Welcome.
The Art of Living Beautifully is an exploration of personal culture: the distinctly individual way we collect what inspires us and make a life of it.
A beautiful life is not something we simply stumble upon. It is gathered slowly—in the things that move us, the rituals that ground us, the places that awaken us, the flavors we remember, the beauty we notice, and the curiosities we choose to follow.
Gather what moves you. Make culture personal.
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build a culture of your own.
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Novels
The France Dance
Lauren writes transportive stories about ordinary people whose lives are changed by extraordinary places. Rooted in beauty, culture, and curiosity, her novels are an invitation to escape for a while—and perhaps return to your own life inspired to make something beautiful of wherever you are. -
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Journal
letters of creative stewardship
A collection of letters about tending thoughtfully to the life we’ve been given—and finding beauty, meaning, and possibility in the everyday. -
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Shop
a vintage collection to bring home
A thoughtfully gathered collection of objects, books, and curiosities chosen for the stories they tell and the pleasure they bring to everyday life. Little discoveries that add beauty to your surroundings and joy to the rituals that make life feel distinctly yours.
"Lauren is a gifted writer who paints a colorful, tasty story filled with heart and healing. I loved reading her novel, The France Dance...especially because her trip to Provence with A Taste of Paris is what inspired the entire story."
—Lorie Fangio, owner A Taste of Paris
Ciao,
I’m Lauren
I’m a writer, storyteller, and seventh-generation Texan who has long suspected I was somehow meant to be European. For more than a decade, I’ve explored what it means to live beautifully—not by chasing perfection, but by cultivating curiosity, gathering inspiration, and creating a personal culture that feels entirely my own.
Come, stay curious. There is so much to discover.
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