Summer time, and the living's easy! Upcoming events @ Ella's & Alberta

July is upon us (already?!)! With it, comes fun sales and spectacular street-wide events.

First, Ella's Boutique is celebrating 4 years on Alberta Street! Happy Birthday, Ella's!

We're so thrilled that we will be offering 20% off all clothing July 1st through the 10th!


And the sales don't end there!
On the (hopefully!) glorious sunny weekend of Saturday July 11th through Sunday July 12th, Alberta Street is throwing its first ever Sidewalk Sale.
Participating stores and boutiques will be offering some great deals up and down the street.
Delight your senses, your wardrobe, buy some flowers, indulge yourself with great shoes, and more!

Art @ Ella's: Laine Perry

Laine Perry is a painter, photographer and writer in Portland, Oregon. A selection of her current body of work, called "BirdSong", will be displayed at Ella's Boutique through July.

"I have been making art all of my life. I am a curious observer of the fascinating world we live in. My interpretation of strong, life affirming moments is reflected in this body of work, which I call BirdSong."




*Pictured Above: "A Little Bird Told Me", acrylic on canvas.

New HOBO International handbags @ Ella's!

Just added to our website & new in store: amazing bags and clutches by HOBO International! Here a few examples!

Dress up your professional and elegant wardrobe with either of these gorgeous shoulder bags.
The 'Morgan' [Left] in has unique folded exterior detailing and tons of charm.
The 'Natalie' [right] is exquisite and black, with a double rolled shoulder strap and a unique, classy fan shape.

Why we love HOBO International's bags: they're versatile and utilitarian, chock full of interior pockets and delights, but they are also incredibly polished, sleek and refined, the perfect mix of fun and professional, of elegant and every-day.

Figs & Ginger: Beautiful, handmade & cute!

Something about birds on branches, deers resting by trees and the simple shape of a circle, all combined within immaculately hand-crafted jewelry, delights us! Figs & Ginger is composed of all of that, and more.


Imaginary and real elements of forest life and hills find their way into this unique, stunning and earth-friendly jewelry hand-crafted by Elijah and Rhona Wyman of Asheville, NC. Cute silhouettes of deer, trees, rabbits and birds are recurring themes, often contained on a branch or within a circle. Figs & Ginger strives to create jewelry that is as versatile and pretty as it is low impact and effortless, using the highest grade of recycled sterling silver. With a brushed and blackened patina, their pieces go, quite wonderfully, with a wide variety of outfits, from elegant to every-day casual.

Rhonda and Elijah got their start in retail and crafts together in 2003 in the "indie-craft scene", Rhonda graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and the two were married in 2004. In 2006, Figs & Ginger was officially named and sales began. The couple have been happily silver-smithing jewelry, creating art and music since, alongside their cat Puppy and their dog Crashdog.

Art @ Ella's: Nature and light ~ Photography by Rebecca Lefferts

Through June, Ella's Boutique will be exhibiting stunning, sometimes otherworldly photography by Portland artist, Rebecca Lefferts. She has always loved photography and received her first camera at age eight. Nature and the fall of natural light on her subjects, whether they are Tuscan looking landscapes or dramatic black and white forests, are her inspiration.

We will be open from 11 am to 10 pm on Last Thursday, May 28, to showcase Rebecca's work. Come take a look!

Lustrous Pier
Rebecca Lefferts
Taken in Les Landes, France.

Kelly Lane: Ethical and eco-friendly clothing with color.

Kelly Lane's Iris dress: beautiful periwinkle contrasted with a printed ivory panel down the center and a band of soft mustard yellow at the waist. Sleek and slimming with a comfortable, soft feel and fit, perfect for summer parties!

An artistic childhood and a grandfather who loves telling stories have both influenced the exquisitely hand-crafted designs by Kelly Lane. Up until 2005, she worked as a graphic designer, having received both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in graphic design ten years earlier. When, in 2005, her husband gave her a sewing machine, she says she "traded in a Mac for a Singer" and the youthful, creative energy of her childhood was unleashed onto an entirely new canvas: clothing! She started her own clothing line a year later, Kelly Lane: Clothing with Color. She says,"I, like my grandfather and his colorful stories, seek to enhance your true colors."

The Dahlia dress is versatile and sassy, perfect for a cocktail party or summer wedding.
Wear as a skirt, as well, the ties wrapped gently around the waist.
Beautiful rose color contrasts with a fun and care-free printed accent down the center.

Kelly Lane's dresses and skirts are sophisticated and artistic, combining different textures, prints and solids that are eye-catching and unique. She blends sinfully soft jersey knits with sturdier woven fabrics, resulting in feminine silhouettes that are sweet, timeless and durable. She and the artisans she works with use eco-friendly materials and ethical practices, creating handmade, high quality "clothing with a conscience."

At Ella's, we are increasingly tring to bring eco-friendly, and, when possible, handmade clothing and accessories into our store, and Kelly Lane is a designer we're excited to have, and we think you will be, too!

Hats'n'pretty things at Ella's Boutique!

The Honeycomb Blouse by Loco Lindo - effortless grace with a fun honeycomb print in rich orange and off-white polka dots.
A store favorite, for its versatility, fun, and its light-weight Summer flow.

Spring & Summer
have arrived
at Ella's Boutique!

It feels amazing to waltz out the front door wearing short sleeves and a skirt, or a dress, or your favorite Summer blouse and crops. We have a number of stunning new items from Loco Lindo, XCVI, Two Star Dog and Glam Vintage Soul. Stock up on beautiful summer dresses and tops!

We've been quite busy here at Ella's Boutique, as we are regularly, almost daily, receiving stunning and beautiful new things for late Spring and Summer. A large shipment of leather belts also arrived recently: skinny belts in blue, yellow, black and white, some fabulous wide belts, and some floral accented brown and black belts as well! Today, we received a fabulous shipment of Summer hats by DeLux, some of which are organic! Stop by and have some fun finding your favorites.