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Elsie's Eight | November Edition - elsie green

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.
— Kelsey Schmidt
The Eames Institute in Richmond, CA: A Must-Visit for Design Lovers - elsie green

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.
— Kelsey Schmidt
Elsie's Eight | October Edition - elsie green

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. 
— Kelsey Schmidt
Shop Gal Guide | July Edition - elsie green

Shop Gal Guide | July Edition

| photo c/o sandra semburg |
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.
— Kelsey Schmidt
Elsie's Eight | July Edition - elsie green

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...
— Kelsey Schmidt
Home Tour | A Seaside Beach House - elsie green

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.
— Kelsey Schmidt
Chasing Beauty | Life Lessons Found in the French Countryside - elsie green

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. 
— Laurie Furber
Elsie's Eight | Valentine's Edition - elsie green

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. 
— Kelsey Schmidt
100 Things That Made My Year | 2023 Edition - elsie green

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.  
— Laurie Furber
Embracing Trust - elsie green

Embracing Trust

I love resolutions.  I always have.  The thought of having a fresh start on January first is an inspiration to me.  I can do anything I want, be anything I want, feel any way I want, as long as I set my intention, and follow through.
— Laurie Furber

Choosing Joy

| image courtesy of vintage everyday |

Rather than make a long list of resolutions, I like to choose a word to guide me throughout the year.  For 2023, I've chosen joy.  

— Laurie Furber
Simple Pleasures - elsie green

Simple Pleasures

"Make it simple, but significant."  - Don Draper

Those words have always resonated with me.  Now more than ever because I only have six days in December when all three of my children will be in the same state. 

— Laurie Furber
Vintage Art Book | Rodin - elsie green
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