Eleanor (Ellie) is the Deputy Homes & Garden Product Editor for Yours, Modern Gardens and Take A Break Pets. In this role, she oversees the best-of listicles, how-to guides and product reviews across homes, gardens, pets and everything in between.
Ellie began her passion for writing while studying for her English Literature and Drama BA at The University of Kent, where she was the Culture Editor of the university paper, InQuire. She actively wrote a blog whilst travelling during her year abroad in Denmark and she subsequently joined Bauer Media Group soon after she graduated. In 2017, she started working for Yours Magazine as part of the Commercial Team, hosting in-person events for the lovely Yours readers and recommending the best products on the pages of the magazine. She then became a commercial writer for Yours, What's The Best, Modern Gardens and others, researching and continuing the pursuit of must-have buys for our audiences.
Ellie had the luxury of growing up with a large garden, where she was encouraged to grow fruit and veg in the greenhouse, look after the rabbits (her little lawn mowers) and spend time outdoors. Her family has always had a love of gardening with an array of beautiful flower beds and hanging baskets, fun ornaments scattered about (she has fond memories of receiving these as presents from her grandparents), and the chiminea that comes out every year. While she's not blessed with a garden now she's a renter, she still has a balcony filled with geraniums, a plethora of houseplants and a National Trust membership so she and her partner can visit beautiful gardens throughout the UK.
She also enjoys looking for home and garden inspiration in her spare time, exploring social media for trends and décor, and creating wishlists that show no signs of stopping. Slowly upgrading her furniture, she’s learnt how to make the most of the space available, find the best furniture to last on a budget, and become a master at home DIY.
When she's not hunting for the best, Ellie loves to read (the bookshelves are a staple in her home), go to gigs, go on walks, and try out new crafts. From Jesmonite casting to candle-making, crochet to painting, she’s prepared to turn a dab hand to anything that looks good in the home.
You can find Ellie on Instagram.
