Some great (and random) tuneage to get you through the weekend, and eventually through the rest of these cold months! Enjoy, and follow along for future playlists and favorites at my Spotify page. Have a great weekend everyone! xoxo

A few lovely things that have caught my eye over the past week or so, and then a couple that I've been dreaming of for a little longer...... I mean, look at those Burberry booties! -swoon-

1. Control by Milo Greene | 2. The Kiss Lip Scrub | 3. Rainy Day Mac | 4. 15-pc. Chocolate Heart Set | 5. Black Croc-Embossed Leather Watch | 6. Indio Shades | 7. Hand-Painted Leather Ankle Boot | 8. Floating Flowers | 9. Scalloped Floral Lace Top

Grand Dame: My great-great-grandmother's portrait hung in the university up until the Revolution. By then, the truth of their romance had been reduced to a simple fairy tale. And, while Cinderella and her prince did live happily ever after, the point, gentlemen, is that they lived. 

There's been a lot of buzz around a few blogs I follow about this gorgeous ad campaign for Valentino's Spring 2015 collection, and I had to get in on it! Seriously loving the mermaid vibes + wood nymph inspiration. I'm obsessed with the second photo, but OUCH submerging those dresses in water! What do you think? I'm excited to see what other designers will come up for the spring editorials.

• A lovely D.I.Y. to start after January is over! Travel the World Calendar Gallery Wall.
• So... I have to mention this because it's too fantastic not too! There is a new meme for the year going on through Tumblr and it's all about Jan + Marcia Brady from the Brady Bunch movies made in the 90's. It's the best thing ever, and so hilarious. Watch this to get started, and then delve into the 'Sure Jan' tag on Tumblr.
• Is it too early to start planning what I want to get myself for Valentine's Day? Because I'm completely set on this gift from Lush + a dozen roses or tulips.
• I plan on going to Europe in 2019, when I turn 30, and I've started an interesting budget that should hopefully help over the course of the next five years.
• I'll definitely be using this helpful guide of where to stay when I'm in London.
• A embellished sleeve sweatshirt to wear into spring. #XOQ 
• "Your Career Focus By The Decade: Twenties, Thirties, Forties, & Beyond"
• I'd definitely be Madeline in this scenario. Dress Like Your Favorite Children's Book Character
• A galaxy in a dress.
• #lifegoals
• This editorial is in the Top 10 of my all-time favorites.

Chatsworth House is a stately home in Derbyshire, England. It is the seat of the Duke of Devonshire and has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549. Standing on the east bank of the River Derwent, Chatsworth looks across to the low hills that divide the Derwent and Wye valleys. The house, set in expansive parkland and backed by wooded, rocky hills rising to heather moorland, contains a unique collection of priceless paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures, books and other artifacts. In Pride and Prejudice, Chatsworth was used as Pemberley, the residence of Mr. Darcy. It is believed that Jane Austen actually based her idea of Pemberley on Chatsworth House as she wrote the novel while in Bakewell.

Which brings me to the inspiration behind this post! Every single time I watch Pride and Prejudice or read the novel, I am in awe of the magnificence of the entire grounds that Chatsworth encompasses. This estate is probably one of the most breathtaking places I have ever seen. It is currently #1 on my bucket list to visit, and when I go to Europe in 2019 you better believe I'll be going here first! Make sure to listen to this song from the 2005 version of P&P, and you'll be whisked away into a dream-like space. I will have my headphones on when I first walk into the main entrance, and will be playing that song.. It is a dream of mine.

I'm a little surprised I'm talking about this, since I don't wear ivory at all really, but I was inspired to  after perusing through Pinterest. Winter whites can be really sophisticated and quite nice against a snowy backdrop. Like the color black, white is quite timeless and can be a chic touch to any outfit. This winter white is also very nice in accessories, so I'd definitely wear a scarf or even a beanie if I incorporated it into my wardrobe. You can also add this feminine hue to your home with fun details like a pillow or chair! I like that this off-white can be mixed with different textures and patterns too, so if you take the risk wearing this make sure to have fun when putting it together! Check out all of my picks below, and let me know what you think!