whimsicalbyellie

13/06/2026

Looking forward to feast day tomorrow! Pop in and say hi!

Remember when doing the Rabbit Hunt tomorrow, check the shops in the alley ways off High St East even if it's just on a whimsy ....you never know.
Some lovely prizes for the winning family . Grab your sheets from the Town Hall and bring a pen or pencil...
Uppingham Feast Day 2026 Sunday 14th of June
❤️

08/06/2026

New print idea… and I think this might be one of my favourites 🥹

You know those little words your children say “wrong” that somehow become part of your family forever?
The ones you don’t ever want to forget.

Like “oh-tay” instead of okay…
or “Chicken Donalds” instead of McDonald’s.

I’m starting a new range of personalised keepsake prints celebrating those tiny childhood words and phrases — the little mispronunciations, funny names, and sweet sayings that make up the soundtrack of them being small.

Each print can include:
Their special word or phrase
What it meant
Their name and age
A gentle watercolour illustration to match

Perfect for bedrooms, memory boxes, gifts for grandparents, or just keeping hold of a little piece of childhood before they grow out of saying it.

These are completely personalised, so I’d love to know…
What word did your child say “wrong” that you never want to forget? 🥰

06/06/2026

Right, opening times this weekend are a little bit random and I'm sorry about that! 😅

We are making the most of the incredible shows on at this weekend 🎉 so here's where I'm at —

Today 🎨 Saturday
Open 9.30 — 11.30 this morning
Then again 3.00 — 4.30 this afternoon

Tomorrow 🎨 Sunday
Open 9.30 — 11.30
If you were planning on popping in but those times don't work for you — please just ping me a message and I'm sure we can figure something out 💛

I hate the thought of anyone missing out so just shout and we'll make it work 😊

Thank you so much for your understanding, it genuinely means everything 🥰✨

03/06/2026

Hey lovely lot 💛
Just a little update from me — what started as hay fever has turned into quite a scary allergic reaction and I've had to see the doctor today.

I'm okay, but I'm under strict instructions to rest and I'm trying very hard to actually listen for once 😅

So things might be a little slower from me this week — posts, messages, the shop — please just bear with me while I get myself right 🥰

I just wanted to let you all know rather than just go quiet on you 💛

I'll be back to full chaotic Ellie energy very soon I promise 😊
Take care of yourselves and I'll be back to full colour soon 🥰💛

30/05/2026

Good morning and what a gorgeous Saturday to come and treat yourself ☀️

I'm at Whimsical today and the door is open from 10-4 and we have the most beautiful things waiting for you 🎨✨

Whether you're looking for a little something for yourself, a gift for someone special, or you just fancy a nosy — come on in 😊

handmade, whimsical and won't break the bank 💛

we have build your own habitats running today — no experience needed, just bring yourself and we'll do the rest
Sometimes the best Saturday plans are the ones you didn't make 😊
Come and find us today — I'd love to see you 👇☀️

29/05/2026

Father's Day Prints!! Message me to order!!!

28/05/2026

This weekend at Whimsical by Ellie we’re swapping painting for something a little different… ✨

Build Your Own Pet Carrier Workshop 🐸🌿

Choose your tiny creature,
decorate their travel carrier and create a magical mini habitat using moss, pebbles, crystals and woodland treasures.

Perfect for imaginative little ones who love tiny worlds and sensory play 💚

Lots of different creatures available including frogs, axolotls, dragons and more!

Sessions running throughout the weekend — pop in and create your own whimsical pet to take home 🫧✨

£10 each
Sibling or bring a friend discount 2 for £15

28/05/2026

I'm open this afternoon 1-4! Pop in to say hi, I still have a few squishies left, and plenty of magical pocket friends!

27/05/2026

The thunderstorm last night was VERY much welcomed in this house — I basically stood at the window like a grateful little plant 😂
But can we talk about something that genuinely stressed me out yesterday?
I was right in the middle of Derby — out and about, needed my phone — and O2 just… stopped my internet. Mid trip. No warning. Just gone 😭
So I've decided it's time to sort a new deal out and now I can't decide what to do —
📱 Do I go SIM only and just keep my phone?
📱 Do I get a new contract with a new iPhone?
📱 Or do I ditch it all and try a completely different phone altogether?
I genuinely don't know what to do and I feel like this group will have opinions 😂
What would you do? And if you've switched recently and loved it — TELL ME EVERYTHING 👇😊

(photo from our trip yesterday, will tell you more about it later!)

23/05/2026

🐾 WIN A PERSONALISED PET PORTRAIT 🐾

We’re raising money to help a very loved dog, so we’re raffling one of our custom pet portraits.

£2 per entry
or 3 entries for £5

To enter:
🐶 Comment below
🐶 Send payment (I'll send a payment link)
🐶 Share if you’d like to help us spread the word

The winner will receive a custom watercolour-style portrait of their pet printed as an A4 keepsake.

Every entry genuinely helps ❤️