fall inspiration guide
thanksgiving edition
a year for gratitude We’re really looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. In part because it’s at the top of our list of favorite holidays. But mostly because this seems to be a good year to celebrate the simple things we’re grateful for: Health, growth, love and new beginnings. Visit the blog to read more > click to launch our thanksgiving playlist >
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relax
If you celebrate Christmas, then the ritual of acquiring the tree is most likely the centerpiece of your holiday tradition. Choosing the lot, choosing the tree and arranging a special day and time to decorate it are all activities that evoke memories of seasons past and excitement for the current year’s adventure.
For the shop, we prefer
a tall Charlie Brown tree buried in lights and wrapped in a vintage linen
sheet at the base.
Et c’est finis..
Click to read about the Elsie Green shopgirls’ tree choosing rituals >.
On the runway to what is the ultimate entertaining holiday, we have a choice: we can stress out or we can choose to relax. We choose to relax. People ask us for holiday entertaining tips all the time. Our best advice: take a deep breath, put the phone away, and enjoy yourself. Visit the blog to read more >
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The guests, the decor and the menu may change from year to year, but the Thanksgiving MVPs are always the same: good china, glassware and flatware, good recipes, good music, and twinkling candle light. Visit the blog to read more >
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foraged flora
Foraging. We love it. All of the Elsie Green shop girls have a good set of clippers and a sharp eye for a beautiful blooming branch. Visit the blog to read more> entertaining | travel | fashion | food | decor
We love a field trip. and one that involves food is e v e n better. We headed to the San Francisco Ferry Building, shopping bags and cameras in hand, in search of fresh seasonal ingredients for our thanksgiving menu. Visit the blog to read more >
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cheers Aperitivo in the early evening is one of our favorite Fall 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. Visit the blog to read more >
Never show up empty handed. And always give your hosts something they can use after you’ve left. That’s some good motherly advice . But it’s not just about bringing something, it’s about bringing something special, that matters. Every hostess gift I give is measured against the huge branch of mistletoe my friend Christopher brought to my house one evening when he arrived for dinner. now that was special. Visit the blog to read more >
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american beauty
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We all have those basics in our entertaining arsenal that we reach for over and over again. and then we have those more special pieces, like the family silver or a breadboard carried back from a Parisian flea market, that add soul to the table and trigger warm memories. 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.
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Cozy Season stylish Summer fashion has a style all its own. It’s light and casual, leaning toward simple pieces that can be thrown on over a swimsuit or tossed into a suitcase at a moment’s notice. Visit the blog to read more >
Fall fashion is all about cozy layers, comfy knits, coats that make a statement and finding a trend or two to lean into. This fall we’re loving blazers, chunky loafers and fun socks. Visit the blog to read more >
New Home for the Holidays
T h i s house was the b e s t kind of design project nice clients, with beautiful taste, who weren’t afraid to take some risks. We started working with Brian and Hilary Coate in the spring of 2019, converting their California cottage into a modern farmhouse. Visit the blog to read more >
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treat yourself unplugged “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes. Including you. “ -Ann Lamott
This year especially, we need to indulge in a few moments of self care, relaxation, and reflection to keep our minds clear as we make our way through the season. Visit the blog to read more >
autumn glow Fall is a fun time for beauty. It calls for a bolder nail color, a deeper shade of lipstick, and even a hint of eyeliner. But with great power comes great responsibility. The fall and winter months can be a challenging time for hydration, so we always find ourselves investing in new beauty tools or masks to experiment with. Visit the blog to read more >
Can’t find the perfect image for this shot. I’d like an overhead shot of a vanity drawer with beauty products, bare feet in the shot .
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chasing fall Continuing our theme of dipping our toes back into travel, we’re dreaming of leaf peeping road trips to the East Coast, apple picking junkets in the wine country and chasing the sun to Mexico. Visit the blog to read more >
oyster basket image courtesy of Boxwood avenue
american beauty
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as we kept our circles small last year, for the most part, Friendsgiving went by the wayside. we were reminded of the joy found in life’s simple pleasures, In small circles and intimate gatherings. But this also meant pressing pause on some of our dearest traditions during the holiday season. This year we want the best of both worlds. To enjoy the company of our friends without the unnecessary sweat in the kitchen. A friendsgiving to be truly thankful for.
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