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Big-day gifting ideas from Yvonne Ellen

Yvonne Ellen in blue jumper wrapping a gift

With careful eyes on tight-budgets, it's easy to forget the charm of gift-giving but with careful planning and your eye in the right place you can still find wedding gifts for loved ones.

Yvonne Ellen Gold Edition Alphabet Mug - RRP £15

Personalised Alphabet Mugs

Who doesn't love cosying up in winter with a hot drink? So, why not give the gift of a personal alphabet mug for them to enjoy their Christmas hot chocolate in! With gilt gold detailing, a beautifully painted animal, these bone china mugs also have an individual characteristic to keep you positive in the wintery months. This Gold Edition Alphabet Mug is the perfect addition for those who like to have their own 'special' mug or as a thoughtful, quirky gift for a loved-one.

Yvonne Ellen Gold Edition Alphabet Mug - RRP £15

Yvonne Ellen Slogan Flute (Set of 2) RRP £22

Boozy Glasses

Know someone who loves an evening tipple? The Yvonne Ellen range of slogan glassware is the perfect gift that won't break the bank. Yvonne's iconic slogans decorates the wine, gin and prosecco glass with gold lettering and a pastel floral pattern surrounding it. It also has an Yvonne Ellen trademark bumblebee in the design! Finished with a gilt gold rim, this glass range is perfect for toasting the festive season!

Yvonne Ellen Slogan Flute (Set of 2) RRP £22

Yvonne Ellen Butter Dish RRP £25

Quirky Kitchen Accessories
Have a baker or cooking afficionado in your family? LUCKY YOU! There are so many unique accessories you can gift that will spice up any kitchen and take pride of place in someone's home.

Yvonne Ellen Butter Dish RRP £25

collection of trinket dishes

Charming Trinket Dishes
An easy present for anyone who loves jewellery! Never lose track of your bits and bobs again with this stylish, vintage inspired trinket dish with iconic Yvonne Ellen animal illustrations! In pastel colours and with gilt gold detailing these trinkets are the perfect eye-catching gift for any home lover too.

Featured are the Yvonne Ellen Lobster Trinket RRP £15; Yvonne Ellen Pussy Round Trinket RRP £10; Yvonne Ellen Cheetah Trinket RRP £15

pink cat mug

Mugs, Teacups and Coasters
Possibly the most giftable item ever?! Want a fool proof gift this year that fits within your budget? Look no further than Yvonne Ellen Mugs and Teacups. Gift your friend some quirky china with animal illustrations and pastel vibes, what's not to love?! As a little extra, add in some coasters, sold as a set of 4 in a beautiful gift box, these pair perfectly with any mug!

 Yvonne Ellen in kitchen with lots of gifts on table

About Yvonne Ellen
Based in London, Yvonne Ellen is an independent British home and lifestyle brand specialising in home and giftware that is quirky yet timeless.
Bringing her passion for home design to life in 2017, award-winning designer Yvonne Ellen hand paints her illustrations on a wide range of fine china home and lifestyle products that's inspired by her love of travelling, fashion and London, bringing a colourful and bold statement either on its own or as part of an eclectic assortment of goodies.
From tableware, bedding, gifts, home fragrance and wallpaper, all of the items are exclusively made in Britain.
Check out www.yvonneellen.com

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