February is a beast of a month. The weather is brutal, the holiday season is over, and classes are in full swing. And as I trudged to lectures this week - first in a snow storm, then in a downpour, and lastly in thick fog - I realized how easy it would be to succumb to the winter doldrums. After all, it’s too cold to be outside for long, coursework is piling up, and the sun is increasingly a stranger.

As such, while I battled my way through the wind and rain this evening, I couldn’t help planning ahead for my apartment next year: the colors, the furniture, “the theme.” And I realized that, while living plans are still undetermined for most of us, there’s no reason why we can’t renovate our current homes right now.

My hope for the following list is to provide an escape from Chicago - to encourage momentary wanderlust, future planning, and a brief respite from the obligations of every day life. So pour yourself a cup of tea, find a warm blanket, and start brainstorming; a brief renovation might just be the key to warding off the February blues.

Dick Vincent from Manchester, UK

2. Papio Press from Penzance, UK

3. Wall Arty from Istanbul, Turkey

4. Eye Poetry Photography from Montreal, Canada

5. Pink Palm Decor from Gdansk, Poland

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A new season, a new makeup collection? In an ideal world, that would be the case, but unfortunately, my wallet says a different story. However, that doesn't stop me from going "online-shopping." Here are my current spring obsessions on my wish-list!

Too Faced Natural Love Ultimate Neutral Eye Shadow Palette

If you're looking for a new spring palette, this is your perfect answer. I love Too Faced palettes, so I'm sure this one won't disappoint. Its large color selection can change your look from day-to-night, and since the palette comes with both mattes and shimmers, you have so many looks to try out. Also, it's a gorgeous palette to just have on your makeup counter and look at.

Benefit Cosmetics GALifornia Blush

As the sun starts to make its entrance, a nice flush can perfectly add that extra pop! What I love about this blush is that since it has the tinge of gold, you'll really get that sun-kissed glow without too much effort. Also, Benefit's boxed powders last a while, so you can probably use this until the summer!

Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil

I have Clarins lip perfecter, which I'm obsessed with, so I wanted to try some of their other products. Oils are perfect for the spring since they're super lightweight and user-friendly. Also, they add that light tinge of red without being too bold, great for a daily look!

Deborah Lippmann Bed of Roses Nail Polish Set

Since the weather is nice, the sandals and flip flops will come out, but something I always forget to do until I look down is paint my nails! I love this nail polish set because I think the colors are perfect for the spring. Since they come in a range of both light and dark colors, you'll definitely have options to play around with for a day and night look!

Let us know what's on your spring wish list down below!

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Dick Vincent from Manchester, UK