Our story (so far)...

Hello and welcome! I’m Elizabeth, and this is the story of how a creative outlet during endless nappy changes with my eldest two children blossomed into a family business. Today, I run this venture, “Bee Happy Art,” alongside my (very patient) husband, Michael, from our home in the northwest of England.

It all started years ago after I graduated with an illustration degree. Overwhelmed by the prospect of jumping straight into a career, I chose to follow my wanderlust instead. My travels eventually led me to Australia, where I fell head over heels for Michael, a Sydney native. After four wonderful years in sunny Australia, we made the mutual decision to leave the sunshine behind and settle in the UK, where we’ve since grown into a family of five.

The seeds of our business were planted when I began creating animal illustrations for our son’s nursery. Returning to illustration after years of travelling and varied work was exhilarating, and the project quickly expanded into personalised fabric prints and art pieces inspired by my love of design, colour and travel. As demand grew, so did Michael’s behind-the-scenes role, and together we’ve built a brand rooted in joy and attention to detail.

The name “Bee Happy Art” reflects our cheerful approach to both art and life. We’re passionate about exceptional customer service, custom creations and spreading happiness through every piece we make. Thank you for supporting our journey—we can’t wait to help make your next occasion truly special!

Warm wishes,

Elizabeth (& Michael) ♥