Anthro Fun

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If you follow along on Instagram then you would have caught that my husband and son were away the beginning of the month for a Hockey tournament and I got a chance to hang with friends. One thing I did that was super fun was a bit of shopping. I don’t shop much - you may laugh because I mentioned meeting friends to go thrifting recently and my husband and I went thrifting on Valentines Day but, for me to go clothes shopping - it just doesn’t happen. I can promise you as I type this I am wearing a pair of leggings from Target and a Gap T shirt! This is why I snapped a bunch of pics when I found myself in my local Anthropologie in Montclair, NJ that day.

The store is located on the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Church Street. Church Street has long been a wonderful destination for shopping and eating in Montclair. There is a multi-screen movie theater The Claridge there as well.

No shocker friends I was immediately drawn to the housewares. Um this blanket… the colors were so vibrant!

I did say clothes shopping didn’t I?

The strawberry pattern really drew me in. My mom Rita had the cutest strawberry wallpaper in the en-suite of my parents home. I know you’re think fruit in a bath but, it was pink and adorable. I do find myself drawn to them.

But, this is what came home with me. It reminds me of a skirt my Mom had in the 1970’s. A full length ball skirt, fully lined including a crinoline and side pockets. It’s very bright! I’m guessing the fabric is Nylon and/or Rayon because there’s no fabric or care labeling - I never thought to check before I left the store. And through all my searches I can not find a trace of this Mauve skirt made in Turkey on-line. It was such a crazy deal too - less than $25.00. That’s my kinda shopping friends! It’s such a fun addition to my wardrobe!

Til next time be well and I hope that spring has sprung where you live!

Gracious Greens

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Friends I’m certainly craving green these days… the weather has been iffy - I’m not sure why every year I think March will be warm - because it is most certainly not. We have sprung forward yay and the days are longer. Spring is coming this Sunday and I know we’re all ready for it. This week I’m sharing a COLOR STORY filled with images that spoke to me. Click image for source. Enjoy!

Fiddlehead Design Group

Lee valley park

Sara Ruffin Costello

Lindsay Speace

Susan Kaufman

Peter Mikic

Samantha Lynch

Saynotoemptywalls

atelier_vignette

Here are a few pieces you may find enjoyable too:

Green With Envy

Delightful Daffodils

Wishing you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day - because everyone has a bit of Irish in them on March 17th and Happy Spring!

Images: Accounts Listed and Linked.

Gap Home

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Recently my Instagram friend Marcie Millholland paid me a lovely compliment sharing how she enjoys my blog and that I’m not selling anything. Marcie thank you my dear and to be clear friends - I’m not selling anything with today’s post either.

I used a few pieces from Gap Home for Walmart in my son’s bedroom refresh and most of you know I keep it real in the Chalet and with clients - the reality is - if you can find an item to meet your needs from At Home, Target or Walmart - why wouldn’t we purchase it?

The Ottoman and Pillow are from Gap Home

I’m so impressed with these items from the Gap Home for Walmart. The ottoman supports weight and is very sturdy - it has a zipper so the cover is removable. The pillow’s poly insert is thinly distributed and much less dense than most poly inserts so it resembles feathers in appearance and the texture reacts nicely like an actual feather filled pillow. It has a zipper so this cover is also removable.

I have to share I’m a Gap fan. I worked for Gap as a window dresser and in store management. I still have pieces in my wardrobe I pull out and wear from years ago because Gap always meant quality. That is what pushed me to add this post to my editorial calendar…how could I not talk about these pieces.

Frayed Denim Decorative Square Throw Pillow

The color stories in the collection center on Beige/Blue/ Grey/Yellow with a smattering of patterns. It feels basic in the very best way - what’s more Americana than denim?

Modern Color Block Two Door Accent Cabinet

Club Chair

Gap Home is a multi-year partnership with Walmart the largest retailer in the United States. Gap Home has over 400 items including products produced with organic cotton and recycled materials. The collection encompasses bath, bedding, curtains, home decor, rugs and tabletop.

Shibori Tie Dye Organic Cotton Light Filtering Window Curtain

Tie Dye Percale Easy Care Sheets

T-Shirt Soft Jersey Reversible Organic Cotton Blend Comforter Set

Geometric Striped Indoor Area Rug

Upholstered Wood Bed

Blue 16-Piece Blue & White Decal Fine Ceramic Dinnerware Set

Friends I’ve shared just a quick look at the collection - I will admit I find myself tempted to buy a few more things - but, since my husband reads my blog I will resist that urge…. lol!

Enjoy your day, be well and see you over on Instagram.