We’ve got parties on the mind this week, with our party-themed lookbook launching, and our own company holiday party taking place on Thursday. It’s such a fun and magical time of year that always seems to be over before you even get a chance to fully enjoy it. (…) Read more »
Tagged: inspiration - 10/32 - Free People Blog
Monday Quote: Live In The Present
Dec 10, 2012When I came across this quote the other day, it hit me hard just how true it is. I have always been such an anxious person but I never made the connection between that and my mind constantly living in the future. (…) Read more »
Artwork We Love: Laurent Chehere’s Flying Houses
Dec 08, 2012Laurent Chehere is a French photographer who combines his love of architecture and photography with a sense of wanderlust in his series of flying houses. (…) Read more »
Winter Cabin Wanderlust
Dec 07, 2012As winter sinks in, I normally long for a vacation somewhere warm and tropical…but this year, I’ve got cabins on my mind. Cozy winter cabins that can only be reached by dirt roads, with no electricity and a fireplace to keep me warm. Frosty windowpanes that look out into trees as far as the eye (…) Read more »
How We Pour The Perfect Cup Of Coffee
Dec 06, 2012Image Source I cannot start my day without coffee. I look forward to waking up in the mornings and walking to the coffee shop to get my morning kick start and yes… I cannot function without it! I understand fully why it’s one on the most consumed beverages in the world. (…) Read more »
December Moodboard: Wake Up And Shine
Dec 04, 2012This December I’m craving a fresh, clean start… hints of pastel shades and florals are creeping back into my mind and I’m already longing for spring. I love the crisp early morning silence, waking up to the rays of light filtering through my window, playing records and drinking coffee, the day ahead full of so (…) Read more »
A Free People Inspired Wedding
Dec 04, 2012Christina Lilly is a wedding photographer who sent us some gorgeous photos of a Free People inspired wedding. I love how colorful the photos are and all the special little details that went into creating the atmosphere. (…) Read more »
Monday Quote: Break The Rules
Dec 03, 2012I’ve always loved this quote…it reminds me of something my mom used to say. She used to tell us that when we were doing something, to make it hurt – to put in every ounce of effort we had, even if it hurt, because then you know you really gave it your all. (…) Read more »
Inspiring Words: Extra–Ordinary
Dec 01, 2012Image Source Always look for the extra in the ordinary, go beyond the norm and think deeper and a whole new world will appear. Never just look, examine, discuss, and open your imagination. (…) Read more »
Artwork We Love: Paintings By Amy Hamilton
Dec 01, 2012I’ve been eyeing up Amy Hamilton’s prints on Society 6 for some time now… I love her style and use of color, and especially her subject matter. (…) Read more »
Inspiration—Our Moms
Nov 30, 2012UPDATE: This post previously ran on October the 15th but because our Mom’s are always a huge inspiration to us we have brought it back. For the second post in the Our Moms series, I asked our assistant designer for color and print and FP Julia what they loved about their moms and their fashion (…) Read more »
Jemma’s Favorite Pinterest Boards
Nov 28, 2012My Pinterest Board I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that Pinterest is slightly addictive. Every day I spend at least an hour of my time scrolling through images that inspire me, stimulate me, and trigger my visual world. I carefully re-pin my favorites and upload my own imagery. I love to curate a (…) Read more »

