The Journal

Notes from the ateliers

Inside the Long Weekend fittingMaison Claire · Atelier notes · 28 Aug 2026Inside the Long Weekend fittingEighteen pieces, three days of fittings, one rule: nothing leaves the rail until it works sitting down.Setting a stone flushAurelia · Workshop · 12 Aug 2026Setting a stone flushWhy our settings sit smooth against knitwear, and what it costs to make them so.Glaze, fire, and honest variationCasa Lumen · Studio · 5 Aug 2026Glaze, fire, and honest variationNo two of our ceramics match exactly. That is not a flaw in the process — it is the process.Washed silk, and how to keep itMaison Claire · Fabric & care · 19 Jul 2026Washed silk, and how to keep itOur silk is pre-washed twice before cutting. Here is how to care for it so it outlasts the season.Oiling the oak, once a seasonCasa Lumen · Care · 2 Jul 2026Oiling the oak, once a seasonFive minutes with a cloth keeps a Lisbon oak piece for a lifetime. The full ritual, such as it is.Ring sizing, honestlyAurelia · Guides · 30 Jun 2026Ring sizing, honestlyFingers change size by the hour. A short guide to measuring when it actually matters.