elSage Blog

October 11, 2025 Behind the scenes of our small business(es)   Things have been busy around elSage & Valley Made. We closed out the 2025 Outdoor Season of Valley Made Market with a very PNW rainy day. The tunes were...

Sept 12th Fall routines and long sleeves.   We've made it through all of the back to school excitement and we're starting to find a rhythm. Sports and theatre, weekend adventures and homework. Crisp mornings and long walks. Holiday planning...

I've been particularly struck with gratitude lately- a deep thanks for my health, mobility, relationships, and the ability to do this creative and community oriented work.

July 12th Summer energy!   With 3 kids home for the summer we are finding a rhythm around elSage home and business. I've been creating new designs and Jonathan has printed us up some lovely fresh wearables! Paige has been...

June behind the scenes of a small business selling indie made goods.

May 8th Spring Energy My last note was on the morning of Valley Made Market opening day! What a beautiful, busy, energetic event it was. We lucked out on the weather, the market was well attended and the music fantastic....