The title of this blog post is not what you might think. I had actually planned to publish this outfit post two weeks ago, but then there was an sudden change in my life. My Dad was unexpectedly called to heaven. I am a pretty private person and generally focus on the positives and happy things on this blog, but felt I had to share this as it's a big loss for me and my family. While things are shifting in my personal life, I do plan to continue posting here. It just may be a little less often for the time being. I do hope to post things more regularly on Instagram, so you can always follow me there as well.

Happy Friday all! It's been a fun week here enjoying the snow and hoping for the ice to freeze on the canals. This morning and yesterday morning, there was some ice on the canals, so now I am just hoping it gets thick enough this weekend to skate on it! Fingers crossed! Wishing you all a fabulous weekend and a wonderful Valentine's Day! 

Dessert ideas for Valentine's Day! 

Loving the color print of this dress!

This Paris mansion is the definition of luxury! 

The details of this top are so good. 

Emily out did herself with your her daughter's birthday party! So dreamy! 

With the New Orleans Mardi Gras parade cancelled, people are decorating their houses like parade floats. Check them out here. 

This neutral shacket is on sale this weekend! 

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and this year the holiday falls on a Sunday, so what better way to celebrate than with a cozy brunch at home with your loved one! I love the idea of making the brunch festive with some heart shaped pancakes! This is my favorite pancake recipe and it was so easy to make these heart shaped pancakes using a pancake mold like this one. You could also use a cookie cutter, just be careful that the cookie cutter will be hot when you lift it. 

This outfit was inspired by this cream sweater. I immediately fell in love with the details on this sweater. The puff sleeve and eyelet are just so pretty. To mix things up, I paired the sweater with some flare jeans and think they add a slight retro vibe. This is an outfit that works now in the dead of winter and will still feel fresh come spring. 

SWEATER // JEANS // NECKLACE // EARRINGS // BOOTIES // BAG

It snowed this weekend and it was magical! The snow started to fall Saturday evening and by Sunday morning there was a lovely blanket of snow across the city. The snow continued to fall on Sunday and I was giddy with excitement to go out and explore! We walked around our neighborhood and it was so beautiful with everything covered with snow from bikes to canal houses! 

A snowfall like this does not happen often in The Netherlands. The last snowstorm happened over 10 years ago! Additionally, snow does not usually stay around for more than a day or two, but this snow is expected to stay around for at least a week because of the extra cold temperatures. These cold temperatures may even be enough to freeze the canals and allow people to skate on them. Oh what a sight that would be! 

JACKET // PANTS // HAT // GLOVES // BOOTS (OLD, SIMILAR)

Have you watched Bridgerton yet? They announced news about their 2nd season this week. 

I am launching a new series today called "What To Wear Wednesday." In the series, I will post a new outfit collage every Wednesday inspired by my current favorite pieces. I think this series will give you a glimpse of what pieces I am loving as of late and how to style them, plus provide you with outfit inspiration from pieces you may already have in your closet. 

With that, let's talk about this weeks outfit. I LOVE this look! It's chic and refreshing with it's muted, light tones. It feels fresh in the cold weather and like you are willing Spring to come though it is still freezing outside. It's what I wish I was wearing on this cold, overcast winter day. 

COAT (ALSO HERE) // BODYSUIT // EARRINGS // JEANS // BOOTIES // SUNGLASSES // BAG