My Favorite Stores: Anthropologie

I saw these candles when I was perusing my local Anthropologie last week and took some horrible pictures of my own. Pictures I have since deleted in favor of these much better ones. I think the horse is my favorite, though the dog is not bad either. There is a rabbit, too, but I find it illogically creepy and shiver whenever I see it. Don't get the rabbit!

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I don't wear belts. I like them, I think they're great ways to make fashion statements, but in general, I'm not a fan of constriction around my mid-section. However, as a small-chested gal, I have been known to wear belts in an empire-waist fashion over dresses and flowy shirts. This is exactly what I would do with this awesome belt. Cityscapes are one of the themes I can't get enough of and the colors are muted enough that I would actually wear this.

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Octopi are some of the most intelligent sea creatures. Did you know they can pick locks and open doors? They're basically eight-armed Houdinis. I have a soft spot for octopi, especially since I learned that they die after mating. The males live only a few months after mating and the females die after their eggs hatch. The crazy thing is that even though they stop eating for a month while protecting the eggs, they don't die of starvation! It's a genetically programmed death. Super sad. Another cool fact about octopi: they have three hearts and blue blood! I love octopi and I love this ring, however I'm a little freaked out by the $178 pricetag. Maybe one day...

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Don't you love measuring cups? They make me feel like I should bake a cake. Then, of course, Jon tells me I shouldn't because no one will eat it and it will sit around until we throw it out. But I love making the cake! These would make a really cute housewarming gift and if you're not a fan of the floral design, Anthropologie has a few other styles you might like better!

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We all had those ridiculous sweaters when we were kids. The horizontal lines, the heavy wool, just the memory makes me itch! How much better would it be then, to eliminate the itching and introduce this whimsical clock? Yes, it's a real clock! I'm a fan of this cottage-y, folk-y style, but I'm pretty sure Oliver would be a fan of those hanging cat toys. It just wasn't meant to be...