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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

New Neutrals

New Neutrals

Pastels are the new neutrals. Yes, traditionally, a neutral palate connotes shades of white, ivory, beige and grey. But I'm intrigued by the idea that all colors can neutral. The trick is to dial the color back to a neutral temperature. I recently tested this theory by upholstering a gorgeous Windsor Smith sofa (sourced by Elizabeth Cooper) in super pale aqua. I think it worked! What do you think?

Next up, art... XO, L

Photographer: Brooke Schwab. Image: LaurenFornes.com.

Photographer: Brooke Schwab. Image: LaurenFornes.com.

Image: One Kings Lane.
Photographer: Brooke Schwab. Image: LaurenFornes.com.

Photographer: Brooke SchwabImage: LaurenFornes.com.

Hermes Faubourg Watch. Image: Hermes

Hermes Faubourg Watch. Image: Hermes

Majesrty Peacoat, Ocean Moss. Image: JCrew.com.

Majesrty Peacoat, Ocean Moss. Image: JCrew.com.

Photographer: Brooke Schwab. Image: LaurenFornes.com.

Photographer: Brooke SchwabImage: LaurenFornes.com.

Tod's Gommino Driving Shoe. Image; Tod's.

Tod's Gommino Driving Shoe. Image; Tod's.

Aerin's Rose Balm. Image: Aerin.

Aerin's Rose Balm. Image: Aerin.

Photographer: Brooke Schwab. Image: LaurenFornes.com.

Photographer: Brooke SchwabImage: LaurenFornes.com.

Best Dressed Home No. 04 - And Beyond's Mnemba Island

Best Dressed Home No. 04 - And Beyond's Mnemba Island

2016 San Francisco Fall Antiques Show Highlights

2016 San Francisco Fall Antiques Show Highlights