Being present is such an important component of living a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling life. We’re all about living in the now here at Free People, and we’re taking every step we can to enjoy each moment, appreciate the little things, and truly live. Read More
With spring approaching I have been thinking about ways to brighten up my home and work space, and one of those ways is to have lots of life. Read More
I’m sure you guys known by now that I’m fascinated with natural dyes. I’ve tried fruit and vegetables, and I’ve tried eco-dyeing bundles with flowers. It’s so rewarding to experiment with different ingredients and the end-results are always a surprise. Read More
When it comes to certain accessories, like hats and shoes, we can’t help but love them more when they’ve got a little wear and tear. Read More
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, a day for showing the important people in your life how much you love them…and that includes yourself! Read More
I have always been intrigued by spells. Growing up I used to collect little spell books that were full of innocent fun. It used to make my imagination run wild, and it was always great entertainment wishing and hoping they might work. I was always fascinated with love spells just because they were so sweet and endearing. Read More
Walk into any store this week and you’ll find yourself surrounded with all things Valentine’s Day…flowers, candy, cards, heart-shaped boxes full of chocolate…it’s everywhere. Read More
It’s time to share the results from last week’s eco dyeing experiment! I can’t stress how much I enjoyed this project…it is something I am excited to practice at and do more of. We left off last week with the steaming – I steamed my bundles for an hour and then let them sit in plastic bags overnight to try and let the colors steep a bit more. As for the results…I have both good news and bad news. Read More
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and with that in mind hearts are on the forefront. I love origami “paper folding” and have always been fascinated with the Japanese art. There’s something about seeing a flat piece of paper come to life into a 3-D art form that I find so beautiful, and this is merely done by paper folding! Read More
I know some of you might not want to think about it just yet… but Valentine’s Day is approaching. Read More
I have always loved experimenting with natural dyes. The colors found in nature, in flowers, plants, and vegetables are so much more vibrant and beautiful than artificial colors, and it’s extremely rewarding when you are able to capture that color on a piece of fabric and wear it. Read More
Pressed flowers have always had my heart. They’re delicate and beautiful in the quietest way. I had never actually attempted to make some until now, and now I can’t believe I’d gone a whole 25 years without ever doing so. Read More