Valentine's Day is tomorrow, can you believe it? 2014 is definitely flying by and this particular holiday (no matter how many times I penciled it in on various calendars) kind of sneaked up on me. Since Mr. Jackson grabbed his keys and whizzed past in a mad dash to make it to a few shops yesterday, it's probably safe to assume that there a few of you (or a few of your hunnies) who have yet to find the perfect trinket for Friday. Fear not, a browser strategically left open to this little wishlist will calm all of your qualms... you're welcome!

1. something fun to come home to like this giant balloon heart by Studio DIY
2. LEIF Gold Foil Printed Matchbox
3. Sugar Paper Roosevelt XO Card
4. J.Crew Sophie Crossbody Bag
5. Warby Parker Kimball
6. Nana de Bary
7. Kate Spade Daisy Place Dish
8. J.Crew Cleo Perforated Metallic Loafers
9. J.Crew Ceramic Jewelry Tray

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2014 is around the corner and I have a feeling it's going to be a very girly year! With the new year comes new beginnings and what better to inspire a "seize the day" attitude than a fabulous outfit? A few retro inspired pieces (like these TopShop separates and vintage looking frames) will help pay homage to the past while pretty desk accessories help me plan out the future in style. Nothing says Happy New Year like gilded and bejeweled favorites!

1. Warby Parker Aurora
2. Pop Phone Retro Handset
3. 2014 Planner
4. Topshop Duchess Satin Midi Skirt
5. #whistlewhileyouworkpencilset
6. Topshop High Neck Crop Top
7. Valentino Studded Flats
8. J.Crew Jeweled Plates Necklace

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1. j crew gold-stripe mini 2. canon EF 50 mm f/1.4 3. anna sheffield 3 stone hazeline 4. j crew stripe painter tee with jeweled brooch 5. new balance 420 black and grey suede sneakers 6. rifle paper co. global social stationary set 7. warby parker "benson" 8. j crew fair isle trouser socks 9. j crew pajama set in gingham flannel 10. anthropologie 1932 bergamo cookware

It's here, it's here! My favorite time of year is finally here and I've already started the countdown for my 23rd birthday/Christmas. Since I'm unlucky enough to have a December birthday (it's on the 4th) I was always one of those kids who received birthday + Christmas combo gifts, which is totally fine. To be completely honest, celebrating a birthday during the holiday season is kind of a present in itself. Think about it: the whole world is in party mode and it happens to be during your birthday!

This year I have some pretty (big) specific holiday wishes! I'm coming down from an AMAZING year spent blogging and have so many goals and dreams for Chelsea & The City in 2014. A shiny new camera lens will help me improve image quality in a big way. Since we've just moved into a new home (and I'm realizing, weeks away from Thanksgiving, that we only have two saucepans) I'm in need of a few domestic necessities. Also, I've decided that 2014 is going to be the year for snail mail. I'm all about cute stationary and pretty stamps lately. And, of course, J Crew's calling my name just a little.

Then there's the matter of a certain question that I've been told will be asked before the end of this year...