lesley vaux

"A dwelling is a shelter in which people live, and I think every dwelling should be darling!"
-Lesley
about the darling one
founder & lead designer
I have been inspired by design my entire life as I was raised by my single mom who sewed custom furnishings for homes up and down the Peninsula. We lived in Menlo Park and I was fortunate enough to visit some of the most incredible homes in the Bay Area by her side as she did installations. I loved the colors, aesthetic and feel of these grand spaces, and even though my mom and I rented our little house, she always made it feel custom and well designed. She taught me that a home does not have to be grand to be gorgeous!
With my background in business marketing working for startups in Silicon Valley to create their brand and consistent image, I saw how this translated to the home where we all want to represent our own personal "brand" when we invite people to our homes. Our space is a reflection of who we are and each home design project is personal. I love being welcomed into people’s homes and trusted to help them find and bring out their personal style through design, flow and creative use of space no matter the size.
