Pink Loafers (They’re back! Also love these mules. And, of course, the bow mules.) / White Skinny Jeans (So soft and don’t stretch out. Worth the investment! They come in ankle cut now, too.) / Old Sweater (Similar here, and I’m so in love with this navy striped sweater.) / Gingham Button-Down (Perfect for layering on cold spring days! This one is super similar, I love this off-the-shoulder number, and I love this peplum gingham top — coming to the blog next week! Oh — and this one. SIGH.) / Burberry Jacket (Now comes in pink!)

The above photo is one of my favorite photos of all time. Elements-wise, it’s not a particularly “good” one; it’s blurry and grainy, and I’m looking pretty tired. But it’s a great depiction of what my days are like, and think it perfectly captures how love-filled they are, despite the imperfections and messes and chaos and exhaustion. ;)

While I didn’t get yesterday’s post on the conclusion of the One-Month Challenge up on the blog until late last night, I thought I’d take some time today to talk a little bit about what “me time” looks like right now, and how I want it to look during the month of April. :) Because, ladies an gentlemen (Dad?), I have some grand plans.

Wearing: Talbots Gingham Flats (Similar here and here) / Warby Parker Glasses c/o / Rag & Bone Jeans (Best white skinnies in the world…) / Ralph Lauren Oxford (Also love this one, this one and this one.) / Holding: Kate Spade Mug

Bedroom Details: Britt Ford Framed Map / L.L.Bean Bed and Rug c/o / Lands’ End Duvet and Shams / Birch Lane Bench / Ginger Jar Pillow (Similar here) / Ralph Lauren Shams and Striped Pillow (Old) / Birch Lane Night Stands / Similar Lamps here, here and here / Gingham Bedsheets (Also love these! This set was the original inspiration.)

Top of the evenin’ to ya! I was in need of some quality time with my little family last night and I took Emma toy shopping today, which is why I’m a solid 20 hours late on today’s post. ;) So worth it, though. Every once in a while, it’s nice to unplug and simply be, you know? And now, here I am, writing this (and, okay, finishing up some overdue freelance work) as Mitch plays with Emma, and I’m relaxed and happy and enjoying it. I can’t even imagine what our upcoming weeklong vacation is going to do for me!

Anyway, if you read this initial post and then this “update” post, you might remember that today marks the conclusion of the One-Month Challenge! Yes, it’s a bit ironic that I’m posting this late, when the One-Month Challenge was all about getting my act together. But it was also about being a happier person, and I’m wearing a smile right now. So let’s dive into how it went, what I learned, and what I’m planning to do going forward. :)