The Journal
Stories of art, design, & the creative life
EMOTIONAL OBJECTS:Â JONATHAN HANSEN
Jonathan cherishes fond childhood memories of a Scottish painting passed down through generations, originally owned by his grandfather.Â
Studio Tour with Stacy Solodkin
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Solodkin has a passion for dynamic art materials, experimentation, and organic creativity. Her one-of-a-kind pieces are full of mys...
Lauren's Tips for Alfresco Entertaining
As the warmer days bless us with their presence, I can't wait to make the most of my Brooklyn backyard. It's the perfect venue for gathering close friends f...
ART & MOTHERHOOD
 At LES, we are incredibly fortunate to work with a diverse group of talented female artists, many of whom are also devoted mothers. This Mother's D...
FRIENDS OF FORM WITH JORDY MURRAY AND RICHARD BARONIO
For our first launch of the fall season, we had the privilege of shooting Richard Baronio's one-of-a-kind sculptural metal objects in the new home of Jord...
BRANDING BEAUTY WITH JANEMADE
We've shared a lot about the formation of LES and how we've evolved as a company over the past year plus, however we've yet to shine a light on an integral ...
TEXTURED CERAMICS WITH TANIA WHALEN
Delve in with LES Artist, Tania Whalen, and explore her Brooklyn based studio.
ECHOES OF OLYMPUS: ANCIENT GREEK ART WITH GIANFRANCO BRICEÑO
Lately, I cannot get my mind off the world of Ancient Greece (can you blame me?) Learn it all with our Brazilian and equally as obsessed, Gianfranco Briceño.
ALL THINGS STONE WITH STUDIO H
Delve into the world of all things stone with Studio H Collection founder, Kelly Hinchman.
STAGING WITH JASON SAFT
Delve in with Jason Saft of Staged to Sell Home to learn more about all that is staging & design.
THE ART OF WOODWORKING WITH ASHLEY JOSEPH MARTIN
Explore the behind the scenes with LES artist and woodworker, Ashley Joseph Martin.
IN THE STUDIO WITH CAROL LESKANIC
Exploring the studio of multidisciplinary artist and master gilder Carol Leskanic. Carol specializes in collaborations of traditional water gilding and conte...