Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures

"Make it simple, but significant."  - Don Draper

Those words have always resonated with me.  Now more than ever because I only have six days in December when all three of my children will be in the same state. 

Laurie Furber
Countdown to Christmas | Advent Calendars

Countdown to Christmas | Advent Calendars

The advent calendar is my favorite Furber family Christmas tradition. But, we do a little differently than your usual 12 day countdown. The entire month of December, my mom leaves small presents every third day for each of us three kids. I'll start, then my brother, then my sister, and it repeats until the 24th. She leaves us little treats like nail polish, gift cards, or charitable donations, and it's the best thing to wake up to every day.
Andie Furber
women decorating christmas tree

Rituals | The Christmas Tree

The Elsie Green team all agrees that Black Friday shopping is a no-go.  Instead we all use that day to do some volunteer work, then choose our trees.
Sarah Guenter
woman holding vase of branches

Anna's Gift Edit

Each member of the Elsie Green team has beautiful taste, and each is an avid Elsie Green shopper.  Read on for Anna's 2023 gift edit of her favorites past and present. 
Laurie Furber
woman holding glass

Erin's Gift Edit

Each member of the Elsie Green team has beautiful taste, and each is an avid Elsie Green shopper.  Read on for Erin's 2023 gift edit of her favorites past and present.  
Laurie Furber
textiles

Sarah's Gift Edit

Each member of the Elsie Green team has beautiful taste, and each is an avid Elsie Green shopper.  Read on for Sarah's 2023 gift edit of her favorites past and present.  
Laurie Furber
velvet chair with oil painting

India's Gift Edit

Each member of the Elsie Green team has beautiful taste, and each is an avid Elsie Green shopper.  Read on for India's 2023 gift edit of her favorites past and present. 
Laurie Furber
woman setting dining table

Andie's Gift Edit

Each member of the Elsie Green team has beautiful taste, and each is an avid Elsie Green shopper.  Read on for Andie's 2023 gift edit of her favorites past and present.  
Laurie Furber
collection of silver spoons

Collectors at Heart | Vintage Silver

We think the secret to creating a good collection is in not just amassing something in volume, but in collecting individual pieces you appreciate for their unique qualities.   Often we'll find one of the shop girls going through each christening cup in a large bin, admiring back stamps and monograms.  
Laurie Furber
Caring for Your Copper

Caring for Your Copper

See our secret recipe for keeping your vintage copper looking its best.
Laurie Furber
woman cooking in copper pot

Sparkle & Shine | Collecting Vintage Copper

The French have a way of incorporating beauty into everyday tasks.  

When we’re visiting France and one of our friends invites us into her kitchen, and we see all the beautiful vintage copper pots, pans and vessels, we get a bit jealous.

Laurie Furber
woman lighting candles

A Simple Guide to Candle Etiquette

We all love candle light for its ambiance, sometimes its fragrance, and for that cozy, nice feeling that comes from curling up on the sofa or settling down for a candle lit dinner.  
Laurie Furber
IN CONVERSATION

ETCETERA | OUR PODCAST

Welcome to the Elsie Green Podcast where our host Andie and her guests discuss design, travel, fashion, beauty and other beautiful things in life.