Fall Apartment Tour

Good morning guys! I got my second cup of coffee right next to me and I'm ready to get some serious blogging done. I'm finally on vacation! Intern year has been flying by (which is both a good and a bad thing) and it's already November. Such a bittersweet feeling. Before winter smacks us in the face, I wanted to share some pictures of my fall apartment decor. This year, I was inspired by Pinterest and bought larger times, that were a bit more expensive, but really packed a punch. I only decorated my living room and dining room, but I'm so happy with the way they both turned out! I didn't know how to dress up my kitchen or bedroom for the fall since they are smaller spaces (and I didn't want to shell out another $100 decorating them!) so I'm going to leave that challenge for next year.

Alright so the first space you enter once you get into my apartment is the living room. The side table next to the couch was really fun to decorate. The sparkly pumpkin that has "give thanks" carved on it was only $9.99 from HomeGoods and really takes the stage here. It looks gorgeous next to the sparkly autumn leaf stems I picked up from Michael's. Next to it, the small mason jar with an owl on the lid has tiny pinecones inside (which you can't really see in the picture here). I've fallen in love with the look of pinecones in the fall. And then I decided to scatter a few smaller knick knacks like some the Halloween-themed napkins from HomeGoods, some candy in a bowl, and these cute fall-shaped coasters I found at Stop & Shop.

Next to the side table is, of course, the sofa. I don't think picture does justice to exactly how bold and beautiful the pillows really look. These were easily the most expensive items I bought this season, but they were so worth it because of how beautiful they make my living room look. They really steal the whole show. All pieces are from HomeGoods. The crimson pillows came in a set of 2 for $24.99, and as a bonus, they multitask for both fall and Christmas. The center beaded pillow is my favorite find of the season, and it was only $16.99! It's a beautiful, beautiful beaded and sequined pillow in the shape of a pumpkin and autumn leaves.

Next we get to the coffee table. There are soooo many gorgeous fall centerpiece ideas on Pinterest. But, I sort of made my own look this year. I wanted to use this gold tray I picked up at Target back in July as the base for my centerpiece. I scattered some cinnamon-scented pinecones with dried leaves and fruit that I bought at Michael's to bring that cozy, rustic, fall look to my living room. I found the jar of beaded pumpkins and berries for only $6.99, and the WoodWick candle (I believe the scent is Apple Crisp) for $7.99 both at HomeGoods and they make excellent additions to the centerpiece since they embody the rich colors of fall. The tray was still looking a bit bare so I found some glittered copper acorns and autumn-colored glass beads at Michael's and added them to gold votive holders for an extra pop of color and texture. All in all, it may not be the most Pinterest-goalworthy coffee table center piece out there, but I really had a fun time making it and I don't think it turned out too shabby at all.

Lastly, the dining table. I'm so so so excited that I finally have a dining table in my apartment. Dressing up the dining table is so much fun. The possibilities are limitless. I wanted to add a dash of plaid to my fall apartment decor, and this tablecloth and cloth napkins really fit the bill with their rustic autumn colors. I recycled my cream-colored placemats from the summer, but purchased the Spice Route plates and bowls from Pier 1 Imports to put on top of them. I have had my eye on this collection for soooo long. It's the perfect shade of crimson for the fall and winter, and makes a bold statement. So happy that I finally purchased these. And lastly, since my dining table is small, I kept the centerpiece simple with just this adorable ceramic mason jar-esque vase containing sunflowers and pumpkins.


I hope you guys liked my little apartment decor tour. It's not as beautiful as the ones you see on Pinterest. However, I wanted to keep it simple, but really make a statement and I'm happy that I accomplished just that. Definitely room for improvement next year, I'm thinking maybe with lights and maybe some more artwork. There's a couple pieces I forgot to take a photo of, like my Halloween ornament tree and my vase with some more autumn stems, but I'll add them to this post once I get back to New York. All in all, I had a really fun time decorating my apartment and loved the way it turned out, especially for a small space. :)