By, Brett Nicole

Spooky season is right around the corner!👻🍂🎃
For everyone that loves a good thriller novel as much as me:

ATTN Thriller Girlies: Add These New Books to Your Reading List ASAP fall means one thing for readers: thriller season

In case you need something new to watch this weekend. 😊

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15 Documentaries So Good You Won't Sleep Until You Finish Them get comfortable—you aren't going anywhere until you finish these

POV: you finally got a library card, now you can’t stop reading thriller novels and it’s basically become your entire identity 📚⁣
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I’ve read and ranked 11 thriller novels over on the blog in a new post: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞)⁣
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If you’re looking for your next page turner, click the link to read my reviews🥳

The Thriller Novels I Haven't Been Able to Put Down This Year (and the Ones I Have) I am a sucker for true crime, horror, and all things thriller and have been pleased to find out that there are some incredibly talented thriller and horror writers out there. While you're looking for your next page turner, allow me to offer a personal rating and review of 11 of the novels I've read....

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because it’s always fall in my heart 🍁🧡🍂⁣
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Reflecting once again on my time in Massachusetts in my 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵: ⁣
𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧! ⁣
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No matter the season, there are always unique experiences waiting for you in a state with as much history as MA.⁣
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Check it out at the link below! ⁣
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Plus, if you sign up for my emails at 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘣𝘺𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦.𝘤𝘰𝘮 you’ll be sent a free guide book & day-by-day itinerary to the perfect week in the Bay State. ⁣
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Happy travels! ✈️

Unique Day Trips from Boston A state with as much history as Massachusetts is sure to have some unique, spooky, and even haunted locations for any supernatural or true crime lover. Here are a few of my favorites stops throughout Massachusetts that are easily accessible from Boston. Be sure to bookmark this page for fall so you....

Head to the link below for my tried & true travel essentials in my 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵:
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟖 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝗪𝐡𝐲 ⁣
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Happy travels! ✈️

You Need These 8 Beauty & Travel Items for Your Next Vacation and Here's Why You need these 8 beauty & travel items for your next vacation and here's why

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯, 𝘔𝘈! ⁣⁣

This was one of my favorite trips & I want to share my experiences with all of you! Hopefully you’ll find some inspiration & travel tips on one of the most historic cities in the country. ⁣
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check it out at the link below! ⁣
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Sign up for my emails on my website, bybrettnicole.com, to get a ✨free✨ guide book & itinerary for spending the perfect week in Massachusetts!

First Timer's Guide to Boston First Timer's Guide to Boston, MA

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In honor of Halloweekend, I have 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 up all about the most magical city in the US: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘮, 𝘔𝘈! ⁣
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check it out at the link below!

Aaaand if you sign up for my emails on my website, bybrettnicole.com, you’ll get a ~free~ guide book & itinerary for spending the perfect (spooky) week in Massachusetts. 🥳👻

First Timer's Guide to Salem, MA Where to stay, where to dine, and what to see. The complete guide to a first-timer's trip to Salem, MA.

happy monday, y’all!

Running errands uniform✔️

Anyone else obsessed with places they’ve never visited? It’s anywhere in New England for me. So when I saw this Montauk t-shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch was on sale I had to jump on it (+ it’s so comfy!).

*Finally* planning my first trip to the northeast in October to Boston, Cape Cod, & Salem and I couldn’t be more excited. Just in time for spooky season 👻 send me all of your recs if you’ve ever been!

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Find me among the books 📚

Texas friends (𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦), do yourself a favor and plan a trip to Marble Falls ASAP. ⁣
This charming Hill Country town has everything you need, from food & drinks to shopping to glamping, and everything in between. ⁣
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If you need some help planning, check out my newest blog post, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐓𝐗 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 where I highlight all of my favorite things to do in the city.
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Happy travels!⛺️

Marble Falls, TX Travel Guide How to spend the perfect weekend in the charming Marble Falls, TX.

After the year we've had, we could a use a bit more self care these days. Check out 5 of my favorite simple but effective ways to practice self care!

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Tried and true tips for a successful work from home experience.

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This must be the place. 🏜

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵!
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Had the time of my life exploring Big Bend & West Texas with Austin McCarthy . I had to make sure I remember this trip forever by writing about it on the blog. ⁣
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Use the link below to check out my lastest blog post, 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝗪𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬, for a recap of everything we did & see (so many) pics of the trip!

Adventures in West Texas A recap of our adventures in Marfa, Terlingua, and Big Bend National Park, the pillars of West Texas.

Note to self, check store hours before showing up. 🤣

Lucky for me there are so many places to shop in Austin! Here are my favorites:
- the Picnic (home of Chasing Indigo)
- the Domain
- South Congress St.
- 2nd St. District

Plenty of places to spend some cash💵🤪

Starting to feel like summer…🌞

As much as I love Austin, one of my favorite things to do since moving here is exploring the surrounding small towns! There’s nothing like small town Texas charm, and each is filled with it’s own unique history, fun shops, and great food.

Here are a few of my favorite small towns close to Austin:
- Georgetown
- Buda
- Bastrop
- Dripping Springs

Exploring any one of these is the perfect way to spend a summer Saturday.🌻
Where should I head to next?!

It's about that time of year again! April showers lead to May flowers (& a couple more showers here in Austin) and now it's to start Spring cleaning! Here are 6 tips for a successful cleaning endeavor.

6 Spring Cleaning Tips Spring cleaning hacks for everyday use.

It’s hard for me to believe that one year ago today I published by first blog post. In a way I believe that the world slowing down to deal with a pandemic gave me the time I needed to find my voice. I was searching for a creative outlet while being stuck at home and I found it through writing “by, Brett Nicole.” I’m so proud of what this has turned into over the past year and how it’s evolved.

When you’re a “blogger,” one of the number one things you’re told to do in order to be successful is to find your niche and be consistent with it. Well, that’s one thing I haven’t been able to do. I’ve bounced around from beauty & fashion, to photography, to travel and in between. And maybe I haven’t yet accomplished everyone’s definition of success, but this pursuit has lead me to multiple writing jobs, travel opportunities, and an outlet to share my creativity. For that I feel accomplished.

Thank you to everyone that’s been here for the ride long before my writing journey began, and for those who have joined since.
I’m so excited for the future.

xo,
Brett Nicole

Don’t worry, it’s not that deep 🌊

JK! Jacob’s Well in Wimberley, TX is approximately 20ft deep and then extends into caverns. It is also quite possibly one of the coolest places I’ve seen in Texas so far.

A closer look at our retro airstream trailer, “The Maria” at Off the Vine RV Park 🌟

bybrettnicole on Instagram: A closer look at our retro airstream trailer, “The Maria” at @offthevinervpark 🌟 Read all about our stay at the RV park and see pictures… Brooks & Dunn • My Maria

Travel guide to Hico, TX is now available on the blog! Hico was the most charming small town and our stay there would not have been complete without spending the night in a retro trailer at Off the Vine RV Park 🚍⁣
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Read (& see 📷) all about it. Link to the 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐕 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐨, 𝐓𝐗 below. ☺️

Texas Travel Guide: Off the Vine RV Park in Hico, TX A highlight of the charming Off the Vine RV Park in Hico, TX.

I may not be able to afford Prada, but my life sure is rich ✨

📍the Prada Marfa, a permanent art installation in the middle of nowhere west Texas

way out west 🌾

way out west🌾

Wildflower photoshoot with the very talented Spark of Color Photography 🌸🌾💚

Texas Wildflower Shoot Texas wildflower shoot with Spark of Color Photography

Photoshoot in Downtown Austin with John Adams Photography

Downtown Austin, TX with John Adams Photography Photoshoot in Downtown Austin, TX with John Adams Photography

Yesterday 3 of my girlfriends and I went to a luxury picnic in the park hosted by the amazing Prestige Picnics. We got gift boxes from Sugar Clouds Cotton Candy and had an amazing photography session from Gaby Deimeke Photography.

Click the link below for pictures from the experience!

Picnic at Mueller Lake Park Highlight of our picnic held by Prestige Picnics at Mueller Lake Park in Austin, TX.