In which we shop with imaginary money and indulge our fanciest fancies.
Oh, to be nestled in a cozy cabin in the snow-covered woods with this lovely thing dangling overhead. It's too bad such charm will set you back nearly 600 bones. Any suggestions for a DIY version are most welcome. One-of-a-Kind Log Cabin Pendant, $598 @ Anthropologie.
How irresistible are these cutie pies? Totally impractical, yes, but so friggin' adorable. And affordable to boot (couldn't resist -- never met a bad pun I didn't like).
Catch step booties, $138.
Is it too early to put up a wreath? I just found the one of my dreams. It's soft, fuzzy, and totally reminds me of a Froot Loop. Anthropologie Warmest Greetings Wreath, $148.
My game plan upon entering an Anthropologie store tends to involve speeding right past their clothing and making a beeline for their housewares. While I adore their home goods, I find their clothes to be a bit on the frumpy side. When it comes to the home, I'm all about the well-worn, cozy vibe, but where my wardrobe is concerned, I prefer a cleaner look, so their ruffle-bedecked collars, flouncy floral parlour dresses, and cardigans piled with cutesy flourishes don't do it for me. I hadn't bothered to check out the clothing in a while, so I was surprised when, flicking through the latest catalogue, I happened upon an amazing selection of swimwear. I'd expected their suits to be a little too retro or just plain boring, but what I found were playful pieces with a healthy dose of sex appeal. Three examples that are making me rethink my stance:
Calypso's Calm One-Piece, $128. Absolutely adorable, and the low-cut neckline prevents it from looking too much like a vintage bathing costume.
A couple of years ago, I purchased a round cherry bark mirror by Roost for my bedroom. Even though I've seen it every day since, it still makes me happy every time I look at it, and its beauty hasn't faded for me in the least. I recently started poking around for Roost's other offerings, after noticing that Anthropologie seems to sell a lot of their products (lovely wooden office supplies, like letter trays, tape dispensers, and staplers, discovered in the sale section of the 5th Avenue store just a couple of weeks ago). My hunt proved fruitful, as I found several items to lust after, at relatively reasonable price points. Their rustic, mostly wood-based products really warm up a room with their rich tone, organic shapes, and earthy quality. Here are but a few of my favorites, available through Velocity Art and Design. Be sure to check out their entire stock of Roost lovelies.
This photo really doesn't do justice to my circle mirror. It's simply gorgeous in person. $270.
I normally take Saturdays off from the blog, but I'm here today to make up for shirking my duties over the past couple of days. This week, my body suddenly decided it was time to go into serious hibernation mode and I felt fatigued in a way I’ve never experienced. It got so bad that I even skipped my Thursday night gym class, a weekly ritual I approach with a quasi-religious devotion. As a result of this sudden bout of narcolepsy, I’ve got silky pajamas and fuzzy blankets on the brain.
Must have now:
Arlota cashmere eye mask, $30 @ Journelle.
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