Encouragement from EllyandGrace

How One Event at Church Changed my Life
I've been asked several times over the last 5 years... "How did you come up with the idea for Elly and Grace?" And it's kind of a weird story! I would say that the idea came to me from God-...
Why Take Notes?
Why take notes? My natural tendency is to be a Martha. I’m typically trying to do a million things at once and focused on what needs to be done next. Grace goes down for a nap? I’m doing a load...
Behind the Scenes: Packaging
Packaging is one of my love languages. 🤍 I loveeee getting a package where it’s obvious that it was packaged with love. I love getting the thank you notes, the special packaging, all of it! So, when I started ellyandgrace,...
Behind The Scenes: Thank You!
I snapped this picture a few moments before writing this post (postpartum hair regrowth no makeup and all) while working on a redesign of one of my most beloved Easter designs. It’s emotional for me because I still remember calling...
The Delicate Collection
Recently, we've had lots in our EllyandGrace community ask about simple designs. Not everyone likes the larger ones, and I totally get that. Everyone has a different preference in what they wear, and I'm pleased to provide a variety of styles...
Choice or Choose?
Recently, while talking with a friend, I made a comment about “It’s like you have tons of bricks thrown on you (memories, circumstances, hurts, etc) but then when one hugs and prays with you or Gods incredible blessings-those bricks are lifted...
2020 Year in Review
This year has been a whirlwind (and I’m not even going to talk about covid!) Most importantly though- we would not have gotten through this year without all of our incredible customers. Thank you for shopping with my business. I...
A Special Christmas Message
What’s your favorite Christmas tradition? (really- comment and let me know! I’d love to hear) For me, I always loved doing Journey to Bethlehem at my home town church. It was the first weekend of December, and I participated for around...
'Tis the Season: The EllyandGrace Christmas Playlist
I don't know about you, but I'm all about a great playlist! After such a hard year, I think we could use some beautiful Christmas music to get our minds focused back on Jesus, so I asked for input from...
Behind the Design: Jewelry
Each piece in our new jewelry collection was handcrafted just for you- choose from sterling silver or 14k gold filled for each of our 5 pieces. I designed each piece to help remind you of God's love and goodness and...
Giving Tuesday- 15% of Sales will go to CIY
This giving Tuesday, we wanted to do something special for an organization close to my heart. Most people don't know this, but before I started ellyandgrace, I worked at a few nonprofits in the St. Louis area- in events and...
"You aren't amazon"
"I can tell you aren't amazon." I still remember an angry email we got a few years ago from a person who was upset that we didn't offer prime style shipping. He meant it as an insult, but I took...
What Yarn and I have in Common
👋🏻 I'm always trying to learn new creative things...and my most recent project is going to be creating some sort of punch needle or weaving wall art for Grace's room. So, I bought some beautiful yarn. 😍I knew I had...
Behind the Design: Christmas
I wanted to share my heart behind some of my FAVORITE designs from this year's Christmas Collection! Joy Nativity- one of my FAVORITE Christmas designs is back again! I paired it here with our buffalo cardi for a really festive...
How to Find Trustworthy Companies on the Internet
We get emails and messages and comments weekly from people who think they have purchased from us...but they have actually purchased from a scammy company.  After someone asked me for some tips on how to avoid these companies, I decided...
Featured: Forward Conversations Podcast
Do you love podcasts? I DO! I listen to them on my walks with Grace, on my way to and from work...and practically every other time I'm in the car! But, I've always been afraid to be on podcasts, and...
Ellyandgrace is MOVING!
We have some EXCITING NEWS..and it's all because of YOU! Ellyandgrace is MOVING! We are no longer renting an office space. We made the decision to purchase a building a few miles away from our current space. If you've read about...
Meet our Customer Service Team
MEET OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM!Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting parts of our team. We print and ship all of our shirts from Missouri, AND our customer service team is almost all Missouri based too! (except Tressa...
It's not about me
Hey! Brenna here. If you follow ellyandgrace on social media, you'll know I show my face a lot around here- in stories, in reels, on my feed.But it's not about me. I do these things because I love interacting with...
Psalms for the Weary - Day 4: Psalm 23
Day 4: Psalm 23 1   The Lord is my Shepherd; I have what I need.2   He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.3   He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths...
Psalms for the Weary - Day 3: Psalm 30
Day 3: Psalm 30 1   I will exalt You, Lord, for You lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.2    Lord my God, I called to You for help, and You healed me.3    You, Lord, brought me up from...