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Our Favorite Small Businesses for Holiday Shopping - elsie green

Our Favorite Small Businesses for Holiday Shopping

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the charm of small businesses and the beauty of shopping local. There’s something magical about finding a gift that feels truly unique, made with care,...
— Kelsey Schmidt
Sweet Nothing - elsie green

Sweet Nothing

The week between Christmas and New Year's is perhaps my favorite of the year. The excitement and anticipation of Christmas has worn off a little bit, and it's time to do absolutely nothing. You can lounge freely in your Christmas pajamas, eat leftovers with abandon, and catch up on all the content you've been neglecting in the hectic run-up to Christmas.

— Andie Furber
Holiday Dressing | Meeting for Cocktails - elsie green

Holiday Dressing | Meeting for Cocktails

This is the most wonderful time of the year for so many reasons, but my holiday wardrobe is always a highlight. I'm a huge fan of all things sparkly, velvet, and satin,...
— Andie Furber
Laurie's Gift Edit - elsie green

Laurie's Gift Edit

Laurie's 2024 gift edit of her favorites past and present.
— Laurie Furber
Color Theory | A Pop of Red - elsie green

Color Theory | A Pop of Red

We have all heard about the unexpected red theory for interiors. For the holidays, let's test that theory in our wardrobes. Don't shy away from the red bag or the red statement earrings. Reach for the blood red nail polish. It's the exact right kind of drama.
— Sarah Guenter
Elsie's Eight | December Edition - elsie green

Elsie's Eight | December Edition

We are all very nostalgic for our traditions and the month of December is when that really shines through. We wanted to share a round up of our favorite things to do this month with our friends and family. 
— Kelsey Schmidt
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Merry Merry

This season is a little bit different.  I hurt my back in January and have been struggling all year to keep up with the pace of my life.   So as I prepare for something big in the new year, I have been thinking about how to enjoy the holiday season without overdoing it. 

— Laurie Furber
Rituals | Ornaments - elsie green

Rituals | Ornaments

Sarah has rounded up her favorite ornaments of the season to help you find your new holiday family heirlooms. 
— Sarah Guenter
Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers - elsie green

Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers

In true Elsie Green fashion, each of our team members not only has exquisite taste, but are all amazing gift givers. As the holidays have been top of mind as we buzz around our shops, we have been sharing our personal favorite stocking stuffers with each other. Follow along for our stocking stuffer gift guide.
— Sarah Guenter
Rituals | The Christmas Tree - elsie green

Rituals | The Christmas Tree

The Elsie Green team all agrees that Black Friday shopping is a no-go.  Instead we use that day to do some volunteer work, then choose our trees.
— Sarah Guenter
A Hand Written Note | Stationery - elsie green

A Hand Written Note | Stationery

There are simple joys in life that thrill me to the tips of my toes, and tipping the top of that list is receiving a personal handwritten note from a loved one.

— Sarah Guenter
Give Thanks | Grateful Traditions - elsie green

Give Thanks | Grateful Traditions

Team EG's most well loved Thanksgiving traditions.

— Sarah Guenter
Vintage Art Book | Rodin - elsie green
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