Tuesday, February 1, 2011

A Crowd Favorite: Anthropologie

I know most of my readers are as much in love with Anthropologie as I am, so today I'm going to show you what the down town Seattle Anthro looks like.  It's my favorite location of the store. Ever.  It's two stories of pure loveliness.  I'm also almost 100% certain that Heaven will smell like Anthropologie.  I'm loving their sets right now.  Let's take a look...





The stairs are finished in a beautiful river rock!


I loved these clear drinking glasses. I want them in my kitchen someday!  One of my friends back home has clear mason jar glasses in which she etched hearts on each glass.  It's too cute for words.

Fun lamps!  My inspiration for this flowered lamp I made came from an Anthropologie lamp I saw over summer.

Their drawer pulls are amazinggg!
Look at this new display:
yes, that'd be toast hung from most burnt to golden brown.

Coffee {or tea, in my case} anyone? These mugs are too darn cute.
How great is this dresser with drawers that look like mail slots? I heart it.


To close, we will play a game.  How much do you think this piece of furniture is??
I can guarantee that all you talented ladies could turn a $30 piece of furniture into something that looks just like this!
Leave your guesses in the comments!

 When I'm in Anthro I feel creative, inspired, and encouraged to be myself with my own style. How do you feel?


Speaking of style, don't forget about my link party coming up this Friday.  I'd love to have you all {I would shorten this to "y'all", but I'd feel like an imposter(: } join the party! To learn more, go here.
You can use this "button" on your posts this week to advertise and your actual Fashion Friday post if you'd like (:




PS. Happy February 1st! 


Love and Being Inspired by Anthro,

35 comments

  1. SamanthaFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Love it! The store looks so gorgeous, I could live in it! The toast pieces are neat too. :o)

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  2. JennaFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    maybe $500? I've never seen an Anthropologie before, or heard of it until recently. But I know I would love it!

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  3. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}February 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love Anthropologie! Sadly we don't have one here in Charleston. I always look at the one when in Charlotte when I visit my parents! However the one in Seattle looks amazing, two stories!! You lucky girl! I would guess that piece is $400. I will def link up for fashion Friday!

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  4. MichelleFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love Anthropologie! I don't have one close to me so I don't get to go that often. This store is gorgeousssss!! I would love to shop there. Thanks for sharing! Great pictures as always ;)

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  5. MeganFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    uuuuugggggggghhhhhhhh this post made me drool a little. I LOVE anthro and literally every.single.thing you posted.

    except the overpriced stand thing..that i could find at a thrift store and make it cuter. fo sho.

    My $$ guess? I'm gonna go within the $300 range.

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  6. ShannonFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    okay! so my fav thing about anthropologie is the music! Once i went in and asked if they ever sold sountracks of sort.... the lady laughed at me!

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  7. KLMFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks for the tour Michaela! That store looks awesome. We don't have one anywhere near close to us so it was nice to see what one actually looks like and wow... it looks like fun! :)

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  8. AmandaFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    oh i could spent hours in there looking at stuff and dreaming..... :)

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  9. KatelynFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love these pictures! Anthro is such a pretty store and inspiring store. Their things are so unique! I would guess the dresser is about $350??

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  10. Sam W.February 1, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    anthro is just so wonderful. i wish i had money to buy all my clothes there!! i think that piece is around $300?

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  11. NikkiFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I love the downtown anthro too! I always thought it would be amazing to have a wedding reception on the 2nd floor.

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  12. Lauren CaldwellFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    OH.MY.GOODNESS. That Anthro is TO DIE FOR! And here I thought the one in DC was the greatest ... I have been proven wrong! :)

    I LOVE all the things that you featured .. Especially those mugs ... I actually gave my sis those for Christmas! :)

    Price on the chalkboard piece? I'm going to go REALLY high {as Antrho often does ;)} and say $1200!

    Can't wait for Friday! :)

    XO!
    Lauren
    tickledonline.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I heart anthro. In fact, I may have to pop over to ours today. I can't believe how big that store is. The toast wall is cracking me up. Seriously, who thought of that?

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love this post! Anthro always has such fun designs and sets in their stores. I usually feel more inspired after leaving an Anthro store, because they have such colorful and fun designs.

    That staircase in the Seattle store is cool!

    I am going to guess $900 for that furniture. They have crazy prices sometimes. I usually don't shop there... unless it's something on sale. :)

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  15. KristenFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    LOVE anthro. those lamp shades are super cute, but I'm sure way overpriced, just like that dresser, which is probably around $500. it is such an inspiring place and the smell...oh the smell. fab :)

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  16. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Ooooh...I've been to that Anthro and I LOVED it. Seeing it now makes me want to go back!! And I love the line that heaven smells like Anthropologie - SO true!!

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  17. Whim Wham LifeFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Love love love anthro! My dream is to have 10 minutes in there to just grab whatever I wanted, (like that old school Supermarket game back in the day? Am I dating myself on that?)
    I think this dresser, in the theme of Anthro being Anthro is $1400. yep.

    Happy Tuesday! xoxo

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  18. Maureen StevensFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I'm the same way...just when I thought I'm over Anthro, the store vignettes always pulls me in :) I've been there! Seattle Anthro!

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  19. Bracey PateFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Oooooh this post...I thought about not even looking because it would just be too painful. I am obsessed with Anthro's door pull collection.

    I'm planning on linking up Friday!

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  20. Simply LKJFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Love Anthro! It's funny, it looks so different from those here in Atlanta!! (I have 2 within 20 minutes)

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  21. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}February 1, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Totally love it, too!!! I hope that means you are coming over to enter the giveaway I'm hosting... (c:

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  22. MeganFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Oh gosh, here I go...

    I have never been to an Anthro store. Honestly, I was only vaguely familiar it existed before I started blogging. Yikes! Shame on me! I'm glad that we don't have one, because it looks amazing!!

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  23. jessica // union shoreFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    i just recently found out they're opening one in my area!! i'm beyond excited!! spring can't come fast enough!!! lol :-)

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  24. ali v.February 1, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    heaven is CERTAIN to smell like Anthro. I'm so impressed they let you take photos inside...we tried to hop in there for our engagement photos and they shut the door! boohiss. I can't get enough of Anthro...and can't wait to FINALLY get one in RI in April. woohoo! xoxo {av}

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  25. ali v.February 1, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    and that piece of furniture? $1450. they sell their stuff SO HIGH...until it goes on sale, but by then, it's been beat up on the floor. make sure you reveal the price!

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  26. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I miss living near one of these babies! oh man! For sure in the top 10 fav stores ever =)

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  27. emilyFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I was in Anthro this weekend and could have spent hours looking at all the fab clothes and house stuff. Amazing!

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  28. natasha {schue love}February 2, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    OH you are giving me major retail envy!! Beautiful store and my guess is that piece of furniture is super expensive...are we right?? :)

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  29. SharstinFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    oh anthro! so much perfection it is insane!

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  30. Serendipity Chic DesignFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Wish my Anthro was two floors! I think one of my favorite things about the store is their unique displays. I have not seen the one with the toast. OMG!! Was the toast real Michaela?

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  31. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    That kitchen is absolutely gorgeous.
    -Buffi
    My Wonderfully Dysfunctional Blog

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  32. Brooke TFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Is it bad that I've never stepped foot in there? IT's kind of far away from me, but I want to go so bad!

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  33. AshleyFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    wow! this is a beautiful location! so pretty - i could spend hundreds here! especially on that little blue leopard dress in the second pic! beautiful pics michaela! happy wednesday friend :)

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  34. JamieFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I have some of those mugs and they are even cuter in person. The best part is the inside is painted with flowers that show from the hooks they hang on!! My one and only Anthropologie purchase!

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Heaven is that Anthropolgie downtown, when empty, with a blank check given to you by someone very generous.
    I feel like every time I go in there I never want to leave!

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