Lucie Azari is a young independent French designer offering a different approach to tailoring, traditional yet progressive, timeless yet distinctive, effortless yet sophisticated.

Imagine, if you will, a world where the mundane and the magical collide, where the ordinary backyard metamorphoses into a realm of elegance and serenity. This isn’t the stuff of fairy tales, nor is it the promise of a distant utopia.

As the founder of Almost Essential, I've always believed that the essence of a well-lived life lies in the beauty of its details—the services we choose, the products we cherish, and the gifts we give.

In the complex journey of homeownership and lifestyle, the paths of property management, moving, repairs, and renovations intertwine, each threaded with its own set of opportunities and challenges.

In the complex terrain of home renovation and interior design, the path to transforming a vision into reality is often littered with potential pitfalls: inflated costs, extended timelines, and a communication gap that can leave homeowners feeling out of their depth.

Isn't it amazing how spring's arrival gets us all excited for summer? Suddenly, everyone's dreaming about their next big trip. But you know, luxury travel is so much more than just picking a spot on the map.

There's something undeniably special about this time of year, isn't there? As we look forward to the warmer weather, I can't help but start thinking about entertaining and enjoying time updating our homes.

Welcome to Almost Essential, where we understand that your home is more than just a place—it's your sanctuary.