Author: Lisa Saul
Why Our Shop Products Are Temporarily Out of Stock
A behind-the-scenes update on why all Willow Lane shop products are currently marked as out of stock, what’s still available, and what this means moving forward.
THE STORY OF WILLOW LANE & THE BIG BAD WOLF
An illustrated fairytale about the week Willow Lane almost closed — the Big Bad Wolf, a sudden reprieve, and a hopeful light on the horizon.
Reverse Colouring Books: The Perfect Creative Escape for Winter
Inkalia’s Cozy Edition reverse colouring book has become my new favourite way to relax, draw, and enter a creative flow. Here’s why this simple art book works so beautifully, how it taps into right-brain creativity, and the tips I’ve learned while happily filling its pages through the colder months.
What’s in a Name? The Story Behind ‘The Lonely Creative’
In the middle of a business crisis, I had to return to the place where our creative world began: storytelling. This post shares the quiet truth behind why I named the business The Lonely Creative — and what rediscovering that name means for us now.
Our biggest and best-ever range of Christmas cards
Naomi and I have gone above and beyond this year with our Christmas card range. We had a lot of fun making them and we’re so proud of them. But it our last range of cards ever?
Is this the end of Willow Lane?
This is not click bait. Our business may have to close in the next few weeks and it’s all because of the greed of companies with their subscription models. We got hit three times in one week, with one of those blows being potentially fatal.
What I think of subscription models. (Spoiler: I hate them!)
Subscription models have gone too far — and small businesses like ours are being squeezed to breaking point. This is our line in the sand, and why we’re speaking up.
A sneak peek at our new Christmas Cards
Here’s a sneak peek at two of our new Christmas cards that we like to think tell a bit of a story. They’re still in the concept stage, but they’ll give you an idea of what is coming.
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