Holiday Gift Guide: Anthropologie

I popped by Anthropologie the other day to pick up a gift for my mom's birthday (Happy B*day, Mom!), and the cashier and I got to talking while she checked me out. We decided that Anthropologie is a fantastic place to shop if you want to check a lot of people off of your Christmas list in one fell swoop. They have such a vast variety of swell goodies that it's hard not to find something you, or someone you're shopping for, will love. Observe...

For your fashionista friends:

Fashion and function rolled into one. Fanned Flames Blouse, $89.95

How can you not be noticed in this? Mountain Laurel Necklace, $158

Pretty. Romantic. Lovelace Manor Shift, $148

For the domestic goddess in your life:

Nothing says "Holiday feast approaching!" like an apron. Nosegay Half Apron, $24

Add a little something pretty to the breakfast table. Pitch Pine Sugar Bowl, $24

June Cleaver sweet for 2008. Remember Me Surplice, $98

For the entertainer that's hosting the holiday festivities:

Festive fauna. Chirps & Cheers Garland, $128

The perfect dress in which to hostess. Evening's Promise Dress, $158

Well, you can't serve your friends on paper plates! Peacock Dinnerware, $14-$20

For the creative genius with a style all their own:

My favorite is the elephant! Animal Portrait Pendants, $48

Baby, it's cold outside. Homespun Throw, $198

Create your own work of art. Tenjin Shrine Puzzle, $148

For the vintage loving total lady:

Victorian Booties. Stove Warmed Boots, $168

Ravishing and regal. Ruffled Plume Jacket, $99.95

Get one or get them all. Analiese Taper Holders, $24 each

Can't pass up Stocking Stuffers:

Now that you have the notes, write some thank you's! Orla Kiely Thank You Cards, $18

A sweet addition to next year's tree. Milkmaid Ornament, Ada, $24
So teeny (3" around and 1" high!) and destined for a stocking! Beacon Ring Dish, $16

Don't forget the kiddos:

Give the kids their own mini garden. Grow Your Own Garden, Assylum, $20

These tiny earrings look adorable on a little princess. Serein Earrings, $28

Mommy's little helper can match! Nosegay Kid's Apron, $18