Blog Image Even though I’m a student I haven’t used a backpack in probably six years. Most of them I’ve seen are pretty unattractive and bulky. But while browsing through some of Soul Flower’s new goods I came across the “Da Bomb Tie Dye Backpack”. It was instant love for me. This bag has tons of room for pretty much anything you need as well as two front pockets for those little things that get lost in a big sack.
Blog Image I love how versatile this bag is too. I take it to class, over night trips, even festivals and this bag will definitely make you stand out in the crowd. I just went to Kansas City this past weekend to see Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and I brought my Da Bomb bag along for the trip. I fit everything I needed for the weekend with room to spare! I can’t even tell you how many compliments I’ve gotten on it already and I’ve only had it for a few weeks.
Blog Image Most backpacks I’ve had throughout my career as a student make me feel like I have a box attached to my back. But since this is a soft bag you can barley even tell you’re wearing it which I love because I hate being weighed down by the bag I’m carrying. Fortunately I don’t have to bring many books to my classes so it’s perfect for me, but if you have to lug around a ton of text books this wouldn’t be the ideal bag for you. This is such a funky bag and you will absolutely love all the attention you get from it.
Sugar and spice and everything nice… that’s what little girls are made of. And these cuties are the sweetest ones around! Here are a few shots from a photoshoot featuring sweet Janey, Lila, Lucy & Ruby, taken the last weekend of Summer 2010. These beautiful sisters played and hooped away the afternoon in their Soul Flower sundresses – good times, thanks to the summer sunshine!
Items featured are the Floral Toddler Sundress and the Fairy Mudmee Top. The Fairy top is actually made for women, but it works as a cute dress for a young girl, too!
Jazzy, everyone here at Soul Flower loved all 6 coloring pages you sent in. We picked the Give a Hoot owl page as our favorite: half pink, half blue… super cool!
Congratulations! For your prize, we think you’ll really like the Come On Get Happy kid’s tee. If you’ve got another tee in mind, tell mom or dad to let us know. Otherwise, keep a lookout for your new tee in the mailbox early next week!
Thanks to everyone who has entered so far, and no worries – we’ll be picking more winners as the entries keep coming in. You’re still in the running!
We just rolled out a few changes on Soul-Flower.com. Besides a cool new green color palette, we’ve made it easier for you to get involved!
Free Wallpapers: hi-resolution digital wallpapers for your desktop background.
Goodies: Do you have a blog? Want to show off your Soul Flower love to your readers? Snag a button and link to us! (There could be something in it for you too… if you think you might bring in a lot of traffic, request to join our affiliate program to earn 10% on purchases made by new customers that you referred!)
Login to your account: Create an account to save & update your info for easy checkout. Did you know you can create & send a wishlist on soul-flower.com? Wishlists are perfect for letting potential gift-givers know exactly what you want from the shop without making them guess your size!
Themed collages: along with the new Shop Outfits section, we wanted a way to show you at first glance the newest and coolest of threads. Updated regularly!So what do you think? Good changes? As you know, we love hearing feedback from our customers. So if you’ve got questions, comments, or concerns, let us know!
Meet little Ruby, Soul Flower model extraordinaire. This little girl was really on the move! But with a little bribery and a lot of chasing, we ended up with some adorable photos. Thanks for helping us out Ruby Sunshine!
It’s not every day that you ask someone to volunteer for something and they actually turn out to be amazing at it! Take our bud Seanna here, for example…
When looking for someone to help show off some of our brand new items here at Soul Flower, our bud Pete at the warehouse generously volunteered his girlfriend, Seanna. She was more than happy to help, and we gotta say– girl, you were workin’ it! 🙂
As a mother I am always on the lookout for clothing that is as unique as my children. Soul-Flower always solves that dilemma and the Take a Hike shirt is no exception. When I saw that they also had the same print in adult sizes, I was ecstatic! I had visions of dressing my husband and two year old in the same outfits and well, look for yourself how that turned out!
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What I love most about the shirts are their vibrant fall-like colors and the fact that they fit true-to-size. My 2 year old is very large on top but some 2Ts fit well and some 3Ts are too small. This shirt was perfect in a 2T! My husband’s large was also a perfect fit. We went out and about for the day with the boys in their shirts and they sure got a lot of compliments. I am sure it has nothing to do with how much they look alike 😉
Dexter, being 2 1/2 is really starting to come into himself. He is noticing everything and is talking a whole lot more. Nothing gets passed him really. When I first opened the box that contained the two shirts I told Dexter that I had a surprise for him in there. He is so used to seeing packages come for the new baby that he was ecstatic to see something for him. He first pulled out my husband’s shirt and he looked at it weird and said “no me shirt” and I said, “no, thats Daddy’s shirt” He looked puzzled until I gave him his shirt out of the box. He immediately looked at it and then turned and looked at the bigger shirt. He then looked at me and yelled “Dada Dexter same!” It was priceless.
My Folk Star ecoHeather Tee has taken me from Summer on the beaches of beautiful Sea Isle City, NJ, to Autumn in the hip Northern Liberties of Philadelphia. This soft and eco friendly tee is perfect for a casual day outdoors. Add a pashmina and throw on your favorite autumn boots and you quickly have an urban look perfect for lunch in the city. This tee is a subtle hue of light blue that matches perfectly with other muted colors that are so fashionable this Autumn. My favorite thing about this tee is that I get to represent SoulFlower, while also repping my love of folk music! So whether I’m relaxing on the beach or stomping around Philly, everyone will know that I’m a fashionable music-loving chick! One thing to mention is that this this tee perfectly matches my other SoulFlower eco-friendly items! When the chilly Autumn evening air breezes by, i can throw on my Music is Life Eco Hoody over my Folk Star ecoHeather Tee and i am perfectly coordinated! For me, its all about effortless fashion and comfort, so the Folk Star ecoHeather Tee has been a great addition to my Autumn gear.
~Sheila
Note from your buds at Soul Flower: The Folk Star shirt that Sheila is wearing is our older style tee that we no longer carry. We still have the Folk Star design available, but we are now printing it on an even better and more eco-friendly shirt! (The fabric of this new shirt is made from a combination of recycled plastic water bottles and recycled cotton!)
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Hey buds! We’ve recently introduced a new section to our online store over at Soul-Flower.com, and it’s called Shop Outfits. In this section, we feature several complete outfits made entirely with Soul Flower gear! Those gorgeous mugs you see in the photos are our buds, and they are wearing outfits they have picked out themselves… with no styling help from us!
We wanted a way to show off the different ways that items from Soul Flower mix ‘n’ match. You really can create an entire wardrobe!
So be sure to check out the outfits our buds have picked out, and don’t be shy to revisit this section often, as we will be adding to it as often as possible. If you’ve created an awesome outfit using your Soul Flower gear, we want to see it! Send it to [email protected], or upload it to our Facebook fan page.
Do they still do coloring contests these days? For some reason it feels old-school… but we’re doing it anyway!
We’re inviting the little buds to submit their colored-in masterpieces, and adults, too! As you know, at the warehouse we love hanging up notes from customers, so you can bet we’ll be making a coloring page wall for all the ones we get in!
Here we’ve got several different Soul-Flower-themed coloring pages for you and your little ones to choose from. Print ’em out, color ’em (inside the lines not required!), then send your colored pages to us for a chance at a prize! We’ll choose some winners throughout the year (or as long as we keep receiving them). Winners will receive something cool from Soul Flower – a tee, a CD of a live show, grab bag of goodies, a coupon or gift certificate… you won’t know until you win! 🙂
So bust out that smelly old box of crayons or crack open that drawer of magic markers and color a little joy into your day! Send in as many entries as you want to us here at:
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We are excited to introduce to you the Soul Flower cover girls…hand drawn & styled by our bud Leiah, these girls got the soul flower spirit for fall & winter. These cover girls will be visiting you this week, right in your very own home – so watch your mailbox for your Soul Flower catalog 🙂 And in the meantime, check out all the cool threads our cover girls are wearing, most are available online right now…
And to kick off the arrival of our new catalog, we’re running a giveaway from now until Wednesday, October 20th when we’ll pick one random winner to win a $30 gift certificate for Soul-Flower.com!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Jump on over to Twitter. We’re only counting entries tweeted to us! 🙂
2. Tweet this + your favorite item from the new catalog (a description or a link): Got my @soulflowerbuds catalog! my fav item:
Here’s an example tweet: Got my @soulflowerbuds catalog! my fav item: In the Treme Cargo Pants! so funky!
or this: Got my @soulflowerbuds catalog! my fav item: Add Some Flare Hoody Dress http://ow.ly/2RTHg
3. And that’s it! As long as you include the @soulflowerbuds mention, we’ll see your tweet and you’ll be automatically entered in to our drawing to win. We’ll pick a random winner on Wednesday, October 20 and notify you via twitter.
The Tree of Life hemp necklace is already a much loved accessory for Autumn. The earth-tone beads are ideal for this season. If you look around Mama Earth right now, you will see the exact same hues! Very scenic, Soul-Flower!
The pendant is of medium thickness, not too thin & not too bulky. The circle around the tree almost has the appearance of twisted rope. It’s wicked cool and very dimensional! Deeper lines start on the trunk of the tree and extend up the branches. Five polished beads are lined up on each side of the pendant. The beads have a little spotted color to them, giving them a neat-o variegated appearance. The necklace itself is also not too thin, or thick, and likely to endure. It is also not too scratchy, which some hemp necklaces like to be. Luckily, one size fits all, and it is completely apropos for both gals and guys. It might even be 100% kosher, so all of our bases should be covered here. 🙂 All buds can enjoy this one!
I sure am gleeful and chipper to own this one, so order one today for yourself, or as a gift to someone else you want to see get chirpy! High-fives, Soul-Flower…this one ROCKS!
What’s that you say? You need me to model some of the Soul Flower guys’ threads? Sure thing, just let me finish up a few web updates, answer a couple more customer service calls, and finish assembling another shelf for the warehouse. I got it covered!
Our bud Chad does it all here at Soul Flower, including modeling. And we must admit, he’s pretty damn good at it. 🙂
Blog Image Here at Soul Flower, we work hard to find products that reflect your bohemian, peaceful, eco-friendly lifestyle. But did you know how much our styles mimic current runway fashion? We know that high fashion can be high priced, so we matched up a few Soul Flower threads that capture the vibe of each runway piece. Check out these items (and more on Soul-Flower.com) to get a high-fashion look at a price that fits your budget and your lifestyle!
We’re making a playlist of our favorite songs from the summer and we need your help! New or old, any song can all be included. If you had to pick ONE song – your favorite – from this summer, what would it be? We’ll share the collective list next week!
As my final “hooray” of summer I attended Harvest Fest at Harmony Park in Geneva, MN. This was my first time there and it was absolutely spectacular. I have never been filled with so much love for people I had never met before. The performances by Xavier Rudd, Trevor Hall and Wookiefoot blew me away. Even though it was a little chilly and rained quite a bit on Friday nobody’s spirits got dampened and I was lucky enough to have some of my awesome Soul Flower goods to keep me warm throughout the weekend. We showed up on Thursday for the pre-party and I was definitely ready to party in my “Ride the Waves” skirt. I was a little concerned that it wouldn’t be comfortable for me because of the high was but boy was I wrong. This skirt is extremely comfortable and I swear this thing is indestructible. This is probably one of the most well made pieces of clothing I own and everyone was loving it. They all loved it even more when I told them it was Fair Trade. The thing I love about skirts and dresses is that you can wear them all year long, just throw on a pair of tights or leggings on underneath and you are set to rock your style all year long. When it got a little colder at night, Soul Flower had my back again and I just threw on my “Teal Tomorrow Kurta”. This is one beautiful piece of clothing. You can tell how much attention to detail is paid when you see all the white embroidery around the neckline and it contrasts wonderfully with the teal. This kurta is extremely breathable so it can be worn all year long, not just in the cooler months of the year. These are both fantastic pieces of clothing that I look forward to wearing into the fall and winter months!
Siera & Dakota have been around Soul Flower since they were just babes. Really – they both spent their earliest years in our old shop on Grand Avenue. And even though they moved, they still love to visit the warehouse whenever they are in the Twin Cities, creating havok among the aisles of clothes and riding around on our warehouse carts. They especially enjoy chase, hide-and-seek and coloring your invoices. Once in a while, they even help weigh your packages, with Brit’s support of course.
These two have grown from our Baby Buds to Soul Flower Kids. Check out a few of photos of Siera & Dakota from our catalog shoot at their house in DSM:
I was lucky to be able to spend most of the weekends this Summer on the beaches of Sea Isle City, NJ. We roadtripped from Philly to Sea Isle every weekend listening to my man Bob Marley both in the car & on the beach! The influence of Sea Isle’s laid-back vibe can be seen all over town, and especially in the beach fashion. Sea Isle style is super relaxed, super comfortable. In a small beach town, everyone ends up chillin in tye-dye, so I was ready for something a little bit different just to keep it fresh. I’m also always happy to represent for Soul-Flower and Mr. Marley, so my new Kaya Tie-Top Blouse was the perfect addition to my beach wardrobe! The bright colors matched all of my favorite Summer accessories. The tie-top is cute and flirty and the material is soft and light, making this blouse perfect for any Summer event. I’m so happy to be rockin’ my sweet new Bob gear from Soul-Flower!
~Sheila
“My dream is to create art works that inspire women to feel special and beautiful….” ~fani song
Here at Soul Flower we’re all about unique designs and eco-friendly materials and techniques. So when we found Fani, we found a soul mate for sure. She combines her love of art and nature into these fabulous pendant necklaces made from her favorite photos & recycled glass – these are our Into the Mystic Pendants. Handmade in Canada, Fani individually designs and handcrafts each piece using a cool technique that fuses a photo to the recycled glass. And they are very limited edition (she only makes 200 of each one, so you will want one before they are gone!). Be sure to check out the back of your pendant – it is even numbered and individually signed by the artist! So if you don’t already have one of these unique, eco-friendly pieces, be sure to check out the latest options available at Soul Flower. And because you took the time to meet our soul mate, you can get 30% off your necklace this week only – use the coupon code SOULMATE3 when you check out.
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The word is definitely out now…I am a little bit in love with Soulflower! When Peggy shared a link on Facebook about their new Soulflower Screenprinted Tee, I knew exactly what I would like to review next. I think I’ve mentioned before that, to me, even just the word ‘soulflower’ gives off such a positive vibe. In my mind’s eye, I see this gigantic cosmic bloom. So, when I had the chance to really let my Soulflower love~light shine…I went for it! And, you know, if you are really passionate about a design, or company, there is no better way to spread the word about them than to just turn yourself into a walking~talking billboard. This tee has definitely opened up more dialogue with others. And, I’ve given away more catalogs while wearing it than ever before! It’s totally win-win!
One of the things I dig most about the tee is something that happened before it ever arrived. There is such a creative process in its construction. It seems so old school to actually carve out a linoleum block as a template, and then to roll the ink onto it. Everything they used came from an art supply store.
When the tee arrived, I noticed an apparent goof on my part. I thought this was a woman’s size tee when I requested it, but it isn’t. I got online immediately to see if there had been a mistake in shipping, and saw straight away that I had failed to see Junior on the sizes! I have a pretty small frame, but this Large is very snug on me. I definitely should have asked for the XLarge. The good news is…I’ve washed it three times (just to be sure) and it did not shrink at all. It isn’t as lightweight as the Treehugger tee, but it not a thick tee either. It’s still in the 90’s down here in Georgia, and the tee has been perfectly fine to wear out. It hits me about midway on my jeans zipper, and it stays there. No problems with riding up, unless you are jumping on a trampoline, which I occasionally do. There is plenty of room, even with its snugginess, for my neck & arms. The color on the website is pretty right on. It isn’t lighter or darker, you get what you see. All in all, it’s another sweet tee from Soulflower. I recommend it. 🙂
I’m heading out on a Route 66 trip across America soon, and my Soulflower threads will be the first thing I throw in the bag to take with me. Based on this tee alone, you’ll definitely know it’s me if I come to a town near you! Don’t be afraid to walk up and give me a high-five!! Peace, buds!
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T-Shirts are such a big part of our wardrobe at Soul Flower. To make it to our shelves, our tees all go thru a cool printing process that gives them their Soul-Flower-Power. TS Designs is one of the printers who helps us out – they print our Love Your Mama, Treehugger & Wind Energy tees, to name a few. We have been working with TSDesigns and are excited to tell you about why. Or course, they deliver a sweet product. But it goes beyond just a cool tee, they are pioneers in sustainability steps in both their manufacturing & daily business practices. Really, these guys do it all.
They use water based printing (to avoid putting plastisols on your tees) and their own unique water based dyeing process called REHANCE. Their printing processes are much safer for the environment and human health since they don’t use PVC, phthalates, and no environmentally hazardous residues. The prints last longer and look better. And you won’t believe how great it all feels. We especially love using TS Designs for printing our infant & toddler tees – all organic cotton & all ecofriendly inks & all natural printing processes are so perfect for the babes.
That’s not all. (I know, it goes on!) – they are eco in almost every aspect of their business. They produce their own organic cotton T-shirts in North Carolina – promoting local manufacturing, social responsibility and local economies as well organic textiles. They use solar power at their factory. They have their own on grounds vegetable gardens, and a biodiesel coop as well. We love to see companies walking the talk. And making some super cool tees for us in the process. Learn more about TS Designs here.
Get 30% off any of our kids treehuggers, Love your Mama womens or kids or our blowing in the wind tees, all printed on organic cotton using water based, eco friendly inks. Use the coupon code SOULMATE2 at checkout to get your discount (good til 9/16).
Blog Image How do we put the SOUL in Soul Flower? When we first created Soul Flower, our name seemed the perfect combination of spirit and beauty. But did you know Soul Flower has a deeper meaning? Sure, the flower is easily defined – you can see it in the beautiful & lovely items we choose. But we want to spend some time telling you also about the Soul.
The soul of our goods is really important to us – we work hard to make sure that our products are being made in a fair way. We seek quality, raw materials that are in tune with mother earth. We ask hard questions of our partners & strive to find not just the most beautiful things but also the most thoughtful & ethically made items we can. We find small, local manufacturers to work with. Then we develop strong relationships with the people making our products – striving to not only make sure they are treated fairly but also to improve their livelihood and communities.
But to make this happen, we have awesome folks we work with – other artisans and designers who have followed a similar path in manufacturing their creations – and so for that reason, we want you to MEET OUR SOUL MATES. For each of these posts, we will introduce you to an artist, manufacturer or designer from Soul Flower & learn about their soulful practices. You will love their inspiring stories. Plus, we will feature a week-long sale on a few of their select creations on our site. So, meet…
Our First Soul Mate:Soul Flower (yeah, that’s us…)
These are our own exclusive and unique creations. Most of these designs are t-shirts from our CircleTees line, which are designed right here, in (ware)house at Soul Flower by your buds Peggy & Leiah. We combine unique artwork with purposeful messages. Who wouldn’t want to encourage others to let their soul shine? Or fly an eco-freako flag? Or to come on get happy?
Save 30% on any of these four shirts with coupon code SOULMATE1 (good until 9/9)
By spreading a message of peace & positivity in our daily lives we hope to keep kindness always at the center of our thoughts and actions. And to really complete this message we choose organic cotton and other natural fibers whenever we can. Plus we print our tees in small batches right here in the USA.
Probably one of our most soulful choices in our creations is our use of organic cotton… a simple choice that can make a world of difference. Why?
Conventional cotton farming is one of the most damaging types of farming towards the environment. Producing cotton uses 25% of all insecticides in the world and 10% of all pesticides. It is second (corn is first) in the amount of chemicals used to produce it. It you buy just one t-shirt made from organic cotton, you are saving 1/3 a pound of synthetic fertilizers & pesticides from entering the environment. These chemicals damage soil so badly it can’t produce, harm animals in the vicinity, and ultimately contribute to global warming.
Natural and organic fiber clothing are processed with as few chemicals and harmful impact on the environment as possible. By purchasing natural and organic fiber clothing you support environmental causes & help to nourishes the earth and the lives of all people involved in the process of growing, manufacturing and distributing the clothing. Growing cotton organically takes skill. It takes time & patience. And, yes, it is more expensive. But worth it!
Soul Flower works hard to keep positive vibes going – and our tees are just one way we do that. We hope you enjoy wearing them. Peace.
Additional information about organic cotton: – Detoxify: tips to become more organic in your life – Compare It: Differences between conventional & organic cotton – Just the Facts, Jack: what is organic cotton
As soon as I received my new patchwork backpack, I had a full on bag argument at my house. Oh how my daughter wanted the new backpack. She went on and on about how useful it would be that I eventually gave in. She is the very happy owner of the Soul Flower Duffle Pack backpack. This super cute bag is just the right size for her and has the perfect amount of pockets and space. The adorable straps synch at the top, so she never loses her stuff! Here is her review…enjoy! ~Trish Blog Image I love this bag because it`s fashionable, and the perfect size. I can use it if I am just going shopping or if I am going to the mountains for the day. It has lots of space for me to put magazines, books, and whatever else I want. The front pocket is perfect for my wallet, cell phone, camera, and iPod. The colors are amazing, they all look good together. Also it`s made excellently so I don’t have to worry about the quality. The synch at the top is great so nothing falls out. The big pocket is a great size not too big and not too small. And those are all the reasons I love this bag. Thanks for giving in Mom! ~Alyssa
Note from Your Buds at Soul Flower: Unfortunately, the Duffle Pack is no longer available 🙁 But if you’re looking for a cool hippie-style backpack, our Twice as Rice Backpack has been a bestseller for months!
Even though I’m a student I haven’t used a backpack in probably six years. Most of them I’ve seen are pretty unattractive and bulky. But while browsing through some of Soul Flower’s new goods I came across the “Da Bomb Tie Dye Backpack”. It was instant love for me. This bag has tons of room for pretty much anything you need as well as two front pockets for those little things that get lost in a big sack.
I love how versatile this bag is too. I take it to class, over night trips, even festivals and this bag will definitely make you stand out in the crowd. I just went to Kansas City this past weekend to see Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and I brought my Da Bomb bag along for the trip. I fit everything I needed for the weekend with room to spare! I can’t even tell you how many compliments I’ve gotten on it already and I’ve only had it for a few weeks.
Most backpacks I’ve had throughout my career as a student make me feel like I have a box attached to my back. But since this is a soft bag you can barley even tell you’re wearing it which I love because I hate being weighed down by the bag I’m carrying. Fortunately I don’t have to bring many books to my classes so it’s perfect for me, but if you have to lug around a ton of text books this wouldn’t be the ideal bag for you. This is such a funky bag and you will absolutely love all the attention you get from it.
