Our final gift guide is for Sandy, the beachy girl for whom summer never ends. Whether she lives in a warm climate or travels in winter to places with sunshine and beaches, she is forever chasing the sun. Read More
Holiday Gift Guide For Sandy
Month: December 2012
Yoga Pose Of The Week: Warrior II/Radiant Warrior
Monday Quote: Live In The Present
When 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
Giftable Recipes: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
The second post in recipe series for December, featuring giftable recipes from Beth of Tasty Yummies! Read More
Inspiring Words: The World Is Yours
This week’s inspiring words come from an artist I have grown fond of. Wes Lang is a Brooklyn-based artist whose work has a haunting dark side, but yet still makes you smile somehow. His controversial work consists of collages of paintings and illustrations, his style is hugely influenced by the employment he had at a tattoo parlor after high school, which is evident in every single piece of his work. Read More
Saturday DO: Create A Calming Space
With all the hustle surrounding the holiday season, sometimes I completely forget how important it is to take time out to clear my head, relax, and unwind. When I don’t do this, I feel stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. To chill out during busy times, one of my favorite relaxation methods is to create a calming space in my home, and meditate or write in the space I’ve created. Read More
Artwork We Love: Laurent Chehere’s Flying Houses
Laurent 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
First Looks From Art Basel!
Whenever you’re in Miami, you can’t help but feel energized and full of life, and during Art Basel the energy triples. Yesterday was my first day attending one of the biggest art shows in the world and if I’m honest, it was pretty overwhelming. Thought provoking art in every medium imaginable was before me and fashion was at its very best. The Convention Centre was where I spent the duration of the day, it’s where the main Art Basel exhibit is held. Read More
Winter Cabin Wanderlust
As 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 can see, rustic decor, and lots of blankets to wrap myself in…snuggling up with the one I love and a cup of hot chocolate, just enjoying the peace and quiet and beauty of nature. Read More
Scenes From The Office
Check out what we’ve been up to this week at Free People! Above and below, a beautiful display that greets us as we enter Building 543 at the Navy Yard, where our cafeteria is. Read More
How The Moon Impacts Your Mood
UPDATE: This post previously ran on October the 16th, but as we are continually in its cycle, we thought we would bring it back.
Whenever I feel a little unbalanced I usually blame it on the full moon, because I always find around this time I get emotional, touchy, and aggravated. Many people tell me it’s just a myth, but I’m pretty convinced that the moon’s pull has an impact on my body. Read More
DIY Mini Wreaths: A Guest Post From Catherine Rising
This is a guest post from our dream catcher designer Catherine Rising.
Holidays in NYC can get pretty hectic. The city is full of crowds going to shows, holiday shopping, and enjoying all of the wonderful things the city has to offer this time of year… While I love the hustle and bustle of it all, it is really nice to come home to my a cozy hideaway in Brooklyn. Read More