Wee Birdy

July 17, 2007

London shopping: Ella Doran

I have to confess that I have a soft spot for flower boxes in windows. It’s a distinctly British tradition where many a dodgy pub is adorned by a carefully colour-co-ordinated explosion of pansies and cascading ivy. But it’s also an inviting, fresh and homely feature, and I’m pleased to discover that Ella Doran’s store has a couple of bright pink boxes of geraniums in the front window.

A well-known UK-based commercial designer, Ella Doran has collaborated with various brands and retailers, such as John Lewis, to develop a range of products featuring her trademark photographic prints.

Her images are typically a colour-saturated visual treat, whether it’s a row of coloured pencils, London’s iconic Routemaster buses, or an idyllic green meadow spotted with wildflowers. Her products range from made-to-order blinds to cushions, wallpaper, tableware, china and children’s products.

I love Colour, the kids’ book that Ella collaborated on in conjunction with Tate Enterprises. It’s visually exciting and a whole lot of fun. Her melamine range of products combine practical with cool, and I love the kooky “Vintage Plates” tray – perfect for breakfast in bed – and the cute kids’ apron in a vibrant cut-out paper dolls design.

Ella Doran
46 Cheshire Street
London E2 6EH
Tel. 020 7613 0782

Nearest tube: Liverpool Street

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