So, my first Thanksgiving has passed and it didn’t disappoint. I went to Texas and ate enough food to feed an entire nation!!!
I woke with sleepy eyes greeting me and a big birthday hug as it was also my birthday. I walked into the kitchen and it was already hustling at 10am, big love and laughter filled the room as the sweet potato casserole, cranberry salad, vegetables and the best southern pecan pie around was prepared.
American football played in the background on the flat screen TV — as I understand it, big games were played that day. A big turkey bird was deep fried out on the drive in the cold frosty air – southern style — while I sat on the porch gazing at Friesian horses walking majestically across the pasture.
I felt very blessed to have experienced such a beautiful celebration in the US, and I sure did give thanks to a bountiful Harvest :)
...Just wondering: Where is that blue bag from in two photos up (top left)? Is it a Free People find or elsewhere? Care to share? LOVE it.
Many thanks,
Mary
fionazhou201-Nov 29, 2010, 10:35PM
I am hungry now, I want to eat all the food in your photos.
I have never heard of this place before and was slightly gutted when my sister beat me to it after I’ve been here much longer than her.
The Benjamin Franklin old fashioned ice cream parlor is the place I’m talking about. Isn’t it the perfect place to take some cool photos.
The aesthetic of the place is so delightful and oozes character. I know, I know, it’s getting a bit cold for ice cream, but it’s goooooooooood any time of year, right?!
“The Franklin Fountain aims to serve an experience steeped in ideals, drizzled with drollery, and sprinkled with the forgotten flavors of the American past.”
I was blown away by the original porcelain mosaic tile floor. I wish I had this in my own home!! It’s definitely a place to head to if you want to beat the Sunday blues.
Go here to visit their beautiful website. Their history is pretty magical.
I love all the stuff you guys post about Philly! I grew up on Long Island, NY and my best friend since 3rd grade has been living just outside of Philly for about five years now and I always drag her along to do the stuff I've seen here on the blog when I visit her!
Thanks for another one!
-Nov 29, 2010, 9:25AM
The souls of the employees that work here are gone. Every time I walk into the parlor, it feels like a ghost town. But the ice cream is delicious. Absolutely to expensive, but still delicious.
i am sooo jealous because while they were in iceland our team got to visit the blue lagoon! one of iceland’s top attractions, the blue lagoon is a natural hot spring of geothermal seawater that is probably not only incredibly relaxing, but its really good for your skin too. the lagoon is situated in a lava field, and the water temperature ranges from 98-102 degrees! it sounds, and looks, heavenly. plus there’s a restaurant and hotel there that overlook the lagoon!
images, except for top two, via the blue lagoon website. can someone take me there now, please?
abigail-Sep 26, 2012, 12:50AM
I have been there on 2006 and it is phenominal exciting, enjoyed the nature and the high cost of what they had to serve turist with. Not much, but that doesn't matter. It's just something to talk about. I loved it!!!
maureen-Aug 23, 2012, 1:32PM
Does anyone know what is the name of the hotel there and how much does it cost a night?
one of our fans reached out to us on facebook to share her connection with free people, and had this to say:
“I just wanted to say that I personally love the free people philosophies. Not many clothing brands tend to inspire you as a “person” but free people does a great job at inspiring their consumers, daily. Through the art and photography in the catalogs, to the clothing materials themselves, they allow you to DREAM to be the person you feel you are to be, without restraint, without holding back, to have the FREEdom to be who you are, and for that to be a beautiful thing. To live and love in the moment. To dare to be more with your life and to not worry about what others may perceive. Be you, be beautiful (that is my personal motto) and I believe free people does a wonderful job capturing that specific essence. Great job. Much love, Candice.”
that is what it’s all about! thank you for the inspiring words, candice, it means so much to us. xoxo.
sherri-Jan 01, 2013, 4:53PM
I actually follow this girl's blog and I noticed the link above for her blog and it's not correct, her blog is
http://alisvolatpropriisalways.tumblr.com/
karin-Nov 11, 2010, 1:55PM
i looked her up on facebook, and yes she does have a blog, its worldupsidedown.tumblr.com & her name is candice devan chumley for facebook.
i looked up the comment post on fb on fp haha
She rides like a frontier… lady like and romantic she aims for the sunset, the dusk glow casts a story over her Victorian ruffles.
Her silhouette is striking, riding pants, layered maxi skirts and leather waisted belts. She becomes a rider of romance with power in her eyes.
to get the shots for our current web theme, equestrian dreams, our team went to belmont stables in philadelphia, where a couple of our fp girls take riding lessons. i asked one of them to tell me a little bit about why she loves riding horses and here’s what she had to say…
“I have been trying to find a hobby that I am really passionate about for years. When I was younger it was dancing, I took ballet for over 12 years, and since I’ve stopped- I haven’t really had ‘a thing’ that I do just for me, and I miss that. I’ve wanted to ride my whole life, my grandmother was a rider and always showed me pictures of her with her horses. Well, I’m 32 and I finally did it. It’s definitely like my little escape, I love going to the stables and grooming my horse and spending time forming relationships. It’s a beautiful feeling to ride a horse, building up the immense trust and getting into that perfect rhythm with such a big animal. When I am riding I am not thinking of anything else, my mind is clear and it is just me and the horse. I also really love the natural, raw almost historic feeling of riding a horse. It’s something humans have been doing for centuries and it feels pretty awesome to be a part of that.”
a friend in cali had these amazing wings for his adorable pup. my cat jam needs a pair of these. needs them.
happy halloween!
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the trip has been magical so far…from an early morning plane ride to a wild night out in west hollywood, shopping in santa monica and watching the sunset on venice beach… california, you will always have a piece of my heart.
Laurie-Nov 10, 2010, 10:12PM
I love the goat head. Where is this place? Thanks, Laurie
fp julia-Nov 01, 2010, 10:02AM
the cupcakes are from famous cupcakes - soooo delicious, and i don't even like cupcakes usually.
as promised, here is a look inside the home of our senior designer behind the fp one line! in case you missed it, check out photos of the home right here.
to be continued… ;)
the song in the video is “mercy seat” by ultravivid scene.
*if anyone is having trouble viewing this video please try refreshing the page and then try to view it again.
-Oct 29, 2010, 9:51PM
this video is awesome!! such inspiration for designing a home!! i love it.
for rumi neely’s shoot in the october catalog, our team went to the home of our senior designer behind our fp one line and store design. located in mt. airy, philadelphia, her house is everything you would imagine for someone with her creative spirit. from the outside it looks like villa you’d see in the south of france, and on the inside it is full of treasures she has collected during her travels (she spends six months of each year in india).
a video is coming soon, but here is a special preview of her beautiful home.
-Nov 14, 2010, 5:32PM
where is ur closet organizer from?
michelle Williamson-Oct 23, 2010, 8:28AM
This is my dream home...... if you're ever thinking of selling, please think of me!!!! LoL!!!! LOVE your house!!!!!
as you guys probably know, october is breast cancer awareness month. i wanted to share a cool thing you can do to support the cause, called pink hair for hope. through the month of october, participating salons will put a pink hair extension in your hair for $10, with all proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. this is such a great idea and a fun way to raise awareness! i think i’m going to have to re-dye the ends of my hair to be pink again :)
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