Etcetera | Our Blog

| image courtesy of The Design Files | photography by Rachel Kara | 

Of course you're going to have a closet full of bathroom cleaner, furniture polish, and refills for your swiffer.  But we think every girl (or boy) should have a kit in the linen closet with all the basics necessary to keep the house looking pretty or to make a small repair on the fly.  

A great coat isn’t just practical - it’s the thing that makes getting dressed in January feel like a creative act instead of a survival tactic.

November is for gifting lists and little acts of thoughtfulness—the people we love, matched with pieces that feel like them. For this month’s Shop Gal Guide, our team is sharing what they’re giving from the Elsie Green collection: brass that catches candlelight for the host, washed linen for the one who sets a beautiful table, vintage glassware for the friend who loves a toast, a soulful stoneware vessel for the flower-gatherer.

Five things every photographer needs in their bag. 

Whether you're just beginning your journey or have been honing your skills for years, there's something undeniably enchanting about capturing the perfect shot, clicking the shutter and reliving each moment again and again.

I am planning another six week tour through Europe and thinking about the perfect combination of day and night, work and play, city and beach for my carry-on. 

For me, dining chairs have always been the quiet heroes of a room.  A dining chair can signal a design era, and can be a small to medium sized investment that packs a lovely punch in a well-designed room.

| photography by sandra semburg |

We don't often jump on trends that cycle through the fashion calendar, but we've leaned into this one because it's timeless and sophisticated.

| image courtesy of sandra semburg |

The most sophisticated cold weather layering piece: the winter coat.