About

Welcome to Florence & Lavender...
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Thank you for stopping by!
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My name is Katie-Louise and I am the person behind Florence & Lavender.
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The business was born in 2019 when I had a passion for the countryside, farming & wildlife. I always found country home décor to be expensive and there was nobody offering a personalised aspect to country gifting which I so desired! I wanted to create gifts that people who are country bumpkins just like me can personalise and gift unique presents to fellow country bumpkins, without breaking the bank!
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It was 2019 when I took a leap of faith to begin Florence & Lavender.
I started with £50, heaps loads of hope and Ta Da the business begun on my kitchen table. Working often in to the early hours of the morning for many months to get my business off the ground, it was exhausting and such hard work, yet the best decision I have ever made in my life!
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Then BOOM just a few months in to starting my business, Covid had struck! Starting the business throughout a pandemic was quite a challenge to say the least! Yet nearly three years later we are growing steadily & I am super proud of where I started the business and how it has grown over the years.
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It has been such an amazing journey and I am so enormously proud to have been featured in such wonderful magazines such as TATLER - VOGUE - COUNTRY LIVING - HOUSE & GARDEN -  THE LADY - THE INDEPENDENT -THE WORLD OF INTERIORS - CHELSEA LIFE.
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In September 2023 we were announced winners of Best Country Home Décor Company 2023 - UK by The Perfect Gift awards, hosted by Luxe Life magazine! We were so thrilled to be recognised for our hard work and quality, this means a lot to a small business owner!
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You can also spot me on the Country Living Shop & Not On The High Street! I am also part of Jarrolds store folk - where you can order a selection of my work from Jarrolds - The Selfridges of Norfolk as we call it locally! 
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What about Katie-Louise?
Well, I am a super proud parent to my wonderful 12 year old son, who often helps me in the school holidays, popping your postage labels on or printing invoices! A self confessed crazy chicken lady, I have my four little ladies who often pop in to my office unannounced - they have even featured in a few of my designs! I guess I am a true country bumpkin! Nothing makes me happier than exploring our wonderful countryside in my wellies, with my dog! I grew up watching Beatrix Potter- She is basically who I am morphing in to and I couldn't be happier! My favourite TV show is The Great British Bake Off, I'm an absolute coffee addict & I don't think I could live without KitKats (there is always at least 10 in the house!).
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How does your business impact the environment?
All of the archival grade card I use is of the highest quality available and I source it direct from the UK- from a small producer in the Lake District. It's also important to me that I use environmentally friendly packaging, therefore all of my packaging can be recycled and I also use a delivery service which is the most eco-friendliest delivery company in the UK.
To cut down on paper waste you will receive your invoice via Email.
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Love & best wishes...
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Katie-Louise
Florence & Lavender