I'm so excited to show you this little video!
Last week we shot the photos for our upcoming catalog in August, and we had some very special models! Our August book will feature some wonderful doggies and kitties from the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, also known as PAWS, in the hopes of raising awareness of all the sweet animals in shelters around the country who need a loving home!
Since the catalog won't be coming out until August, our intrepid Graphic Designer Kevin was on the scene and made sure to interview some of our furry models! Almost all of these guys and gals are currently up for adoption, so if you see someone you'd like to meet, don't be afraid to contact PAWS and let them know! My kitty is from PAWS, and he has made me and my boyfriend so very happy since the moment we met him! It's totally worth it!
Wherever you live, if you are looking for a furry best friend, be sure to check out your local shelter. They are easily found on the web or in the yellow pages, and when you get your friend from the shelter, you really are also saving a life! I can't imagine life without my kitty Homer!
Welcome friends to our Thursday Poll! Can you believe we've had 40 polls now?! I hardly can! Last week we voted on an array of gladiator sandals, and the Libia Sandal was far and away the winner, with over 400 votes! Yowza!
This week I have been looking at all our cute summer scarves, and I've been amazed at all the creative ways one can wear a scarf! We have some really cute new styles, and I'm curious to see which ones appeal to you guys.
Well what do you all think? Which scarf is your favorite?
(And if you feel like it, leave a comment and tell your favorite ways to wear scarves! I'm interested to know!)
These cut paper constructions by Helen Musselwhite are awesome! I love the whimsical scenes she creates. The colors and style are great too!
See an older post with different work by her here! Also more on her site and Beautiful/Decay.
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 30, 2009 12:59 PM
Okay so this is interesting - the video below captures police in Denmark hugging helmet-less cyclists and giving them helmets. I know it's probably just a propaganda thing, but do you guys know anything about this? Even if it is a stunt for good press, it's really cute to see. Good effort!
For more discussion of this little topic, see here.
These amazing footprints worn into the wood are real! Buddhist monk Hua Chi has been praying in the same spot each day (many, many times a day) for over 20 years at his temple in Tongren, China. Hua Chi is 70 years old now, and according to this article, his footprints inspire the younger monks at the temple. “Every day I come here and every day I look at the piece of wood, and it has inspired me to continue to make the footprints myself,” Genden Darji, a 29 year-old monk in the monastery, notes.
So awesome!
I love these pretty behind-the-scenes shots from Australian Fashion Week! I can't get the blue eyeliner underneath the middle model's eyes out of my head! I want to try it, with a number of different colors. I think it might be something I'd have to wear out at night though, not so much of a day look... What do you guys think?
This intricate and pretty work is by Magdalena Klašnja, a costume design student at Academy Of Applied Arts, Belgrade. I love how textured it all is - I would wear any of these costumes!
This editorial from Lula Magazine is so awesome! I love drawings on top of pictures! The drawings are by Jo Ratcliffe, who is pretty awesome all on her own...
I am so inspired by this project Color Me Katie created! She and her boyfriend traced themselves in various positions on black paper, cut them out and taped them up around Brooklyn! Then they waited and photographed people passing by when they matched with the shadows. What fun! Check out her blog here!
I love these beautiful pieces by Zanis Waldheim. I'm always a sucker for colorful art, but these are like geometric color studies times ten! Yves Jeanson has a fabulous set on Flickr featuring nearly 200 of Zanis' pieces like this. Definitely worth taking a look!
Aren't these drawings by Cardboard Cities awesome?! Great colors and use of lines - I especially love the kitty portrait and the bunnies! See more on their Flickr and their website. You won't be disappointed!
I love this idea from Apartment Therapy - ribbons as curtains! It looks gorgeous, and you could think up infinite color combinations! I don't know why this never occurred to me!
In case any of you are interested, I just wanted to mention that NY Mag's Fashion section has a continually updated slideshow of all Michelle Obama's outfits - The Michelle Obama Lookbook. It's kind of fun if you feel like having a look-see!
These beautiful paper dresses are from Jum Nakao's S/S 05 collection. According to Style Bubble, at the end of the show the models ripped and tore the dresses off, to the shock of the spectators! This after 700 hours of work on the collection. Too much!
Anyhow, I could look at these pictures forever. These dresses are just so intricate and amazing! Be sure to check out Style Bubble's post where I saw these pictures if you like them - she has more images and a video!
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 27, 2009 10:02 AM
This is some seriously impressive crochet work! I can't imagine how long it would take to create one of these. They're the work of artist Jo Hamilton, and if you live in or around Portland, you can go check them out in person! They are currently on display at Stumptown Downtown. If anyone goes, please tell me about them!
So this is totally random, but since it's Saturday, I figured it would be fun to share this video with you! It's basically just 5 minutes of hilarious and cute kitties doing all the best things that cats do. If you like cats you will definitely get a real charge out of this video! Enjoy!
I know we've already looked at some animal sculptures today, but these are just so dear! Kyoko Okubo crafts these little figures from washi, a traditional Japanese paper. I can't believe they are made out of paper! You've gotta love the twig antlers too! See many more of Kyoko's cute creations here.
I saw this video on Flair to Remember and I thought it might be useful! A M.A.C. makeup artist shows how to put on fake eyelashes - something I definitely need help with!
These gorgeous animals were sculpted using driftwood found on beaches. They are so incredible! I am amazed at how well they flow together- I don't know how the artist, Heather Jansch, manages to put the wood together so perfectly! Heather has been sculpting for nearly 40 years, and she has tons of other work on her site - it's worth taking a look at, if only to see all the other animals she has made!
Artist Heather Benning created this life-size dollhouse from an abandoned farmhouse in Saskatchewan! One outside wall has been completely replaced with plexiglass to create the dollhouse view. Heather also decorated the house with 60's furnishings, on account of that is when the house was apparently abandoned. I would love to go and visit this in real life! I would be overcome with the desire to go in though - that is always my problem with regular sized dollhouses - I want to get in somehow!
There are lots of studding DIY ideas out there, but I'm am loving this! You could stud up some denim scraps and patch them onto a pair of old jeans that need some new life.
Can you believe this tiny little garden?! The Green Capsule only grows one seed at a time - the kit comes with tomato, sweet basil, cabbage and green pepper. I like that it has a little strap! It's designed to be attached to your cellphone but I think I might rather wear mine around my neck! They're sold here if you feel so inclined...
When I saw these pictures from Prada's stud-heavy F/W 09 collection on Men's Rag, they really got me to thinking.
I have read quite a few fashion bloggers who are downright tired of the whole stud trend. For what it's worth my boyfriend also thinks studs are over, though he is no fashion plate. However, Prada obviously disagrees, as do I - when I first saw these pictures I loved them instantly! I think all the studding looks great, and I especially want one of those nice shirts!
So of course what I'm wondering is what you readers think! Are studs getting to be over-played or are you guys still feeling it?
Check it out! Our graphic designers were so kind as to create a beautiful new Free People desktop wallpaper for us! I love the colors, it's perfect for spring! Download it here on Flickr.
Hooray! It's Thursday again! I wonder if I would even notice how fast the weeks go by if I didn't have the poll to remind me... Last week we looked over the different colors of the Sequined Mesh Tunic, and white was the favored color, with 220 votes!
This week I've been looking at our selection of gladiator sandals. Gladiators were huge last summer, and it looks like they will continue to dominate this summer as well. Check out these different styles! Which pair do you like the most?
Aren't these creations by Blaze Danielle amazing!? I just love them, they look so carefully and delicately done. I would love to have one of these pieces on a tee-shirt, even though I would have to be extra-careful with it! See more at Blaze Danielle's blog and Etsy.
Missbehave just did a REALLY inspiring interview with the girls behind Madison Harding shoes. Barri and Hilary talk about how they started the company with no money while working separate full-time jobs and knowing close to nothing about designing shoes. They make you feel like you can do it! Start your own business!
The interview is really funny and awesome. And they mention one of their favorite places they are selling to: Free People! You can check out their Stud Fringe Sandal featured in our March catalog.
I know that many different art alphabets have been making the rounds lately on the net, so I hope you are not too tired of them to enjoy this awesome Google Maps alphabet! I really especially loved this one, I had to share! These were found by Rhett Dashwood, and interestingly enough, he found all the letters within the state of Victoria, Australia! I'm serious! That really makes me think. I bet one could find an alphabet in each of the 50 American states!
Well, maybe... See the bigger version of the alphabet on Rhett's site.
I love this little project from Design*Sponge! With some Altoid (or other) tins and a few other supplies you can make one of these cute mini gardens! I think I will make the zen garden - a little sand to rake on my desk might be just the ticket! See the instructions for both here.
Happy Earth Day everyone! I hope you're all having fun today, even if you're working, and it's raining, like it is here! We are having a blast and enjoying the Go Green Bazaar going on in 543 today! There are all kinds of Earth Day booths and some green vendors too of course! Some people are selling some green body lotions and similar wares, and it smells so good!
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 22, 2009 12:28 PM
Though these dioramas are a bit less into realism than the ones by Thomas Doyle that we looked at last week, they are definitely just as cool! I love the creative use of random odds and ends in each little diorama. Aren't they cute? See more at creator Ethan Hayes-Chute's website.
These paintings are from an interesting set by Fernando Vincente called Vanitas, which focuses basically on "the fading of beauty and the inevitability of death." While there is definitely a touch of the morbid to these pieces, I think they are strangely beautiful too. What do you guys think?
I want one of these hoodies by Headhoods so much! Which one would I get though? Michael Jackson, Audrey Hepburn, the Marilyn Monroe one I saw one the site? I can't decide. I think they look so awesome though!
We have been so excited about the new make-up we just started to sell! We had one of our models, Renata, play with some of the samples and see what she thought. Check out the little video below, it's really cute and fun! I can't wait to get some sparkly eye-liner...
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 21, 2009 12:28 PM
Aren't these drawings and paintings awesome?! I saw them over on Booooooom, and when I went and checked out more of Casey's work on his/her site I was not disappointed! I could hardly pick just a few to share with you on here! Definitely check out the site if you liked anything shown above. Totally worth it!
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 21, 2009 11:35 AM
I love this tutorial from Weekend Designer on how to make your own satin stole! It's such a gorgeous piece for spring and summer - great for dressing up an outfit, to go out dancing or to go to something fancy like a graduation! Try it for yourself here, it's a pretty simple pattern!
Untitled Cocktail Party - Illustration by Eric. (1944)
The Bumble Bee Girl - Illustration by Karen Santry, oil on rosewood, mounted on rice paper. (2007)
J'Adore Coco. Illustration by Steven Broadway, gouache and pencil. (2009)
I saw these on an interesting little slideshow by NY Magazine's blog The Cut, and I had to be sure and share because I found all of the illustrations so inspirational! See the whole slideshow here.
I saw these pieces by Ashley Lloyd on The Moldy Doily, and I was sure lucky I did! These are so cool! I love Ashley's whole aesthetic, her work makes me think of like, dying flowers, or something else pretty and disintegrated...
See more equally pleasing work here.
Gary Greenburg has gone all around the world and, using an Edge 3D microscope, photographed sand at 100x magnification, sometimes more. The pictures are amazing - sand generally looks basically monotone, and it's really cool to see how colorful and intricate it truly is! It makes me think about how far all the little grains have traveled and what they've been through over time... You can see the whole slideshow on Discover Magazine.
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 20, 2009 10:59 AM
I've been really enjoying these pieces from Klas Ernflo's set Color Pad. I love the texture! I realize it's probably paint, but for whatever reason these make me want to go and play with nail polish...
In order to get these photos, Shinichi Maruyama has to use extremely fast strobe light photography, which can capture things that happened within a 7,500th of a second! I don't think I can really wrap my mind around that one. If you look, you can see that he catches the water and ink at the moment before they mix into each other - you can see a little bit of just water and a little bit of just ink... Incredible!
I'm not sure how many of you are into designing and making your own clothes, but I figured I'd bring your attention to this body form how-to video just in case. It's really cheap to make one, around 10 or 15 bucks it would seem, and amusingly, one of the supplies you'll need is a Christmas tree stand. Still, it looks like a pretty viable body form! Watch the video over here.
These beautiful paintings are by artist Kamrooz Aram, and I can't get enough! They just have a great feel! I was lucky enough to spot them on Beautiful/Decay, and I've been on Kamrooz's site ever since! Lovely!
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 18, 2009 10:56 AM
I love this image found on foxyman! Some inspiration for your boot accessories. Our chain vests are great for your boots too (see what I mean in the chain vest video)
I like finding good new blogs more than anything! Maybe not ANYTHING, but it does get me really excited to be able to scroll through months of posts that I have never seen before. Today I was led to foxyman by the above photo posted on knight cat. I love foxyman's dark and grungy rock style!
These stones with gold leaf decorations on them are so pretty! Poopscape Projects (unfortunate name I know) has a how-to for these little guys, and though I haven't tried it yet, it does look pretty simple. See it here.
Isn't this combination pet-home cool? It's really neat that the birds and fish can look at one another. I wonder what they think?
I would love to have one of these! I saw it here at the site of Constance Guisset, who I am assuming is the creator of this sweet cage...
While we're on the topic of bird cages, I also wanted to show you this crazy dress:
Created by artist Kasey McMahon, this is a wearable, functional bird cage!
I think what I enjoy most about Liz Tran's work is her color palette. Those vibrant colors paired with the dreamy feel are enough to get me hooked! See her portfolio on her site.
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 17, 2009 12:15 PM
I can't decide if these are kind of cute or rather creepy. I'm torn - maybe somewhere in between... Either way, they're really interesting, and original! They're made by Emily Valentine, and you can see them all on her site. It's worth looking at, there are quite a few and they're all different - I had trouble picking some to show you!
I will say that it would be fun to have a dog with pretty wings! He he!
I love this little stop-motion video! I don't want to bombard you all with videos, but it's really darn cute and it's really clever - it's put together using developed photos! Watch for yourself to see what I mean!
Hooray and happy Thursday! It's poll time! Last time we took a look at the bralettes, and it ended up basically a tie! The Trimmed Lace Bralette came in with 130 votes, and the Printed Lace Racerback Bralette was close on its heels with 128 votes!
This week I can't resist asking you about our new Sequined Mesh Tunic, because I am totally obsessed! I have been wanting to get one ever since it was just a mock, and everyone else here at the office has been especially excited about this piece coming out too! Check out all the colors:
One week ago today our newest store opened, in SoHo! Our Assistant Art Director popped up for the grand opening last week and took a bit of video. The store looks so awesome! I can't wait to see it for myself! For now the video tour will have to do - check it out!
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 16, 2009 12:01 PM
I love these heart, brain and lung doily drawings by Lisa Solomon. I had never seen her work before, and though I was initially attracted to her site for the organs, her other doily drawings are really cool too!
So pretty and delicate! Check out Lisa's site for more.
Thomas Doyle, the creator of these incredible dioramas, says in his artist statement that he feels work done in such small scale allows for the intimacy one might feel peering into a museum display case or dollhouse. I completely agree - and I think that is one thing that is so appealing about these pieces! It is quite like looking into a dollhouse for me, except rather than wanting to jump in and join the scene, I am worried for the little people in these dioramas - they seem like they are in peril! Still, amazing work, and you can check out Thomas' site to see more.
I saw this picture over on Knight Cat and I can't get it out of my head! What sticks in my mind is that chain headband! I know that more than likely it isn't very comfortable, but with the current craze for all things chained and studded, I have to confess I like it! It caught my eye immediately. Have you guys seen any chain headbands elsewhere? Do you think it looks cool too, or are you not feeling it? Has anyone worn one? Are they comfortable? Thoughts please!
The girl who runs This is Love Forever just put a how-to on CraftStylish that shows how to make the springy centerpieces shown above! They are so adorable and chipper- I will definitely be trying my hand at this project! See it here!
These neat designs are all from Marcel Wanders Studio, with the light being their most recent crochet creation. I love how they look! I only wish there were a few more photos so I could see more how they are made, or maybe see the fixture in the light for example. Still, I'm intrigued, and I would love that light!
These simple little prints by Blanca Gomez are part of a cute set she did called Monsieur/Mademoiselle. I'm especially enjoying the rainy ones, since it is so so rainy here today! See the whole happy set here.
The screenshot below looks pretty unassuming, but I can assure you that those little squares are actually something awesome! The Tone Matrix is a sine wave synthesizer, the key word for us here being sythesizer, as in you make music with it! I can't explain very well how it works or what it does exactly, but if you go play with it you will not be able to stop! Try it! I really think you guys will love this - enjoy!
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 14, 2009 11:01 AM
Another clever use of obsolete music apparatus - record purses, by Chilean design student Natalia Pezoa! They look pretty cool! They would go very well with one of those cassette tape wallets, right?
These pieces by Tara Donovan are both minuscule and immense! As always, I love to see small objects put together to create something huge, but even cooler that the small objects are so normal - buttons, pencils, styrofoam cups... That stuff never ceases to amaze me. See many more of her pieces here.
This dress made of fabric with pretty gloves printed on it reminds me of Doub's beautiful glove project that I posted a while back. The straps of the dress are actually long gloves! It was designed by Tata Naka, (<--warning, loud site with no volume control) and is sold over at this boutique.
What do you guys think of the dress? I like it a lot, but I think it would be even cuter if all the gloves on the fabric were real too! Like fringe - - although, maybe that would make it too heavy and bulky?
I love these brightly colored frames that TotallyJuliaRAd paints. So clever! I love the old ornate frames with such eye-popping colors! She sticks illustrations from children's books in them for the pictures. I think I feel a DIY coming on...
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 13, 2009 11:43 AM
All right. I couldn't resist, I just had to post a link to the site that BleachBlack found the other day - Body Webs, where you'll find all the clothing shown above, and much more. There actually are a few things on the site that I would buy, they look cool! There are also some outrageous items though. At the very least, the site is good for some DIY inspiration.
Anyhow, this torn and cut look has been coming into style a lot lately - what do you guys think? Do you like the sliced up look?
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 13, 2009 10:34 AM
I downloaded these awesome chick bookmarks from JinJurup, and I love them so much! I glued the printer paper to card-stock before I cut mine out, just to make them more sturdy. They are so cute! Get yours here, for free of course!
Can you believe this graffiti? It's called 'fire-tagging' and the way it's apparently done is the artist writes their signature in lighter fluid and then sets the area aflame. Well for a moment anyway, presumably they put the fire right back out, he he! It looks awesome! Reminds me of those high-school days playing with hair-spray and a lighter on the pavement...
just a couple of random shots from the internet world...
Okay, so there is no way I could have come up with a post for these two shots, but I just couldn't resist sharing them with you, so we have this random post!
First of all, this tax-form dress is awesome! Read more about the creator here.
That, and I'm in love with this little guy...
Isn't he sweet? Our graphic designer Kevin found this little cross-eyed Brussels Griffon on Flickr, with Keeping one eye on you as the caption. What a doll!!
You might remember the awesome electrical cords made to look like vines that I posted a while back - well these sweet beaded cords are another great option! The ones shown above are made by Nathalie Costes, and they've got me wondering how difficult it would be to make my own! And I've got to add, I love those big chunky beads! So awesome...
Ah! How badly do you want one of these relief prints by Bryan Nash Gill? Amazing - I agree with Swissmiss when she says she would like to have one decorating her home...
This installation by Marieke van der Bruggen is really interesting, and really pretty! All the hanging twigs, branches and leaves are made out of colored glucose - in other words, they're basically hanging lollipops, and visitors to the installation are allowed to pick of parts of it and eat them. The show doesn't open until next week though, and to boot it's in Milan. But, if you do happen to be in Milan, you can check it out! It's the Jewels and Joules show, being presented by the Design Connection Brainport and Design Academy Eindhoven. Sweet - literally!
I am going crazy over these pictures by Emily Scannell! They're just so so gorgeous - I love the colors! Her other work is very good too, check it out on her site.
What is your job here at FP?
Retail allocations + planning
What is your current state of mind?
I'm a teeny bit of a flibberti jibbet today. Thanks FULL MOON!
Who are your heroes?
The hulk and super gonzo.
If you could chose what to come back to life as, what would you be?
A flower fairy or just someone less clutzy. things like to hit me in the head. maybe someone with better handwriting... or just less thirsty?
What or who is your greatest love?
this is a very tricky question... my mom
Name one thing necessary to your happiness.
The Kitty. (and yoga.)
What do you hate the most?
malevolence
What would the name of your band be and what genre? What instrument do you play in this band?
*Theremin Fight* Electroclash and Rock and Roll. I'd play hand claps.
What color are you?
Periwinkle (it's what my mother calls me)
What is your motto?
You regret things that you don't do more than those you do.
Above is a picture of Meredith's beloved kitty, The Kitty. She is super cute, cross-eyed, and six-toed! Also, don't miss Meredith's blog, it's really good!
Posted by pruitt fpgirl on April 10, 2009 12:20 PM
I love these illustrations by Kate Wilson! I love that they all feature birdies and sweets, but I love the cute little sayings that go with them even more! Too adorable! Kate also has a fun blog that's worth checking out, Peonies & Polaroids.
Isn't this like every kid's fantasy? I think if I had a slide next to the stairs in my house I would only slide down to the lower level. This picture is part of a slideshow on Cookie Magazine's website, featuring a green home built by a British architect. When making the plans for his house, he let his children have a say in what they would like as well, which is how he ended up with a slide by the stairs! I love it!
Happy Thursday, and welcome to our Thursday Poll! Last week we browsed the totes and decided our favorite was the Feed Bag Beach Tote, with a whopping 45% of the vote!
This week I am wondering which bralette out of our large selection you guys will find most appealing! Check out a few styles below...
This video from wlevin on YouTube is hilarious! Passover's over, and wouldn't it be neat, if you could use all the matzah that you didn't eat! I especially loved the matzah dog house! Enjoy...
These gorgeous Easter eggs were decorated by Pam of Gingerbread Snowflakes. She hollowed the eggs first (tutorial for that here) and then used Mod-Podge to glue some flowers she had already dried onto the eggs. They sure do look beautiful!
See more of Pam's Easter decor ideas here.
These shots are from an interesting installation by Madrid-based art group Luzinterruptus. They took many plastic bags and affixed them to lights and sticks in the front yard of the Prado Museum in Madrid, creating a field of soft glowing lights. It's cool to see plastic bags, which I often see flying around in the street outside my Philly apartment, used to create something that, in my opinion, looks really pretty!
Yum! This Butterless Almond Cake that Angry Chicken made the other day looks like the perfect breakfast. The recipe she used looks really easy too - almond paste, sugar, flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt - simple, and yummy! I can't wait to try it!
These ostrich eggs made into mini-blackboards from The Red Thread are the perfect little Easter treat! They come with chalk so you can write or draw your own sweet messages on them! Plus, ostrich eggs are much stronger than chicken eggs, so they'll last! Awesome! I want one!
I find these photos of an abandoned old junkyard in Switzerland really inspiring! I can't put my finger on what I like so much about the pictures, but they're just really appealing! The old cars are so beautiful, even, or maybe especially, with plants growing all over them! The whole set is really good, you can see it here.
I simply couldn't resist mentioning the article on how to make a compost bin that was recently posted on Craftzine. Though composting is something you can get into any time, I feel like spring cleaning is a great time to start something like this! It's really easy too, and it seriously cuts down the amount of waste coming from your home, besides making all your trees and flowers happy! Plus who doesn't want to feed cute little worms?! Click here to learn to make your own!
What do you guys think of these various embellished tights? I saw the pictures on Refinery29, in an article about what they consider the latest and greatest accessory trends. I am in love! I feel inspired to glue bits of anything I can find onto my tights! But what about you guys? Do you hope this trend will catch on, or is it too much?
Very in love with French illustrator Antoinette Fleur! I like sketchy style mixed with the bright colors. Check out her site for more of her work, some of the girls clearly set in Paris.
These special cracked colored eggs really caught my eye! I love them, they're so pretty! Barefoot Kitchen Witch has an easy how-to based on Chinese Tea Eggs, which are a relatively common street snack in China. Perfect for Easter!
Okay, so this is an ad for T-Mobile, but it's really cool! They hired some dancers to just start dancing at a certain time in Liverpool Street Station, and everyone else sort of started to join in! It's awesome- my favorite part is people's reactions to the sudden dancing! I wish we all just danced around more...
If you're looking for a way to while away the afternoon, may I recommend Dogs Looking Like People, a little blog entirely devoted to cute pictures of dogs doing human-like things. Or sometimes just being cute. I got the above pictures from there - they just tickle me pink! Enjoy...
I'm so intrigued with these works by Jacob Livengood - they're just so interesting to look at! I'm a big fan of dots making up designs, so of course I love his use of them! See more here.
These creative logos made by Wolff Olins really amuse me! I love the pretty flower one of course, but who doesn't love plastic farm animals? More logos on their Flickr.
I'm not sure if any of you are fans of canoeing, but I think you'll agree that this clear canoe is awesome! One of the best things about canoeing is looking at everything around you and in the water. How awesome would it be to look right down under your feet as you're going along?! There's also a clear kayak, which is pretty sweet. Both can be found right here.
I can almost taste these little candy sushis right now! Yum! Mommyknows originally created these for her daughter's birthday party as both a craft activity and the party favors - but I think they would be a fun activity (not to mention fun to eat) any time! Plus they look really cute! Check out her candy sushi how-to to make your own tasty set!
Pictured above is the newest display in our lobby - which also happens to be the newest display in our stores! This display will be in all the Free People stores by next week, and we love it! Our Visual Display Team has been working hard for weeks to make all the pictures and accessories to go in each store, and we got Beth to show us some tips and tricks for making our own little displays! Check out the video below!
These ethereal pieces by Dan-ah Kim are too much! I just love the unworldly feeling of them, and the use of textures and sewing with the paint. Gorgeous! Check out My Love For You's post about her to see a cool music video she worked on as well.
Can you believe this juice box packaging by Naoto Fukasawa? I love it! I'm not sure they'd be easy to mass produce, but I would love to hold one just to see what it feels like! Especially the strawberry one...
I adore these collages by Linda Solovic - the colors, the printed papers, the shapes - they are so cute! You can see more collages here, and of course check out Linda's website as well!
It's Thursday again folks, and time for our poll! Last week we looked at a few tunics, and decided that our favorite was the 60 Miles North Dress with 170 votes!
This week I've been browsing our tote bags, hoping for beach weather... Which one do you like best?
Do you like these pretty lights? They're made from egg cartons! Apartment Therapy has some tips for making your own set. They would be perfect for an evening on the porch in the summertime, don't you think?
While I personally am not ready to drop 20$ for one of these little apple cozies, I do think they are a really cute and cool idea! No more bruises, I suppose. I love the leaf embellishment also!
This video is just beautiful; it features stunning photos of Congolese women by photographer Finbarr O'Reilly. There are also a few words about their distinctive hairstyles. It's interesting to see a little something about the women of Congo, since usually one only hears of the violence there.
I love this DIY jacket idea from BleachBlack! I like the grunge feel, and there are so many possibilities for making it to have your own unique flavor! Awesome!
Also, have you guys seen these house shoes from elephant and chickpea that they featured on Bloesem?
Ah! Love! I just wonder how sturdy the soles actually are, because I'd like to wear a pair out and about! They're too cute to just wear at home!
Dressed in sheepskin coats and hats, locals in Nuanquan China celebrate the Lantern Festival each year by flinging molten iron at a wall to create beautiful showers of sparks. The tradition reportedly started 4 or 500 years ago when a blacksmith was too poor to buy fireworks to celebrate the festival. A little dangerous, but so so beautiful! Check it out!
