efferson Hayman is one of those artists who lives his work. His pieces demonstrate his unique talent for finding beauty in simplicity.  Combined with traditional photographic techniques and vintage and handmade frames, each piece is one-of-a-kind.  

There’s a certain kind of magic that only happens in candlelight. I love leaning into that glow whenever I’m getting ready for a candlelit dinner. I'm sharing my favorite glowy, perfectly imperfect makeup look for nights that deserve to linger.

If I were to dump out any of my purses, there'd be about 6-7 lip products in the bottom of each one.

November is for gifting lists and little acts of thoughtfulness—the people we love, matched with pieces that feel like them. For this month’s Shop Gal Guide, our team is sharing what they’re giving from the Elsie Green collection: brass that catches candlelight for the host, washed linen for the one who sets a beautiful table, vintage glassware for the friend who loves a toast, a soulful stoneware vessel for the flower-gatherer.

The summer post about French country entertaining in Montrozier was about ease and seasonal cooking outdoors. This is different, it's winter in the city. Still relaxed, still homemade, but more polished. The casualness comes from elegance, not from being rustic. But the idea stays the same: prepare ahead so you're present with guests. Use beautiful things you actually own. Make it feel special without making it stressful.

Most of what we’re wearing now? Our moms wore in college.

All of us at Elsie Green are collectors at heart: we love to gather pretty things that make our house feel like a home. 

It's officially sweater weather. A fresh sweater haul is the perfect way to welcome the cooler days ahead.

In France, we don't have Thanksgiving. So when we celebrate it here, we're creating our own version without the weight of tradition telling us what it should be. 

As November settles in, we’re thinking about the table—the soft light, the quiet layers, the little rituals that make everyone feel welcome. This month’s Elsie’s Eight is the anatomy of a Thanksgiving table: the simple pieces that do the heavy lifting without fuss—linen you want to touch, brass that catches the candlelight, a vessel that makes a handful of stems feel special, vintage flatware with a story.

| photography by andie furber |

To welcome the season, I’ve gathered my favorite autumn fragrances for home, body, and beyond.