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Caring for your Vintage Furniture
A good vintage piece can last for generations if it is properly cared for. Here are a few of our tips.
Photo Essay I Champagne Flute
Champagne flutes are so special. They remind us of all the little moments that call for celebration, both big and small. A glass of champagne to celebrate a big promotion or the start of a new year, or a mimosa on Sunday morning just because. You choose.
How It's Made | Block Print
Block print is a beautiful art form that is produced through the carving of wooden blocks. A seperate block is carved for each part of the pattern, meaning most textiles require the carving of various blocks to produce a finished block print. It is a trade that is typically passed down and learned from elder family members.
Origin of the Champagne Flute
Champagne flutes were first introduced in the 1950's. The skinny, tapered shape of the glasses were thought to prevent spillage and to preserve the bubbles longer than the alternative, champagne coupes.
The History of the Baumann Dining Chair
Baumann was founded by a Swiss man named Emile Baumann, in France in 1901. Although the company originally produced only small, simple chairs for children, they proved successful and began to expand their range. They were later introduced to showrooms across France.
All About Alex Marshall China
Alex Marshall is a California-based designer that specialises in ceramics sculpture and painting. Her work is functional, and pretty to look at, and known for its distinct organic shapes and earthy tones.
How it's Made I Moroccan Basket
Basket making has always been an important source of income for rural Moroccan villagers. As the style has become more popular internationally, many artisans have taken on the craft on a full time basis as means of meeting the growing demand and interest for Moroccan baskets.
Girl Power
When we retired from our corporate jobs and started Elsie Green, JP and I envisioned a second act that would allow us to travel the world, spend our days together, be home for dinner with our family every night. Mission accomplished, for the most part. There have been many twists and turns in the road these last six years, but JP and I are living a quality of life that has less to do with money and more to do with experiences, relationships, and time well spent.
2017 - Come and Get me!
Happy New Year, friends! You may have noticed that Kelsey, Millie and Emily have taken over the blog and have been doing a very good job bringing you ideas, inspiration, design news and other fun things we discover along the way. Thanks, ladies. You're the best.
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Welcome to the Elsie Green Podcast where our host Andie and her guests discuss design, travel, fashion, beauty and other beautiful things in life.