tweed sleeve top: j.crew | flared denim: anthropologie | bag: chanel | heels: target (upgrading to these!) | necklace: altr'd state | bracelets: j.crew, altr'd state

Short weeks are my favorite! Maybe it goes all the way back to those extra Mondays that I got to stay home from school as a kid, but four day weeks are so much more fun and refreshing that the normal, longer version. This week we got one beautiful 60 degree day after a string of freezing polar vortex chillers and took advantage of it by laying in bed all morning, running a few quick errands and then sneaking out to the sweetest neighborhood for a stroll (sans winter coats) and lattes + slices of cake. There's just something about a little fresh air that thaws the heart out a bit... not to mention what some chocolate cake does for a two year old!

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tortoiseshell sunglasses // janie one-piece // mirrored flats // "the secret"

After a long and cold winter here in the Tennessee valley we had one b-e-a-utiful 70 degree day and my hope for Spring has finally arrived. The winter was exciting (for all sorts of fun and festive reasons) but I'm so ready to pack away my boots and invest in a killer bathing suit! Here's to thawing out a little and getting a jump start on my warm-weather day dreams...

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While playing host to family is undeniably fun I really needed this weekend to regroup after my sweet parents and little sister hit the road. With January almost over and the push to actually start digging into these resolutions (rather than keep talking about them) looming over my head, a lazy morning in bed was just what I needed to figure a few things out...

Last year was a wonderful (read: eventful) one for me. Mr. Jackson was offered a permanent position after graduating college and our little family packed up and moved to a new home state. If I had to, I'd classify 2013 as the year of "upheaval". I'm still working hard to make Alabama feel like home, despite our lack of friends and family in the area, and set up a routine that we're all comfortable in but I feel like I'm ready to focus inward and settle all of the sifting that went on last year.

Here's where 2014 comes in... I'm declaring this the year of letting go! I want to let go of anxiety (something I struggle with daily), let go of the fear that's holding me back from wonderful things and let go of all of the stress and up-in-the-air feelings of late. I have big plans to regroup (in my pjs with my favorite planners) as often as possible and focus on letting it all fall away so that I can get to all of the fabulous plans I have for the year.

There are a few fun things brewing here at Chelsea & The City (I haven't decided whether to blog through the process or surprise you with the finished result... so hang in there) and I couldn't be more pumped to conquer it all. While jotting work things down is a necessity, I want to make it a point to pencil in more time for family and God this year and of course a little time to let it go.

sources: navy pajamas, monogrammed pajamas, sugar paper for target planner, simplified planner, phone case, ring dish, lamp, monogram mug

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