The Journal
Stories of art, design, & the creative life
THROUGH THE LENS WITH LAURA MURRAY
We delve into the world of photography and design with Laura Murray, who has mastered the complexity of both professions and has coveted knowledge on interiors.
REDISCOVERING BEAUTY IN DECAY: THE DETERIORATION SERIES BY ROBERT FARBER
 The "Deterioration Series" by Robert Farber has an inexplicable hold on my heart and mind. It's a body of work that speaks to something deep within me, an ...
THE MAKING OF, WITH ISABELLE VAN ZEIJL
Isabelle Van Zeijl's exclusive series for LES is built around one principle: surrounding oneself with beauty improves our lives immensely. In truth, even th...
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT WITH ROBERT FARBER
My first love in the art world was undoubtedly photography, and it was through the captivating lens of Robert Farber that I found myself immersed in its enc...
STUDIO VISIT: TINA SCEPANOVIC
For the making of Volume III last spring, we had the privilege of exploring the studio of multidisciplinary artist Tina Scepanovic. Tina's commitment to ...
AT HOME WITH TINA SCEPANOVIC
  Photography: Max bruckheimer Styling: Lauren Sands Tina Scepanovic, a sculptor and installation artist, seamlessly translates her artistic finesse into t...
VINTAGE AND THE MUSE
In conversation with Marlene Wetherell  In honor of our partnership at our SoHo store with Marlene Wetherell, LES founder Lauren Sands sat down with Marlene ...
LUNE 1860
Within the realm of creative entrepreneurship and imaginative journeys lies a place where the extraordinary flourishes, beauty transcends appreciation to be...
EMOTIONAL OBJECTS: Lauren Sands
In the tapestry of our lives, there often exists a cherished piece in our homes that transcends its material form. This sentimental object holds the power to...
SURREALISM 101
Surrealism was an artistic and literary movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by its exploration of the subconscious mind and its us...
CUBISM 101
Cubism originated as a meeting of the minds between Paris-based artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in 1907. The duo, inspired by French artist Paul Céz...
ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT 101
The Arts and Crafts Movement emerged in England at the latter end of the Victorian Era. Born of discontent, the aesthetic shift was a direct response to the ...
