The night is like a bruise
Dark and full of unseen pain
Resurfacing
Not healing
Deep in tissue sleeplessness returns
Controlling
The cause of the bruise
As I start another new month, still in lockdown, I was reflecting on the journey of Ellen Elizabeth.
The start of an idea
I can take it back to the start of this year, or 2013, but I suppose it st...
I am eclectic.
For years I wanted to be an Anna who is cool and stylish (and part of me still wants that) but I am not that way inclined.I like colour and clashes.
I like discordance and challenge....
Be empowered.Feel confident.Wear this and stand taller, smile more, feel good.Be complimented.Shining is compulsory. Do it for those who can’t and show those who won’t what they are missing.
There ...
Some people will think this a trick question and for others, it will be a real struggle - they are torn between both sides of the force!
I am one that sits on both sides of the style fence. I love ...
Wherever I look, there is a wealth of design inspiration. Holding down a day job as well as creating for Ellen Elizabeth means I need to maximise my inspiration.
There are two things I continuously...
Nature remains one of our constant inspirations at Ellen Elizabeth and I wanted to share some of my favourite images.
The beautiful soft colours of magnolia - and I can just imagine the scent!
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How many times a day do we say or do something that could be from our parents’ mouths?
I am sure many of us went through a phase in our lives where we didn’t want to be anything like our parents. T...
I don't have a particularly good memory for lines from tv shows, but sometimes the lines are so good I remember them (or cheat and write them down).
In no particular order, here are some of my favo...
I have a lot on my plate, juggling full-time work and several creative businesses, my love of rugby, a board role and mentoring a couple of fabulous women. Most of the time I can balance this well,...