Welcome to Laβs world
Hi, Iβm Laura (La for short) ~ the artist behind The Land of La, a little world of watercolor & paper, rooted in meaning, joy & everyday magic. It all began when I hand-painted my own wedding invitations, after nothing else felt quite like us, and itβs stayed personal ever since. Every piece I make, from a single card to a full collection, carries that same spirit, whether itβs a zodiac sign or a hot dog with a candle in it.
Before this, I spent 10 years as an art director at InStyle Magazine, immersed in visual storytelling and editorial design. That eye for detail now shapes everything I create, from stationery to brand collaborations to the small, meaningful moments in between.
A BIT ABOUT ME
~ I live just outside Philly with my husband, daughter, Maine Coon cat & German Shorthaired Pointer
~ Collecting seashells at the beach is my happy place
~ I have a soft spot for vintage ribbon & marbled paper
~ I swapped coffee for matcha, & fully obsessed
~ My dream is to one day own a flower farm
~ Iβve been handcrafting cards since I was six
~ Iβm always listening to a good podcastβusually something about entrepreneurship, creativity or wellness
~ Iβm endlessly curious about astrology, the afterlife, & all things spiritual