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100 Things That Made My Year | 2024 Edition
2024 was a year that felt like a struggle, but as I was reflecting on the days, it was a year full of big and small moments that filled my heart with joy.
Merry Merry
This season is a little bit different. I hurt my back in January and have been struggling all year to keep up with the pace of my life. So as I prepare for something big in the new year, I have been thinking about how to enjoy the holiday season without overdoing it.
Elsie's Eight | November Edition
Here at Elsie Green, we have cultivated a culture of extreme inspiration - good books, delicious recipes, photographs, films, and any and everything in between.
This month, we rounded up what our shop gals are dreaming of wearing to their Thanksgiving dinners. Some are keeping it casual with elevated athleisure, while others are going all out in their most elegant dresses.
The Eames Institute in Richmond, CA: A Must-Visit for Design Lovers
If you’re a fan of mid-century modern design (or just cool, iconic furniture), you’ve probably heard of Charles and Ray Eames. But did you know there’s an entire institute dedicated to their legacy right here in Richmond? The Eames Institute is a hidden gem that’s a must-visit for anyone who loves design, creativity, or just wants to dive into some fascinating history.
Elsie's Eight | October Edition
Here at Elsie Green, we have cultivated a culture of extreme inspiration - good books, delicious recipes, photographs, films, and anything and everything in between.
Shop Gal Guide | July Edition
We love a good list. We all have notes in our phones of all the shops that we have heard about that we want to visit or that are tried and true staples for us.
A few of our shop gals are self proclaimed 'finance girlies' - they share all of their financial reads, good podcasts to listen to and tips and tricks to get the most out of their hard earned paychecks.
Elsie's Eight | July Edition
Here at Elsie Green, we have cultivated a culture of extreme inspiration - good books, delicious recipes, photographs, films, and any and everything in between. This summer we are...
Home Tour | A Seaside Beach House
Calling all beach lovers. Today, we’re giving you a peek inside the amazing beach house of our dear friend Zoe Johns in Stinson Beach.
Stylist Secrets | Meet Michele
Our stylist Michele creates all the beautiful vignettes you see in our photography. She's got a special je ne sais quoi that results in thoughtfully styled shelves, cabinets and tables that look like they've evolved over time. Learn how she does it and shop her favorite props.
Chasing Beauty | Life Lessons Found in the French Countryside
You may not know this about me: for half my life I worked mostly for large companies with large inventories, large checkbooks, and sometimes I've sold things I wouldn't necessarily want to own.
Elsie's Eight | Valentine's Edition
Here at Elsie Green, we have cultivated a culture of extreme inspiration - good books, delicious recipes, photographs, films, and any and everything in between.
100 Things That Made My Year | 2023 Edition
All the Elsie Green girls have been inspired by Austin Kleon's list of "100 Things That Made My Year (2022)" and we've started creating our own lists. It's a simple, but effective exercise in finding the joy in the every day.
Thank you Austin for the inspiration. And thank you to all the people who made this a damn good year.
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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.