New Tapestries are here!!

We love decorating with tapestries. It's a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to turn a house into a home.  Something about textiles just makes a space so warm and inviting.  Spring cleaning and redecorating time can be so much fun, so in the spirit of purging and making way for the new, we present you with the grooviest of tapestries. :)

 

One of our very favorites, our Gold Elephant Tapestry, has a metallic sheen to the dye which makes the elephants pop.

 

We love the colors on our Elephant Mandala tapestry.  This one is great to use as a throw over a table or chair, as the colors are super mellow but the pattern is still interesting and fun.

Our Blooming Mandala Tapestry has been flying off the shelves! The combination of complimentary colors blue and orange makes this tapestry very dramatic and visually stimulating.

Our best selling tapestry of all time, The Tree Of Life, now comes in redwood and purple too! 

Another one that is great for covering a table or bringing life to an old sofa, our Blue and Purple Domino Tapestry has a beautiful, cool color palette and groovy stitch work that make this tapestry a must have piece.

Oh how we love to save the best for last!  When we first laid our eyes on this amazing Patch Tapestry, we knew it was love. <3  This huge tapestry can serve any purpose your heart desires.

Check out all the tapestries here.

Much love from your friends at Blue Sky

Groovy New Items Are Arriving!

 As our new collection arrives, we couldn't be happier with the beautiful articles of clothing that we are receiving. 

Here are a few items that will have you looking and feeling groovy.

Perfect for those cooler spring days, this asymmetrical Sparkle Edge Tunic looks adorable with cut off shorts, as well as with leggings and boots.

 

One of our best sellers of the season, this gorgeous Tree Of Life Dress comes in redwood and green.

Our Garden Tank features a printed tie dye with embroidery that is totally unique. It's super cute with cut off jeans, or as pictured above with our Wide Leg Om Cropped Pants.

Our lovely Sugar Shack tank top showcases delicate embroidery and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

This gorgeous embroidered Exquisite Blouse will be your go to shirt for spring.

Every girl needs a little black dress, and with this super groovy embroidery detail, our New Morning Dress is certainly one of the cutest! It also comes in a gorgeous shade of turquoise.

Our gorgeously fitted Electric Kool-Aid tie-dye rayon dress makes the perfect sundress for a quick trip to the grocery story or for an afternoon in the Phish lot.

Check out all of these styles, as well as tons of more groovy new items at www.wearbluesky.com.

Much love from your friends at Blue Sky <3

Our First Batch of New Arrivals is in!

Spring is in the air, and the first batch of our Spring/Summer 2013 collection has arrived. Check back weekly to see what new items are arriving.

Here are some of our favorites pieces that are newly in stock.

Our favorite of all tie dye skirts is back! This super soft rayon lycra blend is an everyday, staple item for your wardrobe. It's so comfy you'll never want to take it off.

This gorgeous flowing blouse with butterfly sleeves comes in a wide variety of beautiful prints. The best part? The belt below the bust pulls you in and defines a waistline to keep you looking svelte.

Our tiered panel skirt is the perfect festival skirt for summer. Pair it with a cute solid camisole for a fun and groovy look.

Laddered tanks are all the rage these days, and this detailed printed knit tank is sure to turn heads.

This stunning maxi dress is sure to make you look and feel like a goddess. Nothing gets you more in the mood for Spring than a long, flowing dress.

This open back tank was inspired by Native American themes and motifs. Channel the good vibes and spread some of your own in our Medicine Wheel Tank.

Get groovy in our rayon patchwork Dangler Skirt.  Dress up up with a nice blouse or be more casual with a tee.

More to see at www.wearbluesky.com.

We've Got The Groovy Tapestries

Batik Sun

Red Palm

Blue and Purple Dominoes

Medallion

Rustic Flower

Batik Ohm

Batik Buddha

Batik Ganesh

Dancing Shiva

Eyes of Buddha

Fish Harvest

Velvet Hand Painted Ganesh

Our tapestries will help you keep your home as warm and inviting as your heart. 

<3 Om Shanti <3

Get The Look: Janis Joplin

image from wikia

In the 60's, Janis Joplin busted out on the music scene with a voice and look completely her own. She wasn't the cookie-cutter image of a beautiful and delicate young woman that we had been so used to. Her fashion sense was so awesome, so unique, that we find ourselves getting inspired by her looks all the time. 

Get the Look: Janis Joplin

Get the big bell sleeves in this blouse.

Layer your blouse with this velvet jacket.

Throw on a Glass Tooth necklace.

 Get groovy and layer your other necklace with this acai seed one.

Can't forget the hip hugging bell bottoms!

Feeling groovy yet?

Newly Added One of A Kind Items

image from reciprocityimages

We are so excited to have a collection of one of a kind items from the Shipibo tribe of the Peruvian rain forest. The ritual process of embroidery is considered sacred among the tribe and these handmade pieces showcase the beautiful work and vision of these talented individuals.

This gorgeous sacred cloth full of intricate embroidery could be used as a table cover or wall hanging...it's perfect to place sacred items upon.

We've got several amazing bags full of colorful and fun embroidery work, this slouchy shoulder bag being one of our very favorites.

How could you not feel groovy wearing this awesome tank top?

Check out all of the new items at the One of A Kind Collection section of our website.
 

Much love from your friends at Blue Sky <3

Namaste Quinoa

This is a dish that we make about once a week and then have leftovers and side dishes that are ready for us to eat on the go. Quinoa is an essential part of our diet because it is a complete protein, and once you add all the yummy veggies you've got a pretty balanced vegan meal to nourish yourself. We recommend going organic wherever possible, and to substitute vegetables that are in season if you're feeling creative. This recipe makes about 6 servings.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup dry quinoa

5 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 of a large red onion, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

3 medium sized carrots, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

1 cup of cooked corn

15 or so grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/4ths

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

3 Tbsp Bragg's Liquid Aminos (soy sauce can be substituted but Bragg's is better)

4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tsp ground cumin

Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine 3 cups water with quinoa in a sauce pan with a tight fitting lid. Bring to boil, stir once, reduce heat to low and replace lid. Set your timer for 15 minutes and do not open the lid, as the steam is what is cooking the quinoa. Once your timer goes off, remove from heat, fluff with fork and replace lid for 10 minutes. Remove lid and set aside.

While your quinoa is cooking you can begin to sauté garlic, onion, red pepper, carrot and zucchini in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the carrot doesn't crunch when you bite into it, but isn't soft (about 12 minutes) add basil, cilantro, parsley, corn, tomato and cumin. Cook for an additional minute with the new ingredients.

Add cooked quinoa and Bragg's to skillet (or to a big mixing bowl if your skillet isn't going to hold everything.) Add a little salt and pepper to taste and stir well. Garnish with a sprig of parsley and enjoy. If you serve your yummy creation on a blue plate then you have every color of the rainbow!!