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I found two nail polishes that I am smitten with in less than two weeks. That never happens. But how nice that it happened now, at the end of summer, when my nails are at their healthiest. I introduced you to the beautiful coral, Parasol from Adesse New York that I received in my Ipsy …
My nails are usually at their best in the summer, but this year, like the summer weather they were a little late. The fact that I was gardening like mad probably didn’t help. But all of a sudden, I noticed my nails were longer and they looked better. Time for nail polish! Earlier this week, …
Because I’ve been doing so much yard work, I haven’t been wearing nail polish. But I’ve taken a short break from gardening, so I decided to do an easy summer mani with some polishes I haven’t used in ages. In searching through my polish drawer and my apothecary jar, I noticed that a lot of …
I did a particularly good job in March, and I’m happy to have quite a few items to recycle including a lot of full size things that I’ve had for a long time. I’m also tossing 3 items that have expired. Skincare Although I think last month was different, skincare is the big category …
Because my doctor and I don’t seem to be able to get my blood pressure under control yet in spite of quadrupling the amount of medication I started taking about 6 weeks ago and because of some other things, I’ve been really stressed out this winter. For decades, I have been running just about every …
Switching to glass nail files from Mont Bleu has made a huge difference in the health and look of my nails. I wrote about Mont Bleu, the manufacturer from the Czech Republic, last spring here. A couple of weeks ago, I bought a purse size Mont Bleu nail file to keep in my purse …
I haven’t done a nail polish post in a long time. Though we’re expecting a Nor’easter starting tonight for the next couple of days, the weather has been beautiful and unseasonably warm this week. My white hellebores are in full bloom, and it seems like spring is just around the corner. In fact, I read …
Although February was a short month, I used up a lot of stuff, and I’m happy to add it all to the recycling bin! Let’s take a look. Bath and Body Bath and body was the big category for me this month. But one product that I’m getting rid of makes me angry!! RITUALS Zensation …
January has come and gone, but I still have a few best of 2017 (products I tried for the first time in 2017) in the hands, feet, nails, hair, and body categories to mention before we’re firmly entrenched in 2018. Let’s get to it. Hands, Feet and Nails Mont Bleu Glass Nail Files: I …
Such a satisfying feeling to have a lot of beauty empties to toss into the recycling bin. And even more so when they’re full size products. Because making room for new things is so rewarding, I’m finally starting to purge old, expired beauty products that are sitting around taking up space. I’m going to …
During the holidays, Zoya had a number of really good sales. I took advantage of one that was 50% off and free shipping, there must have been a minimum. I bought three polishes and a topcoat. I already wrote about Zoya Cathy, a neutral pink-peach cream (reviewed/swatched here). And I seem to have misplaced my …
Zoya Professional Lacquer is probably my favorite or at least my most purchased brand of nail polish. I love their cream polishes, and I think they have the most fabulous collection of nudes and neutrals. On Black Friday weekend, Zoya had a big sale with 50% off and free shipping. You know how much I …
Zoya is having an ah-ma-zing sale on Black Friday, November 24: 50% off of your entire order and free shipping with the code FRIYAY! It’s good for both US and Canada. For outside of those two countries, international shipping rates apply. The sale includes EVERYTHING that Zoya sells! Wow, that’s a good one! Now’s the …
The Summer of Love was 50 years ago, 1967. 50 years! Wow, I can’t believe it! The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has a tribute exhibit that started this past summer of poster art from that era. I haven’t seen it yet, but Jeff and I may go to the MFA on Monday. Maybe …
So sad to see the summer end. I know it technically lasts well into September, but for us in New England, it gets chilly in September. I’m always wishing I could turn on the heat in the morning. But who knows, maybe there will be a beach day or two before October. In terms …