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Books I Read in 2018

2018 Book Recap | Fairly Southern

Hooray! It’s my annual recap of the books I read last year! This has become one of my favorite posts to write.

I read 34 books in 2018. That is 6 more books than I read in 2017, not that I was counting or being competitive with myself or anything. That would be so unlike me.

For the most part, I listen to audiobooks rather than reading physical books. It just works better with my busy schedule! I can listen to audiobooks while driving and cleaning, whereas I rarely carve out time to actually sit down on the couch and hold a book in my hands. The one exception is vacations–I love to read actual book on vacation!

While most of the books were ones I chose myself, some of them were selected by my book club. I really like being “forced” to read books that I otherwise probably wouldn’t pick up. I have discovered quite a few favorites that way! And, even if I don’t love the book, at least I feel like I broadened my horizons.

Without further ado, here are the books I read in 2018, along with my opinions on each. They are in alphabetical order, and the ones that are *starred are ones that I highly recommend adding to your own reading list! There are many good books on this list that did not get a star. I tried to reserve stars only for books that I enthusiastically recommend.

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Ethical & Sustainable Maternity Fashion with Poshmark Stylist Christie Barker!

Today, I am thrilled to feature a post on ethical maternity fashion from my good friend Christie Barker! She is a Poshmark stylist, momma-to-be, and my go-to person for fashion advice. Check out her Poshmark closet and keep in touch with her on Insta!

Ethical & Sustainable Maternity Fashion with Poshmark Stylist Christie Barker | Fairly Southern

When I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to be extra conscious about choosing ethically made and secondhand fashion. I knew I would only be wearing these clothes for a short time. I wanted to create the least amount of waste possible and make more informed choices for what I was purchasing new.

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5 Tips for Authentic Blog Branding

Today I have a special treat for y’all…a guest post on blog branding from my friend Hillarie Kay! She is a marketing guru, girl boss, and lover of all things pink. In other words, she is absolutely fabulous! I am thrilled to bits to have her sharing some tips for fellow bloggers on how to stay authentic while running a successful blog.

5 Tips for Authentic Blog Branding by marketing expert Hillarie Kay | Fairly Southern

Hi!  My name is Hillarie Kay and I own a Marketing and Operations Boutique Agency. My passion is helping small businesses succeed with the help of solid marketing and operations tactics.  When I met Laura, I instantly fell in love with her southern charm.  She truly embodies what you see on her blog.  Talk about someone authentic.

Authenticity is becoming harder and harder to find in this social media-driven world, but for the group of us who are, I think there is an underlying fear about how we can possibly stand out and brand ourselves authentically and uniquely.  After thinking about this, I’ve created five quick tips on how to authentically and uniquely brand yourself.  Read More

Big News! Wedding Belles Blog is now Trés Belle!

Hi there everyone! Big news coming at you today that has been a long time in the making: Wedding Belles Blog has become Trés Belle, a more comprehensive lifestyle blog that addresses not only weddings, but other aspects of the Southern belle life (as well as more personal reflections from my ownself!). Don’t worry, though…Wedding Belles isn’t going away! You can find the Wedding Belles section of Trés Belle on the top navigation menu on the site, where I will continue to bring you wedding planning inspiration, tips, and tricks. I am beyond excited about the blog’s transformation (or perhaps evolution is a better word?) and can’t wait to see what you think about the new content.

xoxo Laura

P.S. – I have now linked my Instagram account to the site, so be sure to come follow me to catch up on my latest adventures!