The UK has some of the best summer hotspots: fine scenery, culture, history, good food… if only it had the weather behind it I would be itching to go back there more often. You can travel for 2- 3 hours in the UK and you feel like you’re visiting another country. There’s some diversity, so (…) Read more »
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Destination Spotlight: Napa Valley, CA
May 18, 2013When I found out we were heading to Napa Valley for BottleRock festival my heart started racing a little. I had always wanted to go to Napa Valley. The picture perfect scenery always made me question how this place can actually exist. Acres and acres of vineyards, beautiful countryside and winding roads… it just seemed (…) Read more »
The Ultimate Summer Love Mix (And Our Contest Winner!)
May 18, 2013All week long I have been listening nonstop to our collaborative Summer Love Mixtape! You guys all chose such amazing songs and I’ve been introduced to some great artists, both new and old, which is always the best thing about these collaborative playlists…but it also made it really difficult to select a winner! (…) Read more »
Destination Spotlight: Brazil
May 08, 2013Our May catalog was shot in the beautiful and vibrant city of Brazil — Rio de Janeiro. A city that has so much energy that as soon as you arrive you know it’s going to be a non-stop fuel-packed trip. I have always wanted to go to Brazil. They say that once visited it’s never (…) Read more »
Inspiration: Summer Road Trips
Apr 25, 2013Have you ever met someone for the first time, but felt like you’ve known them for your whole life – or maybe even before then? (…) Read more »
Coachella Day One Diary
Apr 12, 2013We arrived in LA this morning and drove through the desert to our destination of Palm Springs! We have a Free People house this year and it is beautiful – we feel so lucky to be here. The weather couldn’t be better, and we spent the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the first day of (…) Read more »
A Day In The Life Of Our Buyers
Mar 28, 2013I followed our buyers around a for a few days in LA while they were on a research trip. They work fast with a good eye and know exactly what to seek out. We met in the morning around 8am in the Chamberlain West Holiday Hotel and then headed out to our destinations; vintage warehouses, (…) Read more »
Travel Lust: Lovelane Caravans Cornwall, UK
Mar 22, 2013My most profound memories of my younger years are the caravan holidays I went on. My parents, my sister, and I used to pack small suitcases and then we would drive 4-6 hours to our destination. The destination was usually the English coast line and there, my imagination used to run wild. Having four of (…) Read more »
Travel Lust: Japan
Feb 06, 2013Each year I dream of a destination, a place that inspires me so much that I just want to jump right into it. Over the past year I have become fascinated with Japan and everything it has to offer, from its food, the way people dress and layer themselves, to the beautiful art and fine (…) Read more »
A Perfect Getaway: Amansala Eco Chic Resort
Jan 29, 2013In all my years of doing yoga, I can’t really believe that I’ve never done a retreat. Lately I have been craving a getaway that will not only fulfill my need for sunshine and warmth, but will nourish the mind, body, and soul as well. (…) Read more »
My Bikram Journal Day Two
Jan 22, 2013My alarm clock rang at 6:30am. I woke, my body ached, and I was for sure dehydrated. The 2.5 – 3 liters of water was clearly not enough. Although my muscles hurt slightly and I had a head ache from lack of water, I felted enlightened. I was ready to head back to Bikram class (…) Read more »
A Bike Ride Destination
Jan 13, 2013Whenever I get on my bike, the notion of being free takes over me. Postcard destinations flash before my eyes and I wish just for one day that my bike would become a magic time machine, where I could go on a magnificent journey, exploring scenery, getting lost in the beauty and riding so fast through (…) Read more »
