Author Archives: nataliemerrillyn

Shopping

February 16, 2011

When I moved across the country after I graduated, I purged through my closet and got rid of a ton of stuff. As I was going through it I realized that there were so many things that I had bought impulsively at the store and worn once or twice, only to realize that I didn’t like it. A recent goal of mine has been to be purposeful about the things I purchase. This list is helping with that, and I feel like in the past few months I’ve been a lot more scientific about my shopping. Sounds weird, but it’s true.

Instead of going shopping to look around or browse, I’ll go in short doses, with one or two specific goals in mind. This keeps me focused and allows me to not get overwhelmed with all the other things around that I don’t need.
I’ve been saving inspiration pictures of different outfits that I like. It makes it sort of a fun challenge to re-create a look that I like, on a budget that works for me. I’ll keep the pictures on my phone or in my purse so I always have it handy.
Rather then spending a lot of money on trends, I’m focusing on investment pieces that I know that I can wear for a long time. 
Do you have a method to your shopping? I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to figure these things out, I’ve noticed a huge difference already.

Color Palette

February 11, 2011
I have tons of pictures that I’ve saved that I’ve used for inspiration as I decorate our apartment. This room  found in Rue has been my latest inspiration. I’m loving the colors! I want to try to re-create this color palette in our living room: I love how she mixes browns and blacks, whites and creams, silver and gold. Just perfect. 
P.S. The rest of her home is equally as beautiful, go have a look!
Happy weekend!

Weekend

February 4, 2011
I’m loving this list that I’ve been seeing around lately (here + here to name a few), via Matchbook Magazine. I’m ready to start filling my wardrobe in with some of these classic pieces, I may do some shoppity shopping this weekend!

Dresser

February 3, 2011
After a little elbow grease, Matt and I were able to transform our little Craigslist dresser. It was such a fun project to do together, and really rewarding too! Down the road I may paint the trim and the detail a different color, but for now, it works perfectly for us. :)