Wednesday, September 29, 2010

anthropologie in london...


Hello!  I'm back.  I have sooooo many pictures to sort through, but I thought I would at least show you the pictures I took while in the Anthropologie store in London {since I could just grab them off of my camera without having to do a lot of editing}...






We took a stroll down lovely Regent Street on Saturday morning...can you imagine shopping amongst all of these beautiful buildings?!!  It was amazing...



I was absolutely delighted when we came across Anthropologie!  The store was 3 floors of gorgeousness!!



I tried to discreetly snap some photos to share with all of you, mostly from the home decor section.  The displays were incredible!  This part of the store was in the basement level, so the lighting was very funky and I tried my best to set my camera to accommodate for it.



There were a lot of old pallets used in the displays...






And there was definitely a paint theme going on...with pots of paint, artist canvases, old brushes, and tarps strewn everywhere...I loved it!









The "living wall" was also very cool!  It is made up of hundreds of individual plants and is watered with rainwater from the roof...


This table with all of the vintage frames hanging from it was definitely my favorite display...


We had a fabulous trip and I am anxious to share more photos with you once I get caught up on my sleep and can sort through all of my photos.  In the meantime, I would love to hear what all of you have been up to {I feel so out of the loop :)}!

{I still need to draw a winner for the Gli Speciali di Casa Chic magazine, so I will be back soon with that}

Thank you so much for stopping by!


:) Tracey


76 comments:

La said...

What a thrill it must have been to be visiting such a beautiful place like London and to be shopping in such a lovely atmosphere. I'm sure it is worth the jet lag. :o) La

Bohemian said...

What fun you must have had! My Doctor's Daughter is a
Decorator for Anthropologie and what a dream career that must be for an Artistic Soul!!! I always love their way of showcasing the products... so creative and fun.

Dawn... The Bohemian

* French Farmhouse 425 * said...

~A~M~A~Z~I~N~G~

Anne - Fiona and Twig said...

Fabulous images, Tracey!
A three story Anthro? WOW! I could LIVE there. ;-)

Welcome home!

Anne

p.s. Just ordered the new JDL from you, can't wait to get it!

Kristin said...

oh.my.divine!! so glad you had a fabulous time!

Laurie said...

Lucky you! What a great place to be inspired. I wouldn't know where to look first!!!

Carole~Maynard Greenhouse said...

Welcome home! You just gave me a great idea with those pallets. That's something we're never in short supply of.
You must have gone crazy in all the shops in London. Can't wait to see more.
xx
Carole

Georgia Gibbons said...

a million wows!!! I am so geeked after looking at those photos. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Loved the junk bonanza photos, too.

Polly said...

love.

glad you had a good time!!

polly

Madam Butterfly said...

Thank you for sharing a such a plethora of loveliness with us! Loved the easel and the painting... everything looks a bit messy and Fabulous!

The Pink Poodle said...

OMG Tracey....how AWESOME...

the displays are just so creative & kind of "OUT THERE"!

i love it all...thanks for sharing..

xx andrea

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

I hardly even know if I can type, Tracey. You must have had your chin on the floor (I know I would have!) just trying to take everything in at the store. Thanks for sharing this with us, I love it! I'm just on my way to do some clothes shopping at Anthro tonight (well, after my husband goes into his office as I spend a lot of time looking). It's always nice to surprise him with what I've purchased though, right?

Happy night and welcome back home!
xo~Tracie

Ashley said...

Simply LOVELY! I'm jealous for sure :) Cant wait to see more pics! xoxoxo ~Ashley

Tricia - A Rosy Note said...

Oh you lucky girl! How fun to explore such a beautiful city and Anthropologie with three floors of lovliness :)

Country Dreaming said...

Looking like a lot of fun.
These are cool pictures.


Melinda

Reinspire said...

You must have been in heaven...and three floors! Who would have thought! They come up with amazing ideas! Thanks for sharing...and I would love to have one of those blue chairs!
Lisa

Karen said...

My favorite store! Your photo's of the London site look fabulous. I'm green with envy! I hope to check it out someday. Thanks for sharing:)

Allison said...

I have never been to London and hope to get there one day soon. Your photos are beautiful. Oh my goodness. 3 floors! I would be in heaven. So glad you had a wonderful trip. Can't wait to see more photos!

traci said...

welcome home!!! i can't wait to hear all about your trip. i've missed you. a three story anthropologie. wow. i bet you could have stayed in there for hours. lots of eye candy.

i will give you a call tomorrow afternoon. are ya up for the flea market on saturday?

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

Glad you had a wonderful time...can't wait to see more pics! I have an Anthro post up as well right now...see some similar themes and things but all used in different ways! I noticed the use of pallets covering one wall in my Anthro...loved the look but didn't get a snap shot. In any case...I would be delighted to visit Anthro or any shop in London! Welcome back!
:)

Cindy Swanson said...

Gorgeous pictures! Makes me want to go to London more than ever.

Air Kiss said...

Wow! My fave is the table with all the dropcloth hanging.. pure inspiration!
:) Lara

Tammy at The Drill Hall Emporium said...

That store looks amazing! How did you find your way out of there? It would take hours to get through...Thanks for the pics

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Three floors...how heavenly! You would have to drag me out of there.
Hugs,
Sherry

koralee said...

Simply amazing my friend...oh how I adore that store...and I am not the only one! They have such a following...wish we had one in Vancouver Canada. xoxox

Linda said...

Three floors! Lots of inspiration~ I like the paint influence and the pallets...

Lindsay said...

THis looks heavenly. I need to visit here :)

Jeni said...

I'm jealous. Utter gorgeousness. Can't wait to see more.

p.s. I hooked one of my customers on your blog. She loves it! Me too.

Toves Sammensurium said...

Shoot...why didn´t I go there whan I was in London receintly???? Not enough time :(
Will have to next time...looks like I could need and extra day just here *lol*
Thanks for sharing the pics...can you share the adress to...is it regent Street???
Tove :)

Tina @ TinyBear said...

Oh - I didn´t even knew there was an Anthropologie in London. Will definately have to visit when in London next time. Awesome photos.
Thanks for sharing.
~ Tina

loveandlilac said...

I love Anthropologie. I used to haul back their goodies on the plane from US trips but now I can just hop on a train into London and feed my addiction in the beautiful Regent St store.

Louise x

Alle mooie dingen said...

this is the second time someone mentioned anthropologies in a blog
and i really love this shop!
how are the prices? and there's a shop in London... i shall try to go with my hubby up to London in a near future.. i love to see such a nice shop!
ohh and what did you buy there?
greetings
Anita
http://alle-mooie-dingen.blogspot.com

Bettum Villa said...

Wow, looks like a beautiful store! and beautiful pictures. :)

Klem Madelén

Servies en Brocante said...

its really beautifull!! i love the old tables!!

Jacqueline said...

Oh Tracey,
I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time......I love London so much seeing that I have lived there all my life (well, just outside now, but only 20 minutes) I am always anxious when people visit as I always want everyone to love it as I do !!
Isn't London Anthro just amazing ? Your photographs are brilliant, and they show how fantastic it is....their displays are unrivalled.
Can't wait to see and hear more of your trip. XXXX

A Cottage Muse said...

Sigh....

Inspiring....

Wonderful....

Thank you!

Mette said...

I only live 1 hr from London, but didn't know about this shop! I feel a London trip coming on!

have a lovely day!
cheers
Mette

It's me said...

O Tracey.....what a fabilous pictures!!!.......next time i come with you !!! hahahhahha!! love love love Ria.............

Martha said...

looks so pretty...I cannot imagine 3 floors!!!

lisaroyhandbags said...

I adore London and a three story Anthro is heaven! You just can't beat their displays! :)

Mrs. Sutton said...

FABULOUS! I LOVE Anthropologie! SO glad that you're enjoying London - sounds like you're having the time of your life! xx

Anne Marie said...

you already got my welcome :)

3 floors?? good gravy...I'd be there all afternoon...did they have a cafe inside?

London looks beautiful! did you go to Dennis Severs house??

trash talk said...

No one does displays like Anthro (except maybe Gina at Peacock Park, but I digress) and I never get tired of seeing them.
I used shipping crates in a display last year, but girl...nothing like this! Makes me feel a little ashamed to even say I did.
I would kill for that table.
Keep having a great time and thanks for sharing.
Debbie

Morning T said...

How did I miss this?! We must've strolled Regent street 5 times. This is amazing!
Can't wait to see the rest of your photos. Welcome home.
Hugs~
T

Leah C said...

Wow...wow...and wow! Beautiful photos; I could spend hours in the store just browsing;) Welcome home!

Margo said...

I'm so jealous, I love Anthropologie and we don't have one close. I am so inspired by their art of display.
Thank you for sharing these pics and I look forward to studying them even more.
Thanks for stopping by my blog too and it was so fun meeting you.
Margo

Cindy Swanson said...

Hello again, Tracey, from a fellow Illinoisan! I just recently discovered your blog, and am enjoying it so much.

Just wanted you to know I mentioned your blog in my blogcast today (an audio version of a blog post). Hope you can check it out at some point.

http://cindyswanslife.blogspot.com

Chrissy said...

Tracey....oh my gosh..did you feel like you had died and gone to heaven?!?!?!? Did you buy anything...love the photos,so glad you had fun! x0 P.S. I ordered my mag. and the Christmas book..can hardly wait!!

Whimsey Creations said...

Oh my gosh I think you could spend a whole day in that store and not see everything. Delicious!

Gaia said...

Thanks for the trip!
I love aANthropologie an dI really need a trip to London very soon!
A fantastic city and ...Anthro is so unique!!!!

Florence said...

Thanks for sharing. Love it all. Florence

Alice said...

Oh my. I think I could spend a week just at Anthropologie!

Andrea - Faded Plains said...

That's some amazing styling...it's gorgeous.

Secret Garden Cottage said...

What a fabulous time you must be having, Tracey!
I just wanted to let you know that I featured a couple of your pictures on my blog tonight (with a link back to your blog) with a few other blogger's pictures. I hope that's OK with you... if not, just let me know, and I'll be happy to take them off for you. :)
Hugs ~ Jo

Privet and Holly said...

I'm always amazed
by the display
creativity at Anthro,
and this particular
store takes it to
the next level!!!
Imagine how much fun
it must be to brainstorm,
collect and then display
these fun ideas that
enhance the whole shopping
experience. Welcome home!
xx Suzanne

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Tracey,

So glad that you had a wonderful time and yes, walking down Regent Street or Oxford street is, a real thrilling thing to do.
I loved the old buildings and all the history that is about.
Thank you for sharing your amazing
Anthropologie photographs.

Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn

abby jenkins said...

Anthro has the best merchandising either side of the pond! Thanks for sharing your experience. Brilliant!

Gilding Lilies said...

Swoon. Anthro and London, does it get any better?!

Inspiration i vitt said...

ooooooo what inspiring and joyful images. I was pleased to watch them.I Understand that you had a wonderful trip and London is amazing. I've been there a few times and it is so funny. Many warm autumn hugs to you Tracey / Ingela.

Elyse said...

GASP!

{thank you so much for sharing!}

xo
elyse

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Gorgeous! I can't wait to see it all.

Alicia ~ time worn style said...

Hi tracey, sorry i havent been over to visit for a while and you have been very busy it would seem! Love the junk bonanza stories and pics, so many things I would love to have there. Also congratulations on your feature in the italian magazine, very well deserved too!!
alicia
time worn style

katrina lauren said...

oh so beautiful.....all the treasures to be seen in there! glad to hear you had a great trip...can't wait to hear about all your adventures!
xo.
k

Lee said...

I htink I would have been on overload! I love the pallet pictures- we have a lot in the barn... Love those chairs- how I wish for grown-up chairs. SIGH. Can't wait to see the rest.

simpledaisy said...

Gorgeous!!!

WhiteWhispers2u said...

Simply Heaven~Cheers Kim

Alisa said...

Three whole floors of Anthro-goodness! I would have fainted!

So glad I've found your blog... it's beautiful!

hometown girl said...

wow! oh my gosh, you must have had such fun wandering through the shop! i could just move in there! glad you are home safe & sound, look forward to seeing your beautiful pictures!! susan

Burlap Luxe said...

Tracey
I am soooooo! jealous :(
I soo wish I were there to see the beauty you got to see in my Favorite shop! look alot like ours on the srd street Santa Monica, I am breath less with some of the inspiring photo's you posted.
Going back for a second look :)

Thank you for this posting.
~Dore~

Gúa said...

I´m totally stunned by this post!
LOOOOOVE IT!!!

Thank you again and again for your never lacking inspirience!

Huge hugs from me, to you..:))

Barbara said...

I adore Anthropoligie, Tracey! And this London store displays everything beautifully. They have some major talent there!

Fearless Nester said...

A 3 story Anthropologie, wow! That seems so unfair that we have none of their stores in the entire state of Maine. Thanks for all those shots you captured for us to see. xo ~Lili

Maison Douce said...

Loved the tour of the shop in London, we lived there years ago, I still miss it!!!! Your photos are gorgeous!!!
Isabel

Jeanneoli said...

It doesn't matter what state I am in..I love to look at an Anthro if we come across one because each one is decorated so differently. I love all the vintage pieces in each one.

natalea said...

oooh! I'm heading off to London tomorrow! and now from these photos I see a stop I need to make! thanks for sharing!
xo natalea

kerrie said...

Gorgeousness indeed! You are one lucky girl. The nearest Anthro is 45 mins away on the other side of the city in this fabulous pavillion called 'the fountains'...now I need to go because it has been way too long.

Tracey, did you know that you can change the color of your navigation bar way up at the top? I think yours would look pretty in grey/silver or clear.