
White House Black Market Fur Vest c/o / Stuart Weitzman Boots c/o (Also available here and here in different colors. Sizing help: I’ve read some reviews that have recommmended going down a half size, but the boots run TTS in my opinion. I normally wear a size 7.5 in boots, and took a size 7.5 in these, too.) / Hudson Jeans / LOFT Sweater (Want this sweater in every color, haha. SO soft and cozy! Sizing: I’d go one size up for a cozier look.) / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]oly goodness, guys. I’m struggling to get back into the swing of things. Somehow, that pesky sinus infection is STILL here–looks like I’m headed back to the doctor–and the house is a complete disaster from construction that occurred while we were away. (A huge thank you to my neighbor Juli for letting in the contractors every day!) I’m drowning in correspondence from ovr the holidays, and the assignments are piling up. I’m not sure how it’s possible feel overwhelmed one week into the new year, but I’m somehow managed to do it. ;)
Recently, I wrote about scaling back, and I’m trying to remind myself that it’s okay to not have it “all together” every day. I spent a lot of time in 2015 convincing myself that order and structure were just around the corner, and because of this, I was in a constant state of discontent, always thinking about better days to come. But I’m beginning to understand that my life is probably never going to be characterized by “order” and “structure.” It’s just not the life I’ve chosen. :)
I’m beginning to understand that my life is probably never going to be characterized by “order” and “structure.” It’s just not the life I’ve chosen.
So this year, I’m vowing to work hard to maintain some sense of organization, but to not let it get to me when it doesn’t work out. It’s okay to work from bed for a day, like I am now, or to get blog posts up extremely late because I have other, more pressing stuff due. It’s okay if the house needs a deep cleaning and I can’t get to it for a few days. It’s okay if my e-mail inbox is at capacity, and I need to buy more storage space to accommodate its craziness. (Though, really: 50,247 emails is a bit much, wouldn’t you say? Perhaps I should just shut down the account and start over, haha.)
I’m also trying to remind myself that I’m probably not the only one who feels like she can never catch up. Even the most put-together-looking girls, I’ve learned, can otherwise be a complete mess!
So hello, 2016. You are the year of acceptance. :)
Side note: Ahhhh, winter. It’s back to photo shoots at night in the cold!






Ugh Kelly, this totally speaks to me! And I’ve been sick too, which makes it so hard to get everything in order and stay on top of things. I had to remind myself that things could wait because I didn’t want to make myself MORE sick haha The worst! You’ll get better and caught up, though – I know you will!
So glad you’re back – can’t wait to see you!!
xoxo,
Lauren at http://www.lakeshorelady.com/
I love this post – I feel the EXACT same way. I want everything done ahead of time and me to feel a certain way and that’s probably just never happening. I need to learn to live in the moment too so we can help each other with this! I’m so happy you are back though!
I LOVE those OTK boots and how you styled them! I have been convinced that they totally aren’t for me, but this post changed my mind.
I feel so overwhelmed this week, as well. I have something scheduled every day after work, plus a guest coming to stay this weekend. Why cram so much into the first week of the year?!
I so hope you are feeling better soon!
XO, SS || Seersucker Sass
I feel like you’re talking about me! Not gonna lie, 2016 came in like a lion and it’s knocked me even farther off my game. I was hoping I would feel more content, but I feel even more buried with work and life and my blog has taken a back burner (which was the exact opposite plan I had to kick off the new year). Here’s to getting everything back in order and feeling accomplished, rather than overwhelmed! p/s I hope you feel better soon. Sinus infections are the absolute worst.
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You are definitely not the only one who struggles with organization! You will get there! Just make sure to cut yourself some much needed slack from time to time :)
-Maggie http://www.thatgirlmags.com
You are definitely not the only one who struggles with organization! You will get there! Just make sure to cut yourself some much needed slack from time to time :)
-Maggie http://www.thatgirlmags.com