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Behind the Stars | A Founder's Complicated Relationship with Reviews

I have a love/hate relationship with reviews.  I use them myself for movies and books, and Rotten Tomatoes and I very much see eye to eye on what makes a good movie.  But I rarely use reviews to assess restaurants, products, or services. 

— Laurie Furber
To Market To Market | Our Favorite Summer Markets - elsie green

To Market To Market | Our Favorite Summer Markets

| photography by Andie Furber |

Here at EG we hold a firm belief that if you want to truly understand a culture, look no further than the food the locals eat, and the markets they shop in. Consider this your summer market shopping guide.

— Sarah Guenter
Garden Party | Summer Dresses - elsie green

Garden Party | Summer Dresses

The versatility of a summer dress is unmatched. Its lightweight fabric and breezy silhouette make it the perfect choice, embodying summer relaxation and style.

— Paulina Lucas
Shop Gal Guide | July Edition - elsie green

Shop Gal Guide | July Edition

 

| photo c/o sandra semburg |


We love a good list. We all have notes in our phones of all the shops that we have heard about that we want to visit or that are tried and true staples for us.
A few of our shop gals are self proclaimed 'finance girlies' - they share all of their financial reads, good podcasts to listen to and tips and tricks to get the most out of their hard earned paychecks.
— Kelsey Schmidt
City Guide | Île de Ré - elsie green

City Guide | Île de Ré

Île de Ré was a fun surprise.  We expected it to be beachy and quaint, but we did not expect it to be so very quiet, which was just what we needed the night we arrived.  
— Laurie Furber
Elsie's Eight | July Edition - elsie green

Elsie's Eight | July Edition

Here at Elsie Green, we have cultivated a culture of extreme inspiration - good books, delicious recipes, photographs, films, and any and everything in between.    This summer we are...
— Kelsey Schmidt
Home Tour | A Seaside Beach House - elsie green

Home Tour | A Seaside Beach House

Calling all beach lovers. Today, we’re giving you a peek inside the amazing beach house of our dear friend Zoe Johns in Stinson Beach.
— Kelsey Schmidt
Seaside Fashion | What's in My Weekender - elsie green

Seaside Fashion | What's in My Weekender

| photography by andie furber |

Île-de-Ré, off the northwest coast of France, is a coastal grandmother's dream. And I am that coastal grandmother.

— Andie Furber
Press Play | Sun and Sea - elsie green

Press Play | Sun and Sea

Our beach playlist is best served with sunscreen, a striped beach umbrella, a spritz and a guilty pleasure book.
— Sarah Guenter
Meet The Maker | Le Verre Beldi - elsie green

Meet The Maker | Le Verre Beldi

Nestled in the heart of Morocco, Le Verre Beldi stands as the country's premier and only company dedicated to the art of blown glassware from recycled glass. This unique workshop combines traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability, creating stunning glassware that captivates the eye and respects the environment.
— Kelsey Schmidt
Photo Essay | French Coastal Style - elsie green

Photo Essay | French Coastal Style

Get inspired with some of our favorite examples of French coastal style.
— Laurie Furber
Capsule Wardrobe | The Button-Down Shirt - elsie green

Capsule Wardrobe | The Button-Down Shirt

| photography by Sandra Semburg |

The perfect button-down shirt is a closet essential that should be included in every capsule wardrobe.

— Sepi Shokouh
Vintage Art Book | Rodin - elsie green
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