Collected notes & curiosities
Lauren LeDonne is a New York based writer and creator exploring the elegant medium of the written word.
I Believe…
We all deserve digital sanctuaries free from vanity metrics and algorithms.
That you don’t need the label of creative or entrepreneur to have something worth sharing with the world.
And that sharing your work with the world should not hinge performing for a camera.
Most website design prioritizes making you look impressive rather than freeing up your time to actually do impressive things.
Niching down makes for strong brands and boring people.
Simplicity and stillness outlast viral and trending.
Simply Elegant Website Templates
No code. No pointless photo sourcing. Just an effortless online home for your thoughts and ideas.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” —Leonardo da Vinci
A minimalist, typography-led Squarespace template for writers and authors who want a professional web presence without the pressure to fill it with images. Deliberately designed with ample negative space and a focus on the written word, this template is designed to launch quickly and look effortlessly flawless on all screen sizes.
“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” – Coco Chanel
A minimalist Squarespace 7.1 template for creative minds who want to build their own quiet corner of the Internet. Whether you have a podcast, a portfolio, a blog or all of the above, The Minimalist is designed to be elegantly simple, endlessly versatile and lightening fast to build and share.
Dear Introvert
Here are some mini-essays written for my fellow quiet ones. I see you. From afar, the way we like it.