mom's garden!

I have inherited many amazing qualities from my wonderful mom, but a green thumb is not one of them. She has the most beautiful gardens down at her house on the south shore. Most recently I went down to help her pick the latest freshly grown vegetables. Heirloom tomatoes, red and yellow grape tomatoes, green and purple string beans and purple peppers. Yum! Last night I made a fresh grape tomato pasta sauce that was so delicious, even Ryan who doesn't like tomatoes (!!!) enjoyed it. 

fall is in the air at Flock

Elise and I have started working on our newest window display for Fall. Our theme is a woodland wonderland, filled with woodland creatures, colorful mushrooms, and lots of moss and branches. We've decided to hand stitch the mushrooms and woodland animals using felt and yarn. It's a work in progress but our vision is slowly coming together. Stay tuned for photos of our final product soon. Until then, here's a sneak peak at a few owls I've made so far.

Kolarbryn Eco Lodge

I recently read about Kolarbryn, a one of a kind eco-lodge in Sweden and was amazed by the concept. It is a very primitive hotel with no electricity, fresh water from a spring, and sheep skin blankets for warmth. There are just twelve of these little forest huts to choose from and it seems like a truly unique experience to spend some time here. If only I can make my way there someday :)

me&the big apple

Happy friday everyone. I'm looking forward to a weekend of celebrations, Happy birthday to my baby brother, CDC, and to my wonderful and amazing grandmother, Meema!

xx Dani

my new hat

bring on fall because I'm ready to wear my new hat. from free people's vintage loves :)

fall is on it's way

with the weather these past few days, I've been getting super excited for fall! seeing all the new pieces arrive at Flock makes me think of those cool, crisp fall days when layering is a necessity, and i love to layer :) one of my favorite designers, Lauren Moffatt, has brought us another amazing collection this season. preppy and military inspired, Lauren gives her pieces a feminine touch with her choice of fabrics and patterns. structured coats and skirts have cute bow detailing and blouses made of silk are flowy and soft. Here's a peak at what we have here at the store but this is just the first of her three fall deliveries.

vintage loves for the vintage lover

So free people is one of my most favorite places to shop, with their vintage and hippie inspired looks, but they have just launched a new addition to their online shop, vintage loves. These "loves" are categorized in three collections: hippie, lace, and denim. Can you guess which is my favorite? With embroidered ponchos, paisley print skirts and dresses, and suede and beaded moccasins, free people takes some of the fun out of hunting for the perfect vintage pieces but brings you treasures you may have never stumbled upon.

all via freepeople

oh Joie

today we received shipment at Flock of our newest Joie shoes and boots for fall and as usual, I am so impressed. My favorite is the Jovi boot. On track with the lace up military inspired trend, these boots are a must have for fall. We opted for the "western tan" rather than the black which I prefer. They have the look of vintage, already slightly broken in, but the feel of a brand spanking new pair of shoes. Check 'em out.

telluride, co

uc berkeley campus

after san francisco and berkeley, ca, I headed to Telluride Colorado. A beautiful mountain village and a picturesque place to see live music. We stayed in Mountain Village which was just two gondola rides up from the town of Telluride. It was truly a magical and beautiful place to spend some time in. The colors in the sky at sunset were amazing, I don't think my photos can even do it justice.

oh how i've missed you!

hello friends and so sorry for the long absence. I have been traveling around the US the last three weeks and it has been quite a trip! I have lots to share with you so stay tuned for new posts on Monday. See you then. xoxo Dani

the local branch

as we strolled through the renegade fair in san francisco this weekend, my mom and I not only found lots of things that we loved for ourselves, but we discovered a team of local designers here who have an amazing collection called the local branch. mackenzie and blaine could not have been a sweeter couple and their designs are truly the perfect fit for Flock. inspired by their surroundings just north of san francisco, this inspiration is artfully translated in their pieces. we are so excited to have discovered them and can not wait to get their line into Flock.


feathers and fringe, my two most favorite things!

my new necklace!!!

ferry building in san fran

i have been loving it here in san fran and just wanted to share a few pictures from the ferry building. i could definitely live here :)

happy birthday jerry

"just one thing i ask of you, just one thing for me,
please forget you knew my name, my darling sugaree"



The Grateful Dead performing Sugaree in 1977

and in the end.....

.....the love you take is equal to the love you make.

my love sent me flowers today. even all the way across the country he continues to amaze me. ily rpm.

renegade craft fair in san fran

My mom, hannah, and I are off to the craft fair that's happening in San Francisco this weekend! I've never been before but sounds like it is like a traveling etsy fair featuring tons of handmade treasures but with craft workshops and live music. i like it already.

off to San Francisco

via sunblog, via flikr

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So today I am off to San Francisco, which I can not be more excited about. I have a long list of places that I can't wait to revisit and some new places I want to check out, Haight-Ashbury being at the top of my list along with the boutiques on Fillmore and an Irish Coffee at Buena Vista cafe.

2010 is my Summer of Love....