HAPPY (RAINY+NEWS) WEEKEND

The rain will not stop here in Seattle (I should be used to this by now), but I've hardly noticed lately as my days have been swept up in a new schedule! While I've been very good at keeping up with coco+kelley, I feel like I'm missing out on so many little things without my daily tweeting and blog hopping. So, what's causing my hours to be sucked away, you ask? A new job, my dears - a fantastic, perfectly made-for-me job... can you guess where it is?
No, I'm not moving to Europe (wouldn't that be nice?). Next best thing ... I'm working for Anthropologie!

Just before the holidays I noticed that they were hiring for a merchandiser... specifically for their home department. Um... hello? Moving things around to make them look pretty? I do that all day! Now I get paid to do it and the boy doesn't have to put up with my constant rearranging at home since I get it out of my system at work. There's a lot more to it than that, but I won't make you insanely jealous with all the details. Let's just say it's very, very awesome.

So, forgive me as I go through a little state of transition adding a daily merchandising schedule to my blog and interior+event design schedule. Life is hectic, but so worth it. And, since I'll be needing a little assistance, all of you who emailed me back in November about the internship positions will be hearing from me very soon, now that I know what my days are settling into.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend...!

*image via the new anthropologie catalog

97 comments:

  1. How exciting Cassandra! I'm in the downtown store often...maybe I'll see you merchandising?? My boyfriend is a merchandiser for Evo, the snowboard/ski shop in Fremont, he absolutely loves it as well. Congrats on the made-for-you position!! xo

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  2. way to make it happen girlie!! What a perfect job for you!! No worries we will all still be here to awww in all your gorgeous posts and tweets : ) CONGRATS

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  3. Congrats! I know several people who work at the UO headquarters here in Philly and they love it. Good luck! I'm sure your new position can only make your amazing posts that much more spectacular! Sometimes I feel my readers might think I secretly work for the UO brand...I so frequently post products from UO, Free People and Anthropologie...they're too good to be ignored!

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  4. congrats! that is so amazing!! you deserve it!!!!

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  5. Thats so great. Congratulations!

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  6. Congratulations! It sounds fabulous. =)

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  7. How much fun is that!?!? So exciting, congrats!

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  8. Congratulations! That sounds like the perfect job. I've always thought that it would be amazing to have a wedding reception in that space. On the 2nd floor? Although navigating those stairs in heels in a dress could be treacherous.

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  9. Congrats! I almost applied for that myself but I already have a full-time job, although it's not nearly as exciting as merchandising for Anthropologie.

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  10. Jealous! I've been reading for a long time but i don't comment much. Feel free to promote any lovely Anthropologie goodies here. :)

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  11. Oh this is just delightful - if they are ever asking you for a Chicago counterpart, go ahead and pass along my name ;)

    congrats!

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  12. Congrats! You couldn't be any more perfect for the position!

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  13. how exciting! enjoy!

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  14. congrats on the new position!

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  15. Wow, Cassandra that's great! Congratulations! What a fun job. I will often go into Anthropologie just to take in all of the design & merchandising. It does play an integral role in a business and you're at the core of it. How wonderfully appropriate!:)

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  16. HOLY COW - that is insanely awesome and SO perfect for you! Congratulations and I hope you continue to keep us updated.

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  17. I am jealous! And now you will get fab discounts too! CONGRATS!

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  18. That is GREAT NEWS!!!

    Who doesn't LOVE ANTHRO!!! What an amazing opportunity! I just noticed they were looking for interns in my area, although you have to be enrolled in classes....where was this 1 year ago when I was enrolled!

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  19. Wow, how exciting! Congrats! :)

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  20. Congratulations! I too am employed by Anthropologie, and it's a great company to work for! Have fun!

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  21. Hello dream job! Congratulations! The position really is a perfect fit for you.

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  22. I am so jealous! It sounds like a dream job. i can't wait to hear all about the position.

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  23. congrats cass!!! that's amazing news. now you really do have a job that a million girls would die for. ;)

    xo
    kelly

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  24. Congrats doll!!! xoxo

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  25. Anonymous15.1.10

    So cool! Congratulations...can't wait to hear more about it!

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  26. so lovely, i love the rain! :)
    happy weekend!

    xo.

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  27. Congrats! I've heard awesome things about the Urban company, you should be very happy there!

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  28. Anonymous15.1.10

    Congratulations! That sounds like perfection and I'm sure you'll do a fabulous job!

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  29. Wow! Congrats! What a dream job. I can't wait to hear more about it! Happy Weekend to you.

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  30. You are perfect for that job, congrats! Maybe I'll see you in the Anthro downtown Seattle :)

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  31. how fabulous!! lucky you!

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  32. How exciting, Cassandra! Congratulations. I hope you celebrate in style this weekend. Cheers, girlie. xo

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  33. That dress and styling just slays me every time I see it in the January Anthro catalogue. It's completely perfect.

    Congrats on your new position. What a dreamy job to have!

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  34. Congrats on the new job! Have a great weekend.

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  35. Congratulations on your new job! I have a question for you: Where do they find the mixed media decorations/art for the store? I love to see all the interesting designs in all the stores, like this month it is a fabulous peacock made from the pages of a book. I was wondering if they have their own team or do they visit local art schools?

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  36. congrats on the new job dear! that's just amazing and so perfect for you! :) that image is stunning! :)
    xoxo,
    LenkaLovee

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  37. Congratulations!! How very exciting for you. The job sounds amazing. Insanely jealous here x

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  38. yay thats awesome congrats!!

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  39. Congrats! Sounds like an amazing and fun position! good for you :)

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  40. Oh congratulations! That is such a fantastic opportunity! I'm really excited for you and can't wait to hear more about it :)

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  41. Congratulations! Sounds perfect for you!

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  42. Congratulations! That is so exciting. I love everything Anthropologie. You will do great there!

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  43. Hello dream job! I have been swooning over the last Anthropologie catalog all week (maintly b/c of the model's hair, but still). Congratulations. I knew there was a reason why I keep this blog at the top of my reader...

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  44. good for you!!! i was going to talk to you about helping me at red ticking!! (in the store) so until then... i will come visit you at anthropologie!!! i am sooo happy for you... lets go for coffee... x pam

    rain rain go AWAY!!!

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  45. fun fun fun! and wouldn't it be fun it we could actually move into the home section? :)

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  46. wow what fantastic news congrats!!

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  47. There, so you found a way to do another thing you love and get paid for it. Good catch!

    And I bet the staff discount doesn't hurt either ;-)

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  48. congratulations! it's always great to have a job you love...makes the day so much better :)...

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  49. Anonymous16.1.10

    So exciting, cograts!

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  50. Wow, awesome news about Anthro. That will be a job that you'll love going to.

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  51. WOW Anthropologie! I AM jealous! I luv Anthropologie. I was just admiring that dress you posted. I especially liked the little yellow number oh so lovely.
    Congrats!

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  52. Amazing. Love it. Good luck. And congrats on landing the dream job of 50 bazillion women across the country!

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  53. Very nice! If I see you there I will just wave and say 'I am a blog fan'!

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  54. congrats on the dream job! i'm insanely jealous right now. i would love to play with all the fun anthro stuff and get paid for doing it:)

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  55. Congratulations!! That is phenomenal, I hope you have a blast :)! Also, I know you don't typically do these things, but I just wanted to let you know that I gave you a blog award for being one of the ten bloggers who brightens my day :) -- just wanted to say thanks!

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  56. What an awesome job! Congratulations! Have a great weekend! :)-Jennifer

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  57. Wow! Congratulations Cassandra! You deserve a job like this. I'm so excited for you, lucky girl.

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  58. Congrats on the new job, I am the apparel merchandiser for Anthro Santa Barbara, enjoy all the lovely product! I love digging into the boxes to see what comes each day!

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  59. Congratulations!!! Keep the good work.

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  60. Woo hoo!! Congrats Cassandra!!!

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  61. i just recently found your blog and i love it! and the funniest thing is? i live in seattle as well! it is raining as i speak..but congrats on your job that will be so much fun!

    lifeisarunway03.blogspot.com

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  62. Anthro just got better now that they have you!!! They deserve a coco girl and YOU deserve three cheers! xo to you, girl!! sharon

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  63. Congratulations for the new job! You deserve it. I hope you get a blast in your new job! I am excited for you!

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  64. Congrats Cassandra!

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  65. Congratulations- that is awesome! You are perfect for that gig! I would say you need to plan a business trip to LA soon :)

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  66. Congratulations! That is so exciting!!

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  67. Congratulations! I'm thrilled for you ... that has to be one of the best jobs ever! :)

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  68. " working" for anthro...what a dream! I adore their stores and the ever present sense of whimsey and joy that surrounds you from the moment you walk in the door.
    I am a prop stylist, work mostly on food shows and cookbooks...I love what I do..the other day I was outside at our bbq pit in the snow lighting a bonfire.. to appear in the background of a hot toddy shot for a cookbook _ I stopped for a second just to appreciate that this was actually a "work day" and I was one lucky girl! I am sure you will be pinching yourself often too. Best wishes on your new adventure!

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  69. Fun times! I am glad it is all going well! Be sure to take pics and send so we can see all the goodness you create!

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  70. Congrats!!! What a perfect fit for you. Your a talented woman indeed!

    Also, please drop by if you can. I am donating money to the Haiti Relief Efforts and need bloggers to leave comments. Thanks!
    http://simplifiedbee.blogspot.com/2010/01/haiti-relief-efforts-donation.html

    xo,
    cristin

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  71. congratulations to you! what wonderful news. i had emailed you a while back with regard to an internship and i would still love to be considered... i'm spending the semester in france which i hope won't be a problem and i recently started my own blog so feel free to check that out as well! i hope to hear from you soon and again bigtime congratulations from design darling — you deserve it!

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  72. Congratulations Cassandra! What excellent news!

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  73. congrats on the new job dear! that's just amazing and so perfect for you! :) that image is stunning! :)

    Work from home India

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  74. a belated and huge congratulations!

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  75. Congratulations!!! Sounds like so much fun!

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  76. I AM JEALOUS!
    But mostly happy for you. Congratulations! :)

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  77. Congrats, Cassandra! How very exciting! You will do a great job there.

    Coincidentally, I was just hired last week to be the wedding coordinator at Terrain at Styer's, Urban/Anthro's gorgeous garden center here in Philadelphia! I'm feeling very lucky as well. We will have to share stories sometime!

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  78. Congratulations Cassandra! Hopefully you won't be too busy in a couple months for March Madness! I'm looking forward to it :)

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  79. Awesome! You're perfect for the job!

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  80. Congrats! I've worked for Anthro for years, and it continues to be a rewarding, beautiful place to be! Enjoy the discount, and fabulous Employee Appreciation events :)

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  81. Congratulations! The perfect job for the perfect person... so lovely when everything works out :)

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  82. OMG C! I missed this post - congrats a million times OVER. I am so happy for you; you followed your passions and the perfect job found you!!! So, so thrilled for you.

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  83. Congrats and Enjoy! It is such a great place.

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  84. Congrats! That is so exciting. And I am so jealous. Are you working for the Seattle one, U Village one, or Bellevue one? Have fun and good luck!

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  85. i just saw your tweet, congratulations! that is so exciting. they're lucky to have you!

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  86. How fabulous!!! Congrats!! :D :D

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  87. Cassandra a job made in heaven,just for you ,congratulations.

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  88. OH MY!!! I missed this post until now! Congratulations my dear!!! Anthropologie is so lucky to have you!!!

    xxM

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  89. Congratulations!! I love your blog and I must say that I share your love for Anthropologie!! I would love to intern for them this summer! Enjoy :)

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  90. Congratulations! What a perfect fit! Can't wait to hear more about it.

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  91. Lovely girl you deserve awesome congrats to you!!! Take lot's of pics (if you can).

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  92. how exciting!! i wish you were in chicago so i could be on that "to call" list! :) congrats!

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  93. Wow! Happy for you girl!
    This is an awesome place to work at!!
    Have the best time and don't forget us here ah?

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  94. Fantastic! I hope you love your new venture, what a perfect fit!!

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  95. That is so awesome. Congratulations. I guess, I'm a little late hearing the news. I always wanted to have that job. I worked for Anthropologie as a sales associate about a 3 years ago, because I wanted to see what it was like and see if I could get my foot in the door for a merchandising job. But the drive was quite a distance for me so I only stayed about 2 months at the job. I really loved it thought. It's a great atomosphere. Which one do you work at, Seattle, University, or Bellevue? Anyway, congratulations!

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