elSage Blog

November 11, 2025 Behind the scenes, small business life   Our Halloween Downtown Trick or Treat went off swimmingly despite the atmospheric river that hammered us with rain. Thanks to all of your donations, we had plenty of candy. We’re...

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.