Etcetera | Our Blog
The Only Brunch Recipe You'll Need this Spring
In anticipation of warmer weather and taking meals outside in the garden, Terra has channeled her creative energy into recipe testing to find the perfect brunch recipes for spring.
When the Sun Crosses
The seasonal transition between winter and spring may be our favorite. The vernal equinox occurs when the sun crosses the equator moving from the southern towards the northern hemisphere. Each day after the spring equinox, our days are filled with more light and feel seemingly longer.
The History of Block Print
Block printing is an art form that originated in China over 4,000 years ago, and later spread throughout Asia and the rest of the world. Eventually, India became the epicenter of block printing.
The History of the Crapaud Chair
The Crapaud Chair originated as part of the Second Empire style, often referred to as Napoleon III style in the mid 1800s. The style was known for being highly eclectic, combining both historical and modern elements in a new, and innovative way. One of the primary principles in the interior design of this era, was to leave no space undecorated, maintaining a strong emphasis on colour. In this case, less certainly was not more.
The History of Brass
Brass is a metal composed of both copper and zinc. The ratio of each of these metals to each other determines the shade of the brass, as it varies from a dark reddish-brown colour to a white-silvery yellow.
Harlow James | Valentine Gift Edit
We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.
Chrissy Hunter is a Sausalito based interior designer. . Her time attending SCAD and scouring antique shops in Savannah has honed her editor's eye, so her blog Harlow James is always filled with fresh ideas and inspiration.
Chantal Lamers | Valentine Gift Edit
We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.
Chantal Lamers is a writer and magazine editor and expert curator of home and lifestyle inspiration. We love her chic and unique vintage style.
Alicia Lund | Valentine Gift Edit
We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.
Alicia Lund, curator of Cheetah is the New Black has a chic, classic style that combines all our favorite things: design, fashion, food, music.
Meet the Team | Anna
Meet Anna, our Manager of Retail Operations and newest team member. She keeps the shops looking pretty, packs orders, and takes some of the pretty shop images you see on social media. She's a newlywed, food lover, traveler and new East Bay home owner. Read on to get to know her better and stop by the Concord shop to say hi.
2020 Discoveries | Libby
If 2020 has given me one thing, it has brought me back to my love of reading. I have always been a devoted reader. My preferred Saturday afternoon as a child was a trip to Barnes & Noble with my mom for a cupcake and a couple new books for the week.
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.
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.