Candy Cane Nails

I read an article on instyle.com  about holiday nails and I had to share my favourite bits with you;) There are some fun ideas for the holiday season!

Try Glitter
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND For glimmering nails—not gauche ones—manicurist Ashlie Johnson recommends the following tip: "Paint your nails a solid color first, then layer glitter on just the tips—like a French manicure." Bonus: Since glitter formulas are harder to remove, your manicure has more staying power.


Go Metallic
 WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND To keep your metallic mani as shiny as Hailee Steinfeld's, Johnson suggests applying with a smooth, even stroke. "Metallics are challenging because they show more flaws than opaque polish," she says. "Stick to three even swipes per nail, and finish with a generous amount of clear top coat to prevent fading."

Stripes
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND With Orly's Instant Artist polish, top off a red mani with thin ribbons of white for sweet candy cane nails. The microfine brush makes precise lines easy—even for nail art novices. Or, opt for less perfect stripes with magnetic nail polish. "Magnetic polishes are great for creating quick, easy nail art," says Kyees. "The Nails Inc. magnet leaves behind cool chevron stripes."

beautiful things

Best of the Best OPI

I got some pretty fun presents for my Birthday including the Best of the Best OPI mini collection! I wore Big Apple Red out for my celebrations Saturday night and I love, love, love it! I can't wait to give the rest of them a try!

This collection contains 10 mini 3.75ml OPI Nail varnishes: 

• Alpine Snow,

• Bubble Bath,

• Tickle My France-y,

• Strawberry Magarita,

• Cajun Shrimp,

• Big Apple Red,

• I’m Not Really a Waitress,

• You Don’t Know Jacques!,

• Russian Navy,

• Lincoln Park After Dark.

Thanks so much Erin, you really know what to give an OPI addict for their Birthday;) xo

notice it

Can't wait to see this film!

nutcracker

Happy birthday to me:)

I had a wonderful birthday filled with love and heaps of cake! What else could a girl ask for! I'll also be spending my weekend celebrating;)
 

Bet you can't guess my birthday wish;)

To get you in the Hoilday spirit...

Ekkk...only one month until Christmas!!!

Digging out

Mama and Cash digging out from yesterdays storm.

Happy Thanksgiving my American friends! Hope you are safe and warm this Holiday season:)

I ask myself the same question...

50 Words For Snow

Loving Kate Bush's new CD 50 Words for Snow.  Which is fitting for this lovely snow day:)

illusion and reality

Christmas Movies

So every year this time I do a post about the best Christmas films! I have already watched Home Alone, one of my favourites! So what other ones will I have to watch this season?!?!

'White Christmas' (1954)

Aren't we all dreaming of a 'White Christmas'? The movie starring Bing "Mr. Christmas" Crosby and Danny Kaye is as charming as the tune, with all the elements to warm the heart: Two GIs come home from WWII, fall in love with singing-and-dancing sisters and help their general with his failing Vermont inn. Awww.

'Elf' (2003)

Frank Ricard. Ron Burgundy. Ricky Bobby. They're all unforgettable Will Ferrell personas, but the role he might be remembered for most in 50 years is Buddy the Elf (what's your favorite color?) from '03's instant holiday classic. This non-stop laugher exemplifies all-ages entertainment.

 'Home Alone' (1990)

It made Macaulay Culkin the biggest child star on the planet, reigned at the box office for 12 straight weeks and grossed $533 million worldwide, but the best thing about this holiday staple is watching an 8-year-old kid toss burglars Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern a good old-fashioned Christmas beat-down.

'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' (1989)

Chevy Chase is at the top of his game in this sight-gag-and-one-liner-laden homage to the love/hate event that is the family Christmas. Where, besides this list, is there a place big enough for a movie with Yule laughs this huge? As Clark Griswold would say, "Bend over and I'll show you."

Love Actually (2003)

So you love rom-coms? Try eight in one. Though some storylines (Liam Neeson helps his son woo a classmate) work better than others (horny Brit has American threesome), even the grinchiest among us will find something to heart here. It's a valentine to love all wrapped up in a Christmas bow.

The Santa Clause (1994)

Tim Allen is actually, uh, jolly in this fun family tale about a guy who accidentally kills Kris Kringle -- whoops! -- then has to take his job, unwillingly at first but then growing to love it (not coincidentally, how many grown-ups feel about the movie). We will not comment on the two sequels.

'The Muppet Christmas Carol' (1992)

Michael Caine is miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and Kermit the Frog is kindly Bob Cratchit in the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational take on the Dickens tale ever to star 99 percent Muppets.

And of course the  new Muppets Chirstmas film! I can't wait!!!

What would you add to this list?!?

Source

happy

peacock feather fascinator

The peacock feather Fascinator I made at Danika's bridal shower to wear at the wedding:) A special thanks to Erin for the center!

karma

sh*t happens

Hunny

When there is a nice fragrance, when there is honey in you, you don’t have to advertise for the bees to come to you. They just come.

Movember Moustache Nails

excited

Yes please...

I love wine and boys with tattoos;)

Sweet Apple Chips

Had to share these with you because it's apple time where I'm from and they're healthy! Enjoy my Lovelies;)

Sweet Apple Chips


Ingredients:
2 Small Apples (cut into thin slices as shown above)
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 tsp. Cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 F and place apple slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges start to curl and brown a little bit. Set out to cool, and enjoy!
(via happyhealthyhopeful)

opportunity

Opportunity often comes in disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.
-Napoleon Hill

Banana Messages...

Write on bananas with toothpicks, and, as the day goes on, the message slowly appears. What an adorable idea for kids (and lunch boxes).

beautiful

I love this, but it should say " You look beautiful;)"

lulu love notes

Lululemon has some fun love notes on their website for Christmas cheer... you can send them via email, Twitter, or Facebook. This is my favorite note, could probably help with my Winter running issues...

Winter Running

Lori and I have started our Winter running schedule. So far, so good! Last week we were running one minute and walking two minutes, and this week have moved onto running one minute and walking one minute... I am actually enjoying going back to the basics of running, and with asthma it's quite hard running in the cold and around houses with wood stoves, so the timed break is nice. I am hoping to run a half marathon this Winter... however, so far its been quite warm for this time of year, I am slightly afraid of what will happen when it gets really cold and wet and snowy...

So very funny!

Girls night cupcakes

Twitter

Sooooo I finally broke down and started a Twitter account... you can find me at @SandyLeeStyle.

If you're on Twitter please leave where I can find you and I will follow!

I'm actually kind of exctied to give this a go!!!

Freedom

Fear is the memory of pain. Addiction is the memory of pleasure. Freedom is beyond both.

Word

Ghetto scrabble

This is what happens when you play Scrabble Jr with a 10 year old.

Bliss

Last night Lori and I went for a 4k run, did yoga, then watched Sons of Anarchy. I really can't think of a more blissful way to spend an evening... oh, and there were nachos:)

I rarely get celebrity crushes... but I think I am in looooooooooooooooooove!!!



But love is always new

But love is always new. Regardless of whether we love once, twice, or a dozen times in our life, we always face a brand-new situation. Love can consign us to hell or to paradise, but it always takes us somewhere. We simply have to accept it, because it is what nourishes our existence. If we reject it, we die of hunger, because we lack the courage to stretch out a hand and pluck the fruit from the branches of the tree of life. We have to take love where we find it, even if that means hours, days, weeks of disappointment and sadness. The moment we begin to seek love, love begins to seek us. And to save us

- Paul Coelho

DYI eye makeup

I love this eye makeup! I may have to give it a try next time I go out with the girls;)

carpe diem

Blissful Morning

EXERCISE

rainbow nails

How it’s done? Get a bowl of water, pour little bits of all the different shades you want, it should float on the top, swirl with a toothpick or something like it and when it looks like you want on top of the water, then dip your nails through the water…put vaseline on your fingers (not the nails) so that the paint doesnt get on your skin..

today

anchor tattoo

When I was at the Ashram this Summer I saw a girl with an anchor tattoo on her foot. Since then I have thought about it often, and wondered if I should get one?!? It's such a great idea for a tattoo to symbolize always being grounded... perhaps this maybe my next ink... although I would only get one and on my left foot...

butterfly

1/11/11

Happy November my Lovelies!

This month is always super exciting for me because it's my birthday month! I also have a few parties to attend and of course Bridesmaid duties! The wedding is the 23rd of December so it's fast approaching! I'm also hoping to finish making the wedding gift which I will post for you all to see after the wedding. I love this time of year sooooo much!

I found a mustache you could cut out and tape on if you can't grow one. Enjoy Movember my Lovelies;)

kind thoughts towards others...

Great quote to start off November!