The Journal
Stories of art, design, & the creative life
Abid Javed's Process
Abid Javed compels his audience to expand their definition of “natural beauty” beyond the world observable with the naked eye. While earning his P...
ARTFUL ENTERTAINING
Introducing Tabletop at LES Photography: Kelley Shaffer Styling: Eve Singer Location: Lune 1860 As we enter our third year at LES, there's an undeniable sen...
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...
AT HOME WITH OUR FOUNDER
 To my long-time followers, you've caught many glimpses of my home throughout the years, but today, I'm beyond excited to finally swing open the doors wide...
Brimfield Market
Team LES recently embarked on a journey to the renowned Brimfield Antique Market. Located in the serene town of Brimfield, Massachusetts, this vast and ecl...
Dada 101
 DADA Art and Design: Dadaism is an artistic and literary movement that originated as an anti-war and anti-establishment response to World War I. ...
A LESSON IN CANDLESTICKING
Our best-selling Iron Candlesticks are towering organic forms, the elegant stalks providing the perfect ambient lighting for a romantic tabletop setting. At...
THE MAKING OF VOLUME III
It is with excitement and gratitude that I sit down to write the introduction for Volume III. At its heart, The Volume is a place to honor the stories of art...
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 CĂ©z...
AT HOME W/ JANIE KRUSE GARNETT
Growing up in a home in Westchester County, New York, without a television set, Jane Kruse Garnett was encouraged to play outside to stave off boredom.
RESIN REVIEW W/ KRISTIN YEZZA
An exploration into a new material blossomed into not only an extended BLOOM collection for our springtime capsule, but also into a new avenue for artist Kri...
