Greetings Everyone! So last time you heard from me I had been living out of my car in Colorado. Ruby and I were doing great. We had a routine and a system down, and I was enjoying the nomadic lifestyle. The past few months have definitely taught me how to appreciate the little things and that life can change within a second, and that is exactly what happened to me. (more…)
I simply love my alone time!
A few years ago I wrote a blog about how important alone time was to me. And that feeling just gets stronger every day. At this point in my life alone time is imperative and essential to my well being. And I bet many of you reading this right now know exactly what I mean. (more…)
This is my first summer in the pacific northwest as an Oregonian and I have been incredibly stoked about it so far. 2016 has many firsts for me: first Oregon summer, first Oregon festival, and the first time I did yoga under a disco ball. (more…)
It was my first rodeo. I’d been to live shows, outdoor stages, even two-day weekend “festivals.” But this was my first music Festival – capital “F.” (more…)
Despite the continuing struggle for total equality for all, we were are living in an age where we are more free to be ourselves more than ever before. We are more vocal when we are offended and are quick to right the wrongs. Injustice and unfairness is scarcely tolerated. (more…)
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at our latest photoshoot! Despite getting rained out midway through, we made the most of it and got some pretty stunning shots between rain showers. Keep an eye on the site…many of these threads will be arriving soon! (more…)
It’s no secret that we have a bit of hometown pride when it comes to music! Get a taste of the land of 10,000 lakes with this eclectic playlist full of some of our local Minnesota favorites! (more…)
My wedding day has come and gone. It’s absolutely incredible how quickly the day flies by. I married my best friend on June 25, 2016, and the day was absolutely perfect (for the most part). One of the reasons why I think brides get so stressed is because we want to control every little thing. (more…)
We made it to Utah! I have to say I am loving it so much so far. It feels so grounding here with all of the red earth around us. I have done a lot of hiking lately with my family and we have seen some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! I also have started teaching at a new studio, which I love so much. I have found my new tribe. (more…)
Whether you’re at a music festival, backyard BBQ, or just hanging out with friends at a park, hooping is a great way to express your creativity and let yourself be free. And get some amazing exercise! There are lots of ways to personalize a hula hoop just for you, and we recently learned how to make a hula hoop and wanted to share the steps. So read on to learn how to make a hula hoop using items commonly found at crafting and hardware stores!
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Whether he’s new to the title, or an old pro, we’ve selected 10 awesome gifts that your hippie Dad will absolutely love! No need for that last minute gift rush, you can plan ahead with these gift ideas from Soul Flower (and a few of our favorite web sites). So whether your dad is just a hippie at heart or a full on dead head, we have hippie gift ideas for him, take a look below! (more…)
Hello everyone! Last time I was here I was preparing for a move to New York City. Well, we’ve now been living here for a month and time has been flying (read more about it on my blog)! (more…)
It’s interesting to think about the historical timeline of opportunities. Past generations might not have even had the chance to go to college. Back then seeing a female doctor made people’s jaw drop and head spin. Many people did not know what they could be capable of; they lacked opportunity. (more…)
Sometimes the amount of music festivals out there can get downright overwhelming. Bonnaroo? Glastonbury? Lollapalozza? NOLA Jazz Fest? These days, there are more festivals than time and money can allow, so we made a music festival quiz to help you out! Which music festival are you? Use this handy flowchart (that includes some of our favorites at Soul Flower) to find out which upcoming music festival aligns with your unique personality the best! (more…)
Grab your hoops and head outside! Get inspired to create new shapes and sequences with this eclectic playlist! (more…)
Trying to green up your indoor space and not sure where to start? Check out this list of the top 10 oxygen producing plants that will bring a bit of the outdoors in! Plant these houseplants to add a breath of fresh air to your living space.
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I was born in 1962. I tell you this because it means I was a bit too young to fully appreciate the flower power generation, but old enough to be totally captivated by the colors, music, clothing, and peaceful message I associated with that time period. The modern hippie lifestyle captivated me – and definitely influenced my childhood. (more…)
Check out these behind-the-scenes shots from our latest lookbook photoshoot including ethereal garden scenes and not-yet-released summer threads! (more…)
That tipping point between the final days of spring and the very cusp of summer is a magical time full of warmth and growth. Longer days, abundant sunshine, and more greenery with each day suggests that it’s also a time of positive change. (more…)
Are you looking for how to build an indoor fort? And even better, a hippie bohemian fort? With lots of boho hippie vibes like hippie wall hangings & cool tapestries, fairy lights, incense, patchouli and feathers? Well, we’ve all built a fort at some point in our lives (at least I hope so!) but sometimes it’s nice to think about the finer details that could make your bohemian fort even better. We recently built two indoor bohemian tents for our photoshoots and with a little planning time, ended up with some really unique fort spaces. Let us show you how to build an indoor fort, Soul Flower Hippie Boho Style!
I grew up antiquing with my parents, I really hated it as a teen, but now I am in LOVE, and many of the items on set came from my collection, things I’ve picked thrifting, garage sale-ing, and antiquing as an adult. Some of the things were just from around Soul Flower (we are lucky and have a pretty rad working environment). Just a few things from a craft store, I really had my heart set on those little pom-pom tassels for the kids fort and knew that I wanted to incorporate yarn for the romantic fort.
Here are a few components you will need to build your fort:
Our boho tent was a team effort really. When we were planning the theme for our catalog I instantly had visions popping in my brain and everyone had a shared vibe that we wanted to capture, so that certainly helped. So the vision, props, textures, all the little things were a cinch, actually making a sturdy fort frame had to be drawn out. We ended up using ropes and pvc pipe but another great idea was to use the frame of a tent or tent poles. Once the basic frames were set up, we assembled the fort! If you want to know how to build an indoor fort, the keay is really just about layering on the tapestries, fabrics, enough blankets, whatever you have to create the space! I really enjoyed getting my co-workers help and thoughts, but indeed adored staying late in the empty warehouse and nit-picking the set, with no phone calls, emails, etc. to disturb me!
Layers are very important in our fort to help get the gypsy vibes. So be sure to have lots of tapestries for the floors, walls and backdrop.
We wanted a very dreamy, soft, cloud 9 kind of feel. We pulled this off by using neutral colors, layers of tans, whites, golds and creams. Tulle fabric does the trick, especially layered with the bright funky tapestries! The lights, big nests of Christmas lights made the set enchanting, these are a must: candles, Christmas lights, lamps, or any intimate lighting you can find will set the mood for sure!
For our kids boho tent, the most important part was having interactive options, something to keep the kids occupied and entertained. In our boho tent we featured a chalk board, record player and unique kid friendly musical instruments. I would recommend having a theme, ours was clearly music, and this made it simple to gather items for the tots to explore.
Another fun thing we did was make a few small pillows using old Soul Flower T-Shirts. Our designs are perfect for kids, espeeically with messages about loving the earth and spreading a positive vibe!
We hope you enjoy seeing how to build an indoor fort, especially a one-of-a-kind boho hippie style fort. They were so fun and great to photograph in, we even kept them set up for a long time as a reading nook in our warehouse. Peace, Love and Forts Buds!
I recently traveled to my hometown in good ole Indiana. It was my second time flying out of the Portland International Airport. I mean, I haven’t been on the West Coast for too long, but it sure is starting to feel like a new ‘home’.
Whether you’re planning your next outdoor adventure, driving across the country with your gear in the trunk of your car, or having a bonfire with friends, you’ll always be reminded of your love of nature this woodsy playlist. (more…)
Music festivals are oftentimes dirty, hot, dusty, rainy, and the most fun you’ll have all summer. Get some tips on what we recommend packing for all day comfort!
Yesterday was Mother’s Day and mine and my husband’s 6th wedding anniversary. How convenient was that for my husband? He got to kill two birds with one stone without much effort on his part – the lucky ducky. (more…)
