Stories from the studio, and the pets behind them
Photo tips that actually help, breed guides, gift ideas and the stories behind our favourite portraits. Written by Lucy, from our Cambridge studio.
Guides, tips and pet stories

What to get a cat mom who has everything
You cannot out-buy someone who has everything. You can only buy something that does not exist yet. Six gifts she...
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What To Get Someone Who Loves Their Cat
You are probably not the person who sleeps next to the cat. Here is what to buy, including how to...
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First Mother's Day as a Cat Mum: Meaningful Gift Ideas
Cat mums tend to get worse gifts than dog mums, and it is not because they are harder to buy...
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Mother’s Day Gifts for Cat Mum
With a cat there is a specific moment when he sits on you like it was always the arrangement. That...
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First Mother’s Day as a dog mom
Nobody hands you a card when you become a dog mum. Here is how to mark the first Mother's Day...
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Mother’s Day Dog Mom Gifts
She talks about the dog more than she talks about anyone. So why does she keep getting candles? What to...
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🧵 From Sketch to Stitch: The Magic Behind Your Custom Order
Written by the Lucy & Lola design team Last reviewed July 2026 7 min read Every sweatshirt, bag and cushion...
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🐾 The Stories Behind the Stitches
Every order starts with a photo, and behind that photo there is always something bigger. A few of the stories...
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🐾 Thoughtful Gifts for Pet Lovers (They’ll Actually Use)
Novelty mugs get shoved in a cupboard. Ten gifts that actually get used, and how to pick the right one...
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How do I take the perfect photo of my cat?
Cats are famously uncooperative models. Here is exactly how to get a photo worth stitching, from the studio that has...
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