Happy Memorial Day!

 A few weeks ago we headed out to upstate New York for a wedding. Being the wanderers that we are, we took our time on the drive there and back, stopping in cozy little towns to explore. We discovered all kinds of amazing antique stores in Western Pensylvania. Amidst a maze of gorgeous antiques that seemed to go on miles, I found a bright red, vintage huffy bike. It was love at first site. Not only was it super inexpensive, it is in tip top shape! And what kind of crazy artist lady would I be if I didn't immediately take her home and decorate her?!

I filled my bike basket with my favorite little antique bottles, overflowing with fresh flowers of course. I grabbed one of our gorgeous, new kantha throws, put on my most summer-in-the-70s outfit, complete with tons of (new) SoulMakes jewels, and went out for a little stroll! I felt like queen of sunshine cruisin around on this bad boy. There's such a sensation of freedom and a bit of child-like wonderment that comes with riding a bike. Also, I couldn't resist the American Flag top for Memorial Day! Hope you all have a gorgeous long weekend!

I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free
And I wont forget the men who died, who gave that right to me

I'm wearing:

Jewelry - SoulMakes (and a few vintage turquoise rings)

Crochet Flag Top - Lux Clothing

High Waisted Shorts - Free People

Belt - vintage

Straw Hat - Ikea (yes, Ikea. It was $3. What can I say?)

Antique Glass Bottles full of flowers & Kantha Throw in bike basket - SoulMakes

Also,  the adorable little flag attached to my bike is new in the shop!

Love,

MacK Mars

Picnic Season

Now that it's finally warming up around here, we're exploring the outdoors, toting around some of our favorite decor pieces because its picnic season! We just got some gorgeous new kantha throws, in vibrant spring colors, with lots of fun patterns and floral prints. These comfy, light weight beauties are amazing doubling as picnic blankets. Our Mahali Market Baskets are the perfect picnic accessory. These unique baskets are made from wood, covered in vintage fabric and adorned with the most adorable antique goat bell. They make perfect little fruit baskets! And what picnic would be complete without flowers?! Our antique glass bottles make for unique spring time vases! Why not hang a few colorful wall hangings in a tree for a special pop of color?! As an added bohemian touch and extra good vibes, add a few of our crystals and conch shells and voila, it's a beautiful day for a picnic!

Stop by the shop and check out all of our new spring decor!

Love,

MacK

Mini Flags - New at SoulMakes

You may have seen the Festival Flags we created for Free People, well we decided there should be a mini version in the world! These little flags are made with driftwood, collected on the California Coast and hand painted with tribal designs. One style features a bright, triangle kantha flag and the other is adorned with leather fringe, shells and feathers! There are a million possibilities for decorating your boho abode with these beauties! They look adorable in a window sill, they go perfect planted in the garden next to your favorite flowers and there's so many ways to use them as a bright centerpiece on you summertime table, indoor or out! For extra creativity points, you can attach it to your bike like I did :)

Stop by the shop and check out the new mini flags! Along with a bunch of other new goodies!
Love,
MacK Mars

Rosey Disposition

Spring always seems to bring with it a certain rosey disposition. This is such a magical time for our mother earth, she comes alive again. Flowers bloom, birds chirp and the sun shines for the first time after a dark winter. I try to savour each of these spring time moments, carefully noticing all the bright details, especially the way our Creator paints the blooming petals of my flower garden. I spend a few moments each day meditating on the sounds of spring, just listening to the buzz in the air. I love the chorus of insects and birds humming and chirping throughout the day. It seems to coo me into a certain kind of calmness, like a lullaby perfectly written by my mother nature herself.

This is the first time in our lives that we've a backyard, or even so much as a designated outdoor area connected to our living space. We have a beautiful front porch, large back deck and below it a magical little oasis of a backyard. Since it's warmed up we've been spending plenty of time in the back yard. It's become quite a perfect escape. We've filled it with plants and flowers and I can't get over just how wonderful it is that we plant seeds and they grow into such magnificent and colorful little life forms.

Set a top our coffee table in this our secret backyard lounge is an array of rock salt candles. I have fallen in love with these radiant beauties. They range in colors from deep pinks to lighter peaches. Pink seems to have such a soft energy about it. And with candles lit inside these beauties, they radiate in a way that is so ethereal and relaxing. I just want to sit out there all day, sipping tea by the soft glow of these rock salt candles, enjoying a cool spring breeze amidst the afternoon sun. It is simply heavenly!
Be sure to check out these beautiful new candle holders!
And don't forget, today is the LAST DAY to take 20% OFF SITEWIDE!

Have a beautiful day!
MacK Mars