The Journal
Stories of art, design, & the creative life
A Q+A WITH ODA + KING
Art and design duo Oda + King, comprised of partners Cor Oda and Kit King, have created their own dream world. At least that’s how it appears at first glance...
PARADISE PLANNED - THE SEA RANCH
While The Sea Ranch became a monument of California Architecture, its aspirational ideals were always in contradiction with its reality - anything manmade is...
FEMALE PAINTERS YOU SHOULD KNOW
In honor of International Women's Day, we've selected some of the most influential American female painters we think deserve your attention.
Q+A WITH INTERIOR DESIGNER EMILY DEL BELLO
We spoke with NYC-based interior designer Emily Del Bello about her newly designed, family-friendly home, and she selects her favorite pieces from our collec...
MID-CENTURY MODERN 101
Mid-century modern architecture was a twentieth-century architectural style...
Q+A WITH RISING DESIGN STAR ARVIN OLANO
Lauren chats with Arvin Olano on all things design.
Q+A WITH CARMEN SATCHELL NASH OF LOFT AND THOUGHT
Carmen Satchell Nash is a talented creative with many skills. She is a vintage dealer, interior stylist, designer, artist, and mother. I have been a massive ...
A YEAR IN REVIEW
 December of last year, I started to seriously consider founding LES Collection. I was painting and selling my work through Instagram and a galle...
Q + A WITH EVE SINGER FROM BROYT
Collaborating with other creatives is one of my greatest joys, and Eve Singer from BROYT is one of my favorites. Her style is simple, elegant, and sophistica...
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
 Featuring Janie Kruse Garnett for LES When the weather gets cold, my entertaining style evolves to suit the mood. I trade in my bright neutrals for a moody...
STUDIO VISIT: KEAVY MURPHREE
A studio visit with Keavy Murphree The LES team recently traveled to Nashville for a studio visit with Keavy Murphree. It is always a treat to see our artist...
IN CONVERSATION WITH KEAVY MURPHREE
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Murphree creates ceramic sculptures resembling fantastical human faces and animal creatures.Â