I’ve secretly always wanted to just pick-up and move to Europe for at least a year (it’s a toss-up between Italy or France). I would channel Elizabeth Gilbert in Eat, Pray, Love (minus the messy divorce) completely immersing myself in a new culture. I’d learn French or Italian, sit and write (or blog!) in cafes, walk to museums, sip cappuccinos, develop a hardcore appreciation for fine wine with lunch and dinner, have conversations with strangers, and eat croissants with a side of pasta all day long (not gaining a pound, of course). Needless to say, I was elated to read Vanessa Larson’s inspiring story of a gal who stopped talking the talk and did it. This isn’t a dream that I’ve given up on completely. I’m still pretty young, but find that as I get older, it feels like time is slipping away and I’ll be twenty years older looking back at a youth that I wish I’d taken better advantage of. It’s my personal biggest fear and would be my lifelong regret. I cannot think of anything more enchanting than following your dreams, and when seeing that magic happen for someone else, it re-enlivens you to pursue your own.

here’s what i’m lovin’ right now

|| …Following your dreams // Read Vanessa Larson’s story here. ||

|| Two Penny Blue // Cambridge Blazer in navy. ||

|| Words. ||

|| 10 Minutes to happy hour // Sparkling White Peach Sangria // Recipe here. ||

|| Chic storage // Sunglasses case to store cords and cables in your bag. Genius. ||

|| See By Chloé // My next perfume splurge. // Those magazine scented pages do work. ||

|| Blueberry Dessert Pizza // Recipe here. ||

|| Birchbox Tutorials // How To: Curl Your Hair With A Flatiron. ||