The freshly designed ELLU hipster and yoga sling – versatile and functional while displaying an array of uplifting colors!  View online or check out in person (Booth 8-7094) at the One of A Kind Show at the Merchandise Mart Dec 2-5. For more details and complimentary tickets click here.

Noticing certain themes in your life can help illuminate aspects of your own true self. For a brief period in my early twenties I seemed to be attracted to circles, incorporating them in various works of art. Years later my designs came “full circle” when I created my first ELLU Macro Tote, using circle designsContinue Reading

The new ELLU Fall 2010 collection bursts with vivid color, metallic shine, and earthly textures.

At various times I get curious looks about the name, ELLU. Since these days people seem “time crunched” I usually just say it’s an ancient word meaning “the Shining One” though the story goes much deeper, with layers upon layers. I’ll share a few now. In 2007, through travels in Peru, I came across thisContinue Reading

Tap into your creative energy and design your own ELLU bag at the Andersonville Galleria Fri Oct 8, 6-10pm. ELLU is joining the celebration of Chicago’s Artist Month during the Andersonville Arts Weekend, Oct 8-10. During the opening event, ‘Night of 100 pARTies’ (Oct 8) the Galleria will be showcasing artist demonstrations and other specialContinue Reading