collection of silver spoons

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.  
Laurie Furber
Caring for Your Copper

Caring for Your Copper

See our secret recipe for keeping your vintage copper looking its best.
Laurie Furber
Pomet

Pomet

A petite interview with the owner of our favorite new restaurant in Oakland, Ca.
Sepi Shokouh
Press Play | Sweater Weather

Press Play | Sweater Weather

| image courtesy of Kelsey Schmidt |

Invite your friends, bust out the good china, forage some branches and press play on our autumn playlist curated for everyones favorite season: sweater weather season. 
Sarah Guenter
Foraged Flora | Kelsey's Botanical Guide

Foraged Flora | Kelsey's Botanical Guide

Fall branches and leaves.  We love them.
Kelsey Schmidt
woman cooking in copper pot

Sparkle & Shine | Collecting Vintage Copper

The French have a way of incorporating beauty into everyday tasks.  

When we’re visiting France and one of our friends invites us into her kitchen, and we see all the beautiful vintage copper pots, pans and vessels, we get a bit jealous.

Laurie Furber
woman lighting candles

A Simple Guide to Candle Etiquette

We all love candle light for its ambiance, sometimes its fragrance, and for that cozy, nice feeling that comes from curling up on the sofa or settling down for a candle lit dinner.  
Laurie Furber
Home Tour | Northern California Eichler | Davies Del Diablo

Home Tour | Northern California Eichler | Davies Del Diablo

A peek inside the home of one of our favorite local mid-century gems. 

Kelsey Schmidt
woman in blue button up

Aging Gracefully

| image courtesy of vogue |

I've always been one of those people whose age is a bit of mystery, but these last few years I feel like I'm starting to look my age.

Laurie Furber
octavia

Elsie's Edit | The Elsie Green Restaurant List

Add this page to your Pinterest travel board; we'll be updating it regularly with new restaurants as we continue to travel and discover new culinary experiences around the world.
Sepi Shokouh
vintage flatware

A Beginner's Guide to Vintage Flatware

Flatware, silverware, cutlery. No matter. It's all beautiful. If you're considering starting a vintage flatware collection, you really can't go wrong. But knowledge is power, no? So here is a petite tutorial to guide your search.
Laurie Furber
paris street view

The Paris Journal | Jessica Wright

| image courtesy of bon traveler |

When we're planning a trip, there are a few people we turn to for their recommendations.  One is our friend Jessica Wright, Curator of  Bon Traveler.  Jessica  is one part northern California two parts abroad, spending the majority of the year in foreign lands, curating travel guides for the design-focused traveler.

Laurie Furber
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.