Elyse & i Journal

A peek behind the seams — stories, style notes, and snippets from designer Emily Cheetham. Expect a mix of fashion musings, travel inspiration, and crafty DIY ideas.

Five Days, Many Steps — A Hong Kong Escape

We’d all been craving a change in temperature, so we jumped at the chance to head to Hong Kong over our children’s half-term break. The weather had been wildly unpredictable...

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Style Your Space with Neon

Neon signs are everywhere — adorning cafés, brightening home offices, and adding flair to events. They look fantastic, but choosing the right one for your space can feel a little overwhelming....

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FRILLS & SPILLS - more bows please.

Frilly fashion is seemingly everywhere, making appearances in collections and closets of fashion-conscious people the world over. Previously associated with vintage and retro clothing trends, soft bowknots, shell-like frills and...

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Colour Coded Gift Guide

BLACK -  top down - ELYSE & I BLACK CAT BAG CHARM, $49 | ELYSE & I DEX BOW BAG in BLACK $320 | ELYSE & I DAWN SCALLOP BAG $229  PINK -...

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HEY DUDE, SURF'S UP 🏄‍♀️

  Save this for your next trip to Bali!  Having not been to the Island of the Gods, Bali, since before Covid, we thought we’d head back for Easter break. ...

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10 HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

On the back of my post about what to get up to in Hoi An, Vietnam, here are my ten holiday essentials!  1. A lightweight dress such as this lovely...

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HOW LONG YOU STAY IN HOI AN?

Ever since we got back from our Easter holidays in Hoi An, Vietnam, I’ve been meaning to note down what we did as it was a definite tick in the...

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Handbag Hacks!

I've put together a few little hacks for you! Ways to keep your bags clean, well stored, how to stop a snaggy zip, tips for packing bags for holidays etc...

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