Etcetera | Our Blog

This year, each of us at Elsie Green has decided to manifest on one word for 2025. The intent is to keep this single word as a guiding light for the year, a word we can each have as a concise and potent focus, whispering motivation and inspiration when we need a little reminder or nudge in the right direction. 

The week between Christmas and New Year's is perhaps my favorite of the year. The excitement and anticipation of Christmas has worn off a little bit, and it's time to do absolutely nothing. You can lounge freely in your Christmas pajamas, eat leftovers with abandon, and catch up on all the content you've been neglecting in the hectic run-up to Christmas.

There are simple joys in life that thrill me to the tips of my toes, and tipping the top of that list is receiving a personal handwritten note from a loved one.

Having a well stocked pantry does not always mean having cupboards overflowing with options.  Usually just having the right things can create just as much magic as having many many things.  

| image courtesy of aran goyoaga |

We sat down with Aran for a chat about food, entertaining, and her secrets to enjoying her own dinner parties.