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As I mentioned in my Snow Day Essentials post, it is absolutely necessary to have a few good books on hand for days like today (it's really snowing in Boston!). If you are especially interested in the history of fashion and want to gain more inspiration from non-blog sources, these books are great staples to add to your collection.

First up is Alexa Chung's book IT. I first became inspired by Alexa when her tv show aired in 2009 on MTV. Her effortlessly cool style and spunky personality really contributed to my own sense of style. I just love her. Up until now, I have only been skimming this book at Anthropologie whenever I go shopping. However, today I finally pulled the trigger and bought my own copy on Amazon. I can't wait to read it cover to cover!

Next on my list of must-haves is I Love Your Style by Amanda Brooks. I initially came across this book while reading a J.Crew style guide a few years ago. Since then, I have read it a million times and continue to reference it for inspiration. In fact, it was instrumental in my soul-searching before starting this blog. Even now, when I'm having days void of creativity, I'll flip through the pages of this book and become reinvigorated. I highly recommend it. 

Lastly is The Impossible Collection of Fashion published by Assouline Publishing. Assouline Publishing produces some of the most beautiful books I have ever seen. Gorgeous pictures, vibrant colors, and interesting facts make up most of their "coffee table books." This particular book is extremely expensive and is certainly an heirloom to be coveted. I can only hope to one day have my own copy, but until then I'll just lust form afar. 

Happy Snow Day to all who are stuck inside! I hope that you're enjoying a cozy read by a fire place (or at least sitting by a heater while you work from home). 

First of all, I need to say Thank You! Thank you to all of my followers, my fellow bloggers, my friends, and my family for making 2013 such a great year for me. I successfully moved to Boston, completed one year at my first job and then got a new one (I start this Wednesday!), celebrated some mile-stone anniversaries and moved into a fabulous new apartment in East Boston. I also was so fortunate to learn more about the blogging world and grow massmusings exponentially. Without the support and love of everyone around me (that's all of you too!) most of these things would not have been possible. So, again, I say thank you. Thank You!

To kick off 2014, I have decided to make "The List." The List, as many other bloggers have called it, is a compilation of things that I want to accomplish in a certain period of time. I'm going to give myself 4 years to finish everything on the list. My reasoning for 4 years is that I want to make sure that I allow myself enough to time to actually complete all of the items. There's nothing worse than running out of time, especially in regards to something like this. So here it goes! 

- Skydive

- Travel to Spain

- Travel to Greece

- Tour Europe with Drew

- Double my blog followers

- Inspire someone to try something new

- Have my apartment featured on a major blog or online magazine

- Buy a new computer

- Actually purge my closet of all items that I no longer wear

- Host a blogger event

- Send out Christmas cards

- Host a family dinner or holiday at my apartment 

- Learn at least 6 more recipes and cook them often

- Learn to surf

- Attend the Boston Ballet

- Go to a Bruins game

- Be photographed by HONY

- Have a tea party
- Get my second tattoo
- Go hiking

- Learn to ski

- Swim/ compete in an alumni swim meet

- Buy a tent from L.L. Bean

- Adopt a puppy/dog

- Run four 5k's

- Go to four more Lucky FABB conferences 

- Add more to this list :)

P.S. I may be adding more to the list so keep checking back!