The Journal
Stories of art, design, & the creative life
ART NOUVEAU 101
Art Nouveau is one of the most renowned artistic movements in the 19th century. Read more about our devotion to the timeless era.
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...
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 ...
CRAFTING MOMENTS WITH LISA MOK
LISA MOK'S TOP TEN TIPS FOR CREATING MEMORABLE ENTERTAINING EXPERIENCES In the world of modern-day entertaining, there exists a remarkable woman named Lisa...
LUNE 1860
Within the realm of creative entrepreneurship and imaginative journeys lies a place where the extraordinary flourishes, beauty transcends appreciation to be...