Journal

From Season To Season | The Periwinkle Colorway

I love a classic blue. Whether it be the tried-and-true navy, a moodier rendition with the addition of grey, or an uplifting lighter blue, this fla...

Mien Muse | Artist Nichol Duenes

I met the lovely artist Nichol Duenes through my good friend Theresa of Petals & Pop. Soft spoken, elegant, and exuding a calming kindness in h...

Mien Muse | Audrey Lowe

Audrey is one of our many friends we love photographing. Mama to a sweet girl, Callan - who is also a natural in front of the camera - Audrey, li...

Making The Best Out of Staying At Home

As a virgo, homebody, and introvert, I've been adapting to the stay at home order well. Staying in not only helps flatten the curve and protect our...

The Cadence Cocoon Dress

The Cadence, in its cocoon shape that nature perfected in the wild, has been inspiring designs and clothes makers for centuries. This is my version...

Mien Muse | Theresa Anderson of Petals & Pop

If you've been following Mien Studios since the beginning, you may be familiar with Petals & Pop, a beautiful flower atelier that I often co...

2019 | A Letter From Lisa

Hello Friends! This is Lisa, I’m the designer and owner of Mien Studios. It’s the end of the year and I want to take a moment, before the frenzy of...

Our First Store Grand Opening

It's been a little over a week since our first brick and mortar store opened on Main Street in the charming beach town of Seal Beach, California. ...

Color Stories | Burnished Suede & Cornflower Blue

I find inspiration for Mien's color palette in the things I love. It could be a place, a photograph, an object, or just an instinct. I've always gr...

Your Next Favorite Weekday Recipes

Summer is in full swing and for some of us, the kids are home for summer break so now more than ever, quick, healthy (or healthy-ish) recipes for b...

Mien Muse | Lauren Kellim & Erin Conklin of Humble & Grand

I had a chance to interview my good friends - sisters Lauren Kellim and Erin Conklin - fellow creatives and owners of design company, Humble &...

Mama Life Hacks You'll Love

Most of us can use time-saving shortcuts when it comes to mom life. Here are some easy to implement and clever life hacks from fellow mamas frie...