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The History of Brass

The History of Brass

Brass is a metal composed of both copper and zinc. The ratio of each of these metals to each other determines the shade of the brass, as it varies from a dark reddish-brown colour to a white-silvery yellow. 
— Isabella Furber
Harlow James | Valentine Gift Edit

Harlow James | Valentine Gift Edit

We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.  

Chrissy Hunter is a Sausalito based interior designer.  .  Her time attending SCAD and scouring antique shops in Savannah has honed her editor's eye, so her blog Harlow James is always filled with fresh ideas and inspiration.  

— Laurie Furber
Chantal Lamers | Valentine Gift Edit

Chantal Lamers | Valentine Gift Edit

We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.  

Chantal Lamers is a writer and magazine editor and expert curator of home and lifestyle inspiration.  We love her chic and unique vintage style.  

— Laurie Furber
Alicia Lund | Valentine Gift Edit

Alicia Lund | Valentine Gift Edit

We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.  
Alicia Lund, curator of Cheetah is the New Black has a chic, classic style that combines all our favorite things:  design, fashion, food, music.  
— Laurie Furber
Meet the Team | Anna

Meet the Team | Anna

Meet Anna, our Manager of Retail Operations and newest team member. She keeps the shops looking pretty, packs orders, and takes some of the pretty shop images you see on social media. She's a newlywed, food lover, traveler and new East Bay home owner. Read on to get to know her better and stop by the Concord shop to say hi. 
— Laurie Furber
2020 Discoveries | Libby

2020 Discoveries | Libby

If 2020 has given me one thing, it has brought me back to my love of reading. I have always been a devoted reader. My preferred Saturday afternoon as a child was a trip to Barnes & Noble with my mom for a cupcake and a couple new books for the week.
— Andie Furber
Chasing Courage

Chasing Courage

I must assume that I have fewer years ahead of me than I have behind me, and I feel an urgency to make the most of what's left.  I find myself thinking a lot about what I'd like to accomplish and what has propelled me to achieve my goals in the past.  And I have realized it boils down to either discipline or courage.   
— Laurie Furber
On to the Next

On to the Next

One of the many things that makes Elsie Green a nice place to work -- we all possess a growth mindset.  We're always reading new books, learning new skills, and challenging ourselves in new ways. 
— Laurie Furber
Michele’s Negroni Recipe

Michele's Negroni Recipe

Michele's special take on the classic cocktail The Negroni.
— Laurie Furber
Caitlin Flemming’s Gift Edit

Caitlin Flemming's Gift Edit

Caitlin Flemming, editor of Sacramento Street, interior designer, and author of Travel Home  (and daughter of one of our favorite people @globalatelier).  Caitlin is a master at blending traditional with modern, and tossing in a bit of global style.    She gave us her top picks from our Elsie Green collection that have just the right dash of style she looks for when celebrating someone special with a gift.
— Laurie Furber
victoria smith

Victoria Smith's Gift Edit

| photography by victoria smith |

Victoria Smith, Curator of the French vintage shop Super Marché and editor of SF Girl by Bay, has a cool, bohemian style that we love.  She gave us her top picks from our Elsie Green collection that have that je ne sais quoi she looks for when buying for someone special.  

— Laurie Furber
How to Measure for Furniture

How to Measure for Furniture

Now that you've decided to invest in a new piece of furniture, let's make sure it fits perfectly in your room.   Follow a  general rule of allowing 36" of traffic...
— Laurie Furber
Vintage Art Book | Rodin - elsie green
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