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The Deli epitomises this neighbourhood feel with its home-made cakes and pastries , locally produced jams and sauces and ethically sourced organic artisan cheeses and fresh meats .
“ I ’ m so influenced and inspired by the everyday ” Ella confesses . The fact that London is constantly changing keeps her excited , “ I love its eclecticism , the constant vibrancy and energy and the slight sense of the unexpected ” she explains . This is particularly true of her beloved East London where she has had various studios since the early 90s and where there ’ s always something new popping up . This feeds into her work she admits , with a large portfolio of diverse projects and designs .
She ’ s inspired by beautiful weather , and when the sun is shining loves nothing more than just wandering around new neighbourhoods with her camera . Her style and designs are a mix of the planned and the spontaneous . She admits “ as a designer I need spontaneity as an ingredient ”. She tries to carry her camera with her as much as possible so she can capture the moment there and then , “ I ’ m a textile designer by trade , my camera is my paintbrush ” she explains .
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“ I ’ m a textile designer by trade , my camera is my paintbrush ”
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Ella in the De Beauvoir Deli
Ella takes us to the De Beauvoir Deli with its home-made cakes and pastries, locally produced jams and sauces, and ethically sourced organic artisan cheeses and fresh meats.