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Posted on 24th November 2021 at 22:37
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Welcome to my blog. This is basically where I record all the little things that I think may be of interest to my visitors, or just the things that I find interesting. Get the latest insights on new paintings and procucts, gossip from the shows, and anything else that may spring to mind. Whatsmore you can sift through it all to the bits that really interest you using the nifty keword tags!
The first Halloween
Posted on 30th October 2021 at 23:54
THE STORY OF STINGY JACK
The pumpkin has become the symbol of Halloween, from horror films, to carving competitions and of course tasty autumn dishes, the Pumpkin is KING of October. But have you ever wondered about the origins of the Halloween Pumpkin?
Well I decided to look things up for you!
Bread & apples are life!
Posted on 3rd August 2021 at 11:30
BREAD & APPLES ARE LIFE!
Lilly has already made a big impact in the Lauren's Cows herd bringing smiles to all. The first painting since my return from maternity leave she's a breath of fresh air and the best welcome back to the studio!
Now it's time to share a little more of Lilly, from Amy's Happy Highlands story...
Say hello to Lilly...
Send a Smile!
Posted on 6th February 2021 at 19:09
Send a Smile!
Anyone else feeling a little bit bored? The highlight of my day is seeing the postman coming down the street and hoping he has something in his bag for me! He does! what can it be, what can it be!?
Bill, bill, Bank Statement, Advert then…A little brown envelope, my friends handwriting, a little hand drawn rainbow on the seal! My day just got 1000 x better! So just what is it that post feels more needed and appreciated, more than ever before?
Mini Mug Gift Hampers
Posted on 11th December 2020 at 10:13
Mini Mug Hampers
Christmas shopping is underway! Mugs are always a great gift to give but they can feel a little unimaginative, no matter how mootiful the mug.
That's why I'm turning my Heeland Coo mugs into mini mug hampers, Cow themed of course! I'm using the lockdown to embrace online shopping. Rather than heading straight to Amazon, I've been scouring the small businesses of Etsy finding fab bits and pieces to turn an already beautiful mug into a mini hamper full of cattle delights.
Fill Your kitchen with COWS!
Posted on 30th November 2020 at 17:42
Christmas Kitchen Must Haves!
It's December and our kitchens are filling with those delicious Festive smells as mince pies are filled, gingerbread men are iced and Florentines are slathered in chocolate! Not to mention that lovely Turkey dinner that awaits us! Well how about some friends to keep you company while you cook?
Even better these helping hands won't try to sneak a lick of a spoon, just look mooootiful!
National Day Of The Cow Boy
Posted on 25th July 2020 at 10:53
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Can we get a YE HAW!
IT'S NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY!
Every 4th Saturday of July is dedicated to one of the most iconic characters in history, the Cow Boy.
But what about the Cow Girls?
Read the story of one of the most famed Cow Girls the world has known.
It's Cow Appreciation Day
Posted on 20th July 2020 at 08:45
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It's 14th July and you know what that means!
IT'S COW APPRECIATION DAY!
I got in touch with some of my favourite farmers from across the country to see why they love cows so much!
Happy Mother's Day to Me!
Posted on 22nd March 2020 at 11:24
I don’t know what the rule is when it comes to being a Mother. Does the baby have to be born yet, or does pregnancy count too? Well I’m 5 1/2 months pregnant and I’m calling it! Happy Mother’s Day to ME!
A Tribute
Posted on 28th February 2020 at 17:26
⌗howluckyami
If ever you have a spare moment to read a blog post please make it this one. A tribute to a friend, gone but not forgotten.
Nathan Atkinson 1992-2019
I love Moo!
Posted on 13th February 2020 at 14:14
It's Valentine's Day!
Love is in the air and I wanted to take a moment to celebrate my one true love... The COW!
Cumbria Life Christmas at Rheged
Posted on 11th November 2019 at 14:13
Lauren'sTop Picks!
Cumbria Life Christmas Edition!
This weekend we kick off the festive show season as we attend Cumbria Life Christmas.
16th & 17th November
Rheged Centre, Penrith, Cumbria
Packed full of Cumbrian crafts of all varieties this is a wonderful shopping event.
Here are a few of the Lauren's Cows Favourites!
Christmas Cows To Wow
Posted on 23rd October 2019 at 11:19
Bespoke Christmas Cows
Just For You!
Did you know that Lauren's Cows offers a Christmas Card personalistation service? Fantastic for businesses, large families or even Christmas Party invites. We will print your bespoke message inside the Cow Card of your choice, provide the envelopes and post them straight to your door. Then all you have to do is send them out!
National Doodle Day
Posted on 3rd September 2019 at 14:31
Tiny Art for a Tremendous Cause
I am thrilled to announce that a completely one off, never seen before piece of Lauren's Cows art will be being auctioned off as part of this years National Doodle Day in support of Epilepsy.
Now we have Frames!
Posted on 26th July 2019 at 16:39
WE HAVE FANTASTIC NEWS!
We can now frame that picture for you!
For a long time our customers have been requesting frames and we just haven't had the right equipment to do it! However after a lot of hard work and intensive research we think we have solved it!
Stark Gallery
Posted on 10th June 2019 at 12:46
Canterbury Cathedral
Cows and Cathedrals
Just a stones throw away from the impressive Canterbury Cathedral sits a gallery full of unique artwork from top British creatives. And now, some Cows!
The Lauren's Cows herd have taken up residence in Stark Gallery in the beautiful city of Canterbury.
You can't compare an image on a computer screen to an actual painting in the flesh which is why we are so excited to be the featured artist at Stark Gallery this Summer. Read more about the exhibition here...
Cow Royalty
Posted on 8th June 2019 at 21:08
The Cows of The Castle
We all know that the queen loves her Corgis and is a very fond of horses, but did you know she also loves her Cows? That's right! Although we are used to seeing our monarch in her finery, opening hospitals, hosting foreign ambassadors and waving from her Bently State Limousin, Queen Elizabeth likes nothing more than wandering her 50,000-acre estate in the Scottish Highlands, watching an episode of Countryfile and of course, tending to her cows.
Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Phillip
with the Highland Cattle at Balmoral
Ode To a Cow
Posted on 7th April 2019 at 16:20
'When life seems one too many for you, Go and look at a cow...'
This poem was sent to me by a follower on the Lauren's Cows Facebook page (if you're not following yet then you must!) and it may be my favourite poem ever. It was published in The Old Farmer's Almanac back in 1936 and is simply wonderful! I urge you to spare a minute to read it because will brighten your day!
Ode to A Cow
Purple Day!
Posted on 26th March 2019 at 20:44
Let's paint the day Purple!
It's the 26th March which means the international day for epilepsy also known as Purple Day. On this day we all come together to raise awareness of this condition and help make a difference to the lives of people affected by epilepsy. People such as myself.
That's right I have epilepsy. It's not something I usually talk about as I think there's quite alot of fear around the word 'epilepsy'. It can feel as if people are watching you out of the corner of their eye just waiting for you to fall over! However the only way to help people understand the condition is for epileptics to tell their stories and help remove some of those stigmas associated with the condition. So as it's Purple Day, I am opening up to you all! Here is my story...
Meet Melody from Greyley Jerseys
Posted on 22nd March 2019 at 20:37
Melody's Story
In September I had the pleasure of visiting a local Jersey Farm in York and spending an afternoon with a lovely herd of milking Jerseys. Since my trip one of Greyleys Jersey Cows has made it into the Lauren's Cows herd, with many more to join in due course.
As you know, I love to know all about the cows I paint and who knows them better than the people who take care of the cattle every day. So without further ado, here is Melody's Story!
Gift's for Mum
Posted on 15th March 2019 at 15:56
Gift's With a Twist this Mother's Day!
Mother's day is just around the corner
Sunday 31st March
But fear not Lauren's Cows have got you covered with a range of fantastic gifts to make your Mum smile! So here's a few ideas for prezzies that will earn you serious brownie points this Mothers Day
It's International Women's Day
Posted on 7th March 2019 at 22:35
WHO RUNS THE WORLD? GIRLS!!
It's international women's day and to celebrate what is probably the most important event in our calendar, I wanted to share with you the women that inspire me most. There are so many women who have inspired me and shaped the woman that I am today. However there is one lady in particular that I look to in times of uncertainty. So this blog is dedicated to my ultimate female icon. She's a bad ass like no other, a lady of the night, a dead shot with an arrow, an actual Goddess, She's my idol...
ARTEMIS
A Christmas Classic with a twist!
Posted on 17th December 2018 at 15:44
The Night Before Christmas by Lauren's Cows
Everyone knows the Christmas classic 'The Night Before Christmas' well I decided that we needed a farm yard version, featuring our favourite animal! The Cow. I'm sure it will be soon be read in every home at Christmas.
I hope you're sitting comfortably....
Lauren's guide to the perfect gift!
Posted on 10th December 2018 at 10:58
Lauren's Gift Guide for Christmas
It can be hard finding theideal Christmas present at this festive time of year, no one likes panic buying or giving 'make-do' presents. So I thought I'd put together a few ideas to help a long the way. Whether it be a stocking filler for children, secret santa gift for a colleague, or special present for a loved one I'll help you pick the perfect cow for the perfect person.
Just A Card
Posted on 27th November 2018 at 12:19
"If everyone who'd complimented our beautiful gallery had bought just a card we'd still be open"
This week is no ordinary week! It's Indie Week and that means it's time for 'Just A Card'.
Just a Card campaign is very close to my heart. The whole idea is to encourage people to buy from Designer/Makers and Independent Galleries and Shops rather than heading straight to the big high street names.
I've been joining in with the Indie Week 'Just a Card' challenges! So let's spread the word that all purchases, even just a card, are vital to the survival of our streets small businesses.
Etsy Made Local
Posted on 14th November 2018 at 18:09
Find York's craftiest creatives this Christmas!
The Lauren's Cows Christmas Roadshow is well on it's way. We will of course be attending our annual favourites, such as Ripley Castle Christmas Fair and Country Living Glasgow but we shall also be adding some new shows to the mix. One which I am very excited to be a part of is Etsy Made Local York. If you don't know Etsy, it's a whole online world of handmade treasures. From jewelry to dining room tables, it is an online marketplace crammed full of products made by independent makers all over the world.
When it comes to Christmas however these makers come out from behind your computer screen and step into the real world so you can browse their creations in person. Better still they are all from York! So here are some of my top picks to see at Etsy Made Local, York.
Pumpkin Pie Time!
Posted on 9th November 2018 at 10:33
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
I recently baked a Pumpkin Pie for a photoshoot to accompany my beautiful china pouring jugs. Since posting the photos I have been inundated requests for the recipe! So here it is! I found my original recipe on the BBC Good Food Website, and have adapted slightly to suit my own taste. Why not have a go yourself, it's nice and simple to make, and a really tasty Autumnal pudding. Thanksgiving is just around the corner so treat yourself. Then all you need is your Lauren's Cows jug!
Pumpkin Pie
We're Having a Highland Fling
Posted on 4th November 2018 at 11:33
We all love a Highland Cow!
There's nothing quite like a good old fashioned hairy coo to make you smile. They seem to be everywhere at the moment and for me it's the more the merrier, but I think it's important that each Highland painting has something special about it. It's own character and personality, not just another painting of another Highland Cow. Three ladies have recently joined the Lauren's cows herd and I'd love for you to meet them!
You have your cow, now let's frame it!
Posted on 25th September 2018 at 15:48
The Lauren's Cows guide to framing!
So you've found the perfect Cow for your wall, now all you have to do is frame it. Unfortunately we are still figuring out how we can offer this service ourselves but in the meantime here's a little advice from us on how to choose the right frame.
Ross Ranch Horns
Posted on 11th July 2018 at 21:26
Meet the man behind the Longhorns!
We all know how excited I’ve been recently adding my first Texas Longhorn family to the Lauren’s Cows Herd. I’ve been following Ross Ranch on social media regularly and was thrilled when he gave me permission to paint his photos. He also kindly let me bombard him with all sorts of questions! Farming has always been a big part of my life, so I love to learn the history and tales of farms from all over the country, and in this case the world! I just had to know about life on his Ranch so many miles away and what it was that drew him to work with such huge animals.....
