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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What to do with Dad!

There's only a couple of days to go til Fathers Day, so we've been having a look for the best activities to do with Dad to make it a memorable one!

You can't go wrong with spoiling him with good food - Sheffield Park in Uckfield, East Sussex has it all figured out. They're holding a Father's Day barbecue lunch in the tearoom garden, and thanks to the local microbrewery, there'll be a selection of beers and ciders to wash it all down with! There's no need to book, and you can take the whole family along. Find out more here.

For the car mad Dad, head to Woburn Abbey for the Father's Classic Day Out! From military, saloon, sports cars to motorcycles and live music from bygone eras (that he might remember!), it's a real treat. In return for any donation, the kids can treat their dad to a Dream Ride, where they can jump into a classic vehicle and be driven through the countryside!

If you're not feeling too adventurous this year, why not just treat Dad to a lunch in a local pub, go fishing, or bake your own scones for a delicious cream tea indoors? Whatever you decide, he's sure to be spoilt rotten!

What are you planning for Father's Day?

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Feeling Rosy

The Rose is the birth month flower of June, and at a time when the weather is heating up, our style often changes to match. But it''s not just clothes that we can adapt to sunnier and warmer days. Giving a shimmery and fresh look, we've spotted a huge jewellery trend this summer  - Rose Gold.

Its the perfect colour tone to go with almost any outfit, and we've got several head-turning pieces of Rose Gold Jewellery within our beautiful British Idiom range!

You'll find something for every occasion in this collection - whether it be an encouraging good luck gift for a friend, a thoughtful token of love for a family member or just a little treat to yourself! View our full British Idiom range here.

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Crossing the teas project - Volunteer and visit!

It’s no secret that the British love a good cup of tea, but who ever though it was a fact worth exploring to the extent of an art project? From this month until June, ART;sync; a network of creative professionals, are building a collection of memories based purely on the concept of drinking tea.

Funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund, ART;sync have partnered up with several Brighton-based associations to bring us a fascinating study of the tradition that so many of us simply see as an every day part of life! From a cuppa and cake on an afternoon with friends to the celebrations during Iranian New Year, the project involves nine groups of people with varied cultures and backgrounds hosting their very own tea party. The stories captured will then be on display in Jubilee Library from 22nd June until 16th July 2015.  It's also a chance to see some beautiful and historical crockery from around the world, as well as the stories behind them!

Sound interesting? Good news! The organisation, whose vision is to "mainstream cultural diversity in the arts", is accepting volunteers to get involved right now!. They are on the lookout for Memory Collectors, Community Heritage Facilitators, and Photographic Assistants. So if you're handy with a camera, fancy gathering stories or just looking to find out more about the whole idea, head over to ART:sync to find out more!

Le Tour De France

The Tour de France kicks off tomorrow, with the annual bicycle race taking place primarily in France while also making appearances through nearby countries throughout July. Now in its 101th year, the Tour de France this year is made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,664 kilometres (Wow).

The exciting thing about this year is that the Tour starts in the UK tomorrow, from Leeds! We have got really into cycling this Summer at Ellie Ellie and are going to keep updated with the race to see how all the cyclists are getting on. Our bicycle recycled storage bag and lunch box bag have been really popular this season, with a lovely vintage bicycle print which we love and is great for storing your bicycle gear or lunch when your out for a cycle.

If you can get out and about this summer a family cycle ride is a great idea to get out into the countryside or seafront! Happy cycling!

What you may not know about Wimbledon!

Whether you are a tennis fan or not, Wimbledon is no doubt a big event in the British sporting calendar. Originally starting in 1877 this historic tennis tournament has been a staple in our summer calendar for years. With Murray coming back to the courts this year after claiming the title in 2013, this tournament is bound to be one filled with energy and suspense.

Here are a few fun facts about the tournament you may not have known, like there are nearly 55,000 tennis balls used in the two week long championships!

Enjoy watching the tournament! 

Father's Day- Where do you start?

Father's Day is swiftly coming up on the hard shoulder- blink and it'll be here (it's the 16th June for any of those out the loop!) We've put together a little inspiration for you all, whether you are looking for a card, token gift or maybe something cool for his home. We've got it covered.

GIFTS FOR THE HOME

If he's in to his music he'll love this piece of artwork. Each piece is made to order at our Sussex based HQ on beautiful vintage music sheets. You can personalise them with a lyric from his favourite song, making it

a totally unique talking point for his home! Why not add one of our beautiful reclaimed wood frames t'boot? Each frame is totally individual and handmade in Kent- just the ticket to add that finishing touch!

Ellie Ellie's Personalised Music Lyric Artwork make a perfect gift for Father's Day!

Let's face it Scrabble is the root of a lot of family fun. Over the years millions of families have spent an afternoon battling it out for triple word scores. If your Dad is into his board games these Giant Letter Wall Tiles make a fantastic and and innovative gift! You can buy each tile individually, so you can be as creative as you like! We love the idea of having the family surname in the hallway, but you could also go for room names e.g 'Games Room' or 'Office' or even a word that reminds you of a comical inside joke to put a smile on his face!

Ellie Ellie's Giant Letter Tiles are a great way of adding some nostalgic charm to a home

These genius cork boards are all handmade from recycled wine and champagne corks and are a perfect gift for the Dad who likes a tipple and  loves being organized..or who could do with learning to be! Each board is totally individual and are mounted inside an A3 reclaimed wood frame. Great for pinning photos, letters or not-so-subtle reminders!

Ellie Ellie's Recycled Cork Board is a great addition to any study or kitchen! He'll have no excuse for forgetting now!

THE TOKEN GIFT

Okay, so you don't want to go the whole hog. Just a little something to show you remembered? No problem. A keyring is such a good gift idea, not only is it useful but with a little help from us you can now personalise them with something that will not only look cool, but will be priceless in sentimental value too! Each one is double sided, meaning you can now add two personalised map locations. The personalisation ideas are endless - how about where his children (or grandchildren)were born? World is your oyster. 

Ellie Ellie's Personalised Map Location keyrings are perfect for the globetrotting Dad!

New in this season at Ellie Ellie are a house keyring to our collection, perfect to show their hometowns!

Ellie Ellie's super hero cufflinks have been a huge hit. Each pair is individually made from original comic books. Cosmopolitan magazine favourited them last year for the working chap and they make great Father's Day gifts for any vintage comic lover! 

Ellie Ellie doesn't just do Batman cufflinks, head over to the website for Superman, Spiderman and even Where's Wally cufflinks!

CARDS

Our cards all have a great retro feel to them, we use old school Polaroid-style photos which we then mount onto recycled card. We've also launched a new service whereby we can personalise the inside the card and send it direct to your Dad! Easy, peasy and totally hassle free.

You can add a personal message inside any of Ellie Ellie's cards an choose to have them sent straight to your recipient!