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Andie's Gift Edit

Each member of the Elsie Green team has beautiful taste, and each is an avid Elsie Green shopper.  Read on for Andie's 2023 gift edit of her favorites past and present.  
— Laurie Furber
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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
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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
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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
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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
Atelier Rae | A Conversation with Rae Dunn

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.  
— Laurie Furber
christmas tree

A Meditation on Tradition

I used to think traditions were chains.  Something imposed on the family to keep our milestones locked in someone else's vision.     But as I have grown older (maybe wiser?) and my life changes, I have realized that traditions are not chains, but threads that tie us together with our loved ones.  

— Laurie Furber
JP’s Gift Edit

JP's Gift Edit

Each member of the Elsie Green team has beautiful taste, and each is an avid Elsie Green shopper.  Read on for JP's 2023 gift edit of his favorites past and present.  
— Laurie Furber
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DIY Petite Christmas Trees | A How-To With Kelsey

Our resident Elsie Green flora expert is our very own Kelsey Schmidt. She's our go-to gal for floral arrangements, and our favorite companion for a trip the SF flower mart. One of her favorite traditions is hunting down the perfect holiday foliage, so I sat down with her to ask her for some of her sage wisdom.
— Laurie Furber
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
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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
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Our Entertaining Top Ten

What are the things you reach for over and over again when you're entertaining?  We'll go first.  
— Laurie Furber
Vintage Art Book | Rodin - elsie green
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