In the 19th century, the salon was where ideas, art, people and good taste came together. We thought it deserved a comeback.

Because in a world of endless inspiration and too much choice, we could all use a room that is intentionally small and deliberately slow. Where the looking, searching and selecting have already been done and the good things are served on a silver platter.

That is the room Iris, founder of Studio Penelope, is opening for those who believe in less, but better. Le Salon is where she shares the places, objects, ideas and discoveries that have caught her attention, shaped by more than 25 years of looking, creating and developing an eye for things worth knowing.

Le Salon opens its doors on Substack. You are welcome to step inside for free, while a subscription takes you further into the room, with access to the full edits, stories and discoveries Iris usually keeps for clients, friends and those who know to ask.