Finger Tattoos

I've been intrigued by finger tattoos recently. I've always wanted a Jane Austen tattoo but didn't want a large one. My last idea would only have looked nice in a larger size because of its detail but I'm starting to like the idea of Jane Austen's signature on the inside of one of my fingers more and more . . .  These are some other finger tattoos that are also really cool!

Room Design 2012-2013

My room mate and I are finally getting our own apartment, instead of simply college dorms and we're over the moon about decorating it and getting it all ready for a wonderful year! Here's my current inspiration! I love the black and white posters with just that pop of Tiffany blue with very simple, chic additions.

Summer Fashion Inspiration!

Mint was such a huge color in England and I've kind of adopted it back here at home and tried to make it my own. From mint pants, combinations of lace and then hard and soft prints and accessories to bring the mint from day to night.

Review: Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey

I just finished Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey which was recommended to me by a friend at the Jane Austen Centre. I started watching Downton Abbey while I was abroad and loved the rich cultural and historical nature of the show and the book built upon this perfectly. In the book the current Countess of Carnarvon lovingly delves into the historical details of a previous Countess, Lady Almina who bravely faced World War I by turning her husband's ancestral home into a hospital and after the war aiding her husband in his discovery of King Tut's tomb with Howard Carter. The writing, although relying on vast amounts of historical detail, is fresh and simple and I personally enjoyed the breadth of the subjects focused on, from British society, maintaining old English estates, WWI and Egyptology.