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Wanderlust Wednesday: My Travel Bucket List, Part 2

April 10, 2019 No Comments

Sometimes I daydream about winning the lottery and traveling the world. My wanderlust bucket list keeps growing every day and today, with part 2 of my “travel bucket list”, I’m sharing more far away destinations that I find fascinating and hope to travel to one day. Iceland My friend, Karis, has traveled to Iceland several times. In fact, I think she says that it is one of her most favorite places to visit. I always thought the the Blue Lagoon was some tropical destination that Brooke Shields was stranded on, but it’s actually in Iceland. If you want to get […]

Life, Travel

My Birthday Staycation in Knoxville, TN

March 27, 2019 No Comments

Downtown Knoxville Stay-Cation / www.vanessahwood.com

A couple of months ago, I celebrated my birthday with a staycation in Knoxville, Tenn., with my favorite person – my husband, Mike. We took in the downtown vibes, walked around Market Square, ate some great food, and then saw my favorite Broadway show at the Tennessee Theatre on Sunday afternoon. What a weekend! Our overnight staycation began on Saturday afternoon, when we checked into The Oliver Hotel, a boutique hotel located in downtown Knoxville. “The hotel is the only boutique property in Knoxville with a style that pays tribute to downtown’s colorful history, while offering guest rooms and suites […]

Life, Style

Spring is in the Air with FabFitFun

March 14, 2019 No Comments

FabFitFun Spring 2019 box / www.vanessahwood.com

I was so excited a couple of months ago when I got the email telling me that it was time to customize my FabFitFun Spring 2019 box. This box included pretty awesome products that I’m sure will be added to “my favorites” list. {*Disclosure: I am a FabFitFun Affiliate, which means if you order from my blog posts, I receive a small commission. #fffaffiliate #fffpartner} What’s Inside My Spring Box Show Me Your Mumu Brie Robe {$84} – This robe is slightly longer in the back. It is super soft!Deux Lux Demi Backpack {$75} – This backpack is lightweight and is […]

Life

Living a Life of Luxury on a Budget

March 7, 2019 No Comments

When it comes to living luxuriously, many people assume you need to be dripping in Gucci, flying in a private jet, and kicking back in a Tesla. But, that isn’t living luxuriously, that is showing off wealth. Luxury isn’t about what you spend, it’s about how you feel. For some people, luxury is their beautiful beach condo and fresh coffee each morning. For others, it’s the smell of their wet dog after a run through the woods in the rain. Real luxury, in most cases, is the little treats that we can give ourselves that don’t put us in debt. […]

Life, Style, Travel

Links I Love: February 2019

March 3, 2019 No Comments

February was full of love, fashion, beauty, and Awards shows. I already shared a “links I love” post earlier in February featuring some of my favorite Valentine’s Day links, but I wanted to share some of my other favorite links from the rest of the month! Can’t-Miss Milan Fashion Week Street Styles {StyleCaster} – I’m always amazed at the street styles during fashion week, whether that be in New York, London, Paris or Milan. Castles You Can Actually Stay In {Camilla Styles} – Who wouldn’t want to stay in a castle and feel like a princess for a night? These […]