on friday another free people girl and i attended a ‘how-to’ session on potting paperwhites…it was really easy and they’re so pretty – it will be a great addition to brighten up my desk at work. they’re also a great decoration for your home. here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to do it yourself. first (…) Read more »
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wednes-diy
Dec 09, 2009who doesn’t love snow globes? there’s something very nostalgic and whimsical about them. plus you can bring a pretty little wintry scene into your home and make it snow whenever you want. i found some instructions on how to make them, and it seems really easy… these handmade snow globes from martha stewart are simple (…) Read more »
holiday wallpaper download!
Dec 02, 2009another holiday download for you! click on the image to go to our flickr page and download this cute wallpaper for your desktop, done by our incredibly talented designer kris chau :) (…) Read more »
wednes-diy
Dec 02, 2009i saw this diy idea on the site nice package and i thought it was so cool i had to try it myself – they’re vintage photo gift tags that are super easy to make and a great way to take a plain-looking present and turn it into something special. if you like to wrap (…) Read more »
holiday craft swap update
Dec 01, 2009the deadline has passed to sign up for the holiday craft swap, and by now you should have an email from me with your swap partner’s name and address. the following people’s email came back to me saying there was a problem with the email address. if you are one of these people, please email (…) Read more »
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deadline approaching for holiday craft swap!
Nov 25, 2009this friday, november 27, is the deadline to sign up for the holiday craft swap! all you have to do is click here and fill out the form to sign up…for more info on the craft swap, click here. thanks so much to everyone who signed up so far, we’ve had a great turnout! (…) Read more »
some inspiration from india
Nov 24, 2009one of our visual display artists shared these photos from india that are inspiring our spring and summer store displays (which they are already working on!) …aren’t they cool? and if you’re wondering what that car is all about, stay tuned for another post momentarily that will explain :) (…) Read more »
score!
Nov 20, 2009if you’re in new york this weekend you should check out score! at 3rd ward- it’s a massive free exchange where you can bring your old clothing, records, books, housewares, etc and swap them for other people’s old stuff. not to mention you get one of these free tote bags: AND, bread & butter collective (…) Read more »
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holiday craft swap!
Nov 16, 2009exciting news! we are doing a holiday craft swap! spread a little holiday cheer with a hand-crafted gift from the heart…it can be anything you want, and it doesn’t have to be specific to any holiday. you can make something with a wintery theme, cold weather accessories, something decorative for the home, or just something (…) Read more »
handmade cards from the heart
Nov 12, 2009in a world where snail mail is used less and less… these handmade cards are lovely! one of our many artistic employees shared her hobby of making her own cards for loved ones on special occasions. they are drawn and collaged by hand, adding a personal touch that is sure to put a smile on (…) Read more »
patches from india
Nov 06, 2009i love the one-of-a-kind patched bf jeans we just got in, but i love ‘em even more now that i know the story behind them. read on for merrie’s story about the inspiration behind these unique, one-of-a-kind jeans. “we recently met a young woman from kutch, a desert area in the state of gujarat in (…) Read more »
