Through understanding true values, quality of life, craftsmanship of the best artisans, heritage, and partners' trust, LEPICUR CEO and muse Alina Marte is choosing the best life decorations for her clients. Exclusively representing the world's most outstanding interior design brands like Baccarat, Lalique, Christofle, and Bernardaud in the Baltics, Marte believes that the core idea of her business is to make people see and enjoy more. What other principles does LEPICUR stand by, and what more is there to offer&mdash;in questions and answers by L'Officiel Baltic Interior &amp; Design.

Text by Marianna Hodash

Please share the inspiration behind the LEPICUR?
I have been studying the various aspects of world patterns for a long time, following the great minds of philosophy and psychology. And somehow, I realised that the concept of Epicurus: "Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance" is consonant with my inner views. So, it formed the basis of the company's idea.
I see my clients as like-minded people. They are not just someone who buys from us, but those who share our vision of beauty, quality of life, and pleasure. I wanted the interaction between us to always be sincere and deep. I tried to offer people a broader spectrum of beauty. The things we sell are unique because, through these objects, we express deep love for our loved ones, ourselves, and the outside world.

What are the most essential principles that LEPICUR operates on?
Our core value is sincerity. When the person who created the name, project, or object is sincere, it is apparent on all levels in the brand and its final product. And when one makes something with love, it is always about high quality. Then, quality shows in the interaction with your clients. One should give the client the best they can. These are the characteristics that are decisive for me not only in my work but in all aspects of my life.
You need to be open to everything and think outside the box. You need to stay true to yourself. What you emit and what you receive must always be synchronised. Absolutely, all LEPICUR team members are synchronised in understanding this concept.
This may contradict the basics of business in their usual sense, but nevertheless, for us, it is so.

Which product from those presented in the boutique feels unique to you, and why? 
I felt it for years, and it still feels like the infinitely beautiful Baccarat chandeliers won me over. It is in the sparkling of a thousand crystal details, in the refraction of light, in this play of reflections, and in the grandeur of these works of art with great value. It cannot be compared to anything else; it is simply out of this world. And it is what inspires me.
In what areas does the company work in addition to offering luxury home decorations? 
Well, we work in several directions: we operate as a boutique, and then we offer turnkey design services, which include the preparation, the planning of the project, and the design itself. We cooperate with an architectural bureau, giving us the creative freedom and power to implement almost any project. We can work both in the private and commercial segments; we can build a house, for example, and then fully furnish the interior according to the customer's taste, providing everything from furniture and lighting fixtures to a skewer for canapes.

Nothing is impossible for the company! But what projects do you like the most? 
In LEPICUR, we love all our projects. But my heart lies with those special ones. We can make fully personalised orders. But with a condition. The order must be for at least 50,000 euros. We can develop a project with each partner manufacturer and their special orders department. As a result, our client will have an entirely individual, absolutely one-of-a-kind product created in a single example.
Each of us tries our best to make our customers happy. We will improve the project until the client is 150% satisfied. 
It usually takes about six months to wait for an exclusive order. Sometimes, the coordination of only the interior and the selection of furniture can last about a year. What is the reason for such deadlines?&nbsp;Imagine that a client wants to have a particular fabric that needs to be transported, let's say, from the USA. We find material and show it to the client, who accepts it. It also happens that a client has seen a decoration somewhere but does not know its brand, so the client brings us a photo or describes his desires, and we search for this particular item or order a similar one from the manufacturer in France or Italy. Ultimately, it all depends on the courage and audacity, the characteristics of each client, and how much he wants everything to be sophisticated.

Can you highlight the most favourite moment in your work? 
Well, the most remarkable moment for me is unpacking special orders, when we open wooden boxes that store unique or limited items with no analogues. These moments are memorable and endlessly inspiring for the team every time, and this beauty simply cannot fail to act. Of course, nothing is more pleasant than when you hand over the project and see that your customer is satisfied. And it's fantastic to receive feedback with customer photos showing these and other items purchased from us. This allows us to feel that we are doing the right thing.
What can I see on the company's website, and what can one see offline? 
The assortment that is presented on the website is mainly in the store. Some items are available for pre-order. But you can order delivery to your home, as we have adapted the site to customers' needs as much as possible so that everything can be done from home. You can get an offer by calling us and arranging everything without even coming to the boutique, yet we are always happy to see our customers and give them a tour, offer them a cup of our best coffee, and talk with them about life.

Do you agree with the statement "Beauty is in the details"? And where should one start the journey of decorating the space? 
To say it another way, I sincerely believe in it. I would call myself a person of details. I see the details because each piece creates the whole picture. The smallest detail can play an incredible role in life and the interior. I believe that you can safely start with the fact that you will often pick up glasses, mugs, and spoons&mdash;something that will give you this tactile feeling. Then, every touch will charge you with beauty, energy, purity, and all that is embedded in these objects during creation.
Tell us about the company's plans for the future. And wish something to our readers. 
We plan to bring new brands for our wonderful like-minded people, which I will not say yet. However, I am thrilled to get acquainted with these brands and plan trips to the factory to personally see them and communicate with the owners of the companies. We will continue our journey; we will expand, go forward, and please all of you. I'd like to encourage you to pay more attention to your feelings. Don't be afraid of them; be brave, be unique, and remember that you can confidently choose what is important to you in life and interior design. Take advantage of everything that life has to offer.&nbsp;
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