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Stock Tank Pools Are Ideal for Summer Fun

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Stock Tank Pool Ideas / www.vanessahwood.com

Stock tank pools are so trendy this summer, even though summer is almost over. After families were quarantined for months earlier this year and everyone had the DIY bug, many homeowners began repurposing galvanized stock tank pools and turning them into above-ground pools. DIY-ing a stock tank pool is much less expensive than putting in either a real above-ground or in-ground pool. I mean, you could probably get a temporary and/or small inflatable pool from Amazon or a local retailer and be happy as a clam. BUT how cool are stock tank pools! Cool Pool Ideas I wouldn’t be able […]

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Links I Love: July 2020

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Links I Love: July 2020 / www.vanessahwood.com

Better late than never, am I right? I’ve put together another eclectic mix of “Links I Love” from the month of July. My hope is that you’ll find something worth bookmarking for later {like easy summer appetizer recipe or the window swap link}. This list of links includes nail art designs for short nails {definitely going to a couple of these designs to the nail tech when I get my next manicure} and lessons we can learn for Dolly {“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”}, to how to style a denim skirt {play with proportions and […]

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Links I Love: June 2020

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Links I Love: June 2020 / www.vanessahwood.com

We are halfway through 2020 and soooooo much has happened — some good, some not so good. Between Covid-19 and all the recent protests, I wanted to bring together some of the best links I’ve enjoyed this past month. These twelve links I love include a variety of topics, from where to purchase cute face masks to the science behind yoga and your brain. I’ve also linked a delicious recipe for raspberry lemon brioche cinnamon rolls. {You’re gonna love me for linking that recipe!} Enjoy these links! 27 Cute Face Masks {WhoWhatWear} Face masks. #ButMakeItFashion These face masks are not […]

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My “Thrifty” and *Luxury* Pre-Love Finds

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My Thrifty and Pre-Loved Finds / www.vanessahwood.com

I’ve been a thrifter since high school, and I love finding one or two pieces that I can add to my existing wardrobe or that special trinket to place on a shelf. So today, I wanted to show you a few “thrifty” pieces that I’ve purchased recently. StateMint Style Finds This past weekend was the bi-annual StateMint Style consignment sale, and although I didn’t purchase a lot, I did find a couple of tops that I really am excited to add to my wardrobe. This butterfly blouse is from Old Navy, and the Louis lip t-shirt is from Gypsy Junkies. […]

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My New Summer Essentials: Unboxing FabFitFun’s Summer 2020 Box

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FabFitFun Summer 2020 / www.vanessahwood.com

A couple of weeks ago, I received some new summer essentials in the FabFitFun Summer 2020 box, and I have to say, this season’s selection of items — from beauty and skincare to fashion and home/lifestyle products — was incredible! This time around {as in seasons past}, I have opted for more skincare products over some of the other options; however, I did get excited about the Draper James straw bag, which is a perfect summer staple for any FabFitFun fashionista! My New Summer Essentials Draper James Straw Bag with Floral Scarf {$75} – This bag will match all of […]

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