Home & Garden Blog

So, a few weeks ago I had to get a birthday gift for a dear friend. She is young, just turning 20, and fabulous. My first thought was to go to Anthropologie where they have THE best home and gift department.

I recently saw the re-make of “The Stepford Wives”. I know I was supposed to be paying attention to how creepy the wives and all of the townsfolk were, but I couldn’t take my eyes off of the gorgeous set and wardrobe design. The movie was like something out of Anthropologie’s best catalogue pages.

After looking through every fabulous thing in their store located at The Grove in L.A., I finally decided to go with this monogrammed mug for $6.00:

Did I mention the friend I was buying for has a name that starts with an “I”? That is one of the hardest letters to find because a lot of companies don’t bother to make letters that aren’t common such as I’s, Q’s, or X’s. My poor friend! She deserved a mug with her very own initial on it and I am happy to report that Anthropologie makes all of those and each letter has a different design.

My friend loved it. It was the perfect combination of classy sophistication with that little personalized touch to make her feel special. Click on the image or the links in the post to check out the Anthropologie Mugs! If you get the chance check out their home section. I guarantee you’ll be stuck on there for hours.

Skagerak, $430

A white patio chair can brighten up a drab backyard. There are lots of them on the market, and they’re so stylish. Consider mixing white chairs with red, yellow or blue accents. The effect is cool, calming and very modern.

Stacks and Stacks, $110

Ikea, $39.99

L.L. Bean, $99

Anthropologie, $328

Tripitone, $539

So, that spacey Specter Arm Chair got me thinking, and now I’m on a stylish chair kick. I like the use of chairs as room accents, so I generally prefer them to be adventurous in terms of color and pattern. Use a bold chair as a chic decorative piece in the corner of a bedroom, your living room or even your bathroom if you have one of those really grand ones with a giant walk-in closet. Choose a chair with style and hues that standout–it’s just one piece of furniture, so don’t be scared to go wild.

Here are my favorites:

Anthropologie Astrid Chair, $1, 498

Scoop Chair, $376

Adesso Tuck Chair, $308.99

Ikea Stockholm Chair, $399.00