Heather Lea Garrick Clothing

2010-07-26T11:48:00.000-07:00

vashon strawberry festival...selling clothing again :)

2010-07-26T11:28:00.000-07:00

Some summer pics......strawberry festival.....contact us if you need some all cotton summer wear! hand-painted with local seattle love and flavor :)

its yoga puerto rico....

2010-01-19T17:13:00.000-08:00

what a beautiful place to come and visit....its yoga in puerto rico justhad wonderful class with lots of detailed instruction ! What a blessing. Will be meeting with the owner to show some of the HLG clothing line asap! What's hot yoga in puerto rico? HOTTER YOGA :)

2009-10-12T12:51:00.001-07:00

beautiful winter coming......holidays.....love and peace.

2009-08-13T19:18:00.000-07:00

august

2009-08-13T19:12:00.000-07:00

so a busy summer month. with the economy slowing everything down, i am appreciative to have all this extra time to experience life to its fullest. here are some pictures to explain and thanks for coming to look!

important airport duties!

2009-06-08T14:12:00.001-07:00

2009-06-08T14:00:00.000-07:00

our trip to chicago was wonderful , so here are some new pictures :)

2009-04-18T09:45:00.000-07:00

new pink seahorse crush velvet pants by heather lea garrick clothing. here i am upside down. I am moving to mars soon.........

2009-04-14T18:15:00.000-07:00

Incredible fine art and fashion photographer Patricia Ridenour shooting heather lea garrick clothing's newest organic hand painted handpainted tranquility t shirt top line in citrine. Thanks Patricia!

2009-04-14T18:14:00.000-07:00

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2009-04-14T16:58:00.001-07:00

Here are some great shots of our photoshoot a few days ago...The real behind the scenes action :) video coming up

2009-03-28T18:46:00.000-07:00

yesterday bridgette de silva came by to prepare for our new shoot. I was so graced with the beauty of her poses and her excitement of yoga, bellydance, and living a life minute to minute. Often times the most beauty in life/yoga is found in watching others flow through their space. Often just being present as someone really finds their place in this world is such a gift. This is a new found joy for me...i think it was taught to me through motherhood. a certain gift of selflessness. If i contemplate yoga, this is in many ways the deepest meaning to come out of it for me lately......

2009-03-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

i am organizing a photo shoot for some new items...my favorite is working on a mama and baby dove with dazzling topaz eyes. beautiful fuschi colored spagghetti top with inner bra......so please stay tuned for that!

adding bird pants and summer....

2009-03-22T11:08:00.000-07:00

Will be taken care of Pele full time this summer....how to balance childcare with my clothing work???

2009-02-15T17:07:00.000-08:00

Here are the 3 of us about a week ago at the condado marriott in san juan. we weren't staying there, but we did use there pool constantly as my 3 year old is a little fish. she is swimming now...

2009-02-15T14:30:00.000-08:00

people are so inspired by pigeons in this pr. they just tried to nibble on my toes and it kinda grossed me out!!

2009-02-15T11:33:00.000-08:00

2009-02-15T11:21:00.000-08:00

It was beautiful seeing family this year in Puerto rico.
We stayed in the Condado area and just hung in out and around the water. A great break.

2008-12-08T10:22:00.000-08:00

Hello xmas 08! My husband is out there in the world working for UPS delivering packages 12 hours a day (he is a full time driver) and I am excited to be mailing out hand painted organic cotton yoga clothing holiday orders! YAY! My daughter is at her school singing "hello hello hello and how are you....." with a new guitar teacher......okay. I didnt get much sleep last night with my little one crawling all over me etc. so i gotta go. I will catch you when i have more energy. I did have to put up a few holidaze pics though!

2008-11-03T20:37:00.000-08:00

women's rights and family needs!

2008-11-03T20:27:00.000-08:00

instead of focusing on politics and election day tomorrow........i figure everyone needs a break to think of the little fun things in life. SO here is my answer to healing our planet.........how about having kids just love one another? Why do they need to speak 20 different languages by the age of 5 if it just makes them isolated and not able to love? Let's create communities where mother's and parents can share life together with there kids.........rather than in scared isolation. Perhaps the economy will in some ways bring people together in this. It is bazaare how economic "success" in America changes people into isolationists. Somehow you have to protect and protect and be better. Bigness is now finally realized (???) as not being better. And so why is it in other "developed" countries they seem to get it? They take care of mother's and children. They realize that parents need support to build a strong family and a positive vision. When can women and parents get together to fight for what is truly important. I see so many people that are just too exhausted, to worried about there next meal or child care expense to have time for grander thoughts. I hope that somehow we can work for a time when woman have the freedom and energy to make some better choices for their children and there family. Healthcare, childcare, and decency aren't just luxuries that pit the "haves" and "have-nots" ridiculously against each other. i guess i am getting into politics again...........

2008-10-16T20:52:00.000-07:00

our newest organic t-shirt design........

How can i not post this one huh? Although I can't say it brings me tranquility in organic t shirt design hahah!

2008-10-01T09:05:00.000-07:00

my type of news

2008-10-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

OKAy so don't freeze...as i creep around Seattle and do my rounds.......grocery store, yoga class, cooking dinner for my 3 year and hubby......oh and did I mention clothing "WORK" hahah...well the feeling of chill abounds in many different ways. Organic food is costing more, people are really in SHOCK AND AWE now. Pardon the phrase.....so how to deal with it all? I say love more and more. Just love the world more. Open your heart. Don't let the issues overtake what you know is right. The art of simplicity. It is a beautiful time to take that to heart because in many ways we as a species have no CHOICE! But then my my fast forwards to Dubai. Money is fast and furious there..................and that is another topic altogether

organic cotton t's

2008-09-08T12:12:00.000-07:00

stay tuned for comfy organic cotton t's and tanks on our website for winter. I will be hand painting and embellishing these tops.

Summer beach time is swiftly coming to an end although I am looking out the window longingly at the sun beams in our Seattle neighborhood! School buses are back in action and the rush of new learning drifts and blows through these city streets!

2008-08-01T13:38:00.001-07:00

beach house lifestlyle..........

2008-08-01T13:25:00.000-07:00

beautiful purple flowers overlooking the puget sound inlets
pele and daddy searching for razor clams and geoducks...(yuck!!)

learning to swim. floaters are overrated
looking at shadows in seawater......

more of august

2008-08-01T13:11:00.000-07:00

july pic's

2008-08-01T13:06:00.000-07:00

What's July about?

walking on the beach, poking jellyfish, swimming, making funny family faces. We push that all into those chilly winter boots that we have to harness once november nocks on the october door.

friends and kids

2008-06-25T09:51:00.001-07:00

Everyone has pictures of there kids.......our next generation of sprouts. here is mine in a backyard with her friends, Natalie and Ben. Although my little one battles terrible excema she is having a rare junk food pig out of popsicle :) I love her so much.

the mind is SPACE

2008-06-23T11:14:00.001-07:00

my poor ear

2008-06-23T11:07:00.001-07:00

okay I am off to a yoga class, but my ear is clogged........ugggh. what to do? warm olive oil? it's crazy to not be able to hear. but i can do everything else.....it's like my world is being processed in a 1 second lag time. In a way it is beautiful because it turns all noise into long harmonious tunes. the clanking of metal........an airplane rumbling over my downtown seattle house.

Okay, change of topic...who's excited about life on mars:) You know they might find it in the ice or not........we'll hopefully find out in only a few days!!!

new grass seed 2

2008-06-20T17:27:00.000-07:00

SWISS CHARD AND GROWING THANGS!

2008-06-20T17:18:00.000-07:00

My greatest interest at the moment is the swiss chard i am growing in my back yard. its the first food i have ever actually tried to grow that I THINK IS GROWING! this is actually quite a feat for me and more exciting than you can ever know hahahah! now me and my little one are working on growing new patches of grass in all the areas ive pulled out the yucky cloverleaf. i often wonder though, cloverleaf is really pretty.......so how did it become a weed anyway? and why is grass ( the stuff on every lawn) planted everywhere as the perfect domesticated plant? While i was at it, i thought i would put a picture of my little one pele in the swiss chard picture. I mean, she is growing to even if she is not a plant!

2008-06-16T10:54:00.001-07:00

Rattlesnake lake

2008-06-16T10:50:00.000-07:00

A beautiful father's day at rattlesnake lake near Seattle........

New artwork

2008-06-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

I am working now on handpainting and what I am thinking of as "collage"ideas for tops and pants. This newest top is a great creme color and is great for people trying to switch to organics. A fun mix of materials. I always feel like the handpainting I do on individual pieces brings some spirit to them in a usable way. Whoever wears the handpainting is graced with a little bit of the best of my life to you........How else to explain? Like going to a restaurant and the great meal sits with you for awhile, makes you feel special. Like you really took care of yourself. When I do my painting, I am so happy to share a little of that "vibe" with you. Its especially great when it is free flowing and not mass produced. The intention is direct and meant for you to enjoy!

2008-06-11T14:36:00.000-07:00

okay i had to add this elephant for good luck.........food money health and lotsa and lotsa of hugs and kisses from people we adore....oh, and can i get a little sunshine in SEattle Ganesha? JUST A LITTLE???? I want to bring my 2 year old to the beach and play with ladybugs tooo!

WOOPS

2008-06-11T14:02:00.000-07:00

sorry the site was down about a day ago. Seattle is having winter in summer right now. I am excited to take pictures of the lavender I am growing .........but I need that gorgeous summer light! ahhhh Here is a strong older picture of MISTY MOON.........pilates, massage, and lotion maker extraordinaire :)

Working on spicing up the site right now..........

concert

2008-06-07T22:26:00.000-07:00

Went to see erykah badu in concert at marymoore park. she was inspiring and interesting. she focused a lot on her old music.........but i still loved it!

2008-06-01T15:26:00.000-07:00

Taking care of the family and child leave little time for myself these days. It does goes in cycles though and I seem to splurge on yoga and exercise right before someone gets sick!! hhhaha. So, we went to Lake Washington today and took some fun pictures. It was hard to keep my little one from chasing me around. She was having a hard time letting daddy gordon just take pictures of me in the clothes for the site, but if you look on hlgarrick.com, you will see a few we managed to create before I held her and kissed her and let her know....she didn't REALLY lose our center stage!!! This new career of juggling isn't for the faint hearted I tell you! SO, since little pele was the REAL part of our photo shoot, i thought it was only pertinent to include her in my blog at least! Lots of kisses for you honey and all the little ones out there that need our love and support..........down to the little baby ladybugs!

Golden Ideas

2008-05-27T20:41:00.001-07:00

Hang onto your golden ideas, keep them in your pocket. Don't let them fall out even when you feel them slip....they will shine again...

Italy?

2008-05-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

I have an offer to go to Pisaro Italy this July...I have actually been there before. Beautiful beaches and great red wine with FANTASTIC (CAN I REPEAT FANTASTIC???) pizza. But that means I would need to leave my beloved 2.5 year old for 2 weeks (and aaaahhh husband ?) and sleep in a Zurich airport overnight. Can I spring for the 300 dollar/euro a night hotel price tag? Want to buy more of my clothing and get me to Italy? How about a "send the designer to Italy" fundraiser week? hahaha, have no pity?

Seattle is fantastic in the spring and summer. Whenever I leave I wonder what the he++ I was thinking? Lake Washington, all the parks. Did you know Seattle spends more money per capita on parks then any city in the US? Just in from a random msn website.

On the positive side, just thinking of sitting in a cafe checking out MILANO fashion is inspiring...

My daughter Pele

2008-05-18T15:30:00.000-07:00

SUMMER SUN IN SEATTLE

2008-05-18T15:22:00.000-07:00

SO to be honest I have been working on recharging the creative juices. My beautiful 2 year old has sapped me of physical energy and with that comes the need to create more springs to sprout my energetic designs...how is that for wordy? So the sun is helping alot. My heart is openning...the rib cage and intercoastal muscles are beginning to agree with my mind. The world can be mushy and pleasant.........you dont have to get on a plane, train, automobile. DONT DO IT!!! You can walk and even blow up the air in your tires of your bike or maybe just stay home and garden? How are your girlfriends doing anyway? SO for me, this is the time to stretch the no nothing muscles. PLUS IT SAVES GAS!!!

2008-05-10T20:00:00.003-07:00

Here is a picture of my husband and I, we finally got a night out from our beautiful storm Pele....!!!

2008-05-10T19:55:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest from my friend todrick's bday night out. watch for the great Heather Lea Garrick Clothing worn for our dancing night out :) Just watch for too many of those mojitos.....

organic sustainable cotton

2008-04-21T11:35:00.000-07:00

So I have been working in the background trying to find and slowly switch our line to ORGANIC and Recycled fabric. I've decided to keep away from sustainable organic bamboo, as this fabric, I've read, is worse than just normal fabric. This is due to the chemicals and amount of water used to actually process bamboo.

So, stay tuned for organic options on our site. I am really excited about it and can't wait to wear it kicking around! It will be truly naturally divine! Please email requests heather@hlgarrick.com

Nature hike

2008-03-08T22:26:00.000-08:00

Heading to tiger mountain tomorrow. About a 30 minute drive from Seattle. Beautiful mountain area where I will hike with my husband and our 2 year old. I will make sure to take some pictures of trees.........people flying airplanes everywhere for excitement (that has its place! hahah!) but what having a 2 year old has taught me! There is a whole new world just under your nose......just to have the gift and knowledge to stay and look at it for long enough. Patience ahhhaaaah. patience indeed!

brown cotton

2008-03-06T17:01:00.000-08:00

I am excited about a new brown stretch cotton...dark brown to use on a THICK cotton hand painted pant set I am working on! I can't show you the drawings YET!!! it will be a sleeveless top and painted pant similar to the lotus hand painted pants. It is an animal pattern going up the leg and winding around. A mystical animal to bring luck grace and divine growth to your life and yoga! I wish organic cotton weren't so darn expensive.......hopefully the prices will come down so I can extend that to you , my customer! Here is a picture of the cotton lycra fabric for the new set.

Restful yogic convergence

2008-02-21T09:32:00.000-08:00

January, February, March are very introspective soul churning times in Seattle, Washington. This coupled with politics, no sun (can i hear vitamin D???). At that same time, it really causes a lot of reflection and poignancy for self and the ones you love. Things are so rushed now and people seem to forget how to relax or what that even means. IS the long term solution really popping the latest docter prescribed designer pill?

It's in this space that we come back to our physical bodies that can show us the way. Carving out a space to feel internally and giving yourself the love to expand and bring that relaxation to those around you. Just the knowledge can bring you more calmness. During times of stress you can always have that place for yourself........the training in the transcendental.

2008-02-07T08:57:00.000-08:00

yogic ideas

2008-02-07T08:51:00.000-08:00

Its interesting how you get into physically expansive areas.........the beach.........open fields........a big empty gym and as humans, if we allow it, our minds and bodies open. If you live in a big city......lotsa people, zooming cars, you rarely have that time to stop. That's when the idea of yoga comes to me the most....as if finally there is an internal moment you can allow to be. So then you start doing your downward dogs, your ardha chandrasanas, and thinking about the aorta of your heart :)

promised san juan photos!

2008-02-07T08:40:00.000-08:00

Beach photos...of COURSE....the OLD FORT...etc.

site revamping

2008-02-04T12:47:00.000-08:00

we are redoing the catalogue area of our website......more to come and sorry for the inconvenience!

Back....ahhh

2008-01-29T14:52:00.000-08:00

Stayed tuned for pretty sky pictures and some picture of the old fort in San juan. The trip was great although my husband and 2 year old were tied to our waterfront condo for the first week due to the yucky FLU!!! I was surprised to find very little RECYCLING in San Juan which was very frustrating! I want to stay there and start a re-use revolution :)

2008-01-11T08:22:00.000-08:00

We just got a wholesale order from Bootyland in Seattle. Cropped black crush pants w/ a nice high side slit, peacock velvet tops, and our VERY popular handpainted lotus pants. A great little nook that really supports organic, community products...Some children's items are also available.

Leaving for Puerto RIco tomorrow......San Juan. We are staying in a condo on the water. I am not looking forward to 12 hours of travel time with my 2 year old Pele!

2008-01-08T16:19:00.001-08:00

trust yourself...

Heather Lea Garrick Clothing
**stretch and soar**
heather@hlgarrick.com
http://www.hlgarrick.com

2008-01-08T15:36:00.000-08:00

I zipped around taking care of my friend Korina's 3 children today including my lil 2 year old! HA, always a lot to learn from children and their freedom in life! Organizing a new photoshoot in february/ March. Depends on when I can book my trip to buy fabrics for spring and summer. I am working on items now......Should i do a shoot before and after the trip or just one?

2008-01-07T16:29:00.000-08:00

please an important video about funding ALL CHILDREN's daycare in the US. Not just those that can afford it! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=o3qYr0tMf3s

2008-01-07T11:45:00.000-08:00

almost forgot my daily picture!

busy order day....

2008-01-07T11:38:00.000-08:00

A busy monday with yoga.com orders and hlgarrick.com orders ......the buzzzzzyness really comes when I have orders for the handpainted items. The lotus tops and pants and handpainted peacock top takes TIME! I love it though.....a contemplative process. And while I am doing all that painting I hope that the love comes through to the wearer/my customers. Some sense of the time and commitment of work versus MADE IN CHINA clothing which often means money in someones pocket, but no intention of good or direct LOVE!!! I am working on donating a percentage of profit on healing the Oceans.....

OK, so I want to squish in some time to work out in between hlg clothing work and picking up my daughter Pele from her beloved daycare school. a wonderful place where they feed the kids ALL ORGANIC FOOD!

LUV< H

capoeira, toddlers

2008-01-05T13:13:00.000-08:00

I brought my 2 year old to capoeira class today! ah she loved it. I was inspired to continue with the different drawings on the pants and also cover my little girl in bellydance eye glitter! BUT BEHOLD we need to head over to SKIN DEEP STUDIOS with Katrina who sells our lotus pants for that!

कपोएइर, कपोएइर, amazing

2008-01-05T13:11:00.000-08:00

2008-01-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

We just purchased ticks to go to puerto rico saturday. I plan on lots of walking and catching up on some yoga community in San Juan. Any leads on yoga boutiques in San Juan who would like to see our line? HAY!! We are a West Coast company...Everything made right here in small amounts in USA. I need to get some pics of my sewers in Seattle and Los Angeles/ L.A.!

2008-01-04T15:19:00.001-08:00

2008-01-04T11:33:00.000-08:00

beautiful archive photo...........stay tuned for our latest hlg clothing pictures in san juan puerto rico ahhahah!!!

2008-01-04T10:56:00.000-08:00

the wonderful michael johnson

REstarting my blog

2008-01-04T10:43:00.000-08:00

So happy to be starting my blog again! Yeah......thank you Michael Johnson with all your web help, support, and amazing political social activism!