Field Notes

Ten Years of Leland Francis

Reflections on August 18, 2015, and everything that’s followed August 18 will always be etched in my memory. It’s my dear friend Jared’s birthday, and it’s also the day in 2015 I introduced the wor...

A Note from Dillon: Sustainability Isn’t a Trend, It’s a Standard

At Leland Francis, sustainability has never been a buzzword. It’s been a core value from day one. In my own home, I do my best to avoid plastic. I often pay more for glass bottles or aluminum conta...

From Idea to Bar: La Reina Arrives

Three Years, Three Vendors, and One Beautiful Bar Some products take time, and this one took its time. We started developing the La Reina Bathing Bar in June 2022. I had a vision for a rich, nouris...

Pride Reflections

A personal note on faith, identity, compassion, and why giving back matters. Growing up in Oklahoma, most Sundays and Wednesdays were spent in church. My mom was very active in our non-denomination...

A Note From Dillon Peña: Reintroducing Myself

Before the makeup, the photo shoots, and the brand, there was a dream Hi, I’m Dillon Peña, founder of Leland Francis and a makeup artist. I grew up in Canute, a small rural community in western Ok...

In Honor of My Mother, Anita Peña

This May, I’m remembering my mother and raising awareness for melanoma. Mother’s Day just passed, and while it is a beautiful time to celebrate the women who raise us, love us, and shape us, it can...

La Reina: A Fragrance That Remembers

Inspired by the woman behind the name. La Reina is now available in Eau De Parfum, Candle, Room Spray, and Hand and Body Wash. La Reina means “The Queen.” It’s a tribute to my grandmother, Maria Re...

A Closer Look at The Luxe Lotion

Hydrating, balancing, and made for daily wear. Here's why this face cream has become a cult favorite. Every product I create for Leland Francis starts with a question. For The Luxe Lotion, it was...

The Story Behind 109

A scent born from memory, where cedar closets, garden roses, fresh baked cookies and vine-ripened tomatoes come together in a fragrance that means home. Some scents are designed. Others are remembe...

Welcome to Field Notes

Hi, Welcome to Field Notes—a digital journal from the world of Leland Francis. I started this brand to create products that reflect a slower, more intentional approach to beauty and fragrance. I wa...