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How I Want to Grow This Year & Holiday Snaps

Happy 2018! Last week, I took the week off to enjoy time with my family and also reflect on the year. To be entirely honest, I’ve felt burnt out in multiple aspects of my life the past few months and so sorting through that and setting goals for the New Year was pretty high on my agenda. While I’m not big on traditional resolutions, I do try to sit down each year and make myself a list of goals. I wanted to share those here today, in case any of you have been dealing similar situations and also to help hold myself accountable. Some of my friends choose a word for the year & if you made me choose one, I would say my word for 2018 is GROW.

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Feeling lost on how to grow as a person? Learn five areas to focus your personal growth journey on and how implement change! // packed party disco tumbler, sweater weather outfits, cute winter outfits, otk boots under $100
featured | embellished sweater c/o + lily of france: bralette c/o + distressed knee slit jeans c/o + over the knee boots c/o {old, similar} + kendra scott: etta necklace + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass {ON SALE} + packed party: disco tumbler c/o + mac cosmetics: lipstick + opi products: nail polish c/o

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17 Things Learned in 2017: Advice for the New Year

Y’all I had ZERO motivation to write a new blog post today and then read Lindsay’s Festivus grievances {hilarious} and got inspired to write this post about 17 things learned this year. Oh and these are in no particular order. PS. Did you learn anything life changing in 2017? Let me know in the comments; we all should share this wisdom!

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Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares 17 things learned in 2017. These life lessons, big and small, will help tackle 2018. // life lessons for young women, mid twenties advice for women, what i learned in 2017

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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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