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Cover Me | Wallpaper The Parisian Way
When I think about classic Parisian apartments, I think elegance, sophisticated whimsy, and bold statements. Wallpaper in the form of pattern, texture, and in many cases a statement in color, skip to the top of my mind.
Stylist Secrets | Anatomy of a Shelf
Whether we are creating displays in the shop, in the photo studio, or in our homes, we follow a few simple rules.
Our Love Affair with Chairs
For me, dining chairs have always been the quiet heroes of a room. A dining chair can signal a design era, and can be a small to medium sized investment that packs a lovely punch in a well-designed room.
JP's Tips on Choosing the Perfect Tree
| image courtesy of gardenista / photography by justina bilodeau |
As a young man, JP spent his summers working at a fruit & flower stand and his winters working at a Christmas tree lot. Every year when we choose our tree, he knows exactly what he's looking for, and he's always right. Each year we say "this is the best tree yet."
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.
Photo Essay I Reclaimed Wood Furniture
Incorporating reclaimed wood furniture into your home is a great way to become more green.
Elsie Green Must-Haves | The Moroccan Basket
It's no secret that Moroccan baskets are one of our favorite Elsie Green essentials. They're the absolute best. They're perfect for storing blankets or linens, laundry or picnics, just about...
Atelier Rae | A Conversation with Rae Dunn
Every day is different at Elsie Green. And some of our favorite days are when we are invited into a beautiful home to scout for a photo shoot or to consult on a design project.
Tree Trimming Basics
JP is the expert, but I've picked up some tricks for decorating the tree from my prop stylist friends over the years that help make the process go fairly smoothly.