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Curator Spotlight | Laurie
Our featured curator for the month of March is Laurie, founder and creative director of Elsie Green. Read along for her perspective on art and advice for those who are just beginning their collections.
How Matthew James Chooses Art for his Moody, Brooklyn Apartment
Art can enhance a space, elicit a certain reaction or memory and it’s typically one of the last touches added when finishing a room. That’s why the art I’ve chosen for my Brooklyn apartment holds a special place in my heart. Each artwork hanging on my walls has helped transform the space I call home.
I'm Your Cherry Blossom Baby | Spring Travel Diary
| photography by andie furber |
After a long, cold winter in New York City, there is nothing I'm looking forward to than the first glimpse of spring blossoms. My window overlooks a very large row of trees that are so close to the glass it almost feels like they're reaching into my bedroom. Since it's winter, the branches are bare, and I am anxiously waiting to see them bloom.
Checking In | Diary of a Digital Detox
We like to challenge ourselves in the new year. And the screen time report Apple delivers each week got us thinking - what if we went off the grid for a day? Would we miss the constant stimulation or would the break be a welcome relief?
36 Hours in Hudson
Our road trip is a whirlwind. We arrived in Hudson at about 5pm on Friday evening and planned to arrive in Cape Cod at 4pm on Sunday. So we had to have a plan. We decided our priorities in Hudson were to eat well, drink well, learn a little about the area, and leave inspired. Simple.
Repeat Visitor | An Ode to Hotel Saint Cecilia
I rarely stay in the same hotel twice. I see hotels and restaurants as wells of inspiration, and I typically believe that part of the fun of travel is experiencing new hotels, restaurants, museums and sites whenever I visit a city.
Elsie Green's City Guides
When we travel, we like to immerse ourselves in the local culture. No American chain hotels or restaurants, no tourist traps. We get lost exploring hidden alleys and lug ourselves and our suitcases up flights of stone steps in small local hotels without elevators. And we always request the menu in the local language.
Playing Tourist
Have you noticed a theme? This spring we’re focused on simplicity, and enjoying what is right in front of us. And that applies to travel. it’s not lost on us that the Elsie Green team is based in some of the most beautiful cities in the world: San Francisco, Lyon, Seattle, New York, Sydney.
Sepi's Digital Detox Diary
Curious to explore their relationships with technology, Kelsey, Sepi and Laurie each took one day off from all their devices. Read on for the results.
Five Refreshing Mocktails with Seasonal Spring Ingredients
Springtime is all about hydration. So this season, we are trading our cocktails for non-alcoholic elixirs or mocktails. They are just as delicious, but will leave you feeling a bit more refreshed. Both in the moment, and in the morning.
We have have been on the hunt for the best recipes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Here are our top picks x
Every Style of Glassware You Need for Your At Home Bar
Your home bar glassware collection does not have to be plentiful to be complete. A combination of a few staple pieces that can be used for various drinks will do the trick. In other words, a short glass, a tall glass and a glass with a stem.