Elly Adventures
Designed by Victoria in the Hills of Ibiza
Aug
“I love the home-made, handspun feel, especially when you can see the story the piece is telling.”
Designed by Victoria in the Hills of Ibiza
For as long as I can remember, I have been a huge fan of crafts. Handmade pieces always put a smile on my face. The best therapy for me is spending time in my studio in the hills of Ibiza — I can literally lose hours in my own world, doodling, designing, planning and producing. It is where everything begins.
The Studio
My studio is my sanctuary. Often influenced by the colours of the different seasons, the sounds of nature and the beautiful Ibiza light, my designs emerge organically. Some of the pieces at La Galeria Elefante are my own creations, and I absolutely adore making them. All pieces are made with love and lots of laughter.
My whimsical designs include pieces like the Nest Lamps, the Branch of Life, the lovely little Alice Baskets — perfect for a candle — and the Happy Baskets, an Ibiza-style handbag. Each one tells a story. Each one carries a little bit of the island in it.
“These original pieces I’ve made over the years are on display at La Galeria Elefante and I have since found artisans in India to replicate some of my pieces for us.”
Crafternoons and Workshops
Crafternoons bring me inner peace. As well as working alone in the studio, I love taking part in workshops — they feed my creativity in a completely different way. A firm favourite is the Sparkling Surfaces course taught by the fabulous and inspirational Andrew Logan. The Wonderful Workshops event takes place yearly in Jaipur, where participants design sparkling jewellery and glass and mirror mosaic art for the walls. If crafting appeals to you, visit wonderfulworkshops.org — you won’t regret it.
“Although my original piece is a single wing, the ones we are producing come as a pair and look lovely hanging together on the wall of a kids’ room.”
From Studio to Shop
Over the years, the original pieces I have made are on display at La Galeria Elefante. Since then, I have worked with a wonderful small family-run business in Delhi to produce replicas of some of my designs — bringing them to a wider audience while keeping the handmade spirit completely intact.
These include our beloved Glitter Signs — carved from wood and bedazzled with mirror, colourful beads and glitter. Choose from uplifting messages like Peace, Love, Magic, Fuck-It, or go for the Angel Wings, the Protective Eye or the Hand of Hamsa. Every piece is made by hand with love. Every piece has a story.
Browse the home and living collection to find a piece of Ibiza to take home with you.
