Johnny Was Clothing

 

Yes y'all, we have a new front window. Well actually an old front window, our Valentine's window turned into our First Day of Spring window.

So pretty, this cherry blossom print shirt from Johnny Was.

Passionflower Turns 21

TBT and looking at old photos getting ready for our 21st anniversary Easter bash on First Friday April 3rd.  I wish I had documented all our front windows over the years.  And I can't believe it's been 21 years.  Seems like only yesterday my friend Sue Brandt and I were turning over cardboard boxes and covering them with tablecloths, getting ready to open my little store at the train station.

Grateful to each and every person who has crossed our threshold and especially grateful to the roster of amazing people who have worked here over the years and added their special something to make Passionflower the place it is.  This window is courtesy the wonderful Becky Tonkin who definitely left her mark.  

And hope you make it to our party. Festive Hats Encouraged!

It's a Flower Party called Springtime

 We're having a flower party and you're invited....

 All kinds of bulbs and flowering branches.

 All homegrown.  So lucky to live where we do.

And a big shout out to Bare Mountain Farm in Brownsville  for these awesome anemones they have been growing.

Spring is definitely here.

Welcome Spring

The weather has been insanely beautiful....cold mornings but sunny, warm, and clear everyday.....

Spring is definitely in the air and we've been doing our seasonal reset at the store.

 

We're incorporating lots of yummy new product coming in including some vintage textiles and cabinets from India.  And a  commitment to some bolder color choices!

 

 

Plus a clothing sale and a little flower love fest going on too!

 

All photos from the store except bottom one courtesy KHall facebook page!

How I Came to Love Instagram

 

Are you into Instagram?  I wasn't for a long time.  Everyone kept telling me, "You've got to get into it. It's really fun.  It's more creative fodder than you'll find on Facebook.  It will be good for your business.....etc...etc...etc".   And all I was thinking was, "Oh vey, one more thing to do."  But what can I say,  I am a sheep and follow the herd even if I am sometimes late for the party.  I was dabbling, testing the waters.   And then what happened was I saw some instagram feeds on an ipad (instead of the little teeny images on a phone) and I was hooked.  It's just a fantastic source of inspiration.  Way past eye candy.   And it's a lovely little curated, voyeuristic glimpse into just about any world you might be interested in.  In my case it's flowers and interiors. But maybe you want to know what they're up to at the Louvre, or follow your favorite creative type, or want to know more about indigenous textiles in Peru.  You get the idea. One thing I learned is that, apparently, I am drawn to a lot of Australian designers and florists. There's some very cool things happening down under.  You can click here to see Vogue Living's list of 25 Australian designers to follow on Instagram.  And you can  click here to see Passionflower's instagram feed too. 

Happy Hunting!

Our Ode to Olaf Hajek

Ha!  Here's an oldie but a goodie I found while searching for some images for the Easter Party poster! 

This, our ode to Olaf Hajek, styled by the ever talented Becky Tonkin.  We have done some crazy displays over the years here chez Passionflower.  I wish I had documented things better. 
In the meantime, this image seems just perfect for these amazingly sunny, early spring days we have been having here in the Pacific Northwest.
Put on your shades and revel in the floral extravaganza.
(Sorry for those of you reading who might live in, say, Boston)

A Detail

Hidden away in the deep recesses of Passionflower  (well actually upstairs in our quiet little clothing area), our homage to all things global,  this beautiful, old chinese pot, probably for holding wine. 

Looking for a good home.