The last home renovation we shared was more of a make under than a makeover. However, our Madison Square Manor in Savannah’s Historic District is a full-on transformation. What started as a pink-and-red dollhouse above an antique store ended as a bright family home intended for rest. Below are unbelievable before and after photos of our Savannah, GA home renovation.
Read MoreIn all of our properties we incorporate a balance of new design with antique pieces. We select our homes for their unique histories, which is what we hope to reflect in each space’s decor. In our Wisconsin homes you’ll find treasures we’ve picked up in our many travels, but there are a few antique stores throughout Northeast and North Central Wisconsin we frequent when looking for the perfect item. The following list isn’t exhaustive, but it includes the places we love and know to contain some of the most special antique pieces.
Read MoreOur waterfront guest house on in Oshkosh, WI is available for rent this fall. Those looking for a change of scenery for their at-home learning or work from home tasks can get away to our modern space that faces Lake Winnebago. From October 19 through November 19, we’re offering our Fall Work From Home Discount to those who need a fresh setting to tackle their remote work or virtual assignments. The discount is simple - the longer you stay with us during the above dates, the bigger the discount you receive.
Read MoreA lakeside cottage in the woods is about as perfect a Fourth of July setting as they come. Our Cottage on Beasley Lake in Waupaca, WI was made for warm summer celebrations. Days are filled with boat rides and popsicles while the nighttime brings sparklers and s’mores. It’s the place of first swims, stories by the bonfire and family reuniting around the table. While gatherings are a little smaller this year, we’re still able to fill every corner of our home with memories and celebrate moments big and small.
Read MoreWe’re no strangers to finding properties with good bones that need complete overhauls. We’ve gutted the interiors of buildings, built from the ground up and completely started from scratch. However, some of our spaces simply need a little TLC to enhance their original beauty. We recently gave the courtyard and kitchen at our Madison Square Manor in Savannah, GA some love, which transformed those spaces to make them more cohesive with this historic home.
Read MoreWe spend the majority of our lives in bed, which is precisely why we prioritize comfort in each bedroom at our Elsewhere homes. As most of us are housebound at this time, it seems especially appropriate to make our bedrooms feel like retreats. They should be sanctuaries where worries are unwelcome and the busyness of your day is left at the door. Beds shouldn't be used for working, overthinking or stressing. Instead, they should be spaces for decompressing, unwinding and escaping.
Read MoreOur modern, waterfront home on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh, WI is available for rent this summer. Its panoramic views of the lake make for a peaceful retreat from the stressful day-to-day that quarantine has caused.
Read MoreAdults aren’t the only guests who get a special experience when the stay at an Elsewhere home. We aim to bring magic and whimsy into every space, which is easy to do when children are innately more imaginative than we are. Our Madison Square Manor in Savannah’s Historic District is home to some of our favorite kids’ spaces. After adding little ones to our family, we gave new life to two of the existing rooms in our home to accommodate dress up, puppet shows, coloring and sweet dreams.
Read MoreThere is one space in every home that accumulates the most clutter. For many, it’s the kitchen. Appliances are bulky and, in most instances, unsightly. Cabinets and drawers tend to hide the undesirable mess and perpetuate the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. It’s the ideal space for allowing things to get out of hand without even realizing it. While we’re still at home practicing social distancing, it’s the perfect time to tackle organizing the spaces in your home that have caused you the most stress in the past. Start with the least fun, but most satisfying - your kitchen.
Read MoreSavannah, GA is known for its dreamlike surroundings. Whether romantic or haunting, the city has a spirit that serves as the perfect backdrop for weddings, films and photoshoots. Our Madison Square Manor located in Savannah’s Historic District is not only available as a vacation rental for guests looking to relax and enjoy the city, it can be rented as a movie or photoshoot location as well. In fact, the home has already been used as a set for Ralph Lauren’s Summer Romance collection in 2019.
Read MoreMany folks are working from home as a result of quarantine, a privilege we don’t take lightly during these uncertain times. For some, this is a blissful opportunity to be in your own space. For others, it can be difficult to find a work-life balance in which you’re productive and focused. We’re not going to pretend that times are normal, so we understand that working as such is unrealistic. However, some folks find comfort in routine. Ensuring your work space feels comfortable, positive and productive is more valuable than ever. Here's how we’re doing it.
Read MoreEach Elsewhere space has been curated to showcase the home’s surroundings and capture the history and feeling the cities in which they reside evoke. Our Madison Square Manor in Savannah’s Historic District sits on a city square lined with Spanish-moss draped trees. While the home is just steps from local eateries, cafes, boutiques, antique shops and a thriving community, time seems to move slowly here. Hustle and bustle aren’t words found in the locals’ vocabulary and that essence won’t be found in the walls of our home. The pace is as slow as the days are warm, which allows guests to drink in every moment they spend here. Each article of furniture and art in the Madison Square Manor has been thoughtfully handpicked to reflect just that.
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