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New Modern Farmhouse | Kitchen

The kitchen was an exercise in flexibility.  We all wanted the kitchen to be defined by its own color palette, and to have some soul but the details changed as the room developed.   
— Laurie Furber
coate residence great room

New Modern Farmhouse | Living Room

The main room of the new house was a unique challenge.  It was large, but the client wanted it to feel intimate.  The client wanted it to be bright, but not sterile.   And like most open plans it contained three zones:  living, kitchen and dining, but in this house they are all visible from the front door.  
— Laurie Furber
fall trees

Elsie's Guide to Local Fall Destinations

While the Bay Area may not have the stunning foliage of New England or the chilly mountain air of Colorado in the fall, we have our own gems that make this a beautiful place to live at this time of year. We love pumpkin hunting, apple picking, and cozying up with autumnal treats to get us in the spooky spirit.
— Laurie Furber
copper pot with pasta

Friendsgiving Makes a Comeback

We were all keeping our circles small last year, and for the most part Friendsgiving went by the wayside.  This just may be the year Friendsgiving makes a comeback.   But let's not over do it. The important thing is to enjoy the company of our friends, not to sweat in the kitchen. 
— Laurie Furber
woman leaning on wall

Re-inventing Retirement

Thoughts on what retirement means to an entrepreneur.
— Laurie Furber
Caring for Your Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Caring for Your Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Our reclaimed wood furniture is a fabulous addition to your decor.  It has the heart and soul of a vintage piece, combined with the customization durability of bench made furniture.  

You'll find the furniture is easy to care for and gets better with age.  
— Laurie Furber
Gather [around the dining table]

Gather [around the dining table]

Today, we're sharing a few simple ways to make each meal at home special and memorable.
— Sepi Shokouh
able shoppe

Elsie Green x Able Shoppe

Meet Liv, the founder of Able Shoppe and owner of a beautiful home on the outskirts of Chicago.
— Laurie Furber
Meet The Team | Marlo

Meet The Team | Marlo

Meet Marlo, our Design Intern.
— Sepi Shokouh
Photo Essay | Yosemite on Film

Photo Essay | Yosemite on Film

| photography by andie furber |

A couple weeks ago, my parents and I finally made our very first trip to Yosemite together. After 20 years of living in the Bay Area, not a single member of our family of five had made the trip to see the most magnificent valley on Earth. We figured it was about time to do so, and we were not disappointed.

— Andie Furber
Photo Essay | AutoCamp Yosemite

Photo Essay | AutoCamp Yosemite

| photography by andie furber |

At Elsie Green, we are big fans of boutique hotels. My mother has a rule that we never stay at big chain hotels, and because of it, we've found so many gems over the years. One of our favorite outdoorsy getaways is the super-chic and super-easy glamping site, AutoCamp.

— Andie Furber
Photo Essay | New England Road Trip on Film

Photo Essay | New England Road Trip on Film

| photography by andie furber |

In May, my mom (the woman you all know and love, Laurie) and I went on an epic New England road trip. It felt like the perfect ease back into travel, isolated in our own little bubble, and we journaled the whole trip for you all here on the blog.

— Andie Furber
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