today i am wishing i could just collapse into a place like this…

i imagine that just off to the right of the edge of the photograph, there are some amazing floor to ceiling french doors that look out on a beautiful pool, lake, or ocean. i would wake up, stretch my arms, and go have a glass of iced tea in the sunshine. or my bed at home would work too.

do you ever just feel emotionally exhausted? that’s how i feel today. physically and emotionally drained… at the end of my little rope. this could explain my lack of posts this week and lately…

i’ve also been defeated by the february frye challenge, i believe officially as of today. i had a business meeting on wednesday in houston and wore heels (it was important, people!). the next day, my poor feet were so swollen i chose a pair of green suede flats that are a half size larger than my other shoes so they would be happy. today, i threw in the towel and pulled out my fabulously-comfy-yet-still-make-me-feel-stylish new madewell boots that have gotten not nearly enough love lately. defeated. de-feet-ed. whatever. and also for the record- i have had a strange bruise on the front of my right ankle since early feb. not sure if it’s a result of the challenge or what… but… ew.

i still love my fryes, and i think the challenge forced me to understand how to better style them for me. i also learned that it’s incredibly hard to wear the same pair of shoes every day- not only from a style perspective, but from a comfort perspective. and yes- they’re definitely more comfortable and broken in.

i hope you have a beautiful and refreshing weekend- no matter what state of mind you’re in.

*image via apartmenttherapy.com