Made my own citrus canes

My new darling boy comes home Saturday

Meet my new Golden boy, Murphy.  We are adopting him from the Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue here in California.

We close on the house tomorrow!

At least, that is the plan.  I can't wait to have my own salon space.

Happy 4th!

Dynomite fingers and toes

Funky Daisies

Everything's coming up roses

Happy Valentine's Nails

Swiral Nail Challenge

A Grand Day

I made it.  I'm a Creative Nail Design Grand Master.  I passed my final class on Monday.

WHOOOO HOOOO!

Handpainted Flowers

I picked up a book on painting flowers yesterday.  This is my first go at them.  More to come as I have free time to practice.

4.2 miles

That's how long I ran today.  Cardiowise, it was a cakewalk.  But my left foot was killing me.  I reached that point where it was easier to just keep running than it would have been to stop.

Even more nail art!

New nail art

Things are going well

I had one of my new clients return Friday for her fill.  She was so pleased.  She had no lifting issues and said it was the first time that she'd not picked at her enhancements.  I surprised her with a pink glitter fade and an extra hand massage and she's rebooked in two weeks.

Nails Magazine called me!

Yesterday, the phone rang at work and my coworker said, "It's an editor from Nails Magazine for you."  ????  Why would they call me?  They wanted permission to use pictures of some of my 3d nail art roses.

You could have knocked me over with a feather.

Nail Technicians Networking Group

ATTN Nail Technicians and Students!

The INDUSTRY NEEDS YOU!!!

Are you a new graduate?  Looking to learn new methods and techniques?  Want to refine the skills you currently use?

Are you a seasoned Nail Technician?  Ready to begin mentoring and sharing your experience with those just starting out?

Please join the Nail Technician Networking Group hosted at California Nail & Spa Supply.

The 1st Nail Technician Networking Group meeting will be held:

Monday, January 14th

10:00 a.m.

7971 Auburn Boulevard

Citrus Heights, CA 95610

916-725-7010

All future meetings will be held on the 1st Monday of the month at California Nail & Spa Supply.

Please bring your enthusiasm and products and questions.  The group will work together in troubleshooting technical problem areas, discussing industry issues and events, and exploring business promotion and resources.

For more information, contact Sarah Hallford at 916-662-6761 or via email at sarah@calnails.com.

13 minute mile

I ran three miles today.  Without stopping.  It was fabulous.

Ho ho ho!

J and I spent 5 hours chasing around stores for the Lego set our dear son has his heart set on.  We finally gave up when we realized that it simply hasn't been put on the market yet.  Two more days to Christmas!!!!

3d Roses: a Pictorial

Step one:  Pat out a medium sized dryish bead on the back of a sculpting form paper.

Step Two:  As the bead enters the molding stage, gently pick up one end of the bead with tweezers and roll it around itself to form the bud.

Step Three:  Pat out your desired number of petals.

Step Four:  Add the petals to the base of the bud while petals are in the molding stage.  You can also do this with adhesive or a bead of liquid and powder.

Step Five:  Sit back and admire your handiwork.