E.D. decor/home items are all up...

I liked the bisque LED animals and the quilt looked nice. The other stuff did not appeal to me.

I was in TJM the other day, and they had big light up letter like the ED. They were individual letters and were around $50 for one letter.

I looked at her items, and she has many animal themed decorations, mugs, etc.

There are lights, too, which will spell out a word. This one (below) is interesting:

I think this sign is something which should be used with great thought. Either one is advertising they are (per their self-evaluation) "KIND". Or they are aware they are different. "KIND". My very-ex was from the south, so no offense, but if he read this the way he would read, and he saw this in a window, he'd think it was his cousin's house.

And then there's this bunny mug:

This might be good for someone who plays tennis. Just don't sit across from them after serving.

And then this, actually, most of her items are in plaid:

Heart

Plaid is symbolic, and I never gift plaid. Plaid is a language, it is readable, it may be saying things of which others are unaware. When someone wears plaid…well, in other words, there's a quiet noise about them which…well? Think of seeing someone wearing newspaper headlines.

I like this! (below):

She's squinting and it looks like she's chuckling and enjoying some hidden humor which few appreciate! Nice!

Looks really nice with a few gathered! Like this very much (below)!

The bird is a giant!

Then Ellen offers succulents inside hanging glass orbs and vessels:

If the plant doesn't mind, I think this would work for someone who has a cat, like I do. A cat who loves to take plants out of their pots and plays with them when I am away! I could hang these up and she couldn't reach. I think these are nice. I'd like to hang them in front of a mirror so I can see all sides and they would fill in more and look less isolated. I wonder if they outgrow their test tubes?

Below is the flocked garland:

I don't do decorations, but for those who do costumes for various events, this would be awesome as a wrap for an Ice Queen, or some Woodland Fairy. Not sure if it is itchy though.

Overall, I think Ellen has some interesting items. There are non-plaid throws (two packs), and animal candles (the animal is ceramic-type material, the candle is wax held in the animal holder, and with covers), and flocked trees, and animal puns….like this:

Dashing? Ducks-hound? Dahks-und?

Owl love you too, Ellen!

I like Ellen, but nothing appeals to me from her line.

Not loving any of it.

It will probably turn up at Marshalls and TJM eventually.

I'm sure it'll sell well (I like the squirrel figural candle) but it looks and feels very Home Goods to me. Guessing her team went to the NY Gift show and visited the same manufacturers and simply placed orders as there's nothing very new or unusual here.

She has a dedicated following, so I am sure it will all sell out.

Another one to slap their name on stuff just to make money. I'm sure it will come and go like most of the rest. Looks like the same old stuff, nothing special.

Are you supposed to hold that bunny mug by the ball that's supposed to be a bunny tail?

Coffee, meet floor.

On 10/24/2014 faeriemoon said:

Are you supposed to hold that bunny mug by the ball that's supposed to be a bunny tail?

Coffee, meet floor.

Yes, I think so! Not sure how that would work if you can't use the other hand to balance the mug.