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,