Etcetera | Our Blog
The Stroke of a Brush to Ease the Mind | Painting with Laurie
Exploring down time with the Elsie Green team.
Checking In | Thacher House
| image courtesy of thacher house |
Thacher House and its idyllic Ojai backdrop, petite cottages, and limited cell service were exactly what we needed. When you book, know that you will be truly "off the grid," but learn to embrace it. Sip your lavender lemonade, take a stroll through the gardens, and breathe deep.
36 Hours in Ojai
Recently I planned a whirlwind road trip with my daughter Katie and my sister Lisa to Ojai and Santa Barbara. We hit the road on Friday afternoon and returned on Sunday night. So we had to be strategic. As always, our priorities were to eat well, drink well, learn a little about the area and leave inspired. Simple.
Elsie's Library | Summer 2022 Reading List
| image courtesy of @jeannedamas |
The shop girls of Elsie Green love getting lost in the pages of a good book.
Travel Guide | Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is one of those places that feels new each time. I am always discovering new beaches, farms, lookouts, hikes, restaurants, and secret little spots I want to visit over and over. So, I am here to share all of her secrets with you.
Steal My Sources | Laurie's Favorite Sources for Inspiration
I believe I am one of the last living catalog people. I was working on catalog layouts and photoshoots when blue line meant writing on the proofs in blue pencil because the camera could not see the blue markings, when cut and paste was a literal term, and when a polaroid was taken of each image and hatched inside the photographer's armpit before anything was committed to film.
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.
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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.