You might remember when I mentioned that there was a really cool event this past weekend in Space 1520 by our Hollywood We The Free store. Lauren Dukoff had a special opening party for her new book Family, and Devendra Banhart played a special set! I missed it, being on the opposite coast, but our (…) Read more »
kareena zerefos
Jul 21, 2009These fun creations are giving me a little inspiration this morning! They’re by Australian illustrator Kareena Zerefos. The girl at the top is just so beautiful – but I think my favorite might be the owl, because of his wonderful colors! Via Booooooom. (…) Read more »
some very intricate ceramics
Jul 20, 2009I am amazed at the detail of Amanda Michelle Smith‘s ceramic work. The way she draws is also really appealing! Check out this post on If The Birds Knew and click the pictures to see much bigger photos, and more of Amanda’s work! Seriously, do it! The bigger pictures do more justice to the work (…) Read more »
luminous & hazy
Jul 20, 2009Part of what makes these paintings so dreamy and luminous is that they are painted on convex metal rounds. I love the subjects of the paintings, the natural patterns and plants, and I love the colors too! Yvette Molina uses layers and layers of oil paint and many transparent glazes to achieve that certain glow. (…) Read more »
10 quick questions – Molly!
Jul 20, 2009What is your job here at FP? Store Operations Intern What is your current state of mind? happy – motivated Who are your heroes? my dad & my mom If you could choose what to come back to life as, what would you be? my dog Tess, she is so spoiled :) What or who (…) Read more »
waste not
Jul 20, 2009There is an amazing exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City right now by artist Song Dong. Song Dong’s mother spent her entire life hoarding anything that she got her hands on, and refused to ever throw anything away. All her life she lived in a tiny house packed full with (…) Read more »
paint it black
Jul 19, 2009I was so happy to stumble onto this video today! It’s the Rolling Stones back in 1966 performing Paint It Black. I love finding these old performances, and check out Mick’s jacket! It’s amazing. Plus he’s so cute! He he! (…) Read more »
make your own natural dyes!
Jul 18, 2009Sometimes when I get bored of a piece of clothing, all it needs to be exciting again is a new fun color! In the past I have been limited to using tea to get a warm brown color, or going and buying some dye at the drug store if I want any different colors – (…) Read more »
awesome party tonite in hollywood!
Jul 18, 2009Our Hollywood We The Free store let us know that there is a really cool event going on tonight at Space 1520, which is where the store is located! Photographer Lauren Dukoff is having the opening for her new book Family, which features portraits of many amazing folk and indie musicians, including Devendra Banhart, Joanna (…) Read more »
ink calendar
Jul 17, 2009This calendar concept by Oscar Diaz is really neat! Utilizing the way the ink will slowly spread through a paper, this calendar is set up so that as the days pass, they are filled in by the ink! Via Noquedanblogs. (…) Read more »
FP is looking for translators (again!)
Jul 17, 2009Are you a native or fluent speaker of Italian, Russian, Portuguese or Dutch? Are you also fluent in English? Are you a savvy online shopper, who loves Free People, and has shopped websites in both English and other languages? If so, Free People needs your help with a very special project! The project will involve (…) Read more »
tgif
Jul 17, 2009our interns are sponsoring a company-wide car wash today, with proceeds going toward next year’s intern program. happy friday! (…) Read more »
