We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.
Jen Kniland — The California Rancher — celebrates the art of simple, soulful living through her thoughtful curation and signature West Coast style.
This season, instead of putting together a traditional gift list, Jen offered us a look at the pieces from our Elsie Green collection that speak to her most — the soulful, beautifully made objects she loves giving, living with, and collecting over time.
“My favorite way to gift is by choosing thoughtful, timeless pieces that instantly make a home feel more grounded and soulful. I love objects with texture, history, and heart — pieces that bring warmth into everyday rituals. This season, I’m leaning into more relaxed California living: natural materials, vintage finds, and beautiful things meant to be used and loved.”
A piece with soul from the moment it arrives.
"I’m always drawn to pieces that feel storied, and this console is exactly that — the perfect blend of rustic texture and quiet simplicity. I love how it grounds an entryway or dining space and instantly adds that warm, lived-in California charm."
"Vintage crocks are one of my go-to styling staples. They bring such an organic, utilitarian beauty to a home whether holding wooden spoons, a bundle of branches, or simply sitting on open shelving like in our hallway. They remind me of old California farmhouses with hardworking, beautiful pieces always within reach."
"Slipcovers are essential in our house, truly timeless, comfortable, & easy to live with. This chair feels like the kind of piece you can sink into with a cup of coffee, sun streaming through the windows, California light doing its magic."
"There’s something so grounding about simple rituals, and this soap is one of those. It’s understated & beautiful to use."
A forever piece that moves with the rhythm of your home.
"This feels like mornings on the cottage porch or an intimate corner in the kitchen. So effortless, elegant, & inviting. I love pieces that can move around the house as seasons change, and this one is endlessly versatile. A true heirloom that only gets better with time."
