Tagged: inspiration - 7/31 - Free People Blog

I always find that tea calms me, there’s nothing nicer than sitting back and taking the time to enjoy a cup of tea and some biscuits. Maybe it’s because I’m from the UK, but one of my favorite time of day is teatime. I just sip slowly on a cup of Earl Grey and let (…) Read more »

We are seeing red this week, in a good way! Items in this color are catching our eyes. From dresses, blouses, lingerie, and even cute little socks. Red has more personal associations than any other color, it draws attention, increases energy, encourages confidence, it’s also the highest arc in the rainbow. Did you know that bees (…) Read more »

Chapter 3 of The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle is titled “Moving deeply into the Now.” In it, Tolle goes into further detail about the importance of the Now and how to remain present.  As much as I’ve found the book incredibly enlightening so far, I’ll admit that I still didn’t feel that moment (…) Read more »

I posted about artist Fiona Watson once before, but it was a long time ago and she has some new work that I have been dying to share! I think she just might be one of my favorite artists… not only are her etchings and watercolors amazing but she has such a dreamy eye when (…) Read more »

Chapter two of The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle discusses consciousness and how to use it to eliminate pain in the present.  He begins by explaining that the mind is threatened by the present.  This is because the mind needs the reference of time in order to function and be in control – it (…) Read more »

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, our latest Vintage Loves lookbook was shot at the home of a lovely couple, Ginger and David Teague.  (…) Read more »

The trend on our website this week is called Wild Flower and immediately I could only think about this song… (…) Read more »

Whenever 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 »

We aren’t the only ones enamored with bicycles… many artists use them as the subject of their work. There’s something whimsical about the bicycle that lends itself well to artwork. (…) Read more »

Every now and again I take a weekend trip to New York to stay with my sister for some different scenery and to spend some time with my sibling. I commute straight from work on a Friday night and come back on a Sunday. I like to pack light so I don’t feel strained – after (…) Read more »