How I found my Anthropologie Dress Coat

This is my favorite dress coat that I was dreaming of all my life.

The cut, fit, hooks, design, couleur, fabric all was made for me. It keeps me so warm, mmm. Once upon a time, two months before last Xmas I saw it at Anthropologie, and fell in love; however the regular price that day was $300 something so I left it in the hope of a better day.

  On right, taken from Anthropologie 2011 catalog





So as per my Anthro shopping analysis, I kept going to the store every week. I would go around the store, my heart aching each time they moved the rack spot.

One fine day when I went in the store, couldn't find the coat anywhere on racks; so many things haunted my mind.

 a. What if the stock was all sold
 b. I am an idiot, should have bought that first day
 c. Should have bought, so what if I have to live on bread and water for a month...
 d. Will they still have my small size...

But then I said a silent prayer * always works, and I saw Sale Room door from the corner of my eye. I should have ran but I kind of just walked fast towards that room.

Side Note: First time when I revealed Anthro to my friend, I made her promise to keep her eyes closed when she enters Anthro, no peeping and open them only in this sale room. I did this to save her from going bankrupt.

My eyes started searching for my wonderful woolen coat on the racks everywhere.

Skirts, nope

Weird tops aa nooo

Jackets jackets where are you, pants…no

Coat- stay focused

Up Close with my coat

 And O my gosh I found it, hurry look now for the size; I kept looking for any possible fabric or hook damage in it. The price tag said 40% less. I knew that the price would go further down for Xmas sale; but I couldn’t bear to keep it away from me even for a second.

So I bought it, and took home my precious coat

 Oh and it doesn't end here, a week before Xmas there was a huge additional sale on these items, I had a bad migraine but that didn’t stop me from my hunt for the best bargain. So just to make myself feel better I begged my girlfriend to go store if my coat was further discounted. When she didn’t call me back in an hour I got concerned so I called Anthro store and was put on hold million times.

But I am so pleased to announce that all the outerwear were sold that day or else I would have been shedding blood tears right now. Anyways this was my story of finding an affordable Anthro garment, tell me how you found your dream dress or garment.

Until then be safe and creative…..

Home and Garden Show review

Two months ago, we got tickets to the Home and Garden trade show. It was last day of the show and we were late but it took us 3 hours to go through most of the booths (selective walking).

A friend told us to buy things that we like at the show and not wait, but I have to read reviews, before spending my hard earned mula....

I was wearing my best winter 2012 dress coat (will give you details of my Anthropologie jacket later) but let me start with the best part of these shows,

we had this yummy twisted fries on stick fyi we tried alot of flavours. There were other food booths too but I love my fries.

I was so into my fries that I forgot to take photo but below one is what I found online

I know I know...should have taken more pictures but then I wasn't a blogger, so below is like pretty neat booth for signage like ranging from $20 above and no I did not buy any sign.

Cool Signage

Its hard to find comfy shoes ever, or may be my feet are sensitive; so I use insoles and we found this amazing insole that I actually bought, it has this bubble in it that massages your feet while you walk. I tested it for few minutes and bought this amazing insole with guarantee image below...

Massaging Insoles

Then I came across this neat hook booth, you can hang like anything on these hooks even heavy garage stuff on different surfaces, so I bought 1 of this to try for $20.00. Will show you next time what I am using it for right after my recovery.



Reusable Hooks

There were many blinds, landscape stuff, appliances, massage chair booths that I passed by. Alot of home builders, jewellery, few interior design companies had great packages too. Almost everyone was carrying this cool broom or mop that I did not buy.

Stopped by HomeSense booth, had few themes set up here. Btw I am a regular customer. You can design your entire home from there products which are also affordable. Its like Century 21 of Canada.



HomeSense Theme

Keep in mind the vase with white flowers in above photo, have a treat for you in coming blogs.....

HomeSense Theme

There was this cookware booth, products used by Chef Gordon Ramsay, I loved the demo...

Basically it was a non stick pot that the sales lady kept burning with milk and after it turned black she used a kitchen towel to wipe off in a second. It was too expensive and I wanted to check reviews first so I left it there.

Forgot to mention this cool new vibrator speakers they were using pizza box for demo (pretty neat idea but I did not buy them)
There was so much more to see, but overall I enjoyed the show. Got free stuff like parchment paper, reusable green bags, bbq burger recipes, etc etc...

ahh I am drowsy on painkillers, but hey can't complain so will get back to my rest... Until then you be safe and creative ....

Tell me about your trade show experience or goodies.....

Wellwishing Flowers arrangement

Two weeks ago I had a surgery, am on bed rest under recovery. (Details will make you sad so I will skip all that part for some other day, me on morphine and asking nurses how I look right before anasthesia...lols)
In short we moved into our new home 4 months ago. Lots too do in so lil time and I am so ill. So guess what I did yesterday( hardly can stand up) but decor must go on....
My wellwishing flowers were dying, I cut them short and added a dollar store bowl, they look so preeeeetty ...

Placed this setting on my favourite entrance glass table, and snowhite oval shaped (mirror mirror on the wall)

I am so happy with all the wellwishing flowers that I get everyday. Added lily with roses on my bed side table...

I have so many bouquets, running out of space at home...