Elsie Green Fall Inspiration Guide | 2022

inspiration guide fall

lessons from solitude

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t feels like things are getting somewhat back to normal. I am lucky in that I did not lose any friends or family members to COVID. So to me getting back to normal means getting out of the house, enjoying the company of friends and family, and slowly getting back to experiencing life as I knew it before everything turned upside down.

I’ve enjoyed traveling again, having friends over and taking the ferry to the city and roaming around. But there are some sweet things that I learned from that long period of isolation that I don’t want to forget.

collectors at heart

We think the secret to creating a good collection is not just in amassing something in volume, but in collecting individual pieces you appreciate for their unique qualities.

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local flavor

“Use your kitchen as a hermitage to nourish your loved ones. Place your hands on living, fresh ingredients. Always be thankful that you even have a sliver of time to spend in the kitchen.” this bit of Advice from local chef griffin wilson makes our hearts sing. we also love his philosophy on butter:

a recipe calls for butter, always add more.”

maybe we have said this every year for the last few years: Thanksgiving is bound to be a bit different this year. But some things stay the same. It’s an opportunity to pause and be grateful for what we have. it’s also an opportunity to share those things with the important people in our lives.

a splash of soul

Of course your big white platters and fancy stemware are essential to making your table work, but we think integrating some of your own treasures is what makes it sing.

lasting impressions

it’s not just about bringing something for your host, it’s about bringing something special, that matters. Every hostess gift I give is measured against the box of 24 beeswax tapers a friend brought to my house one evening when he arrived for dinner. Now that was special.

sparkle & shine

The French have a way of incorporating beauty into everyday tasks. When we’re visiting France and one of our friends invites us into her kitchen, and we see all the beautiful vintage copper pots, pans and vessels, we get a bit jealous.

salut

Aperitivo in the early evening is one of our favorite rituals. Light a fire, craft a nice seasonal cocktail or elixir and curl up with a good book. It’s a great way to enjoy the long evenings of the cooler months.

“accept what life offers you and drink from every cup” -paul coelho

is something extra special about the wine country in the fall, especially when viewed from scribe winery’s hacienda. We sat down with scribe’s chef Kelly mariani to get her thoughts on her favorite fall recipes and the best wines for all our fall fêtes.

velvet fix

Oh velvet, we love you so.

During our trips to Europe, we see velvet just about everywhere. Whether it’s a beautiful mustard velvet settee sitting pretty in our most treasured French shoe store, or a jade velvet crapaud chair in the corner of our favorite hotel in Amsterdam, our hearts flutter each time.

As we're working on our inspiration guide, fashion weeks are happening. And that brings forward a challenge for all of us: how to translate what's trending in fashion to our own personal styles. for inspiration, we turn to street style.

As the season unfolds, it's fun to see how each member of the team will incorporate menswear inspired trends, the pink seen on Valentino's runway, or the western boots seen on the Paris streets, into their own wardrobes. while still maintaining their own personal style. visittheblogtoreadmore>

“to find out what’s new, i let the streets speak to me” -bill cunningham

This time each year, we put a bit more effort into our face each morning. But the ease of summer’s beauty routine has got us thinking: what are the most important elements to a pulled together fall look? A Parisian red lip, a pretty nail color and groomed brows. We’ll let healthy hair and a white smile do the rest of the work.

Our list of lists

books,

two or even all, you

can’t go wrong.

Aging gracefully

The Elsie Green team is full of women who are beautiful, growth minded, and young at heart. There are a few of us though who have just entered or are well into our 50s. With age comes a confidence and self-acceptance that has surprised us all.

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