Freehand Firefly Jar Nail Art

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How're you all doing? I hope you had an amazing weekend, did you get up to any mischief? Luckily I had Saturday off but I was back in on Sunday and I'm working straight through until Friday now.

Luckily they are not long shifts so I have been using the most with my morning time by throwing myself back into fitness which has felt quite rewarding (and sore) Its quite nice to get a few miles done before I have to go to work. Besides the increase of shifts there's not much else going on, I am sort of plodding along and looking forward to when I will have a little more time for painting if I am honest!

I didn't really know what I was painting before I began this design, all I knew was that I wanted something magical looking.. I'm not sure I achieved it.

Freehand Puppy Nail Art Design

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How are you all doing today? I hope this week has been an awesome one for you!

I am working, working, working. My co-worker is currently on holiday so I am doing Monday's straight through, Saturday off work and back in on Sunday's. Good thing I love my job!

I don't expect I will get to paint for the next two or three weeks – if I can, amazing. If not.. well I already assume that so I wont get stressed out.

Today's nail art is one I wasn't sure about posting, there are some things in this manicure I couldn't stop seeing (minor mistakes that bugged me to no end) but I decided I will share it because on after thought it reminded me of something. PUPPIES IN MY POCKET!! Does anyone remember those tiny little plastic dogs? There was so so many to collection.

Puppies in my pocket, as cute as can be, I wanna take them all home with me! Haha.

Marble and Red Roses Nail Art

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I hope you are all having an awesome start to your week. Have you been up to anything exciting?

On Thursday my store hosted a beauty gala event which was so much fun, We had loads of people come in with their tickets and enjoy make overs, refreshments, discounts across cosmetics and fragrance. It was so much fun to be apart of.

Did you know that June 12^th is red rose day? I love discovering all these little quirky days of the year! June 12^th just so happens to be my mothers birthday too so putting the two together seemed like an awesome idea and little tribute.

I absolutely adore my mother, I know everyone says that but without her I wouldn't be here (and not just because she gave me life!) She's supported me through the years in every way possible, through my teenage years when I suffered deep depression and self harm, she never lots her patience with me. She's encouraged me and nurtured my creative side and is one of the kindest people I know. She'll always go out of her way for people and has a wonderful heart. Thank you Skeebab.

Freehand Seahorse Nail Art

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How are you all doing today? I hope you had a fantastic weekend filled with sunshine. I sure enjoyed mine, I was due a little work break. I enjoyed taking my niece and nephew to the park, frolicking in the sun. I finally had some time to sit down and paint – I think painting is one of those things that relaxes me so it felt good to have a little time out from everything else.

Did you watch the royal wedding?! Oh my god.. I am such a sucker. As soon as Meghan was out of the car I welled up at the sight of her dress. I don't think I'll ever get married myself and that's fine but I still love to see the dresses and the loving looks the bride and groom exchange. What a softie, huh?

Anyway, lets move on to some nail art, I could chatter about all sorts all day long otherwise!

Today's nail art is inspired by the current theme over at Tiny Canvas which is seahorses, you may remember this design I did a while ago.. I wanted to do something better.

I can't participate in all the challenges any more due to work – and the fact that the themes are now voted by the members which means I don't know what theme it will be in advance. You guys know how organised I am and how I like to plan my posts. Having a theme and having to do it in three days if I am working is just too much pressure. Still. I got this one done! 

  

 

3D Hotdog Nail Art

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How are you all doing today? I hope you had an amazing weekend – what did you get up to?

On Saturday evening I went to my sisters for a cheeky Chinese and wine evening, I always love catching up with her. Don't get me wrong, its great spending time with my niece and nephew but sometimes its also nice to have proper grown up sister chats!

I've been painting (I'm well into the last week of June on my blog schedule!) and organising my blog posts out, I think switching my posts to twice a week will really take pressure off working and blogging. I feel like this way I can do what I love and work without any stress. I think I found the perfect balance!

Do you have a way to fit blogging in whilst balancing other aspects of you life? I'd love to know, I always find how people do their blog schedules so interesting.

Spring Piggy

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How are you all doing today? I hope you had an amazing week – tell me your highlight from this week. Today I am off to work but I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend.

This will be my last weekend at home as I have agreed to work Sundays. Its all day but its extra hours which is good. I'll also be pretty much on my own in the fragrance department and apparently they wanted me to do it as they know that I know my stuff. Quite flattering.

Because of this I have decided to cut my posts down to twice a week. I want to be as organised and as well planned as always so I feel that changing my post days will help me achieve that and keep the blog flowing as well as it has been (obviously more hours = less painting time but I feel I can keep up if I switch it a bit) My new posting days will be Monday and Thursday which will start next week and into the beginning month.

Today's nail art is summoning up all the visions of spring one could possibly want – where did our sun go by the way?! Look at this little piggy enjoying a nice mud bath! He looks pretty happy, don't you think?

Sweet Bakery Delights - Freehand Nail Art Design

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How are you all doing today? I hope you had an amazing weekend! Let me know what you got up to or what was the highlight of your weekend.

I've set myself some goals for this week. I've not been as active as I was – the odd days at work really throw me off but I figure on the days when I am not working I've no excuse not to slip in a work out.

You guys might have noticed by now.. I kinda like painting food! I don't enjoy eating all the food I paint (in real life, not literally trying to eat the food I paint on my nails..hurhur.) but there are some foods that look so pretty! Today's nail art is a good example of pretty looking food I don't actually eat myself.

I really don't have a sweet tooth at all!

 

Little Rainbow Robot - Freehand Nail Art

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How are ya all doing? I hope your week has been going wonderfully, was it a productive one for you? I've been at work for a couple days this week and I am back in today. Making customers smile and smell fantastic! And seeing my dear friends who I adore there.

I had this thought recently..I've had a feeling that's been lingering. Happiness. Like real, solid contentment. I've felt so great lately, not that I hadn't been feeling OK but I feel like everything has fallen into place a little more. I love my work, my family are amazing. It just feels like there's so much to be happy about right now. Its a complete contrast to how I felt this time last year. Do you ever feel like that?

Today's nail art is one I really enjoyed painting because..colours! All the colours! 

Love Your Nails - Orly Nail Polish Bottle Nail Art

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How are you all doing today? Did you have a lovely long weekend off work for the Easter weekend? Whatever you got up to I always love to know how you are doing.

I've got a little good news.. If you followed me the last couple of months you'll know I had a temporary job which I absolutely loved – things went slightly wrong, I was promised a permanent role..but I never got to go back. Recently a friend who worked there ran into some family issues so I went back to cover her shifts while she's abroad... well.. I've now been offered a permanent role there! I'm still on cosmetics/fragrance for now but when my friend returns they wont just get rid of me (hurrah!) it may mean I'll be moved onto a different department such as woman's wear, accessories etc.. but that's fine with me!I'm really happy about it :)

Today's design is a tribute to the ORLY Pastel City collection which came out recently for spring, I loved those polishes so much, they were a beautiful collection. I wanted to use all of the nail polishes in this design but I reigned in a little self control and only used three.

Freehand Sunbathing Bunny Nail Art

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Hi guys, I hope you are all doing well? Happy Hump day to you!
Not much to report from my little world, I'll be working from today til the end of the week - Saturday is the job interview. Fun news, I am looking forward to seeing the new Peter Rabbit movie with my niece, nephew and sister next week, I used to love Beatrix Potter as a child.

What else is new?.. Hmm.. I've been playing with lots of new eyeshadows, my love for colour isn't stopping at my nails!

Today though I am bringing you a little slither of spring on my nails, this little bunny has stepped out of his house to take a little time to enjoy some sun time. Catch those rays little bun-bun, soak up all that vitamin D!

Freehand Viking Ship

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How are you all doing? Can you believe we're at the last weekend of February? Honestly.. where does the time go?!

Today I am bringing back my short nubby nails since these were painted last year. My sister came up with the idea of a Viking ship design. I loved the idea but once again feel like my execution wasn't on point.. Mind you, I am always pretty harsh on my designs aren't I?!

Freehand Fruit & Vegetable Nails

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How are you all doing today? I hope you all had a fantastic week?

This week has passed in a blur of cold, exercise and more job hunting. I'm applying for things and literally hearing nothing back from any of the companies. Its so frustrating, I feel like I don't have time to waste being unemployed and I miss being around people, being busy – Don't get me wrong, I am the sort of person who's always doing something but I need something other than home, if you know what I mean.

Today's nail art is one I can back, I grew up in a house were fruit and vegetables were staple and I've always enjoyed my vegetables in particular..so lets have some healthy nails (both from the fruit  & veg and the ORLY Breathable nail polish!)

Freehand Jar Of Hearts Valentines Day Nail Art

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How are you all doing today, I hope you've had a great week?

Do you have anything fun planned for the up coming weekend? My cold is finally on the shift so I am going to focus hard on crunching some miles and getting my polish stash organised (its organised but ya know.. there could be more order!) Earlier nights are also making me feel much better.

Its that time of year again when all the lovey dovey nail art designs start making their rounds, pink and red nails covered in hearts and what not.. I do have a trio of designs aimed at Valentine's day but being a little more on the anti-valentine side. Ok.. I've got one super cute love-themed one. I'm saving that one until last!

I actually did this one towards the end of last year but ended up with so many other seasonal themed nail art I couldn't post it until now. Look how short and nubby my nails look here!

Frog Prince

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How are you all doing? I hope this week is going well for you so far, has anything exciting been going on in your world?

Today's nail art is a design I did at the end of last year, I personally didn't like it too much but when I wore it into my then job I had so many lovely comments that I decided to share it anyway, I think I joked that I'd found a new boyfriend – the frog prince! I know, I know...

The Kissy Kracken - Freehand Octopus Nail Art

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How're ya all doing today? I hope this week has been going well for you?

I've found myself in somewhat of a slump. I'm not sure if its the dull repetitive weather, being out of work or just the same continuous pattern. I'm normally a positive person but I'm just finding it hard to get my oompf at the moment. I'm not unhappy but its like my motivation is at a low. Is that what they mean by January blues? I hope you guys don't have that feeling!

Today's nail art is in fitting with the theme over at Tiny Canvas, the current prompt for the weekly challenge is aquatic life. I thought about doing some small detailed exotic fish but I felt like going for someone a little more fun.

 “First... comes the kiiiissy kissy, then comes the eatings!!”

 

Freehand Rainbow Forest Nails

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How are you all doing today? I hope you had an awesome weekend? Did you do anything fun?

I attended my four year old nephews 4^th birthday party. It was...noisy. 10X 4 year olds makes for quite an afternoon but everyone had a fun time and I enjoyed seeing him running around with all his little friends.

In other news I am still job hunting – not much to say there but I actually really miss working. I enjoyed the buzz and meeting customers, hopefully something will come up soon. In the mean time I am working hard on blog posts and trying to get my two month ahead routine back on track.

For my US readers, just a heads up there's an awesome giveaway going on over at Barielle where you can win $600+ worth in nail polish.

Right. Shall we have a slice of nail art now? These were created sometime last year, hence my small stubby nails. I initially wasn't going to post these but once again I decided to just go with it and see what you guys thought.

New Years Day Nail Art - Embrace The New Year!

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And a very happy New Year to you all! I'm going to keep today's post short and sweet but I want to wish you all a fantastic year ahead, I hope you reach for your dreams and let your ambitions soar.

Go after what you want, see this new year as an adventure and push yourself towards all those goals that have been sat on your wishlist. Try new things, make new friends. The world is a big and wonderful play ground, embrace all the opportunities. You got this!

 

 

Happy New Years Eve!

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How are you all doing? I hope you've had a great week?

Mine has been so up and down. On Christmas Eve I was told I'd be getting a permanent position in the store I've been working in as a Christmas temp. I was delighted, I've had so much fun working there and I couldn't wait to join the womens wear department. I'd make new friends and continue seeing the girls I enjoyed working with on the cosmetics/fragrance department.

By Wednesday I was told that they had taken on a lot of the Christmas temporary staff and that I wasn't put into the rota, my line manager told me that she was going to fight for my hours and to wait for an email towards the end of the week... so really now I know far much less than I did. Its a little disappointing but whatever happens I'm looking forward to the adventure of 2018.

I'm going to do a recap of my year below.. at the time there were things I couldn't blog about which I now feel I can and it will be a good way to say goodbye to 2017. I'll also add some of my fave nail art from the past year.

3D Pop Up Christmas Card Nails

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And a very Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you have a wonderful day, be it celebrating with friends or family, enjoying a lovely meal together or if you are going out – whatever you plans I hope it is a super special one!

Also on the plus side.. Yesterday was an awesome day for me. A customer called me adorable and then work told me they want to keep me on after Christmas. I wont be down in the cosmetics/fragrance section, I'll be upstairs working in woman's wear. I'm so happy!

I'll keep the chit chat in today's post short and sweet but do come say hi in the comments if you have time!

Penguin & Bling Nail Art

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How are you all doing today? I hope you had an awesome weekend, did you get up to anything fun?

I had a lovely birthday on Saturday, it was quiet and cosy but just perfect. Since I wont be able to see my niece in her school play (she got a main character role!) she did a performance of it for me, she may be only seven but I was so impressed with how well she's learnt her lines.

In the evening I had a cheeky Chinese and wine with my family. There was also time for some nail art which is good as I've lost my day off today and will be working pretty much non stop through Christmas, minus actual Christmas day of course.

Today's nail art came from a lack of inspiration.. I feel like I am not producing my best work lately, I'm not sure if my creativity is a little damp from working but hey. It'll come back!