About The Celestial Archive
The Celestial Archive is a blend of my three favourite interests: writing, history and painting. Working from my studio here in the UK, I hand-paint every piece myself — watercolour for the star maps, and oil for my original constellation paintings. Many years ago I started off with star sign constellation prints, but it began to occur to me how many constellations were right above our heads – and just how many fascinating stories accompanied them.
Being a history lover, I started researching a few I hadn’t heard of before and very quickly the urge to connect others with these stories grew. In a past life I was lucky enough to write for a living, so harnessing those skills again to create history notes for each painting became a welcome new part of the job. Soon, I had a whole collection that has continued to expand into prints, greeting cards and bookmarks.
Alongside the artwork side of things, I publish regular articles about astronomy, ancient civilisations and even the odd gift guide in The Reading Room.
I feel so very privileged to have been able to create my dream job. My aim is for you to explore the shop, read through The Reading Room and come away with a new favourite constellation – one you had no idea existed before coming here, or a new appreciation for one you did.
If you want to stay up to date with The Celestial Archive universe, you can sign up to the newsletter to receive exclusive product announcements, discounts and articles straight to your inbox.
As always, thank you so much for being here supporting this project. It means so very much.
Love,
Lauren x
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! I am always open to creating bespoke constellation artwork. You can check out the commissions or contact me to request something more specific.
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Absolutely. The Celestial Archive is already stocked with some fabulous local businesses and I am always looking for more wonderful retailers to work with. Feel free to email me via the contact page to learn more.
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You can reach The Celestial Archive anytime via the contact page or email. I aim to respond quickly – usually within one business day.
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At The Celestial Archive, we want you to love every purchase. However, if you’re not quite feeling the magic, we’re here to help.
1. Returns Window
You have 30 days from the date you receive your order to return any item(s) to us for a refund or exchange.
2. Condition of Items
To be eligible for a return, your item must be:
Unused and in the same condition that you received it.
In its original packaging with all tags attached.
Free from any marks, scents (like perfume or smoke), or signs of wear.
3. How to Start a Return
Contact Us: Email us at hello@leoandlunaldn.com with your order number and the reason for the return.
Package Your Item: Securely wrap the item to prevent damage during transit.
Post It Back: We recommend using a tracked service, as we cannot be held responsible for items lost in the post.
Note: Unless the item is faulty, customers are responsible for the cost of return shipping.
4. Refunds
Once we receive and inspect your return, we will notify you via email. If approved, your refund will be processed back to your original payment method within 5–10 business days.
5. Faulty or Damaged Items
If your order arrives damaged or faulty, please let us know within 14 days. We will provide a pre-paid return label and offer a full refund or a replacement at no extra cost to you.