Etcetera | Our Blog
Foraged Flora | Kelsey's Botanical Guide
Each of our Elsie Green team members has a hidden talent. Kelsey's is floral design. She effortlessly puts together pretty, loose and organic arrangements around the shop, and always knows which botanicals dry gracefully, and which are best to put up high in the shop because they're low maintenance.
Summer Sparkle | Decor for a Relaxed Season
Decor in the summer is all about sparkling mirrors, a spot to hang your swimsuit, a basket for your sandals, and a place to tuck your summer mementos.
Our Fall Botanical Guide
Fall branches and leaves. We love them. All of the Elsie Green shop girls have clippers and a sharp eye for a beautiful branch of fall leaves, apple branches, or fruiting olives.
Inside Scoop | EG Custom Furniture Collection
It's September, and you know what that means...the annual Elsie Green custom furniture sale has begun! Our entire custom furniture collection is 20% off, so if you've been eyeing that must-have piece, now is the time.
Steal My Sources | Laurie's Favorite Sources for Inspiration
I believe I am one of the last living catalog people. I was working on catalog layouts and photoshoots when blue line meant writing on the proofs in blue pencil because the camera could not see the blue markings, when cut and paste was a literal term, and when a polaroid was taken of each image and hatched inside the photographer's armpit before anything was committed to film.
Small Spaces | Laurie's Petite Home Tour
Recently, our Co-founder and Creative Director, Laurie, transitioned from a larger home in the Bay Area suburbs to smaller home in a bustling, hip neighborhood in Oakland.
Minimalistas
Laurie and Kelsey have each moved to smaller homes this year. In the process of down-sizing, they've found a freedom in the ruthless editing that down-sizing requires.
Curator Spotlight | Sepi
Our featured curator for the month of May is Sepi, our marketing manager. Read along for her perspective on art and advice for those who are just beginning their collections.
How Matthew James Chooses Art for his Moody, Brooklyn Apartment
Art can enhance a space, elicit a certain reaction or memory and it’s typically one of the last touches added when finishing a room. That’s why the art I’ve chosen for my Brooklyn apartment holds a special place in my heart. Each artwork hanging on my walls has helped transform the space I call home.
Every Style of Glassware You Need for Your At Home Bar
Your home bar glassware collection does not have to be plentiful to be complete. A combination of a few staple pieces that can be used for various drinks will do the trick. In other words, a short glass, a tall glass and a glass with a stem.
Simple Beauty
Terra is an expert at creating simple, beautiful arrangements from foraged flowers and branches. She heads outside with her clippers, comes back with an armful of greens, and goes to work.