Brent Ellis, Founder of Dear Elouise

December 04 2022

Brent Ellis founded Dear Elouise in 2015 after several years of designing invitations for friends and family. Dear Elouise prides itself on high quality paper goods and boutique design. Through their collaborative design process they provide honest, thoughtful guidance to their clients while crafting refined, elegant and timeless designs that accent each event from beginning to end. Brent completed her graduate studies in design at Atlanta's Portfolio Center, and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. The company is named after her dear grandmother, Elouise.

	I love a good martini around the holidays. Medium dirty, regular olives. These colorful glasses have a unique shape and fun colors that make drinking one feel extra special!
By far my favorite gift to give is our Holiday Card Keepsake Album. It's a luxurious handmade book with thick pages separated by a thin protective sheet of vellum. I put mine out on the coffee table around the holidays and visitors love to flip through it seeing how my family has grown through the years and the cards I've chosen.
	This is a female owned business right outside Atlanta. I'm obsessed with anything marbleized right now, but these candlesticks are the coolest addition to any table setting. Stay tuned for a collaboration Dear Elouise is launching in 2023.
When all you need to say is a quick 'thank you' or 'birthday wish' these pocket notes are perfect! There are times when you want to send a handwritten sentiment, but don't need to fill up an entire page of writing. These are a chic addition to your desk stationery.
	My go-to housewarming gift is a great candle and these oversize gem matches. I keep both items stocked in my gift closet at all times.