Have you had the palette + thread
experience?

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find your season + elevate your style

confidence woven into every palette

Hi, I’m Ellie!

I am the owner, operator and creative force behind palette + thread. I believe looking and feeling your best shouldn’t be a luxury. I want to help women celebrate their natural beauty by working with their best season, not against it. I’ve lived a life of service to others and hope to continue that mission with each palette + thread experience I deliver. 


I am a wife, mother to three amazing young people, and a caretaker by nature. I’ve been working in retail for years now and you’ve most likely seen me on a website, hosting a live sale or maybe on a billboard in the Coulee region. I enjoy styling women of every shape and season and nothing makes me happier than making someone feel special. In my free time you can find me with family, friends, at a sporting event, reading a good book or kicking back with a glass of wine in my hot tub.



My why? Women are givers. When you see, do, and care so much it’s easy to lose track of yourself in the midst of it all. We often don’t give the same time, care or consideration to ourselves that we so willingly give to others. YOU matter too and I’m here to remind you of that. As the old adage goes, “You can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself.” I’ve been there and I’d love to help you find your way back.

With love + color,
Ellie

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… and he’s John!

Meet John! My husband, my biggest supporter and the tech guy this new little business couldn’t run without! He’s the one behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly, the one I call when something isn’t working right and the one I turn to when I just need a hug. In short, he’s the black and white to my color and I wouldn’t be here without him. 

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Palette Services

Palette Experience Individual


Individual $250

1.5 hours

-Color analysis draping to reveal your best season

-Learn about your contrast levels + seasonal characteristics

-Best hair, make-up + metals

-Petite Palette in your season 

Palette Experience Two Guests


Two Guests $450

2.5 hours

-Color analysis draping to reveal your best season

-Learn about your contrast levels + seasonal characteristics

-Best hair, make-up + metals

-Petite Palette in your season 

Palette Party Three Guests


All the fun of a Palette Experience but let’s make it a party!

Three Guests $675

3.5 hours

-Bring in your favorite food, snacks + non-alcoholic beverages

-Seasonal table to enjoy during your party 

-Color analysis draping to reveal your best season

-Learn about your contrast levels + seasonal characteristics

-Best hair, make-up + metals 

-Petite Palette in your season 





Palette Party Four Guests


All the fun of a Palette Experience but let’s make it a party!

Four Guests $900

4.5 hours  

-Bring in your favorite food, snacks + non-alcoholic beverages

-Seasonal table to enjoy during your party

-Color analysis draping to reveal your best season

-Learn about your contrast levels + seasonal characteristics

-Best hair, make-up + metals

-Petite Palette in your season 

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FAQ

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  • No, please be ready to remove all make-up at the time of your appointment. A clean face will yield the best analysis.

    Feel free to bring your make-up bag to apply after your analysis + for photos!

  • Please bring a clip or rubber band to pull hair back. A hair net will be placed so only your hairline roots are visible. Seeing only the dominant natural color will yield the best analysis.

  • Anything you like! You will be covered with a neutral drape during your appointment so colors will not interfere with the analysis.