Cookies and Bookies

Cookies and Bookies

Fall and winter certainly feel like the seasons of tradition. We're a nostalgic group and love the idea of creating new traditions as well as keeping old ones alive. At Elsie Green, we've started a new tradition for the team that marries two of our great loves - baked goods and books.
Sepi Shokouh
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

Lessons from the Year I Did Not Plan

|via| If you're a regular Etcetera reader, you know we love resolutions.  Every year we give our resolutions a great deal of thought and carefully craft them to help guide the coming year.  Read here for some reflections on my 2020 resolution -- simplicity.  
Laurie Furber
Cozy Season

Cozy Season

We've rounded up a selection of knits that are currently on our fall wishlist.
Sepi Shokouh
Winter Remedy

Winter Remedy

image courtesy of Jamie Oliver

Today is a great day to share our favorite warm winter soup recipe.  We borrowed it from our friends at Pure Green Magazine and every year about this time when we're feeling weighed down by cookies, egg nog, and cider, this Mushroom and Port Soup is the perfect yummy remedy.

Laurie Furber
Three Cups | The Moroccan Tea Ritual

Three Cups | The Moroccan Tea Ritual

| image courtesy of el oso con botas |

This time last year, I was in the Atlas Mountains outside Marrakech, enjoying the Moroccan tea ritual in the garden at Berberlodge.

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
Kelsey's Fall Floral Guide

Kelsey's Fall Floral Guide

We asked Kelsey what her favorite autumnal flowers are, and she delivered. Take a scroll through for Kelsey's fall floral guide and some beautiful photos she picked to inspire you.
Andie Furber
Set a Farmers Market Inspired Table for Your Next Gathering

Set a Farmers Market Inspired Table for Your Next Gathering

Create a tablescape that includes natural decorative elements from your farmers market haul.
Sepi Shokouh
Cheers! | Champagne Coupes

Cheers! | Champagne Coupes

Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to sit back and relax with your loved ones, hopefully with a festive cocktail in hand. I don't think there is any better vessel for your negroni, Bailey's on ice, or good old fashioned champagne than a coupe.
Andie Furber
Simple Self Care Products That Make You Feel Good As New

Simple Self Care Products That Make You Feel Good As New

| image courtesy of Bluberri Beauty |

You might say we're connoisseurs of simple self care products at Elsie Green.  We're always sharing our favorites and trying new things. 

We all agree these are the MVPs 

Laurie Furber
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