Last summer I wrote a blogger diary called Home is a Feeling, Not a Place. At that time, I had only been in Philly for 3 months, and didn’t yet feel settled. My mind was all over the place, and I was really craving that feeling of “home” to comfort me. It’s now a year later, and I can truly say that Philly feels like home. Read More
I always love incorporating natural wood into my home – especially in the kitchen. I was feeling really inspired by our Sacred Geometry lookbook, and thought it could be cool to interpret the idea using wooden kitchen tools like a cutting board and some spoons. Read More
Fourth of July calls for celebration – and celebrations call for sweet treats. I’ve always loved angel food cake because it’s light in taste and texture, and it’s a healthier option when it comes to desserts. Read More
Life begins with the inhalation of our very first breath and ends with the exhalation of our last. Breathing is essential to life, and because it comes so naturally to each one of us, many of us tend not to think about the breaths we take – but we should. Read More
When it comes to nail polish, I often have a hard time finding colors that suit me. I feel that I can always find a ton of bright, pretty colors, but my red hair and pale skin always have me wishing for earthy greens and browns, which just aren’t as abundant in nail colors. I recently discovered a way to make my own nail polish in any color, and it totally blew my mind. It’s so easy! All you need is clear nail polish and eye shadow! Read More
We are huge fans of the ponytail here at Free People. It’s a hairstyle that looks effortless and playful, but chic at the same time. Today I want to share with you a little secret to make your ponytail look longer and fuller. I’ve been doing this trick for years and am always looking for people to share it with. Read More
One of my favorite parts of summer is submerging myself into seawater at the beach for the very first time. I love the feeling of calm that surrounds me as soon as my head sinks beneath the water’s surface. Read More
Whenever I’m at the beach, I always find myself collecting specimen to take with me. Read More
Welcome to the home of our assistant design manager for soft wovens & print/color. Read More
When making summertime plans, I’m always sure to include trips to the beach, but this summer I want to make sure I don’t forget about those long days spent by the pool, heating up under the warm sun and then cooling off with a refreshing leap into the water. Read More
I’ve had long hair for as long as I can remember. Without it I’d feel like a totally different person! I feel that my hair is a huge part of me, and I love the versatility of having long hair – I can wear it a trillion different ways and never get bored. Going from long hair to short hair is easy – all it takes is a pair of scissors and a few minutes – but the transition from short to long isn’t quite so pleasant. If you’ve decided to grow your hair out, there are a few things you can do to speed up the process. Read More
A raw wooden shelf is one of my favorite décor elements to have in a home. I love the natural, lived-in feeling it brings about, and that you can create a little vignette on top with whatever little trinkets you choose. Read More