I came across this quote from Sense and Sensibility which I think sums it up best ..." I am excessively fond of a cottage, there is always so much comfort, so much elegance about them. And I protest, if I had any money to spare, I should by a little land and build one myself, within a short distance of London, where I might drive myself down at any time and collect a few friends about me and be happy".
Q&C
xoxo
A peek inside one girl's love for Britain (and some random bits and bobs I come across that I love)- from a British girl at heart, living in Chicago with a nationality identity crisis. I started this blog to share my obsession with all things British - and I do mean ALL things - fashion, food, culture, history, literature, the Royal Family, stately homes - but I can also get totally off topic, so don't be alarmed if you see the occasional post that has nothing to do at all with the UK!
Sunday, March 24, 2013
This Week in Instagram
This was such a great week! The BFF and I are really starting to get excited about the trip to England, and I'm still enjoying the beautiful weather and fun treats that arrived at my door this week. How was your week? Here's to another fab one!
Q&C xoxo
Q&C xoxo
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A Five Year Affair
I saw this cute little journal at the store the other day, and I must admit, I am totally down for the idea. A line or two a day for five years, and you'd have something really fun to look back on - not to mention each journal page features a memorable quote from the iconic author, Jane Austen, which provides a bit of writing inspiration. What a cute way to have a mini time capsule of your thoughts!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Mr. Selfridges is coming!!
While in London over the past Christmas holiday, I kept seeing adverts for Mr. Selfridges, with Jeremy Piven as the star. The show is a period series about Harry Gordon Selfridges, an American-born British retail magnate, and his London department store, Selfridges. Anyone visiting London will have seen those iconic yellow bags floating around. Reviews of it looked fab, and it's being touted as Downton Abbey with Tills. Sounds perfect, don't you think? It premieres here in the US on March 31st on PBS - can't wait!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
The Week in Instagram
Hi All! What a lovely week, I can't believe how fast time is flying by! I soaked in the Spring sun, enjoyed a Bailey's Irish cream cup cake, and snuggled with the pups. How was your week?
Q&C xoxo
Thursday, March 14, 2013
When Literature and Fashion Collide
...you get something fabulous! I may as well tell you now, I can't think of anything I would rather do on any given day than grab a cuppa tea and retreat with a good book. Nothing. Except for maybe grab one of these lovely clutches and head out for a fun night on the town. I've had a love affair with Kate Spade for forever, and no one writes a book like those from the UK. These are four of my absolute favorites. Perfection. They would even look lovely sitting on the shelf when you're not out and about, just sayin!
Q&C xoxo
Q&C xoxo
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