When we redesigned our blog, one of the challenges we faced was coming up with a symbol that could hold a sense of meaning for what the BLDG 25 blog is. We wanted something simple but thoughtful, that could become a stamp of sorts, an emblem of our future with the new blog and a homage to our past. Read More
Ever since borrowing one of our concho ring wrap bracelets when I went to SXSW, I’ve been slightly obsessed with handpieces – they are such a delicate accessory that adds effortless style to your look. Read More
“Life is like a camera lens. Focus only on what’s important and you will capture it perfectly.”
– Unknown
Summer is the time when there are a lot of parties outside and endless hours spent at parks with your friends. I love the idea of having little sun gatherings with friends, saluting the sun with bright colours and giggles and not knowing how the day will end.
I’ve been getting some pestering around the office to do another Style File on one of our male employees. It seems people are thirsting for some more of that inspirational elegance of a well dressed man, where it’s all about the color combinations and simple detailing. Read More
Do you ever get to that point in life when everything just seems a little crazy… you feel like you’re kinda losing your mind a little, but all you can do is just ride it out?
Every decorator has their “thing.” For me, that thing is lace. Read More
We here at Free People are BIG fans of Angus Stone, as well as Isabel Lucas, so when we saw his new video featuring his lovely girlfriend, we all fell in love with it. These two have some sort of magical quality about them, they both shine like stars… Read More
I’m one of those people who, when a book I’ve read is made into a movie, either doesn’t see the movie or is disappointed by it. It’s mostly due to the fact that I’m not really a movie person – it’s hard for me to sit still for such a long period of time. With books, I can carry it around with me, reading when I have time, dogearing pages and coming back to it later. Read More
The other day I was in a meeting and noticed this sign hanging by one of my coworker’s desks – I thought it was hilarious, and she later sent me the link to the post it came from Read More
Do: Travel by the means of your own two legs Read More
Claire Brewster is a London based artist who creates these beautiful cut outs of birds, flowers and plants using old out of date maps and atlases as her “fabric.” Read More