Field Notes
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Unveil Radiance with the Black Radiance Bar: The Ultimate Cleansing Experience
When it comes to skincare, there’s nothing more satisfying than a deep cleanse that doesn’t strip your skin of its natural moisture. Enter the Leland Francis Black Radiance Bar—a game-changing addi...
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