“Faded Beauty” is what came into my mind this week for office style. Washed out tones danced around the office while pretty chiffon were being layered with slips and plaid shirts. Read More
Month: August 2012
Video: Vintage Treasures Our Creative Director Found In Toronto
A few weeks ago, our directors took a trip to Toronto for our new store opening. While there, they stumbled upon some great vintage stores and brought back with them some treasures. Read More
DIY 2-Ingredient Air Freshener
Who doesn’t love a fresh-smelling home? I sure do. I love using air fresheners, but the problem I’ve found with a lot of them is that they just mask the smell instead of actually eliminating it. Not this one! Not only does this air freshener neutralize bad smells, you also get to pick your own scent, and it looks adorable! Read More
3 Store Events You Don’t Want To Miss!
Spend your Saturday with Free People! Check out what we have going on at some of our stores… Read More
Strange Magic: Watch Grimes’s New “Genesis” Video
Grimes released her self-directed video for the song “Genesis” today and, like everything Grimes does, it is a strangely beautiful masterpiece. Read More
3 Classic Fall Colors, And How We’d Wear Them
Fall is my favorite time of year, when the leaves start to change and the sky turns into a deep, mysterious blue my heart starts racing. Seeing the leaves dance around in the streets is magical to me and thoughts of apple picking, pumpkins, and warm apple cider come rushing to me. Read More
What To Pack For A Journey To South Africa – Enter To Win A Dream Trip!
We had such an incredible experience shooting our August catalog in South Africa, and we want to give someone else the chance to go on an adventure there as well! Read More
4 Easy Homemade Juice Recipes (No Juicer Required!)
During summer I always love to have a big bowl of fruits and vegetables in my kitchen. When the weather is hot, there is nothing better than fresh salads or berries. The problem is, they don’t tend to keep for very long and I often find myself having to get rid of fruit or vegetables that have gone bad, and there’s nothing worse than letting all that delicious food go to waste! Read More
DIY Hanging Driftwood Workout Tracker: Motivate & Decorate!
The most difficult part of working out is actually getting yourself to do it – at least, that’s what it’s been in my experience! Read More
Make A Collage To Get Your Creative Energy Back
You know those days you get when you have some kind of mental block, your creativity has dried up and your frustration kicks in. I got this day on Sunday; I planned to have a creative day but just couldn’t find any kind of stimulation to get myself going. Read More
Cute, Creative, And Cool: Little Free Libraries
This morning I came across something so adorable and inspiring, it had to be shared. It also involves reading, and the bookworm in me got really excited. Little Free Library is a free book exchange carried on through hundreds of cute, tiny libraries nationwide. I love the idea of book exchange. While Kindles and other tablet devices are making reading convenient (and green!), I still love the romance of used books, particularly when they are shared. You can learn more about where to find one of these charming exchanges near you, or even better how to start your own, by visiting the Little Free Library website. (BoingBoing)
New Music We Love – What Was Your Favorite New Album This Summer?
Is there anything better than discovering new music? It’s like making a new friend who you just want to be around all the time. There are a couple of new albums coming out today that I’ve been eagerly waiting for, as well as a couple of recent releases that I’ve been listening to on repeat. Here’s some of our favorite new music – what was your favorite album to come out this summer? Let us know in the comments! Read More