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How to Add Personal Touches to Your Holiday Cards

As someone that loves getting snail mail, there are few times as exciting as Christmas card season. And while society may try to imply that you have to be married, have children or a cute dog to mail out cards – don’t believe the hype. This post is all about how to personalize your own holiday cards. Are you a last minute Lucy and still haven’t ordered your cards? No worries, Paper Source is running a huge Christmas card sale, $5 flat rate 2-day shipping on orders over $50, and they have some New Years cards too! Not too late.

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Holiday cards stressing you out? Southern lifestyle blogger shares a tutorial for DIY envelope liners + tips for making your Christmas cards stand out. // paper source envelope liner template kit, diy envelope liner tutorial, best holiday cards for women, how to make envelope liners, metallic sharpie craft ideas, tape runner crafts, stationery DIY, personalized stationery paper source

How to Add Personal Touches to Your Holiday Cards | Picking a Card & Why I Chose Paper Source

This year, I decided I wanted to go with a custom card. Paper Source has TONS of photo card options; originally, I planned on using photos from a holiday shoot to create a classy, ‘I have my life together,’ photo card. That thought completely went out the window though when I saw these “New Year, Same Me” cards. This greeting card felt SO genuine to me & I knew my friends would all actually LOL when they got them in the mail. #BeTrueToYourBrand

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Friday Favorites: a Fresh & Local Lunch at Vinaigrette Salads

I can’t get over how quickly this week flew by {or how tired I felt the whole week, hmm}. I’m definitely trying to get used to the changing seasons and much cooler temperatures; I hung around home as much as humanly possible. This weekend I’m hoping to take advantage of some warmer weather on Saturday {51 degrees!} and wrap up my Christmas shopping.

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Looking for a new local lunch spot in Louisville? Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, reviews Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen in her highlights of the week. // lunch idea in louisville ky, where to eat in louisville kentucky, louisville city guide

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Gift Guide: For the Girl Who Has Everything

I can’t believe we’re just a week and half out from Christmas and so it only felt right to show what’s on MY wish list. My family regularly complains that I’m the girl that has everything {admittedly not that far from the truth!} so these gifts are perfect for the ladies in your life that may be tough to shop for.

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Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her holiday 2017 wish list -- perfect for those ladies that are hard to shop for. // holiday outfits for women, glitter pumps under $50, how to wear sequins for the holidays, christmas card outfit, hobby lobby wrapping paper, mac ruby woo lipstick
featured | red tartain plaid shirt {similar} + j. crew factory: sequin blouse {old} + navy pleated midi skirt c/o + glitter pumps {similar linked and here} + retro matte lipstick {in ruby woo} + cnd polish: vinylux nail polish c/o

While I don’t need anything {seriously so blessed}, these are some of the items currently on my wish list that I’m likely to buy for myself if they don’t show up under the tree!

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Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her holiday 2017 wish list -- perfect for those ladies that are hard to shop for. // sugarfina gummy bears, gifts for her 2017, christmas 2017 wish list, speedy boots on sale, rebecca minkoff bag on sale
champagne and bubbly bear gift set + personalized leather business card holder + frenchie leather strap watch + stemless wine glass {similar, under $10} + camp socks + ban.do agenda + marble s’well bottle + jaclyn hill eyeshadow palette {ON SALE} + you were my cup of tea pouch + laura mercier setting powder + velvet love crossbody {ON SALE} + saltwater duck boot {ON SALE} + cozy slippers + satin pillow case + 35mm lens for canon

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Weekend Please: Comfy Winter Outfit + Holiday To Do List

Happy Monday, y’all! I’m bringing you what has to be one of the easiest and most comfortable outfits I’ve shared lately. I snagged this Weekend sweatshirt from Shop the Mint a few weeks ago and it’s been on repeat ever since. The oversized fit is perfectly cozy and easy to throw on whether you’re running errands or curling up on the couch.

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The cutest and easiest weekend outfit from southern style blogger, What Nicole Wore! Snag this Shop the Mint sweatshirt while it's on major sale! // weekend outfit, the mint julep boutique, hunter boots on sale, fossil patchwork crossbody
featured | shop the mint: weekend sweatshirt c/o {ON SALE for $33} + distressed jeans {under $50} + hunter: original rain boots {glossy on sale for $90 here!} + fossil: campbell crossbody c/o {25% off with HOLIYAY} + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick {in ruby woo}

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I Got a Crush On…Velvet: Holiday Party Outfit

It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means I’m teaming up with my How I Style It friends! For December’s blog hop, we’re all sharing holiday inspired looks. I pulled out this dress from Pink Blush; I’ve been having a MAJOR moment with all things velvet. Keep reading for more about this dress plus the must have bag for this holiday season.

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Southern style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a holiday party outfit that wows for all your 2017 end of year shindigs with PinkBlush. // prettyinpinkblush, velvet clutch, affordable dress for the holidays, christmas party outfit ideas, how to wear a white blazer
featured | PinkBlush: floral crushed velvet dress c/o + white blazer {similar} + nude pumps + gold pendant necklace c/o + velvet crossbody {carried as clutch} c/o {similar linked in red} + black druzy double ring + lipstick c/o + highlighter c/o + nail polish c/o

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