NEW: Monogram Initial Pocket Watch

Do you know a groom-to-be or looking for a special gift for a man who has everything? We're delighted to have the beautiful new Personalised Heritage Monogram Pocket Watch now available! A classic timepiece with a charming vintage feel, they're the perfect accessory for the groom to have on his wedding day (to make sure he's on time!)

                                         

A stylish and memorable gift for any occasion, personalised with an initial to make it extra special! Also available in silver, they're fully working an d come with a clipable pocket chain - just like the originals!

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Farthing Coin range!

You might be familiar with our lovely, ever-popular Sixpence products, and we're super excited to introduce our new Farthing Birthday Coin cufflinks! Available for 60th, 70, 80th and 90th birthdays, they are a fantastic idea for a milestone gift.

Did you know that the farthing ceased to be legal tender back in 1960? It would be wonderful wear a little bit of history and feature a iconic set of British coins - they look great matched with a favorite shirt or outfit, adding a touch of classic charm and nostalgia for those who remember using them!

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For the Social Media guru...

We're right in the middle of Social Media Week - in London there are currently conferences, workshops, and special guest speakers involved in the technology and developments that allow our generation to use online platforms to share, engage and discuss!  

Do you know a Social Media guru? Our stunning Computer Key Social Media cufflinks are the perfect gift for the man who has everything, whether he's always scrolling through Facebook, tweeting or searching for the latest hashtags on Instagram.

                                        

And for any man soon hitting birthday milestone, look no further than the Computer Key Milestone Birthday cufflinks!  Available from ages 18 to 90, they're a great way to celebrate and a super memorable gift, with an optional engraved message on the back too!

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Liberty Print: inspiration

Since the world renowned Liberty of London store bought its first printing mill over 100 years ago, their creations have become some of the most iconic and recognisable. The stunning floral designs have inspired furniture, interiors and fashion..and now they've made their way to us at Ellie Ellie!

From Betsy to Emilia's Flowers, we've been influenced by the beautiful designs, and are thrilled with our new Personalised Map Liberty Wrap Bracelet collection!

These bracelets make a beautiful, heartfelt gift, and as they come with a 1m long ribbon you can simply wrap around your wrist and tie - one size fits all! Handmade here at Ellie Ellie HQ, using original vintage maps, your chosen location will look lovely against any of the six charming Liberty print designs you decide to go with!

Which ribbon is your favourite? 

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Summer Picks!

From jewellery to candles and cufflinks, there's great bunch of exciting products at Ellie Ellie this summer - we've picked a few of our favourites to make sure you don't miss out!

Know someone who's graduating this season and want to give them a delightful reminder of their achievements? Our Personalised Graduation Mug , which you can personalised with a name, letters, subject, university and date, is sure to make the new graduate super proud of themselves and their new qualification!

As a delicious summery dessert and traditional sweet, the lovely scent of Rhubarb and Custard is one we'd all want around the house, so pick up one of our Retro Sweet Scent Rhubarb & Custard Candles for an addition to the home for a retro sweet lover. You can also add a personalised message on the back!

A twist on our popular Lucky Sixpence Date Coin cufflinks, the Lucky Sixpence Date Coin Cufflinks Mixed Metal are made using gold-plated genuine sixpence pieces. They make the perfect token of good luck, and a fantastic accessory for a wedding. Pick a special date between 1947 and 1967 to be displayed of the front, or let us surprise you!

With so many pieces of beautiful jewellery in our British Idiom range, it's hard to decide which to choose! One of our favorites this summer has to be the Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Bracelet. A subtle but stylish piece and a great idea for a gift for someone special, with a lovely touch of optimism!

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Ellie Ellie Wears - Let's Hit The Beach

In the midst of the summer holidays, we're in the mood for a beachwear special this week! As always, we love to add a little retro inspiration, and this Chic Swimsuit in fifties-style polka dot print really does the trick! The seasons key kimono with subtle lace detailing will look great over the swimsuit, and we spotted this lovely hand fan from Monsoon to add a pop of colour and keep you nice and cool on the beach!

What about carrying your sun cream and towels around? A roomy beach bag is ideal for the job, with knotted rope handles for a real nautical effect! And when you're away from the water, a Reach For The Stars Mixed Metal Necklace will give you a shimmering glow! A winning coastal look for your holidays. 

Swimsuit - Boden

Beach bag - Animal

Hand fan - Monsoon

Flip Flops - Gandys

Necklace - Ellie Ellie

Kimono - Oasis

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Congratulations Smarty Pants!

It's exam results season, and we've rustled up a tasty recipe using our chocolate smart beans so you can give your friend, sibling, daughter, son or neighbour a big congratulations on their results, and congratulate them on being such a smarty pants.  

There are 8 ingredients in this simple recipe: 

- 345g plain flour

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

- 1 pinch of salt 

- 250g of softened butter

- 1 large beaten egg

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 300g smarties 

1. Start by sifting all the dry ingredients together in a bowl, and then set aside

2. Cream together the butter and sugar, until you have a light and fluffy mix

3.Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract

4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a stiff dough

5. Stir in half of your smarties

6. Roll the dough into little sized balls and place on a baking tray (we used baking sheet so they are easy to remove) 

7. Once you have placed your balls of dough onto the tray, push in 3 or 4 chocolate smart beans into each cookie. 

8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, keeping a good eye on them to make sure they don't burn

9. Allow to cool and serve! 

We used this recipe from the Nigella community recipe page. 

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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Wimbledon fun facts!

The great British Tennis Tournament that is Wimbledon starts tomorrow, and everyone at Ellie Ellie is excited for it to start (we love a great British tradition) Do you follow the tennis tournament? We wonder who will be crowned Wimbledon Champion 2015!

Some fun facts about the tournament:

Who is your favourite player? Do you know anymore fun Wimbledon facts?

Fruity Summer Treat!

We got into the kitchen this week to muster up a refreshingly summer recipe, which is so simple to make anyone will be able to do it. Using just three ingredients we made some cool raspberry frozen yogurt. All you need to make this recipe is frozen fruit (of your choice, we've heard strawberry also tastes delicious), greek yogurt and a tiny amount of honey.

The method is also very simple too, simply measure out 250g of frozen fruit (make sure your fruit is frozen before making) and 250g of greek yogurt. Also get the honey out of the cupboard, you'll only need 1 tablespoon.

Put all the ingredients into a mixing bowl or food processor and whiz up for 30 seconds until all the ingredients are mixed. 

Not only does it look delicious, it tastes delicious too, it's such a quick and easy little snack, lovely to watch Wimbledon this coming week or when it gets too hot outside!

What Summer recipe will you be making? Have you made any yummy recipes using fruit this Summer? 

Recycle Week!

Now in its 12th year, we're right in the middle of Recycle Week! The theme this year is "Recycling around the home". Just having a think about the products you buy and have in your home is the first step to efficient recycling. You can always head over to Recycle Now and simply search for an item to find out how to dispose of it correctly, and if it can be recycled.

At Ellie Ellie, we fly the flag to re-design, re-cycle and re-love. Here are some of the easily recycled materials that are used to make some of our beautiful eco-friendly products!

Wool  - Our versatile Check Recycled Wool Blanket Rugs are made from recycled welsh wool, and have so many different uses, from picnics at the park to getting cosy in front of the fire at home. They are individually spun to create a variety of different designs, so there's a colour to suit everyone!

Glass - The UK currently recycles 50% of glass containers like jars and bottles - once they are crushed and melted, they're molded into brand new ones! We have a whole collection of recycled glassware for your home, including tumblers, mugs and milk bottles!

Plastic - One of the most used and popular materials. It's important we pop it all in our recycling bins to be sorted, shredded, and used again and again! Our Recycled Lunch Box and Jumbo Storage bags are made from recycled plastic, come in a range of prints, and fold flat for easy storing!

Be sure to take a look at Recycle Now's website to find out what you can recycle locally and at home, and help you achieve a sustainable lifestyle!

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