Emily ElletOct 12, 20201 minThe Vanilla PinesCan you smell the vanilla pines? she asked No, I replied...
Emily ElletSep 23, 20191 minThe StormNo one scolds the beach when the waves are angry When they froth with rage and foam with fury When they gnash their sharp, shell-strewn...
Emily ElletApr 7, 20191 minOn the Bluffs of the Santa Monica PierMarch was National Poetry Month. While I read poetry all month long, I squeaked in writing my own poem on the last day! It’s only a...
Emily ElletJan 20, 20197 minSoHo Hot Chocolate TourFor my Artist Date this week, I took myself on a tour of three renowned hot chocolate establishments in SoHo. And I ended up having quite...
Emily ElletJan 1, 20196 minNew Year, New ViewLast night I rang in the New Year by putting away all my Christmas decorations, reorganizing the living room, and taking a very indulgent...
Emily ElletMar 30, 20181 minSeptember 1stTwisting, wringing, Plummeting to the earth With no parachute I’ll land on my feet (I always do, though my knees crumble from...
Emily ElletMar 29, 20181 minSometimes I WonderSometimes I wonder what I am doing In a city As I pass a hidden forest And the smell The sweet, fecund perfume Assails my nose In...
Emily ElletMar 28, 20181 minUndertowi can feel it rising the ocean of bilious emptiness sweeping away my peace i thought i’d built on rock it’s these days at home ...
Emily ElletMar 27, 20181 minBy the Lakebeside water’s lap she bows her head alone with herself and her dreams suspended in an afternoon hazy summer sun sighing in harmony ...
Emily ElletMar 26, 20181 minHomelessnessA breath of family did I feel While hours passed within that meal. The glow of friendship, soft and deep, Into night’s chill did ebb...
Emily ElletMar 25, 20181 minThe Joys of Being the OldestThe thrill that comes from Being the only one to Ride to the next block Is not a small thing. Your bike is your noble steed Driving...
Emily ElletMar 6, 20189 minWhole30 Part II – Struggles, Tips, and Recipes!This is the second of my two-part post about Whole30. Catch the first post (including what it is, why I did it, and what I loved about...
Emily ElletMar 5, 20186 minWhole30 Part I – What, Why, and the ResultsIn two days, I will finish my first-ever attempt at doing Whole30. I’ve had a lot of people ask me questions about it, so I thought I’d...
Emily ElletFeb 27, 20172 minThoughts while Rollerblading to WorkHalfway through my commute: Oh no. I forgot to pack my shoes. Tip: if you forget to bring your shoes to work, you will get to workout...
Emily ElletFeb 13, 20173 minGhostwriterIf you didn’t happen to watch it, Ghostwriter was a live-action show featuring a group of kids in Brooklyn that solved crimes and...
Emily ElletFeb 6, 20172 minIridescent RainbowsThe other day, I met a woman with the most beautifully curated Instagram feed I’d ever seen. She loves the color yellow, and she’s a...
Emily ElletJan 23, 20174 minHow I’m Learning 60+ Songs This YearPerforming my solo show, “Shining, Shimmering, Splendid!” Photos by @hollyspiegellis A little over a year ago, I put on my first solo...
Emily ElletJan 16, 20174 minContending with Painful Political ParadigmsRecently, I was speaking with some friends, and I mentioned that I was reading the new book, Hidden Figures, (currently a just-released...
Emily ElletJan 9, 20173 minTop 5 Favorites from Season 1 of Gingham and Steel Bakes!The new year often means new beginnings, and here at Gingham and Steel, we’re no exception! I have decided to end what I’m calling...
Emily ElletJan 2, 20174 minGingham and Steel Bakes! Episode 8 – Gingerbread HouseWe’re a little belated, but here’s the Christmas episode of Gingham and Steel Bakes! Episode 8 – Gingerbread House! Recipe and notes...