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Checking In | Mimi Calpe
After the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, Tangier was a breath of fresh air. In this seaside gem situated just across the Strait of Gibraltar from the Spanish coast, we were able to relax and slow down. And our backdrop for our two days in Tangier was the beautiful villa hotel, Mimi Calpe.
Setting the Table | 6 Place Settings with our Classic Dinnerware
The white plate is the crisp white shirt of the entertaining arsenal. It's versatile, goes with everything, and never goes out of style.
Small Spaces | Laurie's Petite Home Tour
Recently, our Co-founder and Creative Director, Laurie, transitioned from a larger home in the Bay Area suburbs to smaller home in a bustling, hip neighborhood in Oakland.
City Guide | Tangier
Tangier and our hotel, Mimi Calpe, reminded us to slow down and enjoy each part of our day. We had long, indulgent meals, passed hours lazily by the pool with books in hand, and went on long walks through the beautiful city.
Minimalistas
Laurie and Kelsey have each moved to smaller homes this year. In the process of down-sizing, they've found a freedom in the ruthless editing that down-sizing requires.
Down Time | Hobbies with the Elsie Green Team
Nurturing hobbies outside work is essential when you work in a creative field. If we don't take time to fill up the well of inspiration, it runs dry.
City Guide | Brooklyn
I like to think of Brooklyn as Manhattan's equally chic but a bit more understated twin sister. The food and culture is equally excellent, but with bigger closets and more room to breathe (but still no in-unit washer/dryers). While I still make the pilgrimage into Manhattan multiple times per week for nights out and fabulous dinners I can't afford, I've come to appreciate Brooklyn for all it has to offer.
City Guide | San Juan
To escape the grey New York winter, I recently traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico. To say I was floored by the natural beauty, kind locals, and delicious food is an understatement.
Checking In | Berber Lodge
Here, a mere 30 minutes away from the electric energy of Marrakech, hidden between olive groves, a serene oasis awaits.
Checking In | An Upstate Escape
Three days of pure bliss in Upstate New York. Book your stay at this beautiful Airbnb in Delhi, New york.
Local Flavor | Our Locavore Dinner Party
When we were ready to throw a dinner party again after a bit of a break, we thought the perfect theme would be to focus entirely on what we could source from within 100 miles of San Francisco: the food, the wine, the guests, the music.
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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.