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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

Vignette Styling

Vignette Styling

Photo credit charlottemoss.com.

Photo credit charlottemoss.com.

Styling a visually balanced and personal bedside table, coffee table or desk is one part science and one part art. Studying the “math” behind a well-executed vignette that’s both authentic and beautiful is a bit of an obsession. I’m most drawn to the styling of Charlotte Moss for rich, elegant, layered and soulful vignettes and Aerin Lauder for a feminine, modern, effortless and equal personal approach. Both women appear to follow a similar, simple “formula” when curating small moments throughout their homes, offices and projects. Happy styling! XO, L

Formula for Styling a Beautiful Vignette a la Charlotte and Aerin:

  • Flowers, fresh or porcelain

  • Art

  • Something Tall

  • Something Personal

  • Books (always for Charlotte, often for Aerin)

Photo credit charlottemoss.com.

Photo credit charlottemoss.com.

Photo credit Aerin Lauder via theglampad.com.

Photo credit Aerin Lauder via theglampad.com.

Photo credit aerin.com.

Photo credit aerin.com.

Photo credit charlottemoss.com.

Photo credit charlottemoss.com.

Photo credit From Summer to Summer: Houses by the Sea (Vendome Press) by Jennifer Ash Rudick with photography by Tria Gova / House & Garden via thisisglamorous.com.

Photo credit From Summer to Summer: Houses by the Sea (Vendome Press) by Jennifer Ash Rudick with photography by Tria Gova / House & Garden via thisisglamorous.com.

Photo credit charlottemoss.com.

Photo credit charlottemoss.com.

Photo credit Ambroise Tezenas via Harper’s Bazaar Inside the Home of… Aerin Lauder (Aug. 28, 2020) written by editor Ella Alexander. Also, Aerin Lauder features in Be My Guest: At Home with the Tastemakers by Pierre Sauvage.

Photo credit Ambroise Tezenas via Harper’s Bazaar Inside the Home of… Aerin Lauder (Aug. 28, 2020) written by editor Ella Alexander. Also, Aerin Lauder features in Be My Guest: At Home with the Tastemakers by Pierre Sauvage.

Leading Image from the home of Lauren Fornes. Photo by Brooke Schwab.

Autumn Entertaining Edit

Autumn Entertaining Edit

Carafes for Every Occasion

Carafes for Every Occasion