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SF Girl by Bay’s Gift Edit

SF Girl by Bay's Gift Edit

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
Holiday 2020

Holiday 2020

This year, December is bound to be quite different, as most months of 2020 have been. But I hope to preserve as many of my rituals and traditions as I can, and to spread as much generosity, love and kindness as I can along the way. 
— Laurie Furber
Press Play | Holiday Prep Playlist

Press Play | Holiday Prep Playlist

Get in the holiday spirit with our Holiday Prep playlist
— Sepi Shokouh
Meet the Team

Meet the Team

What makes Elsie Green special is our people. We've got a few former corporate executives, a floral designer, a former interior designer,  a vintage collector, a teacher and a high school senior. But we're all shopkeepers at heart, manning the packing table, giving our signature brand of extraordinarily personal service in the shop, traveling the French countryside looking for pretty things, and playing with the merchandise all day.
— Laurie Furber
Our Favorite Brunch Recipes

Our Favorite Brunch Recipes

We love a brunch.  And December is a good month to stage an impromptu brunch.  It's cold outside, so light a fire, put on your favorite Christmas playlist, make a cafe au lait and settle into the kitchen to surprise your people with some new favorites.  You can try one of our recipes, or create a whole menu with them.  Your choice.  
— Laurie Furber
Terra’s Floral Kit

Terra's Floral Kit

Terra keeps a floral kit handy for foraging and creating pretty arrangements on the spot.  Take a peek at what's in it.  
— Laurie Furber
Our Favorite Winter Reads

Elsie's Library | Winter Reading List

As a team we are a group with an extensive reading list. The Elsie Green gals love filling our extra time getting lost in the pages of a book we can't put down. On the packing table, or in the photo studio, we talk about books, movies and music all day. 

Our winter reading list is a selection of classics that continue to pique our interest time after time.

— Sepi Shokouh
Fun Coffee Recipes to Mix Up Your Morning Routine

Fun Coffee Recipes to Mix Up Your Morning Routine

If you feel like talking a few extra minutes in the morning to make your coffee routine more intentional, try one of these twists on the typical morning cup
— Laurie Furber
Photo Essay | Scribe Winery on Film

Photo Essay | Scribe Winery on Film

| photography by andie furber |

Here at Elsie Green, we’re suckers for a good glass of wine. But when coupled with beautiful scenery, delicious food, and good atmosphere, we’re in love. Scribe Winery in Sonoma is a favorite amongst the team here, and many of us have even joined their members club.

— Andie Furber
woman with loaves of bread

Le Dejeuner de Noel

Some of my well-traveled American friends and my European friends embrace a concept that I often forget about:  the Christmas lunch.  It's a simpler, more casual version of a dinner party, and often has a smaller guest list than a Christmas party.  
— Laurie Furber
Relax!

Relax!

On the runway to what is the ultimate entertaining holiday, we have a choice:  we can stress out or we can relax. I choose relax.
— Laurie Furber
Nap Time | Napkins for Your Thanksgiving Table

Nap Time | Napkins for Your Thanksgiving Table

An often-overlooked detail of the holiday table is your napkins. Textiles are the best way to soften up your table. We love to try out different ways to style our napkins, because we believe it's all in the details.
— Andie Furber
Vintage Art Book | Rodin - elsie green
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