Make your own simmering Potpourri!

As we approach Autumn and the weather gets chillier, it's nice to feel warm and cosy! We've found a great activity to get in the mood for the season.

Firstly, think about some of your favorite scents during autumn, whether it be fresh apples, oranges or cinnamon. With these, you can easily make your very own delightful simmering Potpourri!

Here's a sample recipe to make a lovely blend of fragrances:

- the peel of one orange 
- one thinly sliced apple

- 2 large cinnamon sticks 

- 1 tablespoon of cloves 

- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract 

- 1 tablespoon of almond extract 

- 1.5 cups of water plus plenty more for refill 

Simply mix together your chosen ingredients to a saucepan with some water and simmer throughout the day, spreading a lovely seasonal scent through your home. You can reuse the mix for three days, storing it in the fridge in the meantime!

You can also make a dried Potpourri to display all the colours and textures of the ingredients. Mix together some dried fruit, cinnamon sticks and pine cones (maybe go on a family nature walk with the kids to pick the best ones!) and add a splash of essential oils. It's then ready to sit in a bowl or jar as a decoration and for you to enjoy the heavenly smells!

Have you made your own Potpourri? We'd love to hear your recipes!

www.ellieellie.co.uk

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!

www.ellieellie.co.uk

10 reasons why we love Autumn!

It's one of our favourite seasons, so we've been super excited about everything that Autumn brings! From log fires to feeling the first hints of Christmas, here's our top 10 reasons why we love this time of year:

The colours - Filled with reds, oranges and greens, Autumn colours make spectacular views and beautiful scenery!

Crunchy leaves - we still love stepping or running through a big pile of them!

Big cosy jumpers and scarves - the lovely feeling of wrapping up warm when the weather has become much chillier, and it's great excuse for a shopping trip -  you can never have too much knitwear!

Halloween - the spookiest part about October, but the most fun too! Finding a scary outfit, trick or treating with the kids and pumpkin carving!

Roaring fires - the best way to keep your home nice and toasty on cold evenings.

Chai lattes - a delicious and comforting hot drink goes a long way in chilly weather!

Blankets - when you're on the sofa and just a need an extra layer, a big wool blanket will always do the trick!

Home cooked meals - Stews, casseroles and soups, the possibilities are endless when it comes to delicious home cooking.

Orla Kiely's new shoe collection - Autumn is a great time for fashion too, with stunning new Autumn/Winter collections hitting the shops - we're loving seventies nostalgia this season!

Christmas - last but certainly not least, Christmas is only a couple of months away! We can start sipping on mulled ciders and begin basking in all the festive glory.

What are your favorite things about Autumn?

www.ellieellie.co.uk

Bake, Bake, Bake Off!

The final of The Great British Bake off is fast approaching, and we've been busy cooking up some new fantastic products to celebrate it! From personalised aprons to mugs and plates, there's something for every star baker..

Do you know a Meghan Trainor or Taylor Swift fan who's a whizz in the kitchen? Our kitchen range combining the well-known catchy lyrics and baking emojis will be the perfect gift for them! Each lyric is available on both mugs and plates, and the mugs can be personalised with a message on the back too - make it extra special for the lucky recipient!

We don't think you can ever have enough tea towels, so why not grab one of these (both lyrics available) and add a name to it too! Ideal for a housewarming or "just because" gift for a Great British Bake Off fan!

  Will you be watching the final tomorrow? We'd love to hear who your winner is!

www.ellieellie.co.uk

Classic Car Boot Sale!

Much loved by the British, car boot sales are a great way to buy and sell some goodies! But how about the idea of the finest vintage fashion, homeware traders operating from the boot of their lovely classic vehicles?

That's right, the Classic Car Boot Sale is back in London! After huge success over the past couple of years, this weekend it's setting up at Lewis Cubbit Square in Kings Cross, where the collection of vintage cars, walkabout entertainment and selection of yummy food on offer is expected to be its most impressive yet! Tomorrow and Sunday. over 100 exhibitors are expected to park up their classic cars.

Expect to hear a fabulous selection of vinyl-only music, played on an open-air routemaster!
From Classic car enthusiasts to those with an eye for retro furnishings and fashion, or anyone who just enjoys a fantastic, friendly atmosphere to have a browse around, there's something for everyone!

Head over to their website for more exciting details.

www.ellieellie.co.uk

Exhibition alert: Su Blackwell

At Ellie Ellie, we pride ourselves on our sustainability. So we were utterly fascinated when we discovered paper artist and book sculptor Su Blackwell. Taking this idea to a whole new level, Sheffield-born Blackwell creates mesmerizing, intricately detailed, three-dimensional artwork from antique books and paper.

Her new exhibition, Dwelling, is currently at the Long and Ryle Gallery in London until 9th October. You you can expect to see three-dimensional sculptures of tree houses, cottages, and lighthouses hat tell their own story, all cut and glued from pre-loved novels and storybooks.

While some are made simply the black and white pages of text from fictional storybooks such as Blackwell's favourite Alice in Wonderland, others have a burst of colour, like this flower arrangement cut from A Field Guide to Wild Flowers in Britain.

Blackwell has also been involved with several commercial projects, using her steady hand to create exquisite work for set designs, book covers, editorials and turning to art-direction for advertisements.

Head over to her website for her full portfolio, and we'd really recommend going to see her work in person to be fully transported into a fantastical paper world!

www.ellieellie.co.uk

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!

www.ellieellie.co.uk