Editorial by Lemieux et Cie

What Is a Good Thread Count for Sheets? A Guide to Linen, Percale, and the Best Sheets for Hot Sleepers

What is a good thread count for sheets? A guide to linen, percale, GSM, and choosing the best sheets for hot sleepers. Fabric, weight, and weave explained.

Coming Home to Little Paris NYC

A French heritage-minded design brand arrives in Little Paris NYC. Visit Lemieux et Cie at 161 Grand Street near Centre Street, SoHo, and Nolita.

Concrete, Chandigarh, Soho: A Love Story

Concrete, Chandigarh, SoHo: a personal design essay on why our new 161 Grand Street store needed a poured concrete floor, and the modernist lineage behind it.

Love Is in the Air: Valentine Wrapping Paper

Elevate your Valentine's Day gifts with designer wrapping paper inspired by historic romance, from French lace to Victorian lockets. Discover the stories and meanings behind each design, perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and every romantic gesture.

Boxing Day: History, Renewal, and the Art of Beginning Again

Explore the history of Boxing Day and its deeper meaning as a time for gratitude, renewal, and intentional living shaped by ritual, home, and thoughtful design.

What Lighting Teaches Us About Design

From the ateliers of mid-century France to today’s studios, lighting has evolved from utility to sculpture. Lemieux et Cie traces how designers transformed brass, alabaster, and stone into enduring expressions of form and proportion.

The Art of Gift Wrapping: A History Worth Unwrapping

Unwrapping a beautifully wrapped gift is one of life’s quiet joys—a ritual humans have refined for thousands of years. From Japan’s furoshiki and Korea’s bojagi to the Victorian theater of printed paper and Hallmark’s accidental invention, wrapping has always been about more than concealment—it’s about care, ceremony, and anticipation. At Lemieu...

Beyond Decoration: Why Chinoiserie Wallpaper Still Matters

Chinoiserie wallpaper isn’t just decoration; it’s narrative. Born from 17th-century cultural exchange, its hand-painted landscapes and mythical motifs have evolved into modern works of art. Today’s interpretations honor the craft’s heritage while offering new ease and accessibility through peel and stick design.

Architecture of Comfort: Milo Baughman's Legacy on Design

Explore the timeless design philosophy of Milo Baughman and how his revolutionary approach to "honest luxury" continues to influence contemporary furniture making. From his Thayer Coggin studio in North Carolina, Baughman architected a new understanding of sculptural comfort that perfectly balances aesthetic boldness with physical ease. Discover...

Brancusi's Legacy in Contemporary Atelier Practice

Explore how Constantin Brancusi's revolutionary approach to essential form in his legendary Montparnasse atelier continues to influence contemporary sculptural objects and decorative arts today.