Ellie Ellie turns 3!

It's Ellie Ellie's third birthday tomorrow, so we've been celebrating with lots of goodies!

With all the festivities, we thought we'd share our range of lovely party decorations and accessories. We've got everything you need to make any special occasion extra colourful and vibrant!

From Traditional Red And White Party Straws to Retro Vintage Party LED Battery Lights, you can add a fun retro feel to your celebrations with these simple touches!

Our Vintage Party Honeycomb decorations can also be used both indoors and out, over and over again!

Are you celebrating anything this weekend?

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Ellie Ellie wears - Summer Scoop!

In true summery style, this weeks Ellie Ellie Wears is inspired by one of our favorite things about the season - Ice Cream! With Mint and pinkish Strawberry shades, we have a lovely little satchel and t-bar sandal shoes to go with this super fun French Farm Print Cotton Sleeveless Shirt Dress  - the perfect balance of casual and classy for a garden party or BBQ! For some contrast of print, go for our Map Personalised Charm Pendant to wear it with. To make an even bolder, sixties-inspired statement, throw on a pair of coloured-frame sunglasses!

Dress - Lowie

Sunglasses - Topshop

Shoes - Orla Kiely

Satchel - Cambridge Satchel Company

Necklace - Ellie Ellie

Stud Earrings - Ellie Ellie

Class of 2015 - Graduation gift guide

As such a momentous milestone, graduating university is something to be celebrated with the perfect congratulatory gift! Weather it be a son or daughter, sibling or friend, we've got some great ideas to show the new graduate how proud you are - including our Vintage Letter Tile Smarty Pants Retro Card above, ideal for the special occasion!

Our Personalised Map range offers a lovely reminder of where memories and achievements were made, and you can also add an engraved message to many of them  - maybe the date of their graduation ceremony or when it all started!

As well as marking the occasion with a reminder of their accomplishment, why not wish the ladies all the luck for the future with our One For Luck and Key To Success British Idiom Necklaces? They're a great token of good luck and congratulations in one beautiful piece of  jewellery!

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Picnic Essentials

Summer wouldn't be complete without a few sunny picnics in the garden or a lovely park, but have you made checklist for what to take with you? If you haven't, not to worry! At Ellie Ellie we have all the supplies for your picnicking needs!

Our Check Recycled Wool Blanket Rug has many uses indoors and out - its perfect for you and family to sit on while enjoying the food and drink! Will you choose a colour weave or go for the Surprise Me option? Each rug is individually spun, so whichever you choose, it will be one of a kind!

Easy to clean, light and durable, our range of enamelware is a must have! Including bowls and plates, and a traditional teacan for easily transporting your choice of drink! With a lovely vintage feel, these items are guaranteed to add a simple but delightful style to your picnic!

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Cereal Killer café!

Have you ever imagined heading into a café and instead of grabbing a full English breakfast, having a choice of over 100 different types of cereal from around the world? Well, you can at the UK's first speciality café in London, aptly named Cereal Killer. After huge success at their first branch in Brick lane, twin brothers and brains behind the business Alan & Gary Keery have just opened a second in Camden Stables. You can expect a feeling of nostalgia as the cafe offers all the cereals we loved as kids! We took a trip up there to take a look (and have some breakfast!)

If you fancy trying something new, you'll be spoilt for choice - they have some that are from as far as the USA and South Korea, and we certainly enjoyed our choice on our visit! 

With so much to choose from, along with 12 different types of milk and its kitsch decor, its a must-visit for cereal enthusiasts and an unforgettable alternative experience!

What's your favourite cereal?

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Traditional Family Fun!

Throughout this month, Brighton Beach welcomes guests to celebrate one of the greatest old-fashioned puppet shows loved by all ages - Punch and Judy! Brighton is know to have helped this world famous show become as popular as it is, and it's back once again!

The ever growing puppet show dates back to as far as the 16th century, and has survived the centuries! It got us thinking about timeless family games and entertainment.

Many of us will remember playing certain games such as Snap or Dominoes with our parents or siblings when we were young, but are they something you never really grow out of? Perhaps it is the feeling of nostalgia and happy memories that make us go back to these family favourites!

Whether you love an evening in with a board game or enjoy outdoor activities in the garden, you can guarantee hours of fun with our selection of Traditional family games, not forgetting our lovely Traditional Bingo Game and Five Game Compendium for a few different choices!

For more information on the Punch & Judy Show in Brighton, head over to their website!

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The Great British Idiom!

We are huge fans of the great British idiom at Ellie Ellie. If you're not sure what exactly an idiom is, it's a group of words that have a particular meaning together that is different from the meanings of each word on its own. You can see an example of a British idiom with our new Idiom jewellery collection!

'Apple of my eye' is a well known idiom referring to someone that you cherish above all others, making it perfect for a girlfriend or best friend.

'Love you to the moon and back' is a well known idiom to tell someone how much they mean to you. The huge distance described relates to the lengths of your love for them.

To give someone 'butterflies' is a well known saying related to falling in love and refers to the feeling in their stomach because a person makes them feel special.

'Birds of a feather, flock together' is a well known idiom linked to friendship. The saying refers to birds of the same species, keeping together and being strong, making these studs a great gift for your best friend.

'Every cloud has a silver lining' is a well known idiom related to optimism. It means that difficult times often lead to better times and that the dark clouds will pass, to reveal sunshine. 

Do you have a favourite idiom?

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One Year Ago Today!

This year we are taking the time to look back on the amazing milestones and events that happened in 2014! It was a year ago today that we received our copy of 'Shape Up Your Business' by Sophie Cornish and Holly Tucker, founders of Notonthehighstreet.com. 

There was something brilliant about getting the physical copy as Danielle contributed some of her own business advice to the book, answering questions about how she has developed Ellie Ellie and grown it to what it is today! Some of our Notonthehighstreet friends are in it too! 

Have you seen us in the book? 

What milestones are you looking back on this year?

Ellie Ellie Wears - Wimbledon

This years Wimbledon tournament is well underway, but what our about our outfits? With the likes of Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham often spotted in the crowd, we can't help but take and share a few style tips for attending one of Britain's biggest sporting events!

Jumpsuits were all over the catwalk at London Fashion Week for Summer - make it denim and you have a perfect on-trend piece for your wardrobe.

 The weather should really be heating up now, so a pair of Sandals is a must, and this super cute boater hat with polka dot band from Beyond Retro can take the look from two weeks of tennis to a summer barbecue or pub garden!

Jumpsuit  -Whistles

Hat - Beyond Retro

Sandals - Clarks

Tote Bag - Cath Kidston

 Make A Wish Earrings & Necklace -  Ellie Ellie

What would you wear to Wimbledon?

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