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naturally dyed textiles // handmade, ethically sourced,

and artisanal home decor curated for intentional design

follow our journey, @lufranceinteriors

Naturally dyed, plant dyed, ice dyed, hand dyed... 100% silks ❤️

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Working on a collection for a web shop drop– stay tuned! Get first dibs— link in bio.

Naturally dyed, plant dyed, ice dyed, hand dyed... 100% silks ❤️

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Working on a collection for a web shop drop– stay tuned! Get first dibs— link in bio.

Naturally dyed, ice dyed, hand dyed— 100% silks
Drop 01 for @commangoods 2.0 ❤️

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Stay tuned!

Naturally dyed, ice dyed, hand dyed— 100% silks
Drop 01 for @commangoods 2.0 ❤️

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Stay tuned!

Dye your own silk habotai ribbon with plants and kitchen waste and then make an intentional bag charm with semi-precious gemstones. Join me and @its_soniice for this fun workshop!

Save the Date— June 22 (Sunday)
11am - 1:30pm
📍@threadspun
Encinitas, CA

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Link in bio to grab a seat. See you there!

Dye your own silk habotai ribbon with plants and kitchen waste and then make an intentional bag charm with semi-precious gemstones. Join me and @its_soniice for this fun workshop!

Save the Date— June 22 (Sunday)
11am - 1:30pm
📍@threadspun
Encinitas, CA

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Link in bio to grab a seat. See you there!

On to the next for June– a collaboration workshop with @its_soniice. Join us on June 22 at @threadspun, Encinitas! Learn how to dye your own silk habotai ribbon using plants and kitchen waste and make your own intentional bag charm.

Light snacks on us! Tap the link in bio to grab a seat.

Naturally Dyed Silk
+ Intentional Bag Charm Workshop
June 22 (Sunday)
11am - 1:30pm
📍@threadspun
Encinitas, CA

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Video by @letsrhondazvous from our last workshop in @commangoods

On to the next for June– a collaboration workshop with @its_soniice. Join us on June 22 at @threadspun, Encinitas! Learn how to dye your own silk habotai ribbon using plants and kitchen waste and make your own intentional bag charm.

Light snacks on us! Tap the link in bio to grab a seat.

Naturally Dyed Silk
+ Intentional Bag Charm Workshop
June 22 (Sunday)
11am - 1:30pm
📍@threadspun
Encinitas, CA

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Video by @letsrhondazvous from our last workshop in @commangoods

An oldie, but a goodie ❤️ Wear a naturally dyed, hand dyed scarf... or use it as ribbons for your bouquet.

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In other musings, wow my post on stories resonated with so many of you. It feels oddly comforting that there are so many of us feeling the same way. The privilege that so many of us hold— watching everything unfold and being terrified of it from the comforts of our safe spaces and citizenship and all sorts of socioeconomic factors - is something we all should not take for granted. For most, for far too many— their fear is from experience. 💔

I allow myself to feel all the feels and speak up about it because it is a responsibility and a privilege I hold— to share so much of my culture and that of many other cultures where my curated collection of decor comes from. That I can share a bit of the Philippines through my work— how I name my silks on the web shop after Filipino words, how my scents are inspired by memories of growing up in the Philippines, how I carry pieces from Asia and the US, made by artisans and artists and makers whose own immigrant stories shape their own work... that is a privilege I hold dear. The LFI decor you have in your home... the silk piece that you wear... the scents that you have on your tablescape... all those are born out of stories– near and far, in and out of the US. I think about that a lot— every time I wrap an order, or share a collection, and bravely pop up in spaces I am not always comfortable in. It would be wrong of me to not feel the feels and speak up and share when I profit from a culture– my culture that is made possible to exist here because of so many immigrant stories. And I am grateful I get to be and live and share while so many others can't. 💔❤️

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I am also so inspired by so many other designers and artists and makers who feel all the feels and allow their work to be a refuge and a light... @dirty_eraser, @planterialatina, @jasfitz, @tommy.lei @its_soniice to name a few (out of so many!).

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For those who signed up for my workshop dinner collab with @eat.like.an.artist @dirty_eraser, we can't wait to see you on Thursday!

All the love,
France

Flowers by @lifewithflowers_ks ❤️

An oldie, but a goodie ❤️ Wear a naturally dyed, hand dyed scarf... or use it as ribbons for your bouquet.

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In other musings, wow my post on stories resonated with so many of you. It feels oddly comforting that there are so many of us feeling the same way. The privilege that so many of us hold— watching everything unfold and being terrified of it from the comforts of our safe spaces and citizenship and all sorts of socioeconomic factors - is something we all should not take for granted. For most, for far too many— their fear is from experience. 💔

I allow myself to feel all the feels and speak up about it because it is a responsibility and a privilege I hold— to share so much of my culture and that of many other cultures where my curated collection of decor comes from. That I can share a bit of the Philippines through my work— how I name my silks on the web shop after Filipino words, how my scents are inspired by memories of growing up in the Philippines, how I carry pieces from Asia and the US, made by artisans and artists and makers whose own immigrant stories shape their own work... that is a privilege I hold dear. The LFI decor you have in your home... the silk piece that you wear... the scents that you have on your tablescape... all those are born out of stories– near and far, in and out of the US. I think about that a lot— every time I wrap an order, or share a collection, and bravely pop up in spaces I am not always comfortable in. It would be wrong of me to not feel the feels and speak up and share when I profit from a culture– my culture that is made possible to exist here because of so many immigrant stories. And I am grateful I get to be and live and share while so many others can't. 💔❤️

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I am also so inspired by so many other designers and artists and makers who feel all the feels and allow their work to be a refuge and a light... @dirty_eraser, @planterialatina, @jasfitz, @tommy.lei @its_soniice to name a few (out of so many!).

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For those who signed up for my workshop dinner collab with @eat.like.an.artist @dirty_eraser, we can't wait to see you on Thursday!

All the love,
France

Flowers by @lifewithflowers_ks ❤️

Shop these hand dyed, plant dyed silks at @launionfilipiniana's Bridal Pop-up this Saturday (June 7). My work will be alongside other amazing Filipino-owned/founded brands @its_soniice, @lifewithflowers_ks to name a few, including Eleanor's work— @launionfilipiniana, of course! Try on one of her handmade bridal gowns and explore the work of many other creatives at her pop-up in @commangoods.

Shop these hand dyed, plant dyed silks at @launionfilipiniana's Bridal Pop-up this Saturday (June 7). My work will be alongside other amazing Filipino-owned/founded brands @its_soniice, @lifewithflowers_ks to name a few, including Eleanor's work— @launionfilipiniana, of course! Try on one of her handmade bridal gowns and explore the work of many other creatives at her pop-up in @commangoods.

My version of summer, made tangible ❤️
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I just dropped this collection in @commangoods today! Swing by and shop them in person. Get 20% off TODAY (Saturday!) as Comman Goods celebrates their 1st birthday!
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More silks in the works, stay tuned!

My version of summer, made tangible ❤️
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I just dropped this collection in @commangoods today! Swing by and shop them in person. Get 20% off TODAY (Saturday!) as Comman Goods celebrates their 1st birthday!
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More silks in the works, stay tuned!

To summarize the beauty and goodness of @commangoods in a single post would actually be a disservice to its founders and its small but amazing team. What they've accomplished in a year is nothing short of amazing— a testament to their hard work and genuine belief in the importance of community.

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Often, I get asked if it gets easier every year and my honest answer to that is... NO. It doesn't. Every year presents challenges, some of which you can't control— the economy, cost of living, all sorts of variables outside of any planning you think you've covered. BUT I'd say from experience, it gets a little less lonely each year. And for me, as LFI, I think 2024 was the year I felt like I could actually make it (whatever make it means), simply because I crossed paths with Jeff and Amador. To say that they've built a beautiful store is such an understatement because Comman Goods is more than that. It is LFI's San Diego home, a safe space where I can share my work. It has birthed growth— from workshops, to pop-ups, to lending themselves to being part of so many of my goals and dreams. It is a place of connection, of community, of inspiration. From its founders to its team (Hi Nikki and @danielcjenkins!), I feel like I am more than just a piece in their inventory. They genuinely mean it when they ask- How can we help? What do you need? Those questions seem so simple but one would be surprised at how rare one gets asked that as part of a store.

I can go on, but no words would ever be enough. CG, THANK YOU, Salamat for being my work's home. For never leaving a vendor behind, for celebrating our wins, and helping navigate losses. I'll forever be grateful we crossed paths. Your whole team deserves all the wins— small and big and more. As a resident vendor, I'm so grateful for you. San Diego is lucky to have you! Happy 1st birthday!!!

All the love,
France

@commangoods
@apostrophe_home
@danielcjenkins
@its_soniice
@printwoodshop
@bestillcandle
@thatonesummerceramics
@sparrowandseahomeco
@flaireefragrance
@monaflowers.sd
@ami.sntna
@jefferygrantphotography
@kilimamor

To summarize the beauty and goodness of @commangoods in a single post would actually be a disservice to its founders and its small but amazing team. What they've accomplished in a year is nothing short of amazing— a testament to their hard work and genuine belief in the importance of community.

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Often, I get asked if it gets easier every year and my honest answer to that is... NO. It doesn't. Every year presents challenges, some of which you can't control— the economy, cost of living, all sorts of variables outside of any planning you think you've covered. BUT I'd say from experience, it gets a little less lonely each year. And for me, as LFI, I think 2024 was the year I felt like I could actually make it (whatever make it means), simply because I crossed paths with Jeff and Amador. To say that they've built a beautiful store is such an understatement because Comman Goods is more than that. It is LFI's San Diego home, a safe space where I can share my work. It has birthed growth— from workshops, to pop-ups, to lending themselves to being part of so many of my goals and dreams. It is a place of connection, of community, of inspiration. From its founders to its team (Hi Nikki and @danielcjenkins!), I feel like I am more than just a piece in their inventory. They genuinely mean it when they ask- How can we help? What do you need? Those questions seem so simple but one would be surprised at how rare one gets asked that as part of a store.

I can go on, but no words would ever be enough. CG, THANK YOU, Salamat for being my work's home. For never leaving a vendor behind, for celebrating our wins, and helping navigate losses. I'll forever be grateful we crossed paths. Your whole team deserves all the wins— small and big and more. As a resident vendor, I'm so grateful for you. San Diego is lucky to have you! Happy 1st birthday!!!

All the love,
France

@commangoods
@apostrophe_home
@danielcjenkins
@its_soniice
@printwoodshop
@bestillcandle
@thatonesummerceramics
@sparrowandseahomeco
@flaireefragrance
@monaflowers.sd
@ami.sntna
@jefferygrantphotography
@kilimamor

How is it almost June!?! I have 4 workshops this month (whew!)— save the dates and join one if able!
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June 7
Plant Dyed Silk Crepe Scarf Workshop
📍Brooklyn, NY
@mpatmos
Link is in bio.

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June 12
Plant Dyed Silk Habotai Scarf Workshop + Dinner by @eat.like.an.artist
📍Laguna Beach, CA
Send @eat.like.an.artist a message to grab a seat!

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June 22
Plant Dyed Silk Ribbon + Intentional Bag Charm Workshop with @its_soniice
📍Encinitas, CA
@threadspun
Link is in bio.

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June 28
Plant Dyed Silk Ribbon + Artistic Sourdough Workshop with @@the.sourdough.mama
📍Encinitas, CA
@restaurant.valentina
Link is in bio.

How is it almost June!?! I have 4 workshops this month (whew!)— save the dates and join one if able!
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June 7
Plant Dyed Silk Crepe Scarf Workshop
📍Brooklyn, NY
@mpatmos
Link is in bio.

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June 12
Plant Dyed Silk Habotai Scarf Workshop + Dinner by @eat.like.an.artist
📍Laguna Beach, CA
Send @eat.like.an.artist a message to grab a seat!

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June 22
Plant Dyed Silk Ribbon + Intentional Bag Charm Workshop with @its_soniice
📍Encinitas, CA
@threadspun
Link is in bio.

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June 28
Plant Dyed Silk Ribbon + Artistic Sourdough Workshop with @@the.sourdough.mama
📍Encinitas, CA
@restaurant.valentina
Link is in bio.

June is around the corner and so are my workshops. Learn how to make your own plant dyed / naturally dyed silk scarf starting with my first (of four!) workshops this June.

I'll be in Brooklyn, NY on June 7 at the beautiful @mpatmos store for 2+ hours of natural dyeing! Grab a seat– tap the link in bio.

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I use my silk as a scarf, bag charm/accessory, belt, hair tie, and more. Make your own piece and get to know all my dye secrets. See you in Brooklyn!

June is around the corner and so are my workshops. Learn how to make your own plant dyed / naturally dyed silk scarf starting with my first (of four!) workshops this June.

I'll be in Brooklyn, NY on June 7 at the beautiful @mpatmos store for 2+ hours of natural dyeing! Grab a seat– tap the link in bio.

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I use my silk as a scarf, bag charm/accessory, belt, hair tie, and more. Make your own piece and get to know all my dye secrets. See you in Brooklyn!

Milano, you captivate. ❤️
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Photos from in and around Castello Sforzesco, beautiful Brera, post Orsonero coffee walk, the marble door handles (because details matter and inspire), Duomo di Milano, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and everywhere else in the streets of Milan
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#Milano #milan #italy

Milano, you captivate. ❤️
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Photos from in and around Castello Sforzesco, beautiful Brera, post Orsonero coffee walk, the marble door handles (because details matter and inspire), Duomo di Milano, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and everywhere else in the streets of Milan
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#Milano #milan #italy

"Any arbitrary turning along the way and I would be elsewhere; I would be different." ❤️

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When your family is spread out across the country and you are all just building your own lives, family time is rare, and few in between. I am grateful that we can all be together to celebrate our mom and our youngest sister... would have been perfect if Pao was with us. ❤️ The ever elusive complete family vacation will just have to wait. Till then, here's a peek into who and what drives me to create, to dye, to make.

"Any arbitrary turning along the way and I would be elsewhere; I would be different." ❤️

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When your family is spread out across the country and you are all just building your own lives, family time is rare, and few in between. I am grateful that we can all be together to celebrate our mom and our youngest sister... would have been perfect if Pao was with us. ❤️ The ever elusive complete family vacation will just have to wait. Till then, here's a peek into who and what drives me to create, to dye, to make.

I have yet to get around to thanking everyone who sent messages my way after seeing my (and @its_soniice ) feature by @christellek1 on the local Fox5 news in San Diego. I'm on a trip with my family and have been living in the moment for the most part of it— away from social media.

I have to share this memory though, before it passes me by.

While I was standing in a beautiful store surrounded by silks left and right, someone came up to me and asked me where I got my scarf. "Your scarf is really pretty. Is it silk? Did you get it from here? I thanked her and said I actually made it. It was a brief interaction— I shared my info with her, and we both went about our separate ways. But that short exchange left an impact on me.
For the most part of my journey, I don't think I've yet to fully realize my art form. Sometimes, I see a scarf I've made and tell myself wow that's pretty before realizing I actually made it. 😅

I'll spare you the details and history of how China greatly influenced (still influences?) Como's silk industry but I share that briefly because I think of that short exchange in that store and I think of where and how silk gets made and well... I think it's beautiful how our stories somehow always end up woven into others.' My immigrant story inspires so much of what I do and when people buy my silks, that story becomes part of theirs too— whether knowingly or not. What an honor and privilege it is to be welcomed into your lives.

I don't often get to reflect on that privilege but whenever I get to do so (like when I started writing this in Milan at 2am 😅), I think about just how beautiful it is that we get to be part of each others' stories. It's Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month back home. I am proudly Asian (🇵🇭) and also, even as the world views us differently (understandably so), I'm proudly American 🇺🇲 too. America is NOT a monolithic society— diversity IS America's greatest strength. Our different stories beautifully make up this country's story— it's ever evolving, ever changing, unfinished, still being written. Whether we lean into that strength or not, is up to ALL of us.

I have yet to get around to thanking everyone who sent messages my way after seeing my (and @its_soniice ) feature by @christellek1 on the local Fox5 news in San Diego. I'm on a trip with my family and have been living in the moment for the most part of it— away from social media.

I have to share this memory though, before it passes me by.

While I was standing in a beautiful store surrounded by silks left and right, someone came up to me and asked me where I got my scarf. "Your scarf is really pretty. Is it silk? Did you get it from here? I thanked her and said I actually made it. It was a brief interaction— I shared my info with her, and we both went about our separate ways. But that short exchange left an impact on me.
For the most part of my journey, I don't think I've yet to fully realize my art form. Sometimes, I see a scarf I've made and tell myself wow that's pretty before realizing I actually made it. 😅

I'll spare you the details and history of how China greatly influenced (still influences?) Como's silk industry but I share that briefly because I think of that short exchange in that store and I think of where and how silk gets made and well... I think it's beautiful how our stories somehow always end up woven into others.' My immigrant story inspires so much of what I do and when people buy my silks, that story becomes part of theirs too— whether knowingly or not. What an honor and privilege it is to be welcomed into your lives.

I don't often get to reflect on that privilege but whenever I get to do so (like when I started writing this in Milan at 2am 😅), I think about just how beautiful it is that we get to be part of each others' stories. It's Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month back home. I am proudly Asian (🇵🇭) and also, even as the world views us differently (understandably so), I'm proudly American 🇺🇲 too. America is NOT a monolithic society— diversity IS America's greatest strength. Our different stories beautifully make up this country's story— it's ever evolving, ever changing, unfinished, still being written. Whether we lean into that strength or not, is up to ALL of us.

I almost got into an accident today. It would have been a head-on collision. I was headed to a store for a supply run— something I do at least once a week, a very short drive from home. I know that road, that lane, this neighborhood like the back of my hand yet when it happened, I immediately thought I was in the wrong. I apologized even as the other driver and company said shitty things to me. I said sorry because in that moment, it was all I could say. BUT I wasn't wrong. I was actually in the correct lane. I was where I was supposed to be on the road— turning left on a lane that clearly had an arrow to turn left. If I didn't hit the brakes, that car would have slammed on me, and I probably would be in the hospital now... or worse. Things were said to me, they didn't even move or attempt to change lanes, and I thanked the driver who let me pass on the other side as I said sorry once again to the car that almost slammed onto mine.

I have a workshop I need to be mentally ready for tomorrow. And on Sunday, I leave for a trip. In between, I have a newsletter I want to send out, inventory to finish, errands to run. If I'm being honest, I just want to spend the day with Pao— I think I'm frazzled and need to breathe a little. And so I write this down because it's how I process things, I think. I share it with the universe because I need to throw it out and away from this day– I don't want to give those people power any longer.

So here's this— I was in the correct lane. I shouldn't have apologized. I shouldn't have backed out and changed lanes. I should have answered back when I was told I don't belong here (as in this country of which I'm a citizen of!? 🤷‍♀️). Lots of should haves, but as I process this, I'm also grateful I am safe. I'm home. Xavi is sleeping on my legs 🥹, Pao is right with me.

And in the words of my 4-year old nephew (my intern), I'm reminding myself that tomorrow is another day... it will be better, and I can try again. ❤️

If you signed up for my workshop in @threadspun, I'll see you tomorrow!

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Photo by Pao in one of my most favorite spaces ever ❤️

I almost got into an accident today. It would have been a head-on collision. I was headed to a store for a supply run— something I do at least once a week, a very short drive from home. I know that road, that lane, this neighborhood like the back of my hand yet when it happened, I immediately thought I was in the wrong. I apologized even as the other driver and company said shitty things to me. I said sorry because in that moment, it was all I could say. BUT I wasn't wrong. I was actually in the correct lane. I was where I was supposed to be on the road— turning left on a lane that clearly had an arrow to turn left. If I didn't hit the brakes, that car would have slammed on me, and I probably would be in the hospital now... or worse. Things were said to me, they didn't even move or attempt to change lanes, and I thanked the driver who let me pass on the other side as I said sorry once again to the car that almost slammed onto mine.

I have a workshop I need to be mentally ready for tomorrow. And on Sunday, I leave for a trip. In between, I have a newsletter I want to send out, inventory to finish, errands to run. If I'm being honest, I just want to spend the day with Pao— I think I'm frazzled and need to breathe a little. And so I write this down because it's how I process things, I think. I share it with the universe because I need to throw it out and away from this day– I don't want to give those people power any longer.

So here's this— I was in the correct lane. I shouldn't have apologized. I shouldn't have backed out and changed lanes. I should have answered back when I was told I don't belong here (as in this country of which I'm a citizen of!? 🤷‍♀️). Lots of should haves, but as I process this, I'm also grateful I am safe. I'm home. Xavi is sleeping on my legs 🥹, Pao is right with me.

And in the words of my 4-year old nephew (my intern), I'm reminding myself that tomorrow is another day... it will be better, and I can try again. ❤️

If you signed up for my workshop in @threadspun, I'll see you tomorrow!

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Photo by Pao in one of my most favorite spaces ever ❤️

Yesterday, I went to 13th st. in the East Village for 3 things— to drop off inventory in @commangoods, to go to @helenbeautybrow for an appointment (BEST brow tech/stylist in San Diego), and to buy a birthday cake for my husband at @hinar.cafe. The good vibes were aplenty— I easily found parking with 30 minutes free on the meter from the previous parked car. I added another 30 just to be safe (one too many tickets here), and made my way to Comman only to realize I forgot my inventory at home. 😅 So I walked back to Hinar, bought my husband a cake, got my favorite drink, and sat down to squeeze in some admin work. I was early to my appointment, so I sat there, enjoying my latte, answering emails, grateful for the extra time. At the one hour mark, I got ready to leave for home. My parking was almost done, and it was time to go... only it wasn't. I actually forgot the reason why I was there— my appointment with Helen. If she hadn't sent a message to check up on me, I would have gone home. I went there to get my brows done and yet I forgot. 😅🤣

So... all that to say, here's me listing my workshops and events before I forget them too. Don't be like me... set your reminders, save the dates, grab your seats, and I hope to see you in person this May and June!

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May 3 (Saturday)
Natural Dye Workshop
📍@threadspun Encinitas, CA
Link in bio to grab a seat
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June 7 (Saturday)
Natural Dye Workshop
📍@m.patmos Brooklyn, CA
Link in bio to grab a seat
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June 7 (Saturday)
Shop my collection at @launionionfilipiniana's
Bridal Pop-up
📍@commangoods, San Diego, CA
Details on @launionfilipiniana's account!
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June 12 (Thursday)
Natural Dye Workshop (and dinner!!!)
at Chef @dirty_eraser's
📍@eat.like.an.artist Dinner series
Laguna Beach, CA
Send Jo a message for all the details!
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June 22 (Sunday)
Plant Dyed Silk Bag Charm Workshop
A collaboration with @its_soniice at
📍@threadspun, Encinitas, CA
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In the works:
A collaboration Workshop with @the.sourdough.mama and a possible Natural Dye Workshop in San Francisco! Stay tuned for all the details and dates.

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Whew! And while I have you here, you can shop my work in person– @commangoods and my scents in @joonshoppe

Yesterday, I went to 13th st. in the East Village for 3 things— to drop off inventory in @commangoods, to go to @helenbeautybrow for an appointment (BEST brow tech/stylist in San Diego), and to buy a birthday cake for my husband at @hinar.cafe. The good vibes were aplenty— I easily found parking with 30 minutes free on the meter from the previous parked car. I added another 30 just to be safe (one too many tickets here), and made my way to Comman only to realize I forgot my inventory at home. 😅 So I walked back to Hinar, bought my husband a cake, got my favorite drink, and sat down to squeeze in some admin work. I was early to my appointment, so I sat there, enjoying my latte, answering emails, grateful for the extra time. At the one hour mark, I got ready to leave for home. My parking was almost done, and it was time to go... only it wasn't. I actually forgot the reason why I was there— my appointment with Helen. If she hadn't sent a message to check up on me, I would have gone home. I went there to get my brows done and yet I forgot. 😅🤣

So... all that to say, here's me listing my workshops and events before I forget them too. Don't be like me... set your reminders, save the dates, grab your seats, and I hope to see you in person this May and June!

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May 3 (Saturday)
Natural Dye Workshop
📍@threadspun Encinitas, CA
Link in bio to grab a seat
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June 7 (Saturday)
Natural Dye Workshop
📍@m.patmos Brooklyn, CA
Link in bio to grab a seat
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June 7 (Saturday)
Shop my collection at @launionionfilipiniana's
Bridal Pop-up
📍@commangoods, San Diego, CA
Details on @launionfilipiniana's account!
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June 12 (Thursday)
Natural Dye Workshop (and dinner!!!)
at Chef @dirty_eraser's
📍@eat.like.an.artist Dinner series
Laguna Beach, CA
Send Jo a message for all the details!
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June 22 (Sunday)
Plant Dyed Silk Bag Charm Workshop
A collaboration with @its_soniice at
📍@threadspun, Encinitas, CA
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In the works:
A collaboration Workshop with @the.sourdough.mama and a possible Natural Dye Workshop in San Francisco! Stay tuned for all the details and dates.

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Whew! And while I have you here, you can shop my work in person– @commangoods and my scents in @joonshoppe

New silks, new stories... Drop 01 of An Ode to San Francisco is up on the web shop— link in bio.

To all LFI subscribers, check your inbox. And for those who already have, thank you for reading till the end! 😘 There are 5 Surprise Scent Boxes left— a perfect treat wrapped with hand dyed, plant dyed silk ribbons for the moms in your life.

New silks, new stories... Drop 01 of An Ode to San Francisco is up on the web shop— link in bio.

To all LFI subscribers, check your inbox. And for those who already have, thank you for reading till the end! 😘 There are 5 Surprise Scent Boxes left— a perfect treat wrapped with hand dyed, plant dyed silk ribbons for the moms in your life.

I'd gladly take any chance I get to share my love and knowledge of natural dyeing. Teaching has always been of my life's greatest joys and to be able to go back to it through a medium that also gives me much joy is something I'll always be grateful for.

Thank you @commangoods for hosting my Natural Dye Silk Pillowcase Workshop in your beautiful space and thank you to all those who signed up for it!

I'm so proud of what you all made and if you have any questions as you go about your own dye experiments, I'm always easily just a message away! ❤️

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On to the next workshop–

May 3 (Saturday)
Naturally Dyed Silk Crepe Scarf Workshop
📍@threadspun
Encinitas, CA
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June 7 (Saturday)
Naturally Dyed Silk Crepe Scarf Workshop
📍@mpatmos
Brooklyn, NY

Both links are in my bio to grab a spot!

I'd gladly take any chance I get to share my love and knowledge of natural dyeing. Teaching has always been of my life's greatest joys and to be able to go back to it through a medium that also gives me much joy is something I'll always be grateful for.

Thank you @commangoods for hosting my Natural Dye Silk Pillowcase Workshop in your beautiful space and thank you to all those who signed up for it!

I'm so proud of what you all made and if you have any questions as you go about your own dye experiments, I'm always easily just a message away! ❤️

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On to the next workshop–

May 3 (Saturday)
Naturally Dyed Silk Crepe Scarf Workshop
📍@threadspun
Encinitas, CA
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June 7 (Saturday)
Naturally Dyed Silk Crepe Scarf Workshop
📍@mpatmos
Brooklyn, NY

Both links are in my bio to grab a spot!

New Silks, New Stories– An Ode to San Francisco
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A new collection of plant dyed/naturally dyed, hand dyed silk charmeuses is in the works, inspired by a weekend in San Francisco. Swipe to see the peacefully beautiful (@abacusrow) corner that actually inspired this piece.
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Get first dibs on the collection, dropping on the web shop soon(ish). Tap the link in bio to join the email list.

New Silks, New Stories– An Ode to San Francisco
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A new collection of plant dyed/naturally dyed, hand dyed silk charmeuses is in the works, inspired by a weekend in San Francisco. Swipe to see the peacefully beautiful (@abacusrow) corner that actually inspired this piece.
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Get first dibs on the collection, dropping on the web shop soon(ish). Tap the link in bio to join the email list.

There's something so peacefully beautiful about plant dyed silk ribbons wrapped around a bouquet— it's like an invitation of sorts to a flower's life cycle. That they graciously lend their beauty to me at the end of their lives, taking part in the creation of something uniquely beautiful is something I cherish. ❤️
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I'm so grateful to have been part of this beautiful arrangement by @lifewithflowers_ks as captured by @amyhuang.photos. If you are in need (or want!) of naturally dyed/plant dyed and hand dyed silk ribbons, you can grab some at @commangoods. I'm dropping off a whole collection of ribbons tomorrow in rolls of approximately 2.25 to 2.75 yards and samples of 1 yard each. Swipe to see some of them! More in the works.
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Creative Vision, Planning, and Florals @lifewithflowers_ks
Host & Venue @bonaparte.stays
Ribbons + Silks @lufranceinteriors
Photography @amyhuang.photos
Wardrobe Styling @byangeltan
Wedding Gown @archive_bridal
Jewelry @olive_club_ , @by.ivanaramirezm
Model @jenny.touch

There's something so peacefully beautiful about plant dyed silk ribbons wrapped around a bouquet— it's like an invitation of sorts to a flower's life cycle. That they graciously lend their beauty to me at the end of their lives, taking part in the creation of something uniquely beautiful is something I cherish. ❤️
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I'm so grateful to have been part of this beautiful arrangement by @lifewithflowers_ks as captured by @amyhuang.photos. If you are in need (or want!) of naturally dyed/plant dyed and hand dyed silk ribbons, you can grab some at @commangoods. I'm dropping off a whole collection of ribbons tomorrow in rolls of approximately 2.25 to 2.75 yards and samples of 1 yard each. Swipe to see some of them! More in the works.
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Creative Vision, Planning, and Florals @lifewithflowers_ks
Host & Venue @bonaparte.stays
Ribbons + Silks @lufranceinteriors
Photography @amyhuang.photos
Wardrobe Styling @byangeltan
Wedding Gown @archive_bridal
Jewelry @olive_club_ , @by.ivanaramirezm
Model @jenny.touch

Inspiration everywhere– San Francisco series ❤️
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So grateful for the opportunity to see a part of San Francisco in a different light. I've been coming back to this city fairly regularly (one to two times a year actually) for years now but I think this is the most peaceful I've seen it— at least in my eyes. I've never explored these streets of the city before and it was a treat to be able to do so. ❤️
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Next up, headed to Italy soon(ish) BUT first, 2 workshops ahead:

April 18 (Friday)
Plant Dyed Silk Charmeuse Pillowcase Workshop
📍@commangoods
San Diego, CA
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May 3 (Saturday)
Plant Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
📍@threadspun
Encinitas, CA
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And then a workshop when I get back from a short vacation:

June 7 (Saturday)
Plant Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
📍@mpatmos
Brooklyn, NY

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Links in my bio to sign up!
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In photos @thejaysf @prelude_sf @abacusrow @shopdaniellesf @restaurantabaca

Inspiration everywhere– San Francisco series ❤️
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So grateful for the opportunity to see a part of San Francisco in a different light. I've been coming back to this city fairly regularly (one to two times a year actually) for years now but I think this is the most peaceful I've seen it— at least in my eyes. I've never explored these streets of the city before and it was a treat to be able to do so. ❤️
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Next up, headed to Italy soon(ish) BUT first, 2 workshops ahead:

April 18 (Friday)
Plant Dyed Silk Charmeuse Pillowcase Workshop
📍@commangoods
San Diego, CA
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May 3 (Saturday)
Plant Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
📍@threadspun
Encinitas, CA
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And then a workshop when I get back from a short vacation:

June 7 (Saturday)
Plant Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
📍@mpatmos
Brooklyn, NY

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Links in my bio to sign up!
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In photos @thejaysf @prelude_sf @abacusrow @shopdaniellesf @restaurantabaca

Save the Date and grab a seat! I'm grateful to @threadspun for welcoming me in their space through my natural dye workshop! Join me as I share my love for natural dyes, for community, and for stories. Make your own plant dyed silk scarf to take home using flowers, leaves, and kitchen waste. I'm sharing my natural dye secrets with you —something my previous workshop students can attest to. 😘

Link in bio to grab a seat!

P.S.
If you've been eyeing my workshops but haven't had the budget for it (because life!), please reach out. This venue in particular— @threadspun, has kindly made it so that I can lower my price a little for anyone who wants to come join but can't afford the full price seat. Please send me a message!

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See you there!

Save the Date and grab a seat! I'm grateful to @threadspun for welcoming me in their space through my natural dye workshop! Join me as I share my love for natural dyes, for community, and for stories. Make your own plant dyed silk scarf to take home using flowers, leaves, and kitchen waste. I'm sharing my natural dye secrets with you —something my previous workshop students can attest to. 😘

Link in bio to grab a seat!

P.S.
If you've been eyeing my workshops but haven't had the budget for it (because life!), please reach out. This venue in particular— @threadspun, has kindly made it so that I can lower my price a little for anyone who wants to come join but can't afford the full price seat. Please send me a message!

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See you there!

By all accounts, March was an incredible month for LFI. I popped up in both @madewell and @anthropologie, had 2 workshops, had an interview for an upcoming TV feature, and connected with many industry peers— a testament to the power of women's history month. I ended March in the company of talented creatives, headed by florist and creative director @lifewithflowers_ks. Swipe through for her vision of a seemingly effortless, organic, and architectural-leaning wedding ceremony captured by one of San Diego's best @amyhuang.photos.

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Creative Vision, Planning, and Florals @lifewithflowers_ks
Host & Venue @bonaparte.stays
Ribbons + Silks @lufranceinteriors
Photography @amyhuang.photos
Wardrobe Styling @byangeltan
Wedding Gown @archive_bridal
Tableware & Furniture Rentals @aprboutiqueevent
Tablescape Decor @roam.homeware
Signs & Signage @rentbohobabes / @detailsbybohobabes
Catering @forageandflame
Cake @cakesbymelodysd
Jewelery @olive_club_ @by.ivanaramirezm
Stationery @invitedbyaudriana

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Kez @lifewithflowers_ks THANK YOU for including me in this beautiful vision of yours!

I'm grateful to have been part of this through my plant dyed, 100% silks— all hand dyed by yours truly, and available for purchase online on the web shop (link in bio) and in person at LFI's San Diego home, @commangoods.

P.S. Every detail is beautiful but my personal obsession (in addition to the flowers and silks!) would definitely be that limewash signage by @rentbohobabes. It is STUNNING.

By all accounts, March was an incredible month for LFI. I popped up in both @madewell and @anthropologie, had 2 workshops, had an interview for an upcoming TV feature, and connected with many industry peers— a testament to the power of women's history month. I ended March in the company of talented creatives, headed by florist and creative director @lifewithflowers_ks. Swipe through for her vision of a seemingly effortless, organic, and architectural-leaning wedding ceremony captured by one of San Diego's best @amyhuang.photos.

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Creative Vision, Planning, and Florals @lifewithflowers_ks
Host & Venue @bonaparte.stays
Ribbons + Silks @lufranceinteriors
Photography @amyhuang.photos
Wardrobe Styling @byangeltan
Wedding Gown @archive_bridal
Tableware & Furniture Rentals @aprboutiqueevent
Tablescape Decor @roam.homeware
Signs & Signage @rentbohobabes / @detailsbybohobabes
Catering @forageandflame
Cake @cakesbymelodysd
Jewelery @olive_club_ @by.ivanaramirezm
Stationery @invitedbyaudriana

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Kez @lifewithflowers_ks THANK YOU for including me in this beautiful vision of yours!

I'm grateful to have been part of this through my plant dyed, 100% silks— all hand dyed by yours truly, and available for purchase online on the web shop (link in bio) and in person at LFI's San Diego home, @commangoods.

P.S. Every detail is beautiful but my personal obsession (in addition to the flowers and silks!) would definitely be that limewash signage by @rentbohobabes. It is STUNNING.

While in San Francisco last weekend, a customer of mine asked me when I'm going to do a workshop in San Francisco. I told her I've been looking for a studio or cafe or boutique to do it in and when I do, I'll let her know. "I just need a space for at least 10 people..." To which she replied "Would 10 people be enough? At 10 people and at your price, would you have earned enough from it?"

I teared up inside because her words meant so much. How many of you get customers like that? The kind who will ask and make sure you are earning enough. That your efforts would be compensated enough. It meant a lot when she said it, and it means a lot till now. I'm lucky and grateful for it all. 🥹❤️

That said, save the dates for my upcoming workshops! I have 3 workshops lined up this April, May, and June. If you are in SoCal (San Diego and Encinitas) and in NYC, I hope to see you in one of my classes! Links in bio to grab a seat–

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Naturally Dyed Silk Charmeuse Pillowcase Workshop
April 18 (Friday)
5:30pm - 8pm
📍@commangoods
SAN DIEGO, CA

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Naturally Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
May 3 (Saturday)
11am to 1:30pm
📍@threadspun
ENCINITAS, CA

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Naturally Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
June 7 (Saturday)
1pm - 3:30pm
📍@mpatmos
BROOKLYN, NY

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Light snacks and all materials on me! See you there. ❤️

While in San Francisco last weekend, a customer of mine asked me when I'm going to do a workshop in San Francisco. I told her I've been looking for a studio or cafe or boutique to do it in and when I do, I'll let her know. "I just need a space for at least 10 people..." To which she replied "Would 10 people be enough? At 10 people and at your price, would you have earned enough from it?"

I teared up inside because her words meant so much. How many of you get customers like that? The kind who will ask and make sure you are earning enough. That your efforts would be compensated enough. It meant a lot when she said it, and it means a lot till now. I'm lucky and grateful for it all. 🥹❤️

That said, save the dates for my upcoming workshops! I have 3 workshops lined up this April, May, and June. If you are in SoCal (San Diego and Encinitas) and in NYC, I hope to see you in one of my classes! Links in bio to grab a seat–

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Naturally Dyed Silk Charmeuse Pillowcase Workshop
April 18 (Friday)
5:30pm - 8pm
📍@commangoods
SAN DIEGO, CA

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Naturally Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
May 3 (Saturday)
11am to 1:30pm
📍@threadspun
ENCINITAS, CA

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Naturally Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
June 7 (Saturday)
1pm - 3:30pm
📍@mpatmos
BROOKLYN, NY

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Light snacks and all materials on me! See you there. ❤️

Someone told me last Sunday while at dinner that he thought I am from San Francisco. I had the SF look he said, and I'm taking that as a sweet compliment, lol!

San Francisco, I have so much love for you. The weekend that was was so amazing. I have so much to say, so much to reflect on, and so much to share. BUT first, a moment for this stunning hotel @thejaysf.

I'm a sucker for beautifully designed spaces. It gives me so much joy and fills my creative heart. I take inspiration from vignettes and corners, textures on walls, art and decor, floors, textiles, landscape architecture, and so much more. I think I've always been this way— having had the privilege of being a daughter to a mom who always took us to beautiful hotels growing up, and it has stayed with me since then.

Someone asked me over the weekend what my next collection will be inspired by. My current one is by a trip to Mexico City last December– a collection that has consistently sold out with every drop. I was planning to work on another collection post our family Italy trip in May but maybe I'll squeeze one in prior to that— a thank you to San Francisco which my 2nd biggest audience for LFI calls home.

Let's see what I come up with! For now, swipe through for all the beautiful corners of this stunning space.

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Next up for LFI: 2 dye workshops! I am sharing more in a separate post. Happy work week, everyone!

Love, France

Someone told me last Sunday while at dinner that he thought I am from San Francisco. I had the SF look he said, and I'm taking that as a sweet compliment, lol!

San Francisco, I have so much love for you. The weekend that was was so amazing. I have so much to say, so much to reflect on, and so much to share. BUT first, a moment for this stunning hotel @thejaysf.

I'm a sucker for beautifully designed spaces. It gives me so much joy and fills my creative heart. I take inspiration from vignettes and corners, textures on walls, art and decor, floors, textiles, landscape architecture, and so much more. I think I've always been this way— having had the privilege of being a daughter to a mom who always took us to beautiful hotels growing up, and it has stayed with me since then.

Someone asked me over the weekend what my next collection will be inspired by. My current one is by a trip to Mexico City last December– a collection that has consistently sold out with every drop. I was planning to work on another collection post our family Italy trip in May but maybe I'll squeeze one in prior to that— a thank you to San Francisco which my 2nd biggest audience for LFI calls home.

Let's see what I come up with! For now, swipe through for all the beautiful corners of this stunning space.

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Next up for LFI: 2 dye workshops! I am sharing more in a separate post. Happy work week, everyone!

Love, France

New silks, new hues—
All 100% naturally dyed, hand dyed, and inspired by stories ❤️

Get yours this weekend at @merkadokultura or online on the #lufranceinteriors web shop (updating soon). Join the email list to get dibs when these pieces drop. Link in bio!

New silks, new hues—
All 100% naturally dyed, hand dyed, and inspired by stories ❤️

Get yours this weekend at @merkadokultura or online on the #lufranceinteriors web shop (updating soon). Join the email list to get dibs when these pieces drop. Link in bio!

Hey New York, I'll see you soon! Join me for a natural dye workshop at the beautiful @mpatmos store in Brooklyn, NY.

I stumbled upon @mpatmos while walking in Brooklyn during my recent visit. It was completely by chance– I was exploring local stores and I was drawn to its doors. It's a beautiful store, full of artful and thoughtfully designed and curated collections— every corner, every piece caught my eyes. I met its owner and founder Marcia, and as I was trying on a couple of pieces, my natural dye work came up in the conversation. Fast forward to today, I'm so excited and grateful to share that I'm headed back to NYC in 2 months for a natural dye workshop in Marcia's beautiful store.

NYC has long been home to my biggest audience and every work related visited to New York always feels like a warm, comforting hug. I'm excited to be back in June to finally have my 1st workshop in the city.

Join me as I share my love for natural dyes! Link in bio for all the details. And to LFI subscribers, don't forget to use your gift code (from holiday 2024) if you haven't yet! If you lost it, send me a message. 😘

See you all soon!

Always with love,
France

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June 7 (Saturday)
1pm
📍@mpatmos
Brooklyn, NY

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P.S. Thank you, Marcia for opening up your space for this workshop. I'm so grateful we crossed paths!

Hey New York, I'll see you soon! Join me for a natural dye workshop at the beautiful @mpatmos store in Brooklyn, NY.

I stumbled upon @mpatmos while walking in Brooklyn during my recent visit. It was completely by chance– I was exploring local stores and I was drawn to its doors. It's a beautiful store, full of artful and thoughtfully designed and curated collections— every corner, every piece caught my eyes. I met its owner and founder Marcia, and as I was trying on a couple of pieces, my natural dye work came up in the conversation. Fast forward to today, I'm so excited and grateful to share that I'm headed back to NYC in 2 months for a natural dye workshop in Marcia's beautiful store.

NYC has long been home to my biggest audience and every work related visited to New York always feels like a warm, comforting hug. I'm excited to be back in June to finally have my 1st workshop in the city.

Join me as I share my love for natural dyes! Link in bio for all the details. And to LFI subscribers, don't forget to use your gift code (from holiday 2024) if you haven't yet! If you lost it, send me a message. 😘

See you all soon!

Always with love,
France

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June 7 (Saturday)
1pm
📍@mpatmos
Brooklyn, NY

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P.S. Thank you, Marcia for opening up your space for this workshop. I'm so grateful we crossed paths!

San Francisco ready for these silks! BUT first, a styled shoot to end the month with an amazing group of creatives headed by @lwf_kezsinoro.
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To those in the bay area, see you soon! Link in bio to rsvp for the market.
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@merkadokultura (5)
April 5 & 6
11am to 5pm
📍@kohosf
Japantown, San Francisco CA

San Francisco ready for these silks! BUT first, a styled shoot to end the month with an amazing group of creatives headed by @lwf_kezsinoro.
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To those in the bay area, see you soon! Link in bio to rsvp for the market.
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@merkadokultura (5)
April 5 & 6
11am to 5pm
📍@kohosf
Japantown, San Francisco CA

100% silk habotai, naturally dyed, and hand dyed for each @merkadokultura VIP bag—

Grab yours along with a VIP access to the market! Link in bio to rsvp.

Save the Dates—
April 5 & 6
11am - 5pm
📍@merkadokultura (5) in @kohosf
Japantown, San Francisco CA

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Merkado Kultura (5) is a fiscally sponsored project by @goldenguideorg.

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See you there!

100% silk habotai, naturally dyed, and hand dyed for each @merkadokultura VIP bag—

Grab yours along with a VIP access to the market! Link in bio to rsvp.

Save the Dates—
April 5 & 6
11am - 5pm
📍@merkadokultura (5) in @kohosf
Japantown, San Francisco CA

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Merkado Kultura (5) is a fiscally sponsored project by @goldenguideorg.

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See you there!

Oh March, when I've wrapped my head around you, maybe I'll finally allow myself to sit down and reflect and give myself a pat on the back, and celebrate. A pop-up in @anthropologie followed by a pop-up in @madewell, 2 workshops in @colette.florals and @commangoods, the latter being filmed for a feature story on the local news, a successful trip to NYC where I found a venue for a natural dye workshop in June (hi @mpatmos!), and lots of personal wins in between...

That's a lot for one month and my naturally introverted, low key self will just roll into the next month quite literally— @merkadokultura (of which I'm a co-founder of) is up next in one week in San Francisco. Going into year 5, I still get that imposter syndrome, constantly doubting myself. BUT I'm fortunate enough to have family, friends, and loyal customers who also constantly remind me to own all my wins— big and small. And so in that spirit, let me share this—

I was in an Uber two days ago and for some reason felt comfortable enough to strike up a conversation with the driver. As he asked about my work, I told him about @merkadokultura and about my silks and my collections for LFI and how I'm constantly surprised when a friend of a friend (of a friend) stumbles upon my work. And he said- "But that is something to be proud of. That's something you should be proud of. Imagine this... someone included you in a conversation in whatever part of their day. You made an impact on that person, an impact significant enough for them to share it with someone else. Maybe they were eating dinner or walking outside or doing whatever, but you made it to their conversation. That's special. That's something you should be proud of."

I've never thought about it that way. I just work and work hard and think of all my fellow makers and creatives and small businesses whose work I also genuinely want to uplift. But to all those who have been part of my incredible month, THANK YOU. Seriously, thank you. ❤️

Up next: April 5 and 6 in San Francisco for @merkadokultura. Please RSVP in the link in bio and spread the word!!!

I'm also packing candle pre-orders today and updating my website with inventory! 😘 Stay tuned!

Oh March, when I've wrapped my head around you, maybe I'll finally allow myself to sit down and reflect and give myself a pat on the back, and celebrate. A pop-up in @anthropologie followed by a pop-up in @madewell, 2 workshops in @colette.florals and @commangoods, the latter being filmed for a feature story on the local news, a successful trip to NYC where I found a venue for a natural dye workshop in June (hi @mpatmos!), and lots of personal wins in between...

That's a lot for one month and my naturally introverted, low key self will just roll into the next month quite literally— @merkadokultura (of which I'm a co-founder of) is up next in one week in San Francisco. Going into year 5, I still get that imposter syndrome, constantly doubting myself. BUT I'm fortunate enough to have family, friends, and loyal customers who also constantly remind me to own all my wins— big and small. And so in that spirit, let me share this—

I was in an Uber two days ago and for some reason felt comfortable enough to strike up a conversation with the driver. As he asked about my work, I told him about @merkadokultura and about my silks and my collections for LFI and how I'm constantly surprised when a friend of a friend (of a friend) stumbles upon my work. And he said- "But that is something to be proud of. That's something you should be proud of. Imagine this... someone included you in a conversation in whatever part of their day. You made an impact on that person, an impact significant enough for them to share it with someone else. Maybe they were eating dinner or walking outside or doing whatever, but you made it to their conversation. That's special. That's something you should be proud of."

I've never thought about it that way. I just work and work hard and think of all my fellow makers and creatives and small businesses whose work I also genuinely want to uplift. But to all those who have been part of my incredible month, THANK YOU. Seriously, thank you. ❤️

Up next: April 5 and 6 in San Francisco for @merkadokultura. Please RSVP in the link in bio and spread the word!!!

I'm also packing candle pre-orders today and updating my website with inventory! 😘 Stay tuned!

Hey New York! Poll, below... let me know! And thank you! 😘

I'm NY-bound again this June. Will you be there too? I'm working on a natural dye workshop schedule in Brooklyn (most likely weekend of June 6), but I'm also thinking of doing a pop-up. So, to LFI's biggest audience... would you show up for a:

Hey New York! Poll, below... let me know! And thank you! 😘

I'm NY-bound again this June. Will you be there too? I'm working on a natural dye workshop schedule in Brooklyn (most likely weekend of June 6), but I'm also thinking of doing a pop-up. So, to LFI's biggest audience... would you show up for a:

It's happening! Merkado Kultura will be back in San Francisco soon. Save the Dates and tap the link in bio to RSVP.

We're excited to share with you an amazing group of makers, small business owners, and creatives who are bound by the same love they have for their 🇵🇭 roots. We have brands joining us from Manila, Philippines through the MK Sari Sari, and vendors joining us in person from the Bay Area, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. We're excited to share them with you, but for now, do save the dates!

@merkadokultura (5)
April 5 & 6
11am - 5pm
📍@kohosf
Japantown, San Francisco CA

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Merkado Kultura is a fiscally sponsored project by @goldenguideorg.
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Thank you to our community partner @boodlefightsd.
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Poster Design by @needesiree.
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Photo of MK Sari Sari setup at the last Merkado by @commangoods, shot by @lexiewithlove @shotbylexie.

It's happening! Merkado Kultura will be back in San Francisco soon. Save the Dates and tap the link in bio to RSVP.

We're excited to share with you an amazing group of makers, small business owners, and creatives who are bound by the same love they have for their 🇵🇭 roots. We have brands joining us from Manila, Philippines through the MK Sari Sari, and vendors joining us in person from the Bay Area, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. We're excited to share them with you, but for now, do save the dates!

@merkadokultura (5)
April 5 & 6
11am - 5pm
📍@kohosf
Japantown, San Francisco CA

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Merkado Kultura is a fiscally sponsored project by @goldenguideorg.
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Thank you to our community partner @boodlefightsd.
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Poster Design by @needesiree.
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Photo of MK Sari Sari setup at the last Merkado by @commangoods, shot by @lexiewithlove @shotbylexie.

Inspiration everywhere, NYC series
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I've had the privilege of visiting NYC a couple of times now— for both work and to visit family, but this city never gets old for me. I feel like this city gets LFI— case in point: it's home to my biggest audience as per web shop sales and pop-up sales. There's also always something new to discover and explore here, and in this recent trip, we did that. One of my goals for this visit is to find a workshop venue to teach natural dyeing to my NY-based customers, and I'm so excited to share more about this (soon-ish). For now, here's NYC through my eyes... taking inspiration from beautiful stores—from the way they display their products, the pieces they carry, the interiors, and the city's parks and more. Do you do the same whenever you visit another city?
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Not in this carousel, but Thank you to my sister @noellemalvarm and BIL @ny_canuck for welcoming us into your home (again lol 😅). We miss Mr. Mateo, already (Linguine too!) and we'll see you all again soon!
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Thank you too, @shop__comodo for all your beautiful recommendations!
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#designinspiration #designinspo #inspirationeverywhere #nyc #newyork #newyorkcity #brooklyn

Inspiration everywhere, NYC series
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I've had the privilege of visiting NYC a couple of times now— for both work and to visit family, but this city never gets old for me. I feel like this city gets LFI— case in point: it's home to my biggest audience as per web shop sales and pop-up sales. There's also always something new to discover and explore here, and in this recent trip, we did that. One of my goals for this visit is to find a workshop venue to teach natural dyeing to my NY-based customers, and I'm so excited to share more about this (soon-ish). For now, here's NYC through my eyes... taking inspiration from beautiful stores—from the way they display their products, the pieces they carry, the interiors, and the city's parks and more. Do you do the same whenever you visit another city?
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Not in this carousel, but Thank you to my sister @noellemalvarm and BIL @ny_canuck for welcoming us into your home (again lol 😅). We miss Mr. Mateo, already (Linguine too!) and we'll see you all again soon!
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Thank you too, @shop__comodo for all your beautiful recommendations!
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#designinspiration #designinspo #inspirationeverywhere #nyc #newyork #newyorkcity #brooklyn

Swipe to see the SABI Silk Bag Charm we made from this naturally dyed silk habotai ribbon. We haven't updated the web shop with this piece but send a DM and I'll process your order.
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Learn to make your own naturally dyed silk habotai ribbon and choose your own semiprecious gemstones! Join my workshop with @its_soniice—

March 22 in San Clemente, at the beautiful @colette.florals

March 28 in our San Diego home base, @commangoods

Link in bio to sign up. See you there!

Swipe to see the SABI Silk Bag Charm we made from this naturally dyed silk habotai ribbon. We haven't updated the web shop with this piece but send a DM and I'll process your order.
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Learn to make your own naturally dyed silk habotai ribbon and choose your own semiprecious gemstones! Join my workshop with @its_soniice—

March 22 in San Clemente, at the beautiful @colette.florals

March 28 in our San Diego home base, @commangoods

Link in bio to sign up. See you there!

Save the Date for our Silk Bag Workshop in @commangoods. Join us as we teach you how to dye your own silk habotai ribbon and make your own bag charm with semiprecious stones.

March 28 (Friday)
5:30pm to 8pm
📍@commangoods
San Diego, CA

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Link in bio to sign up. Light snacks + 20% off discount on ALL #lufranceinteriors and @its_soniice in Comman Goods are included in the fee. All materials will be provided. See you there!

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This workshop will be filmed as part of a feature story on us. We hope you can join us!

Love,
France and CC

Save the Date for our Silk Bag Workshop in @commangoods. Join us as we teach you how to dye your own silk habotai ribbon and make your own bag charm with semiprecious stones.

March 28 (Friday)
5:30pm to 8pm
📍@commangoods
San Diego, CA

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Link in bio to sign up. Light snacks + 20% off discount on ALL #lufranceinteriors and @its_soniice in Comman Goods are included in the fee. All materials will be provided. See you there!

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This workshop will be filmed as part of a feature story on us. We hope you can join us!

Love,
France and CC

Moving forward, keeping up with March ❤️ Here's to creating and making our little corner of the world a more beautiful space.

Join me at my following pop-ups and workshops. March is going to BUSY!

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March 8 (Saturday)
@anthropologie Pop-up - Fashion Valley, CA
12pm - 4pm
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March 9 (Sunday)
@madewell Pop-up - Fashion Valley, CA
12pm - 4pm
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March 22 (Saturday)
@colette.florals Workshop
San Clemente, CA
1pm - 3pm
Link in bio to sign up.
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March 28 (Friday)
@commangoods Workshop
San Diego, CA
5:30pm - 8pm
*this workshop will be part of a feature story for AAPI Heritage Month!
Link in bio to sign up.

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If you haven't yet, shop the KWENTO Silk bag Charm Collection in collaboration with @its_soniice on the #lufranceinteriors web shop and in person at @commangoods.

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I hope to see you in one of these events. And if you are in San Francisco, @merkadokultura is right around the corner... April 5 and 6 in @kohosf. Follow along for details. See you there!

Moving forward, keeping up with March ❤️ Here's to creating and making our little corner of the world a more beautiful space.

Join me at my following pop-ups and workshops. March is going to BUSY!

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March 8 (Saturday)
@anthropologie Pop-up - Fashion Valley, CA
12pm - 4pm
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March 9 (Sunday)
@madewell Pop-up - Fashion Valley, CA
12pm - 4pm
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March 22 (Saturday)
@colette.florals Workshop
San Clemente, CA
1pm - 3pm
Link in bio to sign up.
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March 28 (Friday)
@commangoods Workshop
San Diego, CA
5:30pm - 8pm
*this workshop will be part of a feature story for AAPI Heritage Month!
Link in bio to sign up.

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If you haven't yet, shop the KWENTO Silk bag Charm Collection in collaboration with @its_soniice on the #lufranceinteriors web shop and in person at @commangoods.

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I hope to see you in one of these events. And if you are in San Francisco, @merkadokultura is right around the corner... April 5 and 6 in @kohosf. Follow along for details. See you there!

When two paths meet... a coming together of stories by @lufranceinteriors and @its_soniice

KWENTO (story) is launching soon. Don't miss out, save the dates—

March 1
Shop in person in @commangoods
Online @lufranceinteriors

When two paths meet... a coming together of stories by @lufranceinteriors and @its_soniice

KWENTO (story) is launching soon. Don't miss out, save the dates—

March 1
Shop in person in @commangoods
Online @lufranceinteriors

Hey it's me, popping up with a selfie. 😅 I made a naturally dyed, 100% silk charmeuse pillowcase and tested it overnight. My husband said I slept like a log which is surprising—I usually wake up several times throughout the night when I have a pop-up/market the next day. Maybe it's the pillowcase, maybe it's a coincidence, but you can find out for yourself too—

Join me for a natural dye workshop and make your own silk charmeuse pillowcase!

Save the Date and grab a seat, link in stories and on my bio.

March 28
5:30pm to 8pm
📍@commangoods
San Diego, CA

Hey it's me, popping up with a selfie. 😅 I made a naturally dyed, 100% silk charmeuse pillowcase and tested it overnight. My husband said I slept like a log which is surprising—I usually wake up several times throughout the night when I have a pop-up/market the next day. Maybe it's the pillowcase, maybe it's a coincidence, but you can find out for yourself too—

Join me for a natural dye workshop and make your own silk charmeuse pillowcase!

Save the Date and grab a seat, link in stories and on my bio.

March 28
5:30pm to 8pm
📍@commangoods
San Diego, CA

I'm headed to NYC in a couple of weeks BUT first, pop-ups:

Feb 22 (Saturday) || 6pm
Mini @merkadokultura at @boodlefightsd's
All Hands On Deck event
📍on the deck at @monikergeneral

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March 8 (Saturday) || 12pm - 4pm
📍@anthropologie
Fashion Valley, San Diego CA

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March 9 (Saturday) || 12pm - 4pm
📍@madewell
Fashion Valley, San Diego CA

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I hope to catch you at one of these pop-ups. I'm launching new home decor (ceramics and baskets!), dropping a collection of big silks, and bringing my Philippines-inspired diffusers. See you there!

I'm headed to NYC in a couple of weeks BUT first, pop-ups:

Feb 22 (Saturday) || 6pm
Mini @merkadokultura at @boodlefightsd's
All Hands On Deck event
📍on the deck at @monikergeneral

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March 8 (Saturday) || 12pm - 4pm
📍@anthropologie
Fashion Valley, San Diego CA

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March 9 (Saturday) || 12pm - 4pm
📍@madewell
Fashion Valley, San Diego CA

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I hope to catch you at one of these pop-ups. I'm launching new home decor (ceramics and baskets!), dropping a collection of big silks, and bringing my Philippines-inspired diffusers. See you there!

You guys... 🥹
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Yesterday, I sent an email to #lufranceinteriors subscribers. I poured my heart out (I always do, actually), but yesterday's email was a little more honest than usual. I talked about love—the genuinely good kind... the kind that's absent of grandiose declaration but steady in its simplicity, confident, consistent, kind. I also talked about how painfully slow business has been... the slowest I've felt it in the 1st quarter of the year since LFI started... and how I know that isn't unique to me. A quick chat with other vendors at one of my pop-ups made me realize that it's across the board for most (maybe not all!), but most. I shared how that's probably due in large part because of all the crazy things happening in the world... the dismantling of systems in this country I've come to love so much... and how all the changes have impacted so many negatively, not just here but around the world. I shared my thoughts, and I shared how I love love. I really do. I may not celebrate Valentine's, but I celebrate love every single day in so many ways... and I asked that we all do the same. We need an abundance of it to balance out everything else.
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At a creative coffee meetup with a group of other women, multi-hyphenates (Hi @jenniejsullins!), I shared how one of my words for the year is ASK. Ask... for help, ask for support, ask for opportunities ... just ask. And so, in my own way, I did just that in yesterday's email. And your response has left me speechless. 🥹
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I feel like I'm constantly on the verge of tears, reading your replies. I have so many words but also none at all because what can I even say? Thank you isn't enough for your words of encouragement and for even simply reading that email. ❤️ But short of saying anything else, salamat (thank you).
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Swipe to see a silk I made inspired by this place @umacasa.mx. I named this piece PUSPOS, a Filipino word that means replete or full. Sharing it today because my heart is full. I got this, because I got you.
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Shop Puspos in @commangoods

You guys... 🥹
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Yesterday, I sent an email to #lufranceinteriors subscribers. I poured my heart out (I always do, actually), but yesterday's email was a little more honest than usual. I talked about love—the genuinely good kind... the kind that's absent of grandiose declaration but steady in its simplicity, confident, consistent, kind. I also talked about how painfully slow business has been... the slowest I've felt it in the 1st quarter of the year since LFI started... and how I know that isn't unique to me. A quick chat with other vendors at one of my pop-ups made me realize that it's across the board for most (maybe not all!), but most. I shared how that's probably due in large part because of all the crazy things happening in the world... the dismantling of systems in this country I've come to love so much... and how all the changes have impacted so many negatively, not just here but around the world. I shared my thoughts, and I shared how I love love. I really do. I may not celebrate Valentine's, but I celebrate love every single day in so many ways... and I asked that we all do the same. We need an abundance of it to balance out everything else.
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At a creative coffee meetup with a group of other women, multi-hyphenates (Hi @jenniejsullins!), I shared how one of my words for the year is ASK. Ask... for help, ask for support, ask for opportunities ... just ask. And so, in my own way, I did just that in yesterday's email. And your response has left me speechless. 🥹
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I feel like I'm constantly on the verge of tears, reading your replies. I have so many words but also none at all because what can I even say? Thank you isn't enough for your words of encouragement and for even simply reading that email. ❤️ But short of saying anything else, salamat (thank you).
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Swipe to see a silk I made inspired by this place @umacasa.mx. I named this piece PUSPOS, a Filipino word that means replete or full. Sharing it today because my heart is full. I got this, because I got you.
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Shop Puspos in @commangoods

Plant dyed, hand dyed, 100% silks—

Treat yourself to one or more tomorrow! I'll be popping up in @nolitahall tomorrow for their Galentine's Day event from 5pm to 9pm. I'm bringing my naturally dyed silks, my collection of room/travel diffusers, and home goods. I hope to see you there!

Plant dyed, hand dyed, 100% silks—

Treat yourself to one or more tomorrow! I'll be popping up in @nolitahall tomorrow for their Galentine's Day event from 5pm to 9pm. I'm bringing my naturally dyed silks, my collection of room/travel diffusers, and home goods. I hope to see you there!

I love love. This pink hue? I love it too. 😘
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Inspired by the colors of @casaluisbarragan, this silk habotai ribbon is up for grabs! It's approximately 3 yards long and 1.25 inches wide—perfect for your bouquets or as hair accessories, or use them for your projects, etc.

Send me a message to order or drop by @nolitahall tomorrow for the Galentine's Pop-up! See you there!

I love love. This pink hue? I love it too. 😘
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Inspired by the colors of @casaluisbarragan, this silk habotai ribbon is up for grabs! It's approximately 3 yards long and 1.25 inches wide—perfect for your bouquets or as hair accessories, or use them for your projects, etc.

Send me a message to order or drop by @nolitahall tomorrow for the Galentine's Pop-up! See you there!

Already thinking of spring, adding color to @commangoods ❤️ New $15 plant dyed silks are headed to the store tomorrow. Grab one (or two)!
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#livelufrance #handdyedbyfrance #commangoods #naturallydyedsilks #plantdyedsilk

Already thinking of spring, adding color to @commangoods ❤️ New $15 plant dyed silks are headed to the store tomorrow. Grab one (or two)!
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#livelufrance #handdyedbyfrance #commangoods #naturallydyedsilks #plantdyedsilk

This piece is inspired by an afternoon walk that ended in the evening in a Korean cafe somewhere in Juarez, Mexico City. Pao and I walked through three neighborhoods that day– block after block, street after street until my legs felt like jelly and I couldn't anymore—the warm lights of a cafe calling me.

Yesterday, someone asked me what my favorite part of that trip is and I said it's how design is so beautifully integrated in every aspect of the city. That's partly true... I didn't want to tear up at a pop-up, talking about what my favorite thing really is.

If I'm being honest, it's the walk that inspired this piece. Pao and I watched the sky change its color that day... from beautiful orange afternoon hues to the darkness of the evening sky. At times, we walked in silence, completely content and happy in our own solitudes... safely holding each other's hand. But we also laughed, stopped to say hi to cute dogs, explored beautiful stores, admired the greens that wrapped the city. We talked and caught up with each other's lives— our work, our goals, life. And I poured my worries... dreading the slowest quarter that was to come, questioning life decisions... I talked and he listened and he talked and I listened... and we ended the night in a random cafe because I couldn't walk anymore. We drank coffee and waited for an Uber... in silence, at peace.

I wish I can share pictures of that walk, but I lived in the moment. I genuinely love my solitude and find absolute peace in being by myself but I would also happily choose Pao's company again and again—no one gives me as much joy.

With the city around us, I felt like we were in our own world, my hand in his and his words like a warm hug. "Hang in there, France... You got this, I got you."

I named this piece KAPIT, a Filipino word that means to hold, hold onto, grasp. "Kapit lang, France... hang in there, France."

KAPIT has been on my web shop for more than two weeks now, a part of my collection drop inspired by my trip. Yesterday, it went home to one of my sweetest, longtime customers— a Mexican Filipina, whose support hasn't wavered since I launched LFI in 2020.

@mexipinamaria, thank you. 🥹❤️

This piece is inspired by an afternoon walk that ended in the evening in a Korean cafe somewhere in Juarez, Mexico City. Pao and I walked through three neighborhoods that day– block after block, street after street until my legs felt like jelly and I couldn't anymore—the warm lights of a cafe calling me.

Yesterday, someone asked me what my favorite part of that trip is and I said it's how design is so beautifully integrated in every aspect of the city. That's partly true... I didn't want to tear up at a pop-up, talking about what my favorite thing really is.

If I'm being honest, it's the walk that inspired this piece. Pao and I watched the sky change its color that day... from beautiful orange afternoon hues to the darkness of the evening sky. At times, we walked in silence, completely content and happy in our own solitudes... safely holding each other's hand. But we also laughed, stopped to say hi to cute dogs, explored beautiful stores, admired the greens that wrapped the city. We talked and caught up with each other's lives— our work, our goals, life. And I poured my worries... dreading the slowest quarter that was to come, questioning life decisions... I talked and he listened and he talked and I listened... and we ended the night in a random cafe because I couldn't walk anymore. We drank coffee and waited for an Uber... in silence, at peace.

I wish I can share pictures of that walk, but I lived in the moment. I genuinely love my solitude and find absolute peace in being by myself but I would also happily choose Pao's company again and again—no one gives me as much joy.

With the city around us, I felt like we were in our own world, my hand in his and his words like a warm hug. "Hang in there, France... You got this, I got you."

I named this piece KAPIT, a Filipino word that means to hold, hold onto, grasp. "Kapit lang, France... hang in there, France."

KAPIT has been on my web shop for more than two weeks now, a part of my collection drop inspired by my trip. Yesterday, it went home to one of my sweetest, longtime customers— a Mexican Filipina, whose support hasn't wavered since I launched LFI in 2020.

@mexipinamaria, thank you. 🥹❤️

All the feels for MINI @merkadokultura at @joonshoppe tomorrow! See you there!

All the feels for MINI @merkadokultura at @joonshoppe tomorrow! See you there!

My family is headed to Mexico City for my mom's birthday and to say that I'm bummed that I can't go is an understatement. I have mini @merkadokultura (of which I'm a co-founder of) this Saturday but I'd otherwise be there in a heartbeat. It's Art Week in CDMX and I can only imagine how much more beautiful their already stunning city is this time of year. Are any of my artist/designer friends going? What a privilege it would be to see the work of so many amazing Mexican artists, to listen to their stories, and explore all sorts of art forms.

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Swipe to see a plant dyed silk I made, inspired by my stay in @umacasa.mx, a place that truly felt like home away from home. I can't wait to be back, October can't come soon enough! ❤️

My family is headed to Mexico City for my mom's birthday and to say that I'm bummed that I can't go is an understatement. I have mini @merkadokultura (of which I'm a co-founder of) this Saturday but I'd otherwise be there in a heartbeat. It's Art Week in CDMX and I can only imagine how much more beautiful their already stunning city is this time of year. Are any of my artist/designer friends going? What a privilege it would be to see the work of so many amazing Mexican artists, to listen to their stories, and explore all sorts of art forms.

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Swipe to see a plant dyed silk I made, inspired by my stay in @umacasa.mx, a place that truly felt like home away from home. I can't wait to be back, October can't come soon enough! ❤️

Thoughtfully designed charms with one-of-a-kind, plant dyed silk...

A collaboration between two women and Filipino creatives @its_soniice and @lufranceinteriors is in the works. Follow along and stay tuned for the drop, exclusively at @commangoods.

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We promise it will be worth the wait!

Always with love,
Cecilia and France

Thoughtfully designed charms with one-of-a-kind, plant dyed silk...

A collaboration between two women and Filipino creatives @its_soniice and @lufranceinteriors is in the works. Follow along and stay tuned for the drop, exclusively at @commangoods.

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We promise it will be worth the wait!

Always with love,
Cecilia and France

Colors and moments locked in drawers of my brain... swipe through to see how Luis Barragan's work inspired this plant dyed Silk Habotai piece.

I named this piece IKOT, a Filipino word that means turn, rotate, revolve. It's named as such to capture how every turn to every room, every space, every corner in this beautiful, architectural gem left me in awe. Ikot is also one of many words I'm clinging to this year— what will this year's pivots be? Where to? And if ever, how so?

IKOT is up on the web shop. Link in bio to shop this piece.

#livelufrance #naturallydyed #handdyedbyfrance

Colors and moments locked in drawers of my brain... swipe through to see how Luis Barragan's work inspired this plant dyed Silk Habotai piece.

I named this piece IKOT, a Filipino word that means turn, rotate, revolve. It's named as such to capture how every turn to every room, every space, every corner in this beautiful, architectural gem left me in awe. Ikot is also one of many words I'm clinging to this year— what will this year's pivots be? Where to? And if ever, how so?

IKOT is up on the web shop. Link in bio to shop this piece.

#livelufrance #naturallydyed #handdyedbyfrance

Easing into 2025 Pop-up / Market Season with @madewell UTC. Drop by today and shop new silks (all the moody hues!) inspired by a trip to Mexico City, new home decor pieces made by artisans from the Philippines and Vietnam, and scents inspired by my life growing up in the Philippines.

I'll be here today (Feb 8, Saturday)
12noon to 4pm.
📍Madewell, UTC

See you!

❤️, France

Easing into 2025 Pop-up / Market Season with @madewell UTC. Drop by today and shop new silks (all the moody hues!) inspired by a trip to Mexico City, new home decor pieces made by artisans from the Philippines and Vietnam, and scents inspired by my life growing up in the Philippines.

I'll be here today (Feb 8, Saturday)
12noon to 4pm.
📍Madewell, UTC

See you!

❤️, France

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Growing up in the Philippines, this time of the year, lion dances are common in malls, as is the color red— (unfortunate how I despise that color now. 😅), and ampaos . My parents would come home with tikoy, usually a gift from their FilChinese patients/friends. At school (work—I taught preschool), we'd have our own celebration with the kids as their families shared their own traditions with us. Good times, good memories... locked in drawers in my brain.

Happy Lunar New Year, friends!!! This rat is supposed to have good fortune this year of the wood snake and I'm soooo ready for it. 😘 Luckily, one of the very few cool colors I wear is blue—my lucky color for this year. What's yours?
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Join me and 4 other women-owned, Filipino-owned brands for a MINI @merkadokultura at @joonshoppe on February 8! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us and shop handmade, artist-made, and local. See you there! Link in bio to RSVP.

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Growing up in the Philippines, this time of the year, lion dances are common in malls, as is the color red— (unfortunate how I despise that color now. 😅), and ampaos . My parents would come home with tikoy, usually a gift from their FilChinese patients/friends. At school (work—I taught preschool), we'd have our own celebration with the kids as their families shared their own traditions with us. Good times, good memories... locked in drawers in my brain.

Happy Lunar New Year, friends!!! This rat is supposed to have good fortune this year of the wood snake and I'm soooo ready for it. 😘 Luckily, one of the very few cool colors I wear is blue—my lucky color for this year. What's yours?
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Join me and 4 other women-owned, Filipino-owned brands for a MINI @merkadokultura at @joonshoppe on February 8! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us and shop handmade, artist-made, and local. See you there! Link in bio to RSVP.

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