Some Boots, Booty and a Boot

My friends and I had so much fun in Atlanta! We laughed a LOT, talked non-stop and basically had a blast just driving around, shopping and eating. We each had a different goal for this trip (besides having fun). For Lauren, it was finding the perfect pair of black boots. For Jenny, it was having some drinks and fun on her wedding anniversary (which she spent with us - I know, romantic). For Arrione, it was knocking out her Christmas list for her family. And, for me, it was simply getting to peruse the coolness at Minty and the rest of the Antique Factory. We all were successful - quite a feat, I assure you.

We didn't make it to the Antique Factory until late in the day on Saturday (after a long stay at IKEA and some other stores), but I did snap some photos. First up, Minty! Yes, I was there. I saw it in person, and it is chocked full of goodness. I had a hard time getting photos in there though as the lighting was dodgy. Feast your eyes . . .

It's not this yellowy-green in person, I promise.

 

 

All kinds of brass, glass and lucite beauties at Minty.

Some of Jenny's yummy abstract art.

And in some of the other booths . . . 

The burled wood on these tables was beautiful. $900 for the pair.

Faux bamboo chrome chairs (there were a pair). Very cool.

Lots of Chinoiserie goodness here.

A lucite bar/cart with a top that swiveled. Very cool.

More lucite. Yum.

Very Kelly Wearstler.

And outside . . .

Is this not the coolest mod faux bamboo iron bench you've ever seen? Love the shape!

I need this fun set on my patio. Too cute.

And of course, this is the front of the building which I snapped on the way out. I do everything backwards.

If you're in Atlanta, you should definitely hit the Antique Factory . . . it is so worth it!

Here we are at Jenny's anniversary dinner after our outing to the Antique Factory.

Jenny, me, Arrione and Lauren at the bar. Lauren said it looks like she's an outcast.

After a couple of martinis that night, we returned to the mall and Lauren finally found the elusive perfect pair of black boots . . . 

I took this photo in our packed car the next morning.

and poor Jenny broke her foot after falling in the parking lot of Lenox Mall. Can you believe that? What a crazy end to our trip. She just found out today that it is indeed broken, and she'll have to wear one of these lovely boots for six weeks . . .

Definitely a memorable trip! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I've got to decorate my house a little more for the holidays. We're hosting supper club on Friday. Oh, the pressure.

Boot Camp

This cooler weather really has me thinking about boots. A girl can always use another pair. Especially when they're this cute and cheap (for suede boots).

 

Urban Outfitters BDG Tall Suede Boot $68

They've got some distressing on the heel and toe, but I kind of like that. They also come in brown and black, but I'm digging the taupe. Might be worth a trip to the store to check these out. What do you think?

Dreaming of Fall

It is almost too hot to move here in Nashville. There's no relief in sight either. Sigh. Luckily, when I went to my mailbox today I received the new Anthropologie catalog chocked full of fabulous fall merchandise.


It was somehow good for my psyche to see clothing and accessories that I might be able to wear in - oh, I don't know - maybe three months, if I'm lucky. This is the South after all, fall is sometimes a very short season between a hot humid summer and a freezing winter. Which is sad because it's my favorite season. But, I digress - on to the good Anthropologie stuff. 

The one that made me stop in my tracks . . .

This Sliced Eggplant Bag. Isn't it fabulous? I love a little purple in the fall. This bag is calling my name loudly.

Next, was this . . .

I swooned over this Terrace House Jacket. It may look terrible on, but it's worth a shot. I need a fun jacket for fall.

And lastly (although there were several other loves), these . . .

Upwards Boots made my heart go pitter patter. 

A girl can dream about fall, can't she?