amazing shoes

How gorgeous are these shoes by Opening Ceremony?! Purple, velvet, heels....these are a few of my favorite things! I may need these in my life soon.

xx Dani

off to market in NYC with mom!

It's that time of year again, market week!! I am so excited to head down to NYC with my mom to shop for Spring/Summer 2011. It's always such a treat to go to the shows and see what's in store for next season. We will be attending 3 shows in 2 days, which means lots and lots to see. First we head to D&A which is personally my favorite show. This show takes place in the Chelsea Art Museum and has more of the smaller designers and showrooms, always a good place to find new up and coming designers (Stewart + Brown, Alkemie, AK Vintage). Next stop is Capsule which is a show I have not yet been too, but I found a really great mother/daughters designed line that I've been dying to check out (Family Affairs) and they will be there. Last stop, COTERIE! For anyone who has ever been to market week, you know that Coterie is the biggest show in town during market week. Taking place at the Javits down on the piers, this show is HUGE. I can't even guess how many vendors will be there but we have our favorites that we meet with (Corey Lynn Calter, Joie, Lauren Moffatt, etc.) so we try hard to stay on track. So much fun and truly the ultimate shopping experience with my mom. Stay tuned for sneak peaks at some of our spring/summer 2011 favorites.

xx Dani

A cozy sweater for a rainy day

My good friend Jessica Sutton ( who has an amazing blog that you should check out!) is on the search for a cozy, fall sweater, but the key ingredient is off the shoulder. I couldn't help but start doing some online searching for her. A cold, rainy day calls for such a staple piece. I found this one on urbanoutfitters.com. I might just have to get one for myself.

Happy weekend. xx Dani

one year filled with love!

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a year ago I met the love of my life, I'm such a lucky girl!

FLOCK turns 1!

September is a BIG month in my life! On September 9th, Flock turned 1! I am so excited to have had such an amazing year of business. I so love the location we are at, the neighborhood we are a part of, and all the wonderful customers who are rocking Flock pieces. Happy 1 year to my store Flock. We did it MOM!

Come join us in celebrating 1 year at Flock this Thursday September 16th from 6pm to 9pm. Located at 274 Shawmut Ave in the South End. All are welcome!

this is how I feel today....

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Flock is fluttering with business today so I should not be complaining, but there's so much for me to do and I can't focus on one thing at a time, ahhhhh stressed out! thanks goodness tomorrow is friday.

it's true.....

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xx dani

missibaba bags

So as a boutique owner, I am constantly looking for new, up and coming designers to bring into Flock. A lot of times I get approached by designers and sales reps, and sadly most of the time it is not a good fit for Flock. Recently, however, I was approached by a lady who currently lives in Cape Town South Africa, and introduced me to the amazing and beautiful line Missibaba. Designed by Chloe Townsend, a graduate of London College of Fashion, she creates the most beautiful and unique leather bags and clutches. I find that with the stud and fringe trends happening (which don't get me wrong, I LOVE) but it does overlap with a lot of designers and we start to see too much of the same thing. What I really love about Missibaba is that this line is on point with the trends but stands alone in the execution of each piece. Since they are all hand made in this cute little Cape Town design studio, each piece is truly unique and as a buyer I get to custom design each piece that I bring in! From the hand painted color blocks hand stitched on, to the cut out birds and flowers, I have yet to see a piece I don't like. I really don't think I can do the line justice by explaining it so check out the photos and stop into Flock if you have a chance to see these beautiful pieces.

design stuidio

all photos via missibaba

Happy 3rd Birthday to Roscoe and Bo!

About 2 and a half years ago I adopted Roscoe and Bo, two very cute black lab/ bassett hound puppies that I found on petfinder. On a truck, up from Arkansas they came and they became a part of my everydays. They are the greatest companions and definitely the mascots of Flock. We just celebrated their 3rd birthday and I had to share this picture of them with their birthday cake ( organic carrot cake with honey, cinnamon, and yogurt frosting, yum!)

Jimi Hendrix plays Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone"

The last few days I have been discovering the wonderful world of Pandora radio. My most favorite band of all time is the Grateful Dead so naturally we have had Pandora set to our own Grateful Dead station. I wanted to share this cover of Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" by Jimi Hendrix performed at the Monterey International Pop Music Festival in 1967. There's something magical about Jimi's voice singing Dylan's lyrics. I hope you like it.

xx Dani

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