We're all trying to find creative ways to be entertained, enjoy our cities and support local business all while staying safe. One of the coolest things we’ve done lately that checks all of those boxes is experience a professional picnic put together by Scenic Siesta. Guests staying with us at our Madison Square Manor or local residents wondering where to have a picnic in Savannah, GA can have Scenic Siesta set up a beautiful spread for them in the heart of Forsyth Park.
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One of the best things to come out of quarantine, apart from sourdough starters, is the influx of plants many of us have added to our homes. Caring for plants during this time has been a rewarding and relaxing way to get through each day. Whether you’re a lifelong plant enthusiast or a newly discovered plant parent, below are some of the holiday gift ideas any plant lover will appreciate.
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Hopefully most of us have become homebodies during these strange times. But for those who especially love to hunker down in their homes, this Elsewhere Holiday Gift Guide is for you! We’ve put together a list of some of the best gift ideas for homebodies that will bring coziness, comfort and style into their spaces this holiday season.
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We’re keeping the good vibes rolling and thinking ahead to the holiday season. This will be the first of many gift guides that cater to the special folks in our lives and their unique interests. Today we’re highlighting some of the best holiday gift ideas for a foodie. Ranging from cookware to kitchen accessories, we have a little something for every culinary enthusiast in our guide & links below.
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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.
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Our Waupaca season doesn’t end with summer. While our rustic, 100-year log cabin closes up for the season November 1, our fully-furnished vintage trailer on Grandview remains open all year long. This cozy two-bedroom home is nestled on a wooded lot, which makes for a little retreat away from everyday life. Those looking to escape to a fresh setting this winter can hunker down at our Chain O’ Lakes home available for rent now!
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In 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.
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Fall is truly when Savannah comes alive. Whether you’re a lover of autumn settings or spooky Halloween adventures, Savannah, GA is one of the most exciting places to visit when the season changes to fall. The hot summer days fade and the city’s weather reaches a more bearable temperature. It’s the perfect time to be outside in one of the most beautiful cities in the country. As we’re still trying to enjoy our surroundings safely, we wanted to share some of the best fall outdoor activities folks can experience in Savannah.
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October is here and the leaves are changing across the beautiful state of Wisconsin. Depending on where you are in the state, you’re witnessing a different stage of transformation. If you’re hoping to chase the changes throughout the month, here is where and when to see the fall colors in Wisconsin.
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There are entire television channels dedicated to home makeovers - everyone loves a before and after. Sometimes the most impactful change to a space can be more of a make under. Paring things down and streamlining can allow the home’s structure and setting to shine. When we purchased our Cottage on Beasley Lake in Waupaca, WI, we fell in love with its rustic Chain O’ Lakes cottage feel and immaculate lakefront views. However, we wanted to elevate the space and give it a cleaner design that celebrated its surrounding natural beauty. The before and after photos below truly speak for themselves.
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Our 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.
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Thanks to an incredible summer, our guests have made it possible for us to extend our season through fall. To show our gratitude, we’re offering a Fall Discount throughout the entire month of October 2020 for our Historic Cabin on Miner Lake and our Vintage Trailer on Grandview in Waupaca’s Chain O’ Lakes.
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We’ve lucked out this summer with exceptional weather for lakeside getaways. The days have been hot and the nights clear, which means we can spend all day on the water and evenings around the bonfire. We’re keeping the momentum going from this summer’s bookings by offering up our Waupaca vacation rentals until October 31, 2020. Our guests who haven’t been able to get enough of our Chain O’ Lakes properties can look forward to an extended season this year!
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A 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.
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We’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.
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We 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.
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Memorial Day is just around the corner and we still have a few of our homes in Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes available for rent. If you’ve been keeping an eye on our Facebook or Instagram you’ve also seen that we’re running our Pre-Summer Discount.
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Our 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.
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Adults 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.
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There 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.
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