Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Red Eyed Lacquer's Indieversary Trio

Greetings and Nailutations,

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Today I am sharing the Indieversary Trio inspired by Star Wars from Red Eyed Lacquer.  Bianca's Indieversary and the release of the new movie are a week apart, so she deemed it a perfect match!  I agree!


Let's get to the details!

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Evergreens and Glistening Snow

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press samples, disclosure below*
I am still a day behind for Digit-al Dozen's prompt of accent.  Today I have a festive winter mani.  A forest of trees with an accent of a snow flake!


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Peppermint Sticks With A Red Lip Accent

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press samples, disclosure below*
I am a day behind for Digit-al Dozen, but still posting!!  Today I was inspired by the name of a polish I grabbed from my untried helmer - Red Lips and Peppermint Sticks.  Our prompt this week is Accent.


Let's get to the details!

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Nailmas: Animals, Digit-al Dozen: Animal Accent

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press samples, disclosure below*
I'm doing a combo post of Digit-al Dozen and Nailmas!!  :) The Digit-al Dozen Theme is Accent this month and the prompt for Nailmas is Animals.  25 Sweet Peas created and is hosting Nailmas.


Let's get to the details!

Monday, December 9, 2019

Nails: Cards

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press samples, disclosure below*
We are a little late on Nailmas!!  :)  Oops!  But I'm still going to try to fit everything in along with a Digit-al Dozen week.  I may just be 1 day behind for the Digit-al Dozen.  25 Sweet Peas created and is hosting this fun collaborative prompt of Nailmas and I am joining in!  The 3rd prompt is Cards and I went with the cards that are found on gifts!


Let's get to the details!

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Nailmas: Christmas Cookies

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press samples, disclosure below*
Here at BeginNails, I am getting into the holiday spirit and participating in Nailmas!!  :)  25 Sweet Peas created and is hosting this fun collaborative prompt and I am joining in!  The second prompt is Christmas Cookies and I had to do a mani with the cutest cookies every - Gingerbread People!


Let's get to the details!

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Nailmas: Christmas Lights

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press samples, disclosure below*
Here at BeginNails, I am getting into the holiday spirit and participating in Nailmas!!  :)  25 Sweet Peas created and is hosting this fun collaborative prompt and I am joining in!  The first prompt is Christmas Lights and I my holiday stamping plates were rejoicing!!


Let's get to the details!

Sunday, December 1, 2019

December Indie Pick Up: Ginger Fizz Boutique First Snow

Greetings and Waxutations!

*Press sample*
Today I am sharing with you the contribution from Ginger Fizz Boutique for the December Indie Pick Up!  The theme this month is Winter Is Coming.  Ginger Fizz Boutique picked the inspiration of First Snow.


Let's get to more details!

Monday, November 18, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Dice and Cards

Greetings and Nailutations!

I'm still catching up with Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Games!  Other games I love are card games and games with dice, so I had to do a mani in honor of them.


Let's get to the details!

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Crossword Game

Greetings and Nailutations!

I'm still catching up with Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Games!  My airplane staple is crossword puzzles.  I love figuring out all the clever clues and puns.


Let's get to the details!

Friday, November 15, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Cat and Mouse Game

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Games!  My favorite game is cat and mouse...because 2 of our cats play fetch with little mice toys.  :)  I never understood the whole "fetch" thing with dogs....I've never owned a dog.  But when 2 of our cats started showing signs of fetching I totally get it now and LOVE IT!


Let's get to the details!

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Tic Tac Toe Games

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Games!  I had to do one of the first games I learned to play - Tic Tac Toe!  :)  I love playing with youngsters and letting them win.


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Puzzle Games

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Games!  I consider anything where you pass time doing something you enjoy a game....do you?



Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

November Indie Pick Up: Ginger Fizz Boutique Catch Me If You Can

Greetings and Waxutations!

*Press sample*
Today I am sharing with you the contribution from Ginger Fizz Boutique for the November Indie Pick Up!  The theme this month is Fairy Tales.  Ginger Fizz Boutique picked one of the best legends ever!!  Remember that little story of a big ogre with his donkey side kick?  Well there is one adorable character that would make a delicious scent!!


Let's get to more details!

Friday, October 18, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Colors That Collide Halloween Colors

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Colors That Collide.  Finding colors that clash is definitely an undertaking!  I'm also going to do Halloween manis all this week too!  :)  Today is a Halloween dotticure (I'm also tying in a Halloween prompt challenge hosted by 25SweetPeas!)


Let's get to the details!

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Colors That Collide Red and Green

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Colors That Collide.  Finding colors that clash is definitely an undertaking!  I'm also going to do Halloween manis all this week too!  :)  Today is a mythical creature (I'm also tying in a Halloween prompt challenge hosted by 25SweetPeas!)


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Colors That Collide Tan and Red

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Colors That Collide.  Finding colors that clash is definitely an undertaking!  I'm also going to do Halloween manis all this week too!  :)


Let's get to the details!

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Colors That Collide Green and Grey

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and this week our prompt is Colors That Collide.  I interpretted that as colors that clash or may not be seen together often.  I'm also going to do Halloween manis all this week too!  :)


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

October Indie Pick Up: Ginger Fizz Boutique The King Has Left The Building

Greetings and Waxutations!

*Press sample*
Today I am sharing with you the contribution from Ginger Fizz Boutique for the October Indie Pick Up!  The theme this month is Urban Legends.  Ginger Fizz Boutique picked one heck of a legend...the King!


Let's get to more details!

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Red Eyed Zombie's Creatures of TIS Duo

Greetings and Nailutations,

Today I am sharing a duo from Red Eyed Lacquer and Zombie Claw called Red Eyed Zombie's Creatures of TIS (The Indie Shop).  This duo will release at The Indie Shop in San Antonio for $22, October 12th.


Friday, September 13, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Copper Fall Leaves

Greetings and Nailutations,

It's the last day of Digit-al Dozen week and we are celebrating the group's 7 year anniversary!  So our prompt is Wool and/or Copper.  :)  I am so ready for Autumn, I had to do a fun fall mani.


Let's get to the details.

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Wool Sweater

Greetings and Nailutations,

It's Digit-al Dozen week and we are celebrating the group's 7 year anniversary!  So our prompt is Wool and/or Copper.  :)  With the thought of wool, sweaters came to mind.


Let's get to the details.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Copper On Navy

Greetings and Nailutations,

It's Digit-al Dozen week and we are celebrating the group's 7 year anniversary!  So our prompt is Wool and/or Copper.  :)  I have a sucker for navy and putting copper on it made my heart skip a beat.


Let's get to the details.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Cat Wool Yarn

Greetings and Nailutations,

It's Digit-al Dozen week and we are celebrating the group's 7 year anniversary!  So our prompt is Wool and/or Copper.  :)  I had to fit a cat mani in for this week!


Let's get to the details.

Monday, September 9, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Navy Stamped on Copper

Greetings and Nailutations,

It's Digit-al Dozen week...but not just any week, it's the group's 7 year anniversary!  So our prompt is Wool and/or Copper.  :)  My husband I celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary 5 months ago, so the traditional gifts were fresh in my mind.  This first mani, I went with a copper'ish base.


Let's get to the details.


Thursday, August 15, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Floral Patterns

Greetings and Nailutations,

It is a Digit-al Dozen week and our theme is patterns.  I knew I had to do a fun cute floral pattern and today is the day to show that off!


Let's get to the detail.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Tile Patterns

Greetings and Nailutations,

It is a Digit-al Dozen week and our theme is patterns.  Today's pattern, I was inspired by architectural tiles.  I love the look of this mani!


Let's get to the detail.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Lace Patterns

Greetings and Nailutations,

It is a Digit-al Dozen week and our theme is patterns.  Today's mani is a nod to my niece who just learned to crochet while she was visiting me a few weeks ago.  My mom tried teaching her and my niece had zero patience and went to trusty YouTube and learned!  LOL  I love any lace or crochet or knit pattern.


Let's get to the detail.

Monday, August 12, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Patterns in Nature

Greetings and Nailutations,

It is a Digit-al Dozen week and our theme is patterns.  Today's mani is a nod to patterns in nature.  I was also feeling some Autumn vibes while doing this mani too.  :)


Let's get to the detail.

Thursday, August 1, 2019

August Indie Pick Up: Ginger Fizz Boutique Animal Crackers Wax Melt

Greetings and Waxutations!

*Press sample*
Today I am sharing with you the contribution from Ginger Fizz Boutique for the August Indie Pick Up!  The theme this month is Carnivals/Circus and I have been loving the inspirations!  This is the first month of participation from Ginger Fizz Boutique and she has chosen Animal Crackers for her inspiration - you know those adorable pink and white cookies with fun sprinkles on them?  :)  I can't wait to show you more!


Let's get to more details!

Friday, July 19, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Christmas In July Sunset Gradient Snowflakes

Greetings and Nailutations,

This week is our Christmas In July Digit-al Dozen prompt.  What does that mean for my blog....basically fun bright snowflake manis ALL WEEK LONG!  Today I am inspired by a sunset!  I have been loving the snowflakes this week.


Let's get to the details!

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Christmas in July Half Moon Snowflakes

Greetings and Nailutations,

This week is our Christmas In July Digit-al Dozen prompt.  What does that mean for my blog....basically fun bright snowflake manis ALL WEEK LONG!  Out of all my manis for the week, my mom said she liked this one the best.


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Christmas In July Rainbow Snowflakes

Greetings and Nailutations,

This week is our Christmas In July Digit-al Dozen prompt.  What does that mean for my blog....basically fun bright snowflake manis ALL WEEK LONG!  Today I am inspired by rainbows!


Let's get to the details!

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Christmas in July Bright Night Snowflakes

Greetings and Nailutations,

It is day 2 of Christmas in July *cough* fun snowflake manis for Digit-al Dozen.  Today I am lighting up the night sky with bright snowflakes!


Let's get to the details!

Monday, July 15, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Christmas In July Skittle Snowflakes

Greetings and Nailutations,

This week is our Christmas In July Digit-al Dozen prompt.  What does that mean for my blog....basically fun bright snowflake manis ALL WEEK LONG!


Let's get to the details!

Friday, July 12, 2019

Music City Beauty Cuticle Oil and Body Spray Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press samples*
Some staples in my daily personal self care include cuticle oil (used multiple times a day) and moisturizer (face and body).  I also love to use scents - perfume and body spray.  Queue Music City Beauty and their new products releasing July 28th....CUTICLE OIL AND BODY SPRAY!



Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

July Indie Pick Up: Glisten and Glow Beaches and Bonfire Wax Melt

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I am going to share Glisten and Glow's July Indie Pick Up contribution!  I love a wax melt that  brings memories and/or vivid scene that you can imagine and this wax melt does just that!


Let's get to the details!

Friday, June 14, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Autumn Vacation

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's the final day of Digit-al Dozen Week!!  This week our prompt is vacations!!  Sign me up...when do we leave!?  :)  Today I channel cooler weather (as it hits 109 this week) by heading to the North East and watching the leaves change for Autumn.


Let's get to the details!

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Beach Vacation

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen Week!!  This week our prompt is vacations!!  Sign me up...when do we leave!?  :)  Today we head to the beach!  Hitting the ocean, playing in the sand....and all that jazz.


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Florida Vacation

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen Week!!  This week our prompt is vacations!!  Sign me up...when do we leave!?  :)  Today we head to the great state of Florida in search of the elusive Flamingos!


Let's get to the details!

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Out of This World Vacation

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen Week!!  This week our prompt is vacations!!  Sign me up...when do we leave!?  :)  I can't wait to take you all on "vacation" with me this week and to start....let's head "out of this world."


Let's get to the details!

Monday, June 10, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Disney Vacation

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen Week!!  This week our prompt is vacations!!  Sign me up...when do we leave!?  :)  I can't wait to take you all on "vacation" with me this week and to start....let's hit the happiest place on Earth!


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Lantern and Wren Gel Polish Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press sample*
Hello!  Today I am going to be sharing a new product from Lantern and Wren, a stockist based out of Texas.  Gels!  Yes that is right, Lantern and Wren now carries their own gels.  Currently there are 22 colors offered and I was sent 5 shades to try out along with her Base Coat and No Wipe Top Coat!  I used an LED lamp on all my swatches.


Let's get to the swatches!  All swatches shown over latex peel off base coat - which at times didn't get a smooth base to start with.

Friday, May 24, 2019

June Indie Pick Up: Glisten and Glow Cuticle Oil and Top Coat

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I am going to share the contribution from Glisten and Glow's June Indie Pick Up!  June's theme is Weather and I had a hope that any nail care products would smell like a summer morning (in normal places in the world...NOT ARIZONA which smells like dust).  Glisten and Glow nailed it (pun intended).


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

June Polish Pick Up: Music City Beauty Shine At Night

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I have the contribution from Music City Beauty's June Polish Pick Up!  June's theme is Weather and I've been internally freaking out with all the inspiration photos because they are stunning.  And Music City Beauty's inspiration photo is one of those!!


Let's get to the details!

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

May Polish Pick Up: Serum No. 5 Some Bunny Wants Your Blood

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I have the contribution from Serum No. 5 for May's Polish Pick Up!  May's theme is inspired by the 80's!  As a child of the 80s, I am so excited for this theme and am loving all the products that the brands have been created.  The polish I'm sharing today is inspired by a childhood favorite: Bunnicula!  In elementary school one of my teachers spent reading time reading through the books!


Let's get to the details!

Friday, April 19, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Albums Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and our prompt is albums!  Monday I did a KISS mani, Tuesday I did a David Bowie mani, Wednesday I did a Peter Gabriel mani and yesterday I did a mani inspired by the Velvet Underground.  Today I was inspired by my husband's favorite band - THE ROLLING STONES!


Let's get to the details!

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Albums Velvet Underground

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and our prompt is albums!  Monday I did a KISS mani, Tuesday I did a David Bowie mani and yesterday I did a Peter Gabriel mani.  Today I was inspired by Andy Warhol and the Velvet Underground!


Let's get to the details!

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Albums Peter Gabriel Self Titled

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and our prompt is albums!  Monday I did a KISS mani and yesterday I did an understated mani inspired by David Bowie's Aladdin Sane album.  Today I kept it simple again with some chill music that makes me want to sit back and relax.


Let's get to the details!

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Digit-al Dozen: Albums David Bowie Aladdin Sane

Greetings and Nailutations!

It's a Digit-al Dozen week and our prompt is albums!  Yesterday I did a KISS mani and today I'm doing an understated mani inspired by David Bowie's Aladdin Sane album.  David Bowie was a star and I wanted to pay my respects but also share that I love his music.


Let's get to the details!