The Lily of the Valley Edit

I believe in beauty. I believe it is everywhere. I believe it is powerful, healing and available to us at any moment, if we pause to discover it or create it.

Since my son went blind, I realized beauty isn’t just pretty. He experiences beauty constantly, and he helped me realize that beauty exists in dimensions far beyond vision. There is an immersive, experiential quality of beauty that I hope to capture here.

May you discover some beautiful inspiration (and a smile)! XO, L

Apr 28

Apr 28 The Lily of the Valley Edit

Lauren Fornes

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Photo credit: Carolyne Roehm via Veranda.com (Mar. 26, 2009).

Photo credit Pieter Estersohn, courtesy of Charlotte Moss via FlowerMag.com.

In a tradition dating back to 1561 and the reign of French King Charles IX, friends and loved ones gift each other a sprig of muguet du bois (or Lily of the Valley) on the first of May to wish them luck and love. This delicate, floral motif is practically everywhere this season, so there are more lovely ways than ever to uphold this charming tradition. Which will you choose? And most importantly, who will be your lucky recipient? Sending you some virtual luck and love! XO, L