I’m A Summerweenie

I am a quintessential white chick, thriving in the autumn months with sweater weather, pumpkin spice everything, cute Halloween decor, and homey soups. But I am a coin with two sides; the other being the white girl who loves summer sunshine and road trips to the beach. Enter: Summerween.

Cat Colour Palette

I am, and always have been, a crazy cat lady. No matter my age nor my marital status, I am crazy about my cats. Any time I can show off or simply talk about my cats, I take the opportunity. I saw this Tweet of someone painting their nails based on the colours of their cat, and wanted to try it for myself! 

I Love This Love Story

Hello again. 10 years deep into my nail art hobbyist career and still going strong with the polish, but very weak with the blog. I find myself re-addicted to reading, and in a couple of nail art book groups, so it is time. Time to return to the love of providing my own written word to the World Wide Web. 

Fantastic Nails and Why I Painted Them

Not to reveal my true age, but I remember when "Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban" was only available in hardcover. I am not quite at the hipster level of having discovered the Wizarding World when there was only the one book, but I was dedicated enough to be in line in 2003 for the midnight release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Pumpkins, and Plaid, and Foxes. Oh My!

The most wonderful time of year has finally arrived! The mercury has fallen below 20C and it is officially Sweater Weather. This means the scarf weather is right around the corner, and I am ready and waiting with my seasonally-appropriate nails.

Beginner's Luck

I have benefited from Beginner's Luck on many occasions: the first time I was introduced to Munchkin; the first (and only) time I played squash; the first time I made coffee at home. If I ever take this super power to the casino I will undoubtedly leave very happy - the first time.

Carnival of Irrationality

There is a lot to be learned from TV: manners, quick wit, unrealistic expectations for romance. It is an especially good resource for irrational fears. Are there really any blood-thirsty clowns off of the silver screen? Not to mention the effect Hollywood has had on the perception of clowns' stamping grounds: The Circus.

Pumpkin Spice Ghosts™

When Pumpkin Spice Everything™ hits the shelves you know without a doubt that Autumn has arrived. And along with the tastiest Everything™ flavour comes the most beautiful scenery, the comfiest clothes, and everyone's favourite holiday: Hallowe'en. This season allows the opportunity to play dress-up and let out your inner-demon without judgement.

New Addiction

Sometimes peer pressure can be a good thing. I don't mean bullying. I mean actual peers with whom I share a mutual respect, pushing me outside of my comfort zone for my own good. My one friend did not give me a choice and told me I would be participating in the Mudmoiselle 5K obstacle course this year.

Whimusical Recreation

Nostalgia has a certain comfort that always puts me in a great mood. Recently, I was going through old memory cards, and found some nail designs from a couple years ago that I never shared. I don't know what I was thinking in the moment, because I look at them now

Words As Art

The writer in me finds harmony with the artist in me when we see words as art. On T-shirts, home decor, coffee mugs. And nails. Especially nails. There's just something about seeing little letters, all colourful, alongside other colourful shapes to make a sophisticated design. And, if they really know what they're doing, GLITTER!

My Idol's Collab

Way back when, I dipped my toes into the nail art world with a Pinterest search. Scrolling through all the results, I managed to find this album of nail designs. elleandish's design in that album stood out to me above the rest of the photos: just simple enough to be recreated,

Hearing In Colour

The end of the month has rolled around again and that means it's time for another The Polished Bookworms mani!

October's book was All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, a poetic Bildungsroman alternating between a young blind girl staying hidden in France, and a young boy doing

Strip Me Off

Since inviting myself into the world of nail art addiction, I paint my nails approximately 5 times a week. I have created an evening ritual where I come home, make and eat supper, then paint my nails while watching Netflix. Considering that I change my nail polish as often as I change my underwear, the Daily Removal Process is a time-consuming nightmare.

When Polish Love Meets Book Love

I have always prided myself on my love of books. I have all of the necessities: Harry Potter, Uglies , Twilight saga, Hunger Games, Divergent. I love to read the books that everyone is talking about, and I have found the best way to get into the conversation is to join a book club!

The Coral of My Being

I recently became an "Ipster," receiving monthy makeup samples in the mail from ipsy.com. In the third bag delivered, I found my first nail polish sample from them, Formula X "Power Source," and oh my! I had no idea coral was missing from my nail polish collection — missing from my life!

Ready for the Beach

Mother Nature has eliminated the need for "spring." This year we appear to have gone from winter straight into summer. And with this early-but-welcome summer weather comes inspiration for fun and warm nail designs! Elleandish did a nautical boat design a couple of weeks ago, and here I have done a variation of her design (okay the one nail is straight from her video).

Party Time!

China Glaze's Electric Nights collection was recently released, full of bright neons perfect for summertime. One shade in particular caught my eye: Point Me To The Party.

This colourful, little bottle of glitter is unlike anything in my personal collection, so I had to have it!

The Beginning

I was a notorious nail biter from the time I grew teeth. My mother tried all the tricks: painting my nails thinking little girls like pretty nails and won't want to eat nail polish (a mere obstacle); the nasty flavoured anti-bite "polish" (but I couldn't even lick icing off my