Christmas Lights From Around The World

 Lights from Barcelona

Every year I look forward to cities turning on their Christmas lights. It makes me feel all festive and happy and brings a coating of magic over the streets. For me, it kicks off Christmas and puts an extra bit of enjoyment to going out and shopping for gifts, and relieves some of the stress. Read More

Inspiring Words: Find Humor In Everything

There are often times when things get a little tough, a little sensitive and a little clumsy. I’ve always been told to look on the bright side of life. Never let anything drag you down, always try and find humor in everything. If you’re like me and can sometimes be a bit of a klutz, these words of advice come into light. Read More

Tattoo Inspiration From Our Office

UPDATE: This post originally ran on October 18th 2012 but we are still so inspired by these tattoos we wanted to share it again!

Tattoos have been on my mind lately…I am starting to think about my next one and gathering inspiration from various sources. But one place I am definitely looking for inspiration is right here in our office! There are so many amazing tattoos that constantly catch my eye around the office, and I’m sure I’m just scratching the surface…(no pun intended). I thought it was really cool how the triangle on the left above caught the light in this photo, while the dark, filled in triangle was more shadowed. Read More

Color Palette Inspiration: Winter White

It’s always hard to believe how fast the holidays sneak up on us, but I’m already in the spirit. I always like to change up my home décor to get into the feeling of each season – and I don’t just mean by putting up holiday decorations in December. When I think of winter, I feel an overwhelming presence of white; huge, fluffy snowflakes falling gracefully from the sky, covering the ground in a soft, white blanket. Read More

DIY: Photo Bunting

Bunting is a fun way to decorate for a party; it’s easy, pretty, and you can hang it anywhere you like. The other day here at Free People it was my sister’s Bridal Shower and for the occasion I made some bunting to hang delicately on the wall. The theme I used was “a couple in love” and printed out photos of her and her fiance throughout the years they have been together. Read More

DIY Hammered Leaf Prints

UPDATE: This post originally ran on November 1st 2012 but we wanted to share it again while we still have some time left to take advantage of those beautiful fall leaves!

One of the best things about fall is without a doubt the gorgeous explosion of colors when the leaves turn.  The mixture of vibrant red, orange, yellow, and green is breathtaking and I hate that it’s always so fleeting. Read More