Anthropologie Decorator Concept Shops! Say whaaaaaaaa?

While catching up with Apartment Therapy I stumbled upon some of the greatest news I've heard in a long time. Anthropologie recently announced that they will be opening up a limited amount of Decorator Concept Shops this coming Thursday! Twelve cities will welcome concept stores. By the grace of God, Chicago is one of the chosen cities! The shops will be open to anyone and everyone to wants to stop in and play designer. If you aren't lucky enough to live in one of the chosen cities; NOT TO WORRY! A special web only section called 'for the decorator' is scheduled to launch soon as well.

I will probably never own a piece of furniture from Anthro, but I've always loved walking around the stores for inspiration. Their in-store installations are beyond incredible. I added a couple pictures of Anthro installations that I saw this summer at the Rockefeller Center store. The chair below is HANDFREAKINGMADE in Senegal and for sale on the website/in stores. While the gorg lighting fixture to the right is made of recycled dried teabags. As I said, I can't bring myself to shell out the cash for furniture at Anthropologie, but I couldn't resist a little dream online shopping. I love all the quirky animal items; from the small accessories like elephant hardware to this lobster rug and goat bench. The floral Chandelier reminds me of one of my allll time favorite designers Tord Boontje. And what adorable pooch couldn't want to curl up on that ottoman??

Enough gushing. If you can check out one of the new Decorator Concept Shops and BE INSPIRED!