portrait on the kids first day back at school last September. Little did we know what a totally surreal and weird year they would have. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’re now in the last week of primary school for both Max, who’s off to secondary school and Florence who will be transferring to a local specialist school. There will be no big send off or fond farewell, just a quiet goodbye. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anyone else’s primary school journey ending this week? Having walked the same school route for 10 years now, I feel like I need to mark the occasion - what have you all got planned?? Any suggestions for others who have been there before? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #lockdown2020 #whativebeendoing #illustrationinstagram #familyartwork #familyillustration #myfamily #schoolsout #endofanera
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I took this photo on the 23rd March, the day that lockdown was announced. I remember going to the pub early evening because the weather was lovely (for March anyway) and wondering what it all meant. Little did we know that it would be four months until we were allowed back in that same pub. Things are slowly starting to change and today is quite a big day as it’s the first day in 16 weeks that Florence has gone to her Nanny’s for the day!!! Trying to resist the temptation to jump in the car and go shopping and instead I will be working - yes a full days work!!!! Let’s see how it goes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #lockdown2020 #whativebeendoing #illustrationinstagram #familyartwork #familyillustration #illustrationaboutme
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Just the motivation I need for a Monday morning. Thank you so much for your lovely review Suki. I will be smiling for the rest of the day now. (Swipe right to see Suki's family portrait) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #review #feedback #happycustomer #mademyday #smallbusinesssupport #lovemycustomers #customerfeedback #familyportrait #littleflorence #littleflorenceart
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Thought I’d reintroduce the real me rather than the illustration. Well, I say real me, what I actually mean is the pre lockdown me where my nails are ‘done’, my hair is freshly highlighted and not a a sock or a sandal in sight!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m Katie - small business owner and mother of three. A northerner (originally Sheffield) now living in Hertfordshire who hates having her photo taken (this picture is actually 2 years old, but that’s ok, I’ve not aged a bit 😳😉😂) #smallbusinessowner #smallbiz #introduction #aboutme #shopsmall #littleflorenceart #littleflorence
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Forgive me Instagram, it’s been six weeks since my last post......😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So I’ve been away for a while. I’ll explain on stories - it’s a bit waffle-y but I thought I’d share a little Illustration to say hello again and let you know what I’ve been up to - LOCKDOWN 2020!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the interest of total transparency, the growing vegetables was something to do with the kids. They lasted 2 days and I probably lasted 2 weeks. The job of watering now falls with my husband and we have yet to see any fruits of our labour so not sure we’ll be on gardener’s world anytime soon 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Everything shown in the illustration is available in my DIY product which you can create YOURSELF online - coming very soon. (Except the grey hairs and socks and sandals - funnily enough I don’t get a lot of demand for this particular look!! 😂😂) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s everyone else been up to?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #lockdown2020 #whativebeendoing #illustrationinstagram #familyartwork #familyillustration #illustrationaboutme
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Adding a pop of yellow to my feed seen as though the sunshine has all but disappeared. I hope you all had a lovely bank holiday. I struggled to get going yesterday. Not sure why given that all days are very similar at the moment 😂😂. But today is going to be more productive.... I hope. Let me know how you’re keeping motivated at the moment #popofcolour #yellowtheme #getmotivated #mojo #littleflorence #familyillustration
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Always lovely to get a good review. From what you said last time, it really does influence you’re buying from a small brand, so here’s another one! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In other news, the kids had me making pancakes for them this morning. I’m sure they think they’re on holiday 🙄😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #goodreview #shopsmall #smallbrand #smallbiz #littleflorence #littleflorenceart #pancakesonatuesday
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Our family portraits are often gifted to mark a special occasion or to remember a special year or moment in time. I guess there’s no denying that 2020 is going to be a year that we’re not going to forget in a hurry and it’s nice that so many of you are choosing a Little Florence print to capture that memory. To document that time when we realised just how important our families are. I think my lockdown portrait would have us all wearing the most random of clothes because who really cares what we look like 😂, and the floor would need to be littered with sweet wrappers from the kids who raid the cupboards when I’m not looking. There’d be a big pile of muddy shoes next to the back door and of course anti bac spray!!! What would yours include? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #familyportrait #amomentintime #capturingmemories #2020 #ourfamily #littleflorenceart #littleflorence
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Six weeks into lockdown and we now have a routine. Not to be confused with ‘doing the same thing everyday’ which my son pointed out the other day! Yes it is a bit groundhog but much needed when trying to fit work/running a business around a family. So Wednesday has now become review day. I redraft your portraits based on feedback ready to go to print (Thursday) and out to post on Friday. I am also going to attempt Chelsea buns with Florence this morning. I fear I may be a bit out of my depth on that one but I now have yeast and flour so I’m going to use them!!! Happy Wednesday x ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorenceart #familyportraits #worklifebalance #smallbusiness #routine #familylife #cornerofmyhome
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The sun is shining and my kids are happy. Two big positives about today! But, I’m also really missing my family and friends. More so as we head to the weekend when we’d normally be catching up, going out, meeting for coffee, chatting, hugging, touching. If there’s anyone’s face you’re missing right now, tag them here and let them know. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Enjoy the sunshine everyone. Make sure you get your Vit D ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sendinglove #missyou #sunisshining #youvegotthis
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Thanks Grace. I love the stories behind the prints: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "It was for my husband’s birthday. I have had my eye on a Little Florence portraits for a while. Our new baby girl was born around Christmas and now our family is complete it seemed like the perfect time. My husband loves all sports (mainly rugby and golf) and so I chose to include those. We both love skiing and although we haven’t been able to go much with our young family, it’s definitely a passion for both of us. I loved the personalisation Little Florence could do for our toddler son, even to the point where his builders hat was available. He was overjoyed about this and the trains and tractors, and also absolutely loves the picture, he keeps asking to be lifted up to see it!" @graciebench #littleflorence #littleflorenceart #familyiseverything #familyfirst #familyportraits #familyillustration #stayinghome
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GIVEAWAY - A WOMAN'S SURVIVAL KIT ON LOCKDOWN ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have teamed up with seven awesome female led brands who want to give you the chance to WIN some amazing prizes and there can only be ONE WINNER! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PRIZES @littleflorenceart A truly unique personal family portrait to remember lockdown (A4 DIY unframed print) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @motherfithertford 1 month’s FREE subscription to MOTHER FIT ONLINE LIVE exercise classes (for the month of MAY 2020, cannot be exchanged for cash) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @hertfordcakeco £20 voucher to be spent 1 year from prize being won. Spend in store or via our delivery service (DM for details). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @creativenature Home baking! 1 baking mix taster pack & 1 Gnawbles taster pack (includes banana bread mix, 1 muffin mix, 1 brownie mix, 1 cake mix, 1 caramel gnawbles, 1 orange gnawbles, 1 hazelnot gnawbles, 1 mylk choc gnawbles) #top14free ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @janemaplesflowers £40 voucher for a beautiful bouquet. To be spent 1 year from prize being won. Spend in store or via our delivery service (DM for details). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @gingerlillie_boutique TEE, by Olive & Frank 'BE KIND TO YOUR MIND" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @cherry_pie_makes Mama and me craft kit ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @the_night_ninja_ Lisa Lamb Sleep Consultant (30 minutes phone conversation) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To enter our competition, all you have to do is: 1) Follow this account 2) Like this post 3) Tag 3 friends in the comment and encourage them to enter 4) Go to the tagged account in the visual 5) Follow steps 1-4 until you've reached the end of the loop chain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ STAY HOME, enter our competition and you could be the lucky winner. Competition ends 30th April and the winner will be selected at random and announced on 1st May 2020 and contacted by DM. Entrants must live in the UK to enter. GIFT to a friend, an NHS worker or someone in you family in need of cheering up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ GOOD LUCK! #loopgiveaway #giveaway #free #win #instagramgiveaway #instawin #competition #smallbusiness #strongwomen #womeninbusiness #illustration #artsandcraft #fitness #exercise #cake #flowers #babysleep
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When it comes to the house and decorating, I can be a bit of a faffer. I can be very indecisive so I tend to get fed up with myself and move on to the next job when there are still the final details to do 🙄. But I hung some pictures on Florence’s bedroom wall yesterday so I’m ticking that off now as room complete. Although looking at this picture now, I’m wondering if I should have painted the wall darker 😤😤🤣. Faffer!!!! Anyway, back to school today (kids are thrilled) and enjoy the sunshine if you have it x #littleflorence #littleflorenceart #kidsdecor #familyillustration #kidsinterior
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I've never posted any reviews on Instagram before and not sure how I feel about it to be honest. But as a small business owner, I want you to know that I see every order, I take pride in every order and above all I want you to be happy with your order. It's a really personal thing for both the customer and for me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What do you think though - how do you feel about seeing reviews on instagram? #reviews #feedbackwelcome #whatdoyouthink #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #familyportrait #familyillustration
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Getting feedback on your portraits is so lovely - thanks Amy. Here's what @amy.bremner_ had to say about her print: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "My husband was really pleased with it! It was a birthday present to him, he’s one of those people that’s really hard to buy for so this was a really unusual gift and just something a bit different. And with the hobbies it shows enough that everyone who’s seen the print can tell straight away it’s ‘us!’" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #customerfeedback #familillustration #funartwork #damilyiseverything #littlefllorenceart #littleflorence #colourful #happyart
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The third Little Florence colouring sheets were emailed to everyone on the mailing list last night, with a little nod and a whole lot of gratitude going out to all our health professionals. The winner of last weeks competition was also emailed on Friday so please get in touch if that was you. This week’s competition will be slightly different so I will provide details on stories later today. Take care x ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #colouringin #freedownload #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #familyillustrations
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I slightly over estimated how much time I’d have to spend on the business these past couple of weeks. I’m still working on your orders and a delivery will go out today but I’ve just not had chance to prepare the next colouring in sheet. I’ll try and pull something together this afternoon so keep an eye on your emails and this weeks winner will be announced later today. Sending lots of love and support to those that need it at the moment xx. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorenceart #familyillustration #worklifebalance #staysafe
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Week 2 in the Randall house! The eldest has exams this week which is adding to the fun. Max needs to decide whether he wants to go on the continued interest list (round 2) for secondary school or stick with what he’s got and Florence’s day will start with a spot of gardening. As strange as these times are, regular, day to day jobs still need to be done. What’s on your timetable today? Posting this pic as the flowers and the @eleanorbowmer print sat next to a skittle Florence portrait gives me joy xx ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorence #littleflorenceart #mondaymonday #ifamilyportrait #customillustration
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It’s competition time again!! If you have signed up to our mailing list, you will have just received the second colouring in sheet - Stick Together like Birds of Feather. If not, just follow the link in my bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t forget to tag your masterpieces #littleflorenceart to be in with a chance of winning a Little Florence DIY family portrait. Winner will be picked at random on Friday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Please tag any friends below who may find this handy with the kids being at home and help me spread the word x ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorenceart #colouringcompetition #freedownload #familyportrait #funforthekids #getcreative
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I don't think I have every given you the Customer story behind any of my custom portraits, so this is a first! Here's what Rachel had to say : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "I was looking for a unique gift for my husbands 40th birthday, I really didn’t want the normal gifts; cufflinks that never come out of the drawer, bottles of alcohol that gather dust on a shelf, they just didn’t appeal and I know my husband would be grateful for them but would wish I hadn’t bothered. After a bit of research and internet searching I found Little Florence, this idea was just perfect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Communication with Katie was straightforward. I sent some photos of us and a list of all our hobbies and interests. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was really important to me to capture our family in my husbands 40th year. Our youngest son has a unique love of Peter Pan which is captured brilliantly, we know as he grows this won’t be forever but it has been captured for us to treasure. My older sons love of football and Lego are also included Katie crammed so much into the space, our dog our interests and my husbands favourite foods even the name of our village is included. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All the tiny little details make our portrait fantastic and Katie took everything I said on board, even asking the style of our clothes and colours. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Katie then sent a proof over, I was so excited to see it, we changed a few little details and within two days I had the portrait in my hand, a truly unique present. I can’t wait for him to see it, especially since our holiday to Rome has been cancelled due to Covid 19, he won’t be expecting this! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you so much." #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #personalisedart #familyillustration #customerfeedback #thankyou
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Just a quick post to let you know what’s happening over here. Working from home means I am able to continue receiving and creating your orders. Since the children finished school however, I will only be focussing on the business in the afternoons - so things are continuing, just a bit slower. I also found out yesterday (thanks @flat102) about parcel post boxes so I am able to send my orders out using royal mails first class as usual, without coming into contact with anyone else. This is so helpful as it enables Little Florence to keep going, something I wasn’t sure was possible yesterday. I will limit my post runs to just once a week (Fridays) so please bear with me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Of course, my business has been affected by what’s going on at the moment as have most small businesses, but I am determined that when this is all over it will still be here. So thank you for all your support - to those that have bought prints, liked or shared my posts, joined my mailing list or entered my colouring competition - thank you, I’m extremely grateful xx ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #shopsmall #supportsmall #smallbiz #littleflorenceart #littleflorence #smallbusinessowner
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So lovely to see so many of you have signed up to receive Little Florence weekly colouring in sheets. In case you didn’t know, I will be giving away one DIY family portrait every week whilst the kids are off school. Each week, the winner will be picked at random and all you need to do is sign up and tag me at #littleflorenceart ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hhmmmm, something I learnt this week about Instagram tagging - you need to tag me in a post rather than in stories in order to be visible in the hashtag categories. For this reason I have decided to select this weeks winner from my new subscribers to ensure everyone has a fair chance of winning. Don’t stop tagging though 😊😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ First winner will be picked on Friday x
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Homeschooling!!!!!! Today is going to be the real test for me so far ‘Home schooling’ 3 children whilst trying to run a business! I must admit I’m feeling a little overwhelmed. I have Joe Wicks pencilled in at 9.00 but after that, I have no plan! I fluctuate from wanting structure and the routine of a timetable, to thinking the kids are finding all this a little strange as well so cut them some slack. How about you? How are you coping? What are your strategies for today? Whatever they are, good luck. We can do this x #homeschooling #selfisolation #socialdistancing #mondayvibe #littleflorenceart
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Happy Mother’s Day!!! Anyone fancy the challenge??! TikTok could be our saviour! #feelinggrateful #downwiththekids #selfisolation #tiktokchallenges
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In the midst of everything that’s been happening lately, I’d almost forgotten that today was #worlddownsyndromday2020 A day to celebrate my daughter, Florence and everyone else who has Down syndrome. I’m tagging a few accounts which are great advocates for their children and for themselves. I’m also going to share a little video on stories that I made last year because I love it and it always makes me smile and I think we could all do with a lift right now xx #worlddownsyndromeday #everyonesdifferent #dowsyndromeawareness #downsyndrome
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Free downloads and a competition??? Ok then! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yesterday I shared with you on Stories some little characters I had created which could be cut out, coloured in and dressed up with a few outfit options. I thought this would be a great activity to do with the kids given that all schools, in the UK at least, will be closing their doors today. So I have made them into a free downloadable. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you would like them, sign up to my mailing list (link in bio) and I will email them to you straight away. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you share your creations or work in progress using the hashtag #littleflorenceartprintable you will automatically be entered into a competition where the winner (picked at random) will get a DIY family portrait. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If this works (fingers crossed), I may release a different colouring in download each week whilst the kids are off school with a prize every time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What do you think?? If you could tag in any friends who you think would be interested, that would be amazing! Thanks lovelies x ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #littleflorenceartprintable #keepthekidsbusy #freecraftideas #freecolouringin #freecraftsforkids #kidsactivities #craftsforkids #printables #homeschooling #freedownloads #thingstomake #colouringpages #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusiness
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So what are your thoughts on yesterday's news re schools in the UK closing at the end of the week? I suppose we all knew it was coming but the reality has only just hit home - running a business and homeschooling 3 children!!!!! WHAT!!!! And then I saw @life_with_ivycoco 's most recent insta post and it made me laugh - it's as if she had read my mind! So the positive I am taking out of today is that the supermarkets are still fully stocked with wine and that is where I will be heading later. Everything will be ok. We will find a way of working this out - we're all in this together xx ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #positiveattitude #positivemindset #appreciatethelittlethings #positivity #littleflorence #wereinthistogether #strongertogether
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I’m in the fortunate position in that I work alone and from home, so for now it’s business as usual. I can continue to work on my business and get my orders out (albeit with a bit more hand washing involved). I know this will all change once the schools close and to be honest, I’m not sure how it will work, trying to run a business and ‘homeschool’! Will there just be endless arguments about who’s turn it is on the Xbox??? 😩😩😩 What plans do you have in place for if/when the schools close? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #workingfromhome #myworkspace #keepingthekidsentertained #littleflorence #kidsinteriors #kidsdesk
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Hello! I’ve been a bit rubbish with instagram for a while now (I’ve been way too wrapped up in other parts of the business), but I’ve felt I’ve wanted to be more active these past few days. Not to flog my prints (that will come, don’t worry 😉), but to feel part of a community. The world is a strange place at the moment and as more of us are having to reduce our social circles, I feel the need to connect and just chat (sounds a bit weird doesn’t it???!). Sooooo, I’m going to find the funny on Instagram and enjoy my time here. Sharing a few accounts which always make me smile. Let me know if you have any other recommendations. Also , for those who want to find out a bit more about me and the business, head over to my stories 😊. @mytherapistsays @influencersinthewild @rosiemadeathing @hotpatooties @laurenastondesigns @emilybrooks
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To all the strong women in our lives. The trail blazers, the role models, the carers and supporters - Happy international Women’s Day #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2020 #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen
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Wishing the happiest of birthdays to @mrshinchhome. May it be joyous and happy and above all clean. Happy birthday Sophie xx
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Words always hurt ❤️
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Happy Valentine’s Day lovebirds! And for those of you who are less romantic, I’ve drawn you a nice picture of a couple of parrots!!!! Lovebirds or parrots? Have a beautiful day x #valentinesday #lovebirds #parrotts #littleflorence #illustrationsofinstagram #romanitc #illustrationgram #customillustration
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So this morning has got off to a great start. My daughter slept through the night for the first time in nearly 8 years!!! Fellow sleep deprived mums will know what a massive deal this is I’m not ashamed to admit she was bribed with a chocolate biscuit and two stories at bedtime tonight I’d she did it. Aren’t I clever. Hhhhm, just discovered she went and slept in her brothers bed instead 🙄😩. There’s been a lot of chat on here about weighted blankets really helping children with additional needs sleep better, Anyone got any experience with one? #sleep #sleepdeprived #weightedblanket #needsleep #downsyndrome #downssyndrome
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I’m currently working on the (I’d like to say final, but I’m sure it’s not) detail for Little Florence’s web based ordering tool. Those who have followed me for a while are probably thinking I’ve been doing that FOR EVER and you’d probably be right. It has taken so much longer than I could have imagined and there have been many times when i thought it just wasn’t going to happen, what am I doing, is it worth it..... That was until last week when I saw a demo and dare I say it, it looked good! There’s still work to do but I can see progress and it will hopefully, be worth it in the end. Shout out to anyone struggling to see light at the end of the tunnel - stick with it, it will all be worth it in the end.
