Etcetera | Our Blog
Chasing Courage
I must assume that I have fewer years ahead of me than I have behind me, and I feel an urgency to make the most of what's left. I find myself thinking a lot about what I'd like to accomplish and what has propelled me to achieve my goals in the past. And I have realized it boils down to either discipline or courage.
On to the Next
One of the many things that makes Elsie Green a nice place to work -- we all possess a growth mindset. We're always reading new books, learning new skills, and challenging ourselves in new ways.
Caitlin Flemming's Gift Edit
Caitlin Flemming, editor of Sacramento Street, interior designer, and author of Travel Home (and daughter of one of our favorite people @globalatelier). Caitlin is a master at blending traditional with modern, and tossing in a bit of global style. She gave us her top picks from our Elsie Green collection that have just the right dash of style she looks for when celebrating someone special with a gift.
Victoria Smith's Gift Edit
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Victoria Smith, Curator of the French vintage shop Super Marché and editor of SF Girl by Bay, has a cool, bohemian style that we love. She gave us her top picks from our Elsie Green collection that have that je ne sais quoi she looks for when buying for someone special.
How to Measure for Furniture
Now that you've decided to invest in a new piece of furniture, let's make sure it fits perfectly in your room. Follow a general rule of allowing 36" of traffic...
SF Girl by Bay's Gift Edit
Victoria Smith, Curator of the French vintage shop Super Marché and editor of SF Girl by Bay, has a cool, bohemian style that we love. She gave us her top picks from our Elsie Green collection that have that je ne sais quoi she looks for when buying for someone special.
Holiday 2020
This year, December is bound to be quite different, as most months of 2020 have been. But I hope to preserve as many of my rituals and traditions as I can, and to spread as much generosity, love and kindness as I can along the way.
Meet the Team
What makes Elsie Green special is our people. We've got a few former corporate executives, a floral designer, a former interior designer, a vintage collector, a teacher and a high school senior. But we're all shopkeepers at heart, manning the packing table, giving our signature brand of extraordinarily personal service in the shop, traveling the French countryside looking for pretty things, and playing with the merchandise all day.
Our Favorite Brunch Recipes
We love a brunch. And December is a good month to stage an impromptu brunch. It's cold outside, so light a fire, put on your favorite Christmas playlist, make a cafe au lait and settle into the kitchen to surprise your people with some new favorites. You can try one of our recipes, or create a whole menu with them. Your choice.
Terra's Floral Kit
Terra keeps a floral kit handy for foraging and creating pretty arrangements on the spot. Take a peek at what's in it.
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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.