Ellen G

Monday10:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Tuesday10:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Wednesday10:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Thursday10:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Friday10:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Saturday10:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Sunday11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

109 Jackson St, Petone, Lower Hutt

04 568 8272

Step into a world where colour and joy sing together in harmony at Ellen G, the vibrant, vivacious hub of artist and designer Ellen Giggenbach. A perennially popular spot on Jackson Street in Petone, this boutique is a testament to Ellen's lifelong dream of owning a shop filled with her own creations - and you’re invited into her world.​

Step inside, and you're instantly enveloped in an atmosphere that customers consistently describe as joyful, bright, and uniquely uplifting. The store's contemporary fit-out showcases Ellen's bold and colourful style, drawing inspiration from mid-century design and the rich folk art of her German heritage. Every corner bursts with happy vibes, reflecting Ellen's passion for creating art that pays homage to both her roots and her Kiwi connection.​ The shop itself is a macrocosm of her unique style, reflecting straight, clean lines accentuated by pops of colour wherever you turn.

At Ellen G you’ll find a truly eclectic array of products, each adorned with Ellen's distinctive prints. From framed artworks and wall hangings to homewares like tea towels, cushions, throws, mugs, and coasters, there's something to brighten every space. Fashion enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of bags - ranging from small cosmetic pouches and sling bags to travel totes - as well as chiffon tops and scarves. Ellen's passion for paper-based creations also shines through in her collection of paper crafts, intricate paper cuts, greeting cards, postcards, notebooks, and whimsical paper garlands.​

The culmination of years of hard work and an innate knack for the bold and the eye-catching, Ellen G is both a gallery and a store, a place where art meets function. No matter where you hail from, you’re invited to peruse and take home a piece of creativity that fuses European tradition with a distinctly Aotearoa edge.

Words by John Son & Photography by Anna Briggs

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Location

109 Jackson St, Petone, Lower Hutt

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