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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.
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.
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.
Our Entertaining Top Ten
What are the things you reach for over and over again when you're entertaining? We'll go first.
Joey's Gift Edit
Each member of the Elsie Green team has beautiful taste, and each is an avid Elsie Green shopper. Read on for Joey's 2023 gift edit of his favorites past and present.
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.
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.
Our Secret Recipe
Occasionally you'll want to give your flatware a little polish. So here is our favorite, low-maintenance recipe for a lustrous shine. It's simple, quick and fun!
Things to Consume | Our Favourite Wines & Champagnes to Gift
We have curated a collection of our favourite bottles to give as gifts & hope that you and your loved ones enjoy them as much as we do. Cheers.
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.
Don't Arrive Empty Handed | Our Guide to Hostess Gifts
Never show up empty handed. And always give your hosts something they can use after you've left. That's some good motherly advice.
Our Holiday Baking Guide
Baking is one of those things. It makes the people around you feel loved and cared for, and it makes you feel calm and serene. it fills the house with warmth and homey smells, and it fills our hearts with joy.
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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.