A Few of My Favorite Blogtober Posts from 2018

Green Acres Meets Paris Blogtober 2018 Recap / www.vanessahwood.com

In planning this year’s Blogtober posts, I took a look back at the last couple of year’s posts. In doing that, I wanted to share eight of my favorite Blogtober posts from 2018. Seven Tips on How to Dress Up For Fall Dressing up for Fall can be fun because you can wear a turtleneck bodysuit under a sleeveless dress or pair a long-sleeve plaid shirt with a colorful mini-skirt. The tips in this post are great for transitioning your summer wardrobe through the Fall season. Halloween Dinner Party: It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus! I love a good […]

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Eat, Drink & Be Merry This Fall

For the Love of Fall / www.vanessahwood.com

Fall means getting cozy and warm, both inside and out. So whether you’re looking for a soup recipe, or wanting to spice up your apple cider, or looking for some Fall fashion inspiration, today’s post has a few ideas just for you! Every Fall, my husband asks for my homemade chicken noodle soup, which signifies to me that Fall is really here. Here are some other delicious soup recipes. Some people reach for hot cocoa or hot tea during these chilly Fall days, but some people like hot apple cider. Well, if you’re looking to spice things up, then take […]

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Pick Your Poison for Halloween

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I used to live in a small town where every house on this one street decorated their houses and yards for Halloween. It was the busiest and best Halloween trick-or-treating any kid or adult could ask for! Whether you’re decorating your house and yard, and handing out treat bags, or if you’re throwing an adults-only Halloween costume party, here are some great Halloween ideas. Take some outdoor decoration ideas from This Silly Girl’s Life. If you live in a small neighborhood and don’t get many trick-or-treaters, then maybe handing out goodie bags might be a good idea. Check out these […]

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My Fall Fashion Inspiration

My Fall Fashion Inspiration / www.vanessahwood.com

I’ll admit it… I’m a summer kind of gal, but I love the crisp weather of Fall. I get excited about finally being able to wear my scarves and boots. I definitely need to add more sweaters to my fall and winter wardrobe! So to serve as some inspiration, here are my fall and winter fashion loves. I’m absolutely loving this neutral outfit. It’s perfect for a day of walking around the Farmer’s Market or for a fun day out walking around a Fall Festival with friends. Pairing the right sweater with the right jeans doesn’t have to be complicated. […]

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25+ Fun Activities To Do This Fall

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Fall is in the air! October is my husband’s favorite month. In fact, we were married in October. We love the cooler, crisper mornings, and we love to see the color changes. When I found these “25 Fun Fall Goals” on Pinterest, I thought they were worth sharing. In fact, later this month, as part of Blogtober 2019, I plan to post some cool Fall recipes and decorating ideas. So please come back and check out those posts! Just-for-Fun Fall Goals 1. go on a fall picnic | 2. re-read great novel | 3. try pumpkin recipes | 4. make homemade doughnuts | 5. frame photos | 6. drive-in movie | 7. chili […]

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