The Journal is a collection of letters about creative stewardship—tending thoughtfully and imaginatively to the life we’ve been given. Through rituals, recipes, places, objects, and everyday curiosities, we’ll explore how to find beauty in what we have, joy in where we are, and inspiration for what comes next. Along the way, we’ll gather the little rituals, pleasures, and collections that bring us joy, restore our peace, and make us feel most like ourselves.

the journal

A pathway lined with tall, mature trees on both sides, creating a canopy overhead, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, leading towards a small structure or entrance in the distance.

A bouquet of pink hydrangea flowers with green leaves in a shiny, metallic vase on a wooden table. A reflection of a woman taking a photo with her phone is visible in the vase. In the background, there is a wooden shelf with pens, pencils, and a ceramic face-shaped mug filled with writing utensils.

Miniature white ceramic teapot with blue heart design, placed on a white cloth-covered surface with a white appliance below, against a wooden background.

A green hardcover book titled 'Evergreen' by Lydia Miller is placed on a wooden shelf. Behind it, there are other books and decorative items, including a silver-colored pot and a bundle of dried flowers.

Close-up of a bowl of green tea latte with a foamy surface, accompanied by a gray cup and a piece of white tissue paper on a beige surface.

A display of fresh peaches in containers at a market.

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french cafe radio ~

linen ~

passports ~ farmers markets ~ vintage ~ matcha ~ fresh flowers ~ french cafe radio ~ linen ~

Lauren Palmer 11/4/25 Lauren Palmer 11/4/25

Apple Pear Galette

Make a rustic apple pear galette with buttery pastry, Honeycrisp apples, pears, and brown sugar—a cozy French-inspired fall dessert or breakfast featured in the world of The France Dance.

Lauren Palmer 10/14/25 Lauren Palmer 10/14/25

Apple Harvest Mule

Make an Apple Harvest Mule with apple cider, vodka, ginger beer, cinnamon, and rosemary—a festive fall cocktail perfect for seasonal entertaining and gathering friends around the table.

Lauren Palmer 10/7/25 Lauren Palmer 10/7/25

Pumpkin Sausage Pasta

Make an easy pumpkin sausage pasta with Italian sausage, creamy pumpkin sauce, Parmesan, and sage—a cozy fall dinner perfect for quick and delicious weeknight suppers.

Lauren Palmer 10/1/25 Lauren Palmer 10/1/25

Pumpkin Clean-er

Bring the feeling of fall home with an easy DIY pumpkin spice cleaner made with simple ingredients—a seasonal home ritual perfect for warm-weather autumns, entertaining, and thoughtful homemade gifts.

Lauren Palmer 9/23/25 Lauren Palmer 9/23/25

Village Life

Discover 10 ways to create a more village-like life wherever you live by supporting local businesses, farmers’ markets, traditions, community events, historic places, and meaningful neighborhood connections.

Lauren Palmer 9/10/25 Lauren Palmer 9/10/25

the home edit: elegant and lived-in

Discover simple ways to make your home feel elegant, inviting, and beautifully lived-in with houseplants, books, ambient lighting, music, cozy blankets, simmer pots, and thoughtful signs of everyday life.

Lauren Palmer 9/4/25 Lauren Palmer 9/4/25

Skincare Routine with Bambu Earth

Discover Lauren Palmer’s clean skincare routine with Bambu Earth, including the natural, waterless products she uses for hydrated, healthy, dewy skin and the inspiration behind The France Dance.

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A hotel lobby table with a tablet, a white coffee cup, a small plate with a spoon, a pink roses in a small dark vase, a syria container with sugar, and a pink upholstered chair in the background. Behind the chair are large green plants and black curtains.

Colorful medication organizers with compartments labeled for days of the week placed on a light-colored surface.

Six white plumbing pipe fittings placed on a gray surface with two tubes of skincare product in the background.

A close-up of a pink vape pen with the top part removed, showing the mouthpiece, on a white surface with a blurred blue object in the background.

In the much acclaimed travel diary/packing list, 11 Days in a Carry-on, Lauren shares her go-to travel hacks that makes carrying on easier than ever! ✈️

“The little things that make the journey lighter, lovelier, and infinitely easier—these are the travel companions that always earn a place in my carry-on.” -LP

Assorted vape devices and e-liquid bottles on a surface.

Are you curious to discover what happens when we quiet the noise, lift our eyes from the screen, and return to the life waiting to be noticed?

Social Media Detox

“Social media fills up all the extra space we have if we aren’t careful. It’s in quiet moments that we can hear God. Boredom facilitates creativity and curiosity. If all the quiet moments are filled up with socials, we are robbing ourselves of the opportunity to hear God and be used by Him.”

— LP

A hand with bracelets touches a vintage bell with a patina finish on a wooden door, with a decorative metal knocker above it.