Lexington Anthropologie

Lovely windows created by a talented staff. Inspiration taken from reptiles and rorschach ink blots 

It's all in the details! (L to R) textural drywall mean to look like wallpaper in the fitting rooms, silk flowers mixed with hand drawn touches, ordinary into extraordinary: leg and table spindles hung from the ceiling to create an amazing display, beautifully designed soap products 

These pictures are some of my favorite parts of the store. The suspended teacups, the hand drawn, hand cut cash register, and the front of the store home concept

The displays will make your jaw drop at every corner. Giant abstract flowers, a house made of unfinished beams,and safari like canopy you'd love to eat a meal under

Display and products you'll be drooling over. PS that bedding is a true sneak peak, it's not even sold online, but the Lex Anthro store has it to sell

I can't express how beautiful and well curated the Lexington Green Anthropologie is. You will find the most excited and helpful staff within the walls, and the product, of course, is beyond beautiful. I hope you've enjoyed the tour around their store and I hope if you're in the Lexington area you'll stop in for a shopping spree!

Sweet Victory!

One week from today an Anthropologie store will be opening in my fair city. I never thought I would see the day that my favorite store would grace the skyline of the Bluegrass state. (Side note: Lexington doesn't really have a definitive skyline, but it makes my hometown fell more grandeur). I can hardly contain my excitement, but my wallet on the other hand is sweating in nervous anticipation. I'm going to try my very hardest to stick to my resolution of watching my excess spending, and buy only what I need. Or that's just too incredibly cute to pass up. Having access to a store only a few miles from my house will make it easier for me to browse, inspect new arrivals, try on, watch the sales, and be able to make informed, smart, actually needed buys; you know verses the impulse wants. Be sure to check back in with me next Friday and see if I was strong enough to resist a purchase, or what goodies I couldn't live without!

Fried Egg Pizza

Fried egg on a pizza? Yes, it exists; I've had it; and it's delicious. The other night I had dinner at cute local spot in Lexington: The Grey Goose. Known for it's gourmet pizza menu Grey Goose is located in the up and coming side of main street in downtown Lexington. As you can see from the menu there are all sorts of yummy options. It was a tough choice between the fried egg pizza or, their special for the night, philly cheese steak pizza. Drool! With a great outdoor patio, full of cozy heaters for these crisp fall nights, and a tempting menu, I will definitely be back to try some more. Because you can never have enough pizza.

Lex Local: Shorty's Urban Market

Today is the start of a new series here on little yellow apple entitled Lex Local. A place to highlight and brag about some really awesome places in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Even though Lexington is your typical traditional small city we do have some neat places tucked away in our fair town.

Lex Local Spot: Shorty's Urban Market
Location: 163 W. Short Street
What is it? A grocery, deli, wine store, and street cafe all in one!
What makes Shorty's so cool is it reminds me of all the great little groceries and bodegas in New York City. With it's deli counter, produce, organic products, breads, cheese, and wines on display it feels like Lexington is a fancy cosmopolitan city. (we're fancy y'all!) The set up in this store is really original too. The space that Shorty's inhabits, I believe, was once an old bank. The giant circular vault door and and enclosed area where their refrigerated items are kept is kind of give away. The staff is super friendly and how nice and neat all their displays are I could wander around for hours. From coffee and pastries in the morning to paninis and sandwiches in the afternoon Shorty's has a great menu of yummy treats to offer when your tummy starts rumbling. And in the warmer months Shorty's is the perfect spot to sip a fruit smoothie and people watch from the cafe tables out front.

If you're a Lexingtonian like me, you should check them out!

Magic...

Wonderful motivating words for a, still, gloomy day in Lexington Kentucky. And twirling and dancing in a garden of chandeliers in a pink fluffy dress feels like the perfect recipe for making magic.

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