EDITOR'S LETTER
ART DE VIVRE BY ILONA LEE
Welcome to ﾃ四e Maison A TURNING POINT FOR ARTFUL LIVING AND WELLBEING
The ﾃ四e Maison dream was born a few years ago on the French Island of St. Barths. To me, being on an island feels like a celebration of life, combining the power and art of nature with the excitement of the future. The experience is always transformational, inspiring and unique. My goal is to bring this empowering feeling, the very essence of Art de Vivre to you and your life. So what is my secret to Artful Living and Wellbeing? Artful living and wellbeing is a lifetime journey. It can not be bought or accumulated. To me, it's about living in the present moment, building deeper human connections, doing fulfilling work, creating memorable experiences full of laughter and tears. It's a journey of the authentic self-expression on route to becoming the best version of ourselves. I believe that when we organize our mind, body, and emotions, we can transform from being a creation to being the Creator of our own life. For the ﾃ四e Maison community, we curate experiences from around the world to recognize excellence in Art & Design, Real Estate, Hospitality, and Wellness. ﾃ四e Maison visionaries and empowering leaders share their stories to inspire others. When I think about my story, I think about Kintsukuroi - the Japanese art of repairing pottery using lacquer resin laced with gold to seam the broken pieces. The potteries mended flaws become part of the overall design, adding meaning, value, and depth, making the object even more beautiful. Just like the pottery, we get broken. The times when we get scratched and challenged can become our gifts, our golden seams illuminating a bright new light on a brand new us. Hope you enjoy our magazine.
With love, Ilona Lee
