dangerous territory.

{also known as an Anthropologie in Rhode Island}

warning: this is an extremely photo-heavy post...which it's necessarily a bad thing in my book, if you love Anthro as much as I do.

Never before had I been happier to be a frequent shopper...

which is how I assume I got my invite to this lovely little event ;)

After we were denied photos during our engagement shoot at the Anthro store

in Georgetown, I was pleasantly surprised that they let me take some snapshots

during the pre-opening event {and by some photos...I mean a boatload}.

We were treated to lovely flutes {with buttons on the bottom!} 

filled with bubbly, which made browsing a bit more difficult while 

juggling a glass, but we weren't complaining!

The beautiful Kristen stands next to the dress she'd spotted online...

I love anything with baker's twine--and this display was no exception.

Flour is normally so messy, but the folks at Anthro execute it with precision.

The American Studies major in me loved the antique 

cookbooks and Betty Crocker boxes. 

This wire script lined one of the rooms full of housewares...it reminded 

me of the great bridal hangers I've spotted recently on etsy.

The haphazard nature of it all works exquisitely. sigh.

I would squeeze this bag of flour if I could. how cute! eeee!!!!

Can I just have it all? Please and thank you.

Their bedding? Eclectic and awesome. Too bad {cv} wouldn't condone

this mix of colors...I want to create my own backdrop like that toooooooo!

These bedspreads remind me of my college roomie and girlfriend, {jt}.

She always had the coolest 'spreads. 

Both Kristen and I squealed in delight when we saw this Rhode Island

pillow...only to find out it was a display. {sad face}

You all know how much I love states!

Growing up the daughter of a sign maker, 

I will never get enough of cool letters like this...

With my love of blue glass, I couldn't help but love this dish. Can I just buy their props? 

{Oh! And there are the champagne flutes with the buttons!}

You may or not see us sporting these beauties in future posts ;)

I had quite a bit of success on this table--as did Kristen!

Loved the mix of stripes + florals here...the whole look rocked really.

{sweater + skirt + headband}

And if you saw my Friday's Fancies post from yesterday...

you would know how much I reallllllllly wanted to buy this cowlneck.

{ Instead, I just loved it from afar ;) }

I couldn't resist documenting the incredible jean "succulents" in one of 

the rooms full of housewares. The creator was on hand at the event!

Could it get any cuter {or cooler!?} than that?

I always enjoy seeing what books they have for sale...

And seriously, wiffleballs painted yellow to look like dandelions?

one word: ah-maz-ing.

You better believe I'm loving this use of lemon drops...they used

after dinner mints in another part of the store. How perfect!

Appealing to my inner gardener in the checkout line...

I couldn't help but love the use of corks in the windows as we left.

They really do think of everything!

Though it may not seem like it, I have lived in a town with an Anthropologie before {DC!}. It's just been almost 18 months since I've had one within an hour of my house, so I hope you'll forgive me for my overwhelming excitement with this opening. Since cameras aren't typically allowed, I was so grateful their staff allowed me to look like a journalist {I got asked that a few times--hilarious!} and document their store in its finest condition. I can't wait to be a loyal customer ;)

Have a fantastic Saturday, everyone! I still can't believe the turnout from yesterday's Friday's Fancies! I hope y'all love it as much as I do! Until tomorrow--xoxo {av}