anthro in atlanta

people often ask "how do you get your ideas? what do you do for inspiration?" every artist, designer or co-creator needs to be able to unplug and find places that stir up new visions. one of the places that sparks my best ideation is the globally famous "anthropologie." it's a mall kind of store- usually one cavernous room full of french kitchenware, items for the home, candles, toiletries and totally unique (and pricey) women's clothing. i seldom actually make a purchase at anthro but my mind is crazy full of new ideas every time i peel myself out of the store. the thing i like best about the store displays is that it's mud n spit in nature. most of the decor materials are natural resources you can find or purchase for pennies - all boldly combined into fun and striking displays.

today's catch featured waves of cardboard squares screwed into the entryway walls,
a wall of eclectic clocks - some old and some even fake - jumbled over a very yummy wall of classy old cupboards, a mobile created from hangers covered w/ printed paper - all nicely arranged. a candle set inside a glass container potted down into popcorn, lentils or rubberbands is such a lovely occasional feature in the store. a twine trellis stretched across a simple wood frame fastened to the back of an old table gives an inspiring backdrop, encouraging tomatoe plants to stretch and grow. slices of birch logs lined up into a trunk shape then sport 1" disks of the same type tree as leaves. mounted on floral wallpaper the faux birch tree gives me a peaceful, happy feeling :)

i've got ideas to take back to tipp city and try out, both in my home and at ginghamsburg church. gotta love mud n spit design.