01 Tuesday Dec 2015
i have been meaning to post about the lace and cashmere sweater i described in this post from france. i have been favoring classic items with lace details, and this sweater is a perfect example. the body is black cashmere, and there is handmade navy lace through the sides.
the chanel sunglasses from the same post also have a lace detail – handmade lace is pressed into the plastic. if you run your hands along the edge, you can actually feel it.
30 Monday Nov 2015
i finally made it to laduree soho, not for the salted caramel macarons, but for a lovely sunday morning brunch. okay, there were salted caramel macarons involved too. i’m only human.
all the colors under the rainbow
almond milk latte
their version of avocado toast. yes, mine doesn’t look this beautiful either.
omlette
aforementioned macarons
24 Tuesday Nov 2015
i finally made it to superiority burger during a low key night in the east village. their menu is entirely vegetarian (and can be made vegan upon request), and while their “burger” selection remains the same, the sides are always changing. i am not sure this was the best veggie burger i have ever had, but it was pretty darn good.
“sloppy joe” with fried onions on top. i think i liked this even more than the burger.
mambo potatoes
after dinner, we had a lovely nightcap at evelina.
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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
03 Tuesday Nov 2015
as i think more about the pieces i want to bring into my life, i love the idea of something made just for me. i love how men can get custom suits and shirts made quite easily with their names and initials on them, and always wished there were more options for personalization for women.
when i was in paris, the favorable dollar/euro exchange rate had me eyeing a new handbag purchase, and i ended up coming home with this beauty.
the goyard artois bag is a bit smaller (and sturdier) than the brand’s st. louis bag, and only comes personalized. because of this, the personalization only takes a few days, instead of a few weeks. i choose red lettering to match the red stitching, and it gives me such a thrill every time i reach into the bag.
Posted by auberginemoon | Filed under fashion
26 Monday Oct 2015
my previous shopping lists have helped keep me focused when adding items to my closet, so i created a short one for this fall.
the navy pants are still on there – i haven’t found the perfect fit. you can see that the rest of the items are pretty classic, yet i was still missing them from my closet. for many years, i just bought what caught my eye, instead of thinking about what worked with pieces i actually had.
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19 Monday Oct 2015
Posted in paris
on my recent trip to france, i spent an amazing five days in one of the most magical cities in the world – paris. my previous trip to paris has already been documented, so i thought i would limit this post to a few of my favorite shots.
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}
05 Monday Oct 2015
i spent a wonderful 10 days last month in france and was finally able to make it to corsica. corsica has been on my “to travel” list for a long time, and it was everything i imagined – unpredictable and wild, warm and inviting, and of course, unspeakably beautiful. i tried to whittle down my favorite shots for this post, and this is the best i could do.
{capu di feno, the surfer’s beach}
{bonifacio}
{roccapina beach}
{ajaccio}
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28 Monday Sep 2015
used this recipe minus the feta and cilantro.
served up with a slice of wheat sourdough bread.
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