03 Saturday Nov 2018
Posted in home, home decor
we’ve been keeping the apartment pretty clean lately, so i thought it would snap a few pictures of some of my favorite corners.
i also decided to get back to my shopping list method of focusing on what i want for the season. its funny that some of the items from my prior lists are still on there. i either never found the item, or i bought one and it has since worn out.
21 Saturday Jul 2018
Posted in fashion, home decor, london, random
the last bit of my london shopping included these two classics. first, the louis vuitton train case is something i have had my eye on. i’ve seen people use it for home decor, for travel, and some even as a bag. i’m afraid to ruin its pristine condition so it is currently sitting out on display. once i get over that though, i think it will be a great companion for my travels.
second, i have had an hermes scarf on my list for so long but never took the plunge. that was, however, until i saw this stunner of a pattern.
i was playing around with the scarf and realized that i could fashion it into a bag, reminiscent of this one that i love but this is way too expensive for that it is.
14 Saturday Apr 2018
Posted in home decor, travel
i recently spent a long weekend in savannah, ga, where i basically just walked and ate my way through the city. i am still wading through my photos but in the meantime, here are the goodies i came home with.
the necklace is from the scad store. the artist takes old pieces from the 20s and 30s and reworks them into modern statement jewelry. i’m not really sure why i got new matches, other than the fact that long matches are so chic. beneath everything is a french linen bread bag.
wanted to capture some of the detail on this gorgeous bar of chocolate.
sorry for the blurry picture. i pretty much bought the candle because of the description.
08 Saturday Jul 2017
Posted in home, home decor
earlier this year, i was finally able to complete some long-awaited renovations on my apartment. though i had finally saved up enough money last year, there were delays with building approval, the contractor, and ordering materials. and then there was the bathroom light that took forever to be replaced, which is why this post is just happening now.
despite the headaches and the $$$, it is something that i would 100% do again. it is a dream of mine to do a full renovation on an apartment, even though it is far more expensive and time-intensive than they show on hgtv (especially in new york).
let’s start with the listing photo that i had previously posted to this site. as i mentioned, this makes it look far nicer than it was.
here are some photos i snapped before the renovations began. even though i had made small improvements, the lack of storage, the rotting ceramic tile, and the useless rusted drain (among other delightful features) eventually drove me over the edge.
all the interior doors looked like this. rotting frames, unfinished surfaces, and uneven placement.
my bedroom closet doors which had been painted over about 10 times and were made of some cheap style of metal. oh and they came off their hinges all the time.
my new tub hanging out outside the bathroom. i figured i will want to remember this one day.
29 Saturday Apr 2017
Posted in home, home decor
even though i have a dining area, i feel like i do everything sitting on my sofa using the coffee table. maybe i need more comfortable dining chairs.
eating
writing/keeping organized (lost my old planner and replaced with this beautiful smythson planner found on sale)
reading while smelling my bodega flowers
30 Saturday Apr 2016
if i had to pick a store in nyc to spend my last days in, it would definitely be abc carpet and home. for those of you who have never been, it is a bigger, more eclectic, and sadly more expensive version of anthropologie. i always find something there that inspires me, and luckily the prices are so out of my reach that my wallet is happy.
i stopped in last weekend, though, and they were having a sale on french linen towels and napkins. oops.
but look how pretty.
Posted by auberginemoon | Filed under home, home decor, nyc
10 Tuesday Nov 2015
i happened to pick up a copy of french elle decor when i was in paris in september, and found myself struck by this lovely parisian apartment. i recycled the magazine, but not before scanning these pages. this home is both clean yet warm, and chic yet very livable. who wouldn’t want to soak in that tub for hours?
i’m considering ways to change up my apartment decor slightly, and i think this is a great place to start.
also, i don’t speak any french, so i couldn’t tell you if this article is interesting or not. for those of you who do, i hope it is interesting!
Posted by auberginemoon | Filed under home decor, paris
12 Monday Oct 2015
Posted in fashion, home, home decor, paris
i did my best while i was in france to keep my shopping in line with my new marie kondo’ed apartment – i did not purchase anything that did not spark joy. i also tried to focus on buying things that would both serve a purpose in my life while also reminding me of my wonderful trip.
here is what i came home with:
{from top: woven market basket with leather handles; eric bombard cashmere sweaters (side note, the black has navy lace panels down the side – it definitely deserves its own post); chanel cat eye sunglasses; blue stuffed elephant from tartan et chocolate; lavender-filled satchets}
14 Monday Sep 2015
my apartment makeover is continuing in baby steps, mostly because of the crazy amount of traveling i have been doing this year. next up is the bedroom.
here are some before pictures from the day i moved in:
the same sad taupe wall paint.
with furniture. why is there a random shelf in the corner???
hallway from bedroom looking into the bathroom (also pre-makeover).
and now the best part – the after.
i got a proper bed from anthropologie to replace the metal frame my mattress had been on. 
gorgeous bed linens, marble table lamp, and rug also from anthropologie. i tend to stalk their sale section for home goods.
the mirrored chest is from one kings lane.
you can see that not much changed. i painted the walls white and added furniture and accessories.
i got this print from a vintage store in philadelphia when i was visiting for a friend’s wedding.
a look at the hallway after.
other than the paint, the only change was the light fixture.
i replaced the standard issue light with something much more lovely.
before:
after:
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07 Monday Sep 2015
Posted in fashion, home, home decor
like most people, i have been finding myself short on time these days. i have spent a lot of the summer running around, and while i have had some amazing experiences, i was feeling pretty run down. on top of that, although i really try to keep an edited apartment and wardrobe, i was becoming overwhelmed by the amount of stuff. my home was become more a source of stress and less the refuge i wanted it to be from hectic city life.
my good friend sarah from work was raving about this book, and i thought it was worth a try. honestly, after a crazy week going through every drawer and cabinet in my apartment, i can say i am a convert. plus, now every time i open my closet, i smile. wanna take a look?
like items with like, and then arranged lightest to darkest.
i still need to make better use of the vertical space, but it works for now.
tank tops
i don’t think my workout clothes have ever looked so pretty.
marie kondo is right – folding sweaters vertical is so much better. this method has created so much more space and has helped prevent wrinkles.
anyone who has spoken to me over the last few weeks knowing that i am a raving lunatic about this book now. just a fair warning though – you might want to keep your family and significant others away if you try out the method. a very important part of the process is thanking your belongings before you donate or recycle them, and i have to tell you, there is nothing like showing your boyfriend how crazy you are by spending a weekend talking to your spoons.
