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Merry Christmas to You!

December 25, 2018 No Comments

Merry Christmas to you and your family, from me and my family! Today is Christmas, and I’m taking time to reflect on this past year. I’ve had some ups and downs this year that still affect me emotionally on an almost daily basis. Having to put our sweet, precious Daisy down was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do this year {or ever, to be honest with you}. Taking care of my husband after some woman pulled out in front of his motorcycle, causing him to flip over her car and be hospitalized for a week, was […]

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“I Have a Dream…”: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

January 16, 2017 2 Comments

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream… A dream of peace, freedom, and hope. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and many people around the United States have honored the legacy of this man. I am reminded of the Oscar-nominated movie, Selma, about the march from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery, Ala., in 1965, to secure equal voting rights, Martin Luther King Jr.’s words ring true as much today as they did in 1965. {Images borrowed from 1 // 2 } You can read Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech HERE. Yours Truly, Vanessa

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What’s Your Sign?

March 21, 2016 No Comments

Whether you’re a Capricorn like me, or a Taurus like my mom, there’s a perfect nail polish designed just for you. I love red nail polish, but I’ve been stepping out of my comfort zone and experimenting with some other colors. I’ve got several Chanel nail polishes including my faves, Forbidden (gifted to me by a friend) and Pulsion (a limited edition I purchased while visiting Chicago). I also got a Formula X in a taupe color (#254), and a OPI Nail Envy in Hawaiian Orchid. When I get my first mani-pedi of the Spring, I usually opt for something […]

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A Month of Thankfulness

November 5, 2015 No Comments

Photo Source: Stylabl via Pinterest October is gone and November is upon us. In fact, we are already a week into this month. The weather is about to turn a little bit colder. All of the colorful leaves have fallen off the trees. And if we’re lucky, the sun will come out for a few hours a day and remind us that Winter is just another season that we have to endure until Spring and Summer return! But until then, we have two major holidays to face head-on… Thanksgiving and Christmas. First things first… Cleverly Inspired has compiled a list of […]

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4 Reasons to Love the 4th of July

June 29, 2015 No Comments

Friends and family get-togethers. Fabulously delicious food. Fan-freaking-tastic fireworks displays. And freedom. These are four really great reasons to love the 4th of July. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and delared our independence from Great Britian. It marked the day that America wanted freedom. Photo Source: LessGovMoreFun July 4th is more than just a time for everyone to have a day off from work, for people to get together and drink and party and set off firework. It is a time to celebrate and honor those men and women who have served and who are […]