Tuesday 19 April 2011

Catch up...... Had my head down for the last week or so..... mostly thinking, writing, taking things in and learning.

The biggest thing I have learnt is that family is wherever you look. Two new babies to welcome to my other half's family last weekend, both beautiful bouncy boys, I am looking forward to cuddles on Good Friday! Had my niece and nephew over as well and just to see their gorgeous little faces lighting up in the sunshine over some ice cream was the best feeling. Also had my friend's little boy over in his "gruffallo" dressing gown.... makes u melt trust me!! SO, life has been full of children recently and a lot of smiles, fun and cuddles.

There is nothing better than a little happy face looking up at you to remind you that life is worth living, even if its just for these little people. Children have no worries, they are not stressed out about bills, or wondering how they are going to get to work, they just simply "be" !
I love how they live life without a second thought whilst teaching the grown ups a thing or two.

I really needed the break, even if just to chill and reflect and it really has done me so much good. My family are the ones closest to my side, they are the ones who bother traveling for 30mins just to give me a happy face, they are the ones who scoff hot cross buns with me and they are the ones who crawl in my bed after a night out whilst my other half dribbles on the sofa!!!

More recording tonight, looking forward to sending some idea's over to Ireland and hearing from Paris too!! Time out done with, time to get back on it !!


Really not loving all this chocolate being available... its a dangerous time with easter fast approaching!! It would be nice if I could eat it all without it desperately clinging to my hips and every other inch of my curves !!

Really loving the BEAUTIFUL WEATHER..... highs of 26 degrees today in London... yes. !!! White bits, get ready cos you are coming out haha!!


Elle xo

Tuesday 12 April 2011

Just want to devote my blog tonight to my big brother's (and his fiance's!) magazine that they run for the local area if Bingley and surrounding areas. HERE IS THE LINK to this months THE PROSIDER issue

http://issuu.com/simonharrup/docs/prosider_2011_spring_wedding_iake thssue


Please take a look and take the time to support this as it really is amazing. My brother and his fiance have devoted themselves to this new venture and each issue of The Prosider magazine is a shining example and credit to their hard work, time and efforts. I was fortunate enough in March to be able to model some gorgeous wedding dresses for their "spring bridal issue" which is now out! The Prosider is a free community magazine and all the dresses, hair and makeup and photography have been supplied by local people in the area. It is just a massive achievement for all those behind and all the local people who contribute to it as well!!


There are some gorgeous pictures, somehow I have managed to pull off the whole "married bliss" look which is a rarity for me as I usually end up just looking moody in photo shoots (its a natural talent I have with moody music to match lol) I am just so impressed with the quality, the scenery, the make up, the hair, the dresses! Everything deserves a massive round of applause and definitely gets that and a seal of approval for me. Its BRAVO from the Ellenyi camp! I am so proud of my big brother Simon Harrup and his beautiful fiance Kimberley Devine for all their hard work..... totally pays off guys and this is proof xx



Really not loving aches from working out! My fella helped me work out last night, just a bit of toning and oh GEEEZ my thighs today. Best 10 minute work out I have ever done! There is no way that I could play Rugby like he does! His season is about to start and he is doing extra's so I thought I would be all cockypants and show him how it was done..... epic fail.


Really loving cute lil fluffy fairy cakes. Someone special brought some in to work today and they just melted in my mouth they were amazing..... my weakness for sure. Made my day you little beaut <3 x

Elle xo

Monday 11 April 2011

WHAT A WEEEEKEND!! Scared a postman half to death by running down to sign for some contracts in my other half's rugby shirt and forgot that people don't usually do that!! I was just panicking that I might miss the postie and have to wait another week before being able to sign off on another project so I rushed down without thinking!! Then I learnt some new busta moooves from my gangsta girlies on sat night... they are teaching me to skank to old sckool chunes massiiiiive. ha! Love it.


Just had a listen to the vocal stems from Thursday's studio session... better than I had imagined which left me smiling like a CHESHIRE CAT that got the creaaaam! Awaiting news from Paris and really can't wait. Its like a very strange weird warm Christmassy feeling in the middle of April?! Is this how the Australians feel? Don't then have their christmas in april or something? I dunno... something like that I am sure!!


Next project already landed on my laptop... very funky riffs to it and the bass is OFF DA HOOOK.... so buzzed about getting down to writing and putting some AMAZN melodies with lyric. The hardest part of my job is waiting for mixes from DJ's and Producers as I just get toooo excited. Its sort of like baking a cake and wanting to eat it before it comes out of the oven. I just want the Ovens (dj/producers) to bake it already so I can have my cake and EAT IT. !!!



Really not loving having to wait. As above. Standard.


Really loving being absolutely fabulous right now. Reveling in my work, passionately diving into words, lyrics, inspiration. Feeling loved for who I am and seeing my own life having a positive affect on those closest... very rewarding. LOVE passin on a bit of buzz and get you all electrified.


Elle xo

Thursday 7 April 2011

ADDICTED to www.addictdjs.com totally!! Been in the studio working on three new exciting tracks for some amazing DJ's from Paris... check them out at the link above, their work is addictive, true to their name!! Feel very lucky to have written and provided vocals for and really nervous about hearing what they think of the work I am going to send over!

Its been great to work internationally as well as with DJ's from all over the UK. The work keeps coming in and I am loving trying to keep up to date with it all. Sat in the studio with my slippers on and the lights on low feels like a second home and the only thing better than being in the studio is being on a stage performing the tracks I made in the studio!!

Thankyou so much to my manager Matt Rudland and my other half for the daily support they give and for keeping me company in the studios! Excited and looking forward to hearing the final edits. PLEASE take a look at the website link above and support AddictDJ's because their music is just massive and their website has some gorgeous tunes!!



Really not loving having to work INSIDE when its beautiful sunshine OUTSIDE !! Its nearly the weekend though and I might be able to stretch out and enjoy some of this gorgeous warmth! Its definitely time for flippa flopps.


Really loving my bed. Best place ever and I can secretly hear it calling my name. Its not a voice in my head... its destiny.


Elle xo

Wednesday 6 April 2011

Totally excited about getting in the studio tomorrow.... really looking forward to it! All three tracks have been on repeat on my Ipoddle in serious prep. Too tired to talk much and need to get my head down and in gear to deliver these tracks is or some v amazing DJ's... more tomorra.


Really do not like smelly feet. Don't need to even explain that one.

Really really really really LOVE today because my new issue of GLAMOUR magazine is out.... yes yes yes. I am a total geek, but love reading it in bed or when my other half has the rugby on... makes my day and is like an old friend when I need some advice, a laugh or just a nosey at other people's lives.

Off to get stuck into it!

Elle xo

Tuesday 5 April 2011



Smiiiile !!



Today started by me waking up next to someone amazing and will end that way too! I did have to make him a cup of tea in bed as he had a day off, but I guess I can do that without anything much to say! Feeling very grateful (again) to those closest to me. When I get an unexpected carrot cake and a lovely little text it always makes my day.



Received a new track from a producer and personal friend Fonzerelli (Aaron McClelland) and really cannot wait to get working on it! I love the sounds he produces, they always make my hips move and get stuck in my head for days. I am so fortunate to be able to work closely with him and to be able to have the opportunities that I have had so far. I am looking forward to producing something amazing for you to listen to shortly! If you can't wait until then check out the tracks I have worked on in connection with Fonz at my youtube.... www.youtube.com/ellenyiofficial



Really not loving people who really really moan at pointless things... its not attractive, it makes your face look like it should be glued to the floor... its bad for your health and just makes people wanna close their ears and clam up from listening. More muscles used to frown than to smile... and smiling conserves energy... just imagine how bad moaning is for your body then haha!!



Really loving that Daybreak have got Lucy the weather girl back and got rid of that crazy guy who I complained about in a previous post. They must be reading my blog because as soon as I complained they started putting him in serious weather conditions to tell the weather and now he has disappeared all together which is just fantastic! Now I can watch the weather and actually understand the forecast and prepare my outfit accordingly!! That has just made my day!!


Elle xo

Monday 4 April 2011

Inspiration wearing a bit thin tonight. Really struggled writing the last track for some new work I have been sent. Sometimes you just get writers block and you just have to ramble on and write it out until something better comes of it! I love "Just Jack's" track called Writer's Block... I always put it on when I get stuck. Doesn't really help much, but at least I don't feel like I am the only one out there.

They say that you write from the heart but sometimes my heart feels all locked up away from the world. I guess it is easier to do that when people judge you without looking with a view to understand. When I have no words, at least I always have a tune... my heart always sings even if it is muffled and locked away. The melody is something that nothing or nobody can take from me.


Really not loving coffee tongue. Now I love my coffee, but that icky tacky taste you get from drinking too much is just not nice! I wish there was some way of scraping that taste of my tongue so I could happily go on drinking coffee all day... oh maybe I just solved my own problem... toothbrush?? argh.


Really loving my boy's cooking. He is getting better at it everyday and cooked chinese tonight. Its amazing how much he is throwing himself into this and I am so proud of all he makes... even if I don't eat it lol. It is really nice to see him trying and not being afraid to learn something new instead of taking it for granted that I will always cook like most other men! Bless him.... even if everything is far too spicey and tastes like curry, its a start.

Elle xo

Sunday 3 April 2011


Motherly love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible... Today just shows that!! Its amazing where Motherly Love comes from... where you would least expect it to. My other half has cooked a gorgeous meal for the first time.... Honey glazed gammon, roast vegetables, mint and herbs new potatoes, and honey and mustard glazed parsnips (which Craig thought was a type of potato??lol) His mum came round and chilled out with a white wine spritz in a fancy cocktail glass and then we got the Knect out. Its just been lovely to share time and catch up with those precious to you.



Sometimes you get used to a certain way things are and you think that is just how it is. But then you experience something ten times stronger and you realize what and who matters to you. I can honestly say that the motherly love that comes from my other half's mum is true to this, it really has helped me to do the impossible when I have felt like giving up.



This week looks busy busy and I cannot wait to get in the studio and lay the vocals down for this project that I have been recently writing for. I have had the tracks on all weekend and the idea's just keep coming... my other half seems to think he can write a few lyrics here and there but needless to say I won't be taking him up on his suggestions!



Really not loving NOT being able to sleep in! I think because I am so used to getting up for work and because I am in a routine I just cannot sleep in on a weekend. So I end up getting up at 7am and cleaning the pad from top to bottom, doing a zumba class and then starting the day when all I really wanted to do was sleeeep.


Really loving family times, knect marathons are ace.... I seem to be amazing at bowling when I do this "twinkle toes" dance and I get strike after strike! Its been a great finish to a great weekend and although my arms are gunna ache after "boxing" and losing miserably it will make me smile every time I remember.


Elle xo









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Saturday 2 April 2011

Brazen ft Ellenyi - Jolene (various mixes)


Check out this NEW remix of a Dolly Parton classic.... JOLENE (Brazen aka Fonzerelli feat Ellenyi)



Really not loving donuts without enough jam in them. WHY do you bit in and think your gunna get a mouthful of amazing jam and then boom.... nothing. Such a let down. Probably to do with the fact that its a cheap donut.... wouldn't get that from a Krispy Kreme now!!


Really loving time out. Spent some time out and away from work today. Went vintage clothes shopping to a vintage fair today which was really awesome. I LOVE stuff like that... you can find all sorts and you just never know what treasure you might unearth. I saw some creative ideas about how to make your own rings and necklaces and I am definitely doing that as it looks amazing!!

Just a quick chit chat today... more tomorrow !

Elle xo

Friday 1 April 2011


Friday Feeling anyone? I will have me some of that please! Today has been beautiful. Just ordinary, nothing special, adventurous or amazing, but simply beautiful. I have been to see my partner's Nanna as it was her birthday today and spoilt her rotten with some treats. (she did want to try and put the hand & nail cream in the fridge, but thats another story!) I have spent some time with my number one and then got in my "office" to write some more. Everything about today I have loved and its ended the week on an awesome note!

Thankyou so much for your emails about topics to write about, I can't wait to hear your ideas and hopefully gain some insight and inspiration into how you see things. It means a lot to hear from you all and I really love getting personal emails, so please keep sending them to me. Another song written tonight, this one has been a team effort from a lot of different hurts and tales of troubles, but its what makes it real, so thank you to all who contributed their thoughts xx


Really not loving sore throats today. I have a lot of problems with my tonsils, obviously talking as much as I like to and singing as much as I love to! I talk and sing for a living, so its a hazard of the job unfortunately, but its getting a bit annoying at the moment!! I have 2 lovely little blisters on one tonsil... and I am in the studio next week. BUT. they will be gone. ha! Wishful thinking.


Really really really really loving tattooooo's today! I have several on my body, but I have just booked for a new piece on my torso and I have just seen the design for it which is amazing! I am also having some words written in the design and I can't wait til the end of the month to get it inked at last! I have the words "Devotion is my gift to that which deserves nothing less" "My song is yet to be sung" "In your voice, I find my song" all written down my spine in one long line and that so far is the biggest. But this new one I think will overtake the ink on my spine! Not looking forward to the 4 hours of pain.... but at least I can read Glamour while I am having it done!


Off to attempt to pull my other half off the Xbox/Call of Duty..... (harder than it sounds)

Elle x0