Book List

Hey everyone! Today, I'm sharing with you the uncompleted list of books I hope to read this year. This is a fun goal I have set for myself, and I hope to finish the list before the year is over. I enjoy reading many genres of books, from romance, to quirky comedies, to classics. This list contains all of them. So here it is! 
1. Tara Road- Maeve Binchy
2. Beautiful Ruins- Jess Walter
3. Behind the Beautiful Forevers- Katherine Boo
4. The Best of Me- Nicholas Sparks 
5. Pride & Prejudice- Jane Austen
6. The Great Gatsby- Scott Fitzgerald
7. The Five People You Meet in Heaven- Mitch Albom
8. Girl Gone- Gillian Flynn
9. The Fault in Our Stars- John Green
10. The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.- Nicole Bernier
11. The Song Remains the Same- Allison Winn Scotch
12. The Wedding- Nicholas Sparks
13. Catching Fire- Suzanne Collins
14. Mockingjay- Suzanne Collins
15. Girls in White Dresses- Jennifer Close
16. Life of Pi- Yann Martel
17. Wicked- Winnie Holzman
18. Anne of Green Gables- Lucy Maud Montgomery
19. Summerland- Elin Hilderbrand
20. The Time Keeper- Mitch Albom
21. The Postmistress- Sarah Blake
22. The Violets of March- Sarah Jio
23. Blackberry Winter- Sarah Jio
24. Looking for Alaska- John Green
25. Defending Jacob- William Landay
26. The Casual Vacancy- J.K. Rowling
27. One Last Thing Before I Go- Jonathan Tropper
28. In the Land of the Long White Cloud- Sarah Lark
29. Time of My Life- Allison Winn Scotch
30. The First Husband- Laura Dave
31. The Hypnotists Love Story- Liane Moriarty
32. What Alice Forgot- Liane Moriarty
33. Seating Arrangements- Maggie Shipstead
34. Carry the One- Carol Anshaw
35. Perks of Being a Wallflower- Stephen Chbosky
36. Blame- Michelle Huneven
37. How to Love an American Man- Kristine Gasbarre
38. Wonder- R.J. Palacio
39. Raising Jake- Charlie Carillo
40. Before I Fall- Lauren Oliver

Cleary I have 10 more to add! Let me know if you have any suggestions!

2013 New Year's Resolutions

Hey guys! Even though it has already been a week since the new year has started, I finally have finished my list of resolutions, so I thought I would share them with you. 

1. Save more money

2. Spend less time on my phone

3. Read 50 books

4. Run a marathon

So, the first one is huge. Being in college, EVERYTHING is budgeted, which makes wanting new items hard for me. This year, I plan to sell and get rid of the clothes I don't wear anymore. I also want to use up my makeup products I already own before I buy something new. The second resolution is something I wasn't going to even put on the list, but I did it as a friendly reminder to myself. I spend a lot, and I mean A LOT of time, on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc...and it's just not necessary. As for the third resolution, I already like to read, but I thought it would be fun to hold myself to some sort of challenge with a set list of books that I have chosen ahead of time. And finally, the last resolution... Even typing it, it sounded a bit scary. This is something I have really thought about in the last several months. I have never been a serious runner, but a friend of mine did the Chicago Marathon last fall and loved it! She had never been a runner before her short few months of training either. Running a marathon is something I would love to accomplish this year just to prove to myself that I CAN! :)

What are your resolutions for 2013?

~Carrie

Welcome to my blog!

So it has been just one week since the start of a brand new year. This year I have so many things to look forward to, one of them being the creation and start of what I hope will be a fun and exciting blog that you all look forward to reading. My blog 'Lace of Hearts', will be designed to share my love of all things beauty, food, books, etc. But before I go any further, I think it is only appropriate to share a little bit about myself. 

I spy some eyeshadow!
(Age 6)

My name is Carrie. I am currently a sophomore in college and reside in the great state of Iowa. Born and raised in the midwest, I grew up loving Barbies and baby dolls, as well as playing outside on the farm with my siblings and pets. At a very young age I became interested in fashion and beauty, looking up to the Olsen twins for inspiration. 

Over the years, my passion grew. I contemplated making a career of it, but I wanted to keep makeup and fashion as a hobby. I truly have come to believe that our appearance is one of the sole things we can control, so why not embrace the beauty we have been blessed with?! 

At a summer wedding

I also love to read! This year, as part of my New Year's Resolution list, I am going to attempt to read 50 books. (Look for my list in an upcoming post!) I'll also be posting a few other odds and ends like tasty recipes I've tried, pictures from trips or vacations, talk on popular TV shows, DIY projects and other thoughts from a college girls perspective.

I can't wait to get started! I'll talk to you all very soon!

~Carrie