Nail Art: Acrylic Nails, Part 2

 My inspiration ...

My nails.  Merry Christmas!

acrylic, with chrome

💚💚💚💚

luv, luv, luv!

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, 

good will toward men. Luke 2:14

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MacKenzie Childs: Annual Gift

 I was delighted to receive my free gift from MacKenzie-Childs

 

Year 2021:  R ... as a trulyMC member at top tier status, you’ve earned a special annual gift!

Your gift will be our Black & White Zig Zag Pot Holders—handy in a hot spot and they’ll look lovely hanging in your kitchen! (Pictures via MacKenzie Childs)

trulyMC Black & White Zig Zag Pot Holders - Set of 2

Year 2020 Gift:

Courtly Check Enamel Coasters - Set of 4

Thank You, MC!

MacKenzie Childs Coasters

MacKenzie Childs Zig Zag Pot Holders

8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2 )

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Nail Art: Acrylic Nails, Part 1

 

gel nails with rhinestones

 In spite of the ongoing Covid19 Pandemic, we are travelling across the pond once again. 

 I make it a point to get my nails done on important trips.  

It is usually gel nails for me: a few seconds under UV-lights make the finish tough, long-lasting, beautiful. 

This time, I tried acrylic nails. Powders plus formula; and boom -- the nails supposedly are equally long-lasting and beautiful. It's my first time to try them, so we shall see.

My inspiration as far as main nail color:

my acrylic powder nails w/ gold-tone rhinestones

What Makes Gel Nails And Acrylic Nails Different?

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Bath Tubs & MacKenzie-Childs, New York

  

A beautiful  MC-inspired bathroom was recently posted on the MacKenzie Childs blog.  My first thought was: Been there! I was personally at that said bathroom in 2019 during their last live MC Barn Sale event.  See my pictures below.  So happy that Hubby had agreed to go out of his way after our Family Reunion in Canada.  

This year will be two years in a row that MC will not hold their annual barn sale. Darn you, Covid 19! 😕😠

Barn Sale 2021

After careful consideration, we have decided to hold our iconic Barn Sale only online again this summer to keep our customers and employees safe during these uncertain times.

For those who enjoy shopping MacKenzie-Childs in person, you can look forward to the launch of The Outlet in Aurora, New York, which opens in May. This store, which replaces the current store in Aurora, will be our permanent, full-time outlet and will stock the types of items that are historically carried at the Barn Sale.

To learn more details about the Online Barn Sale, including when it will be held, and The Outlet in Aurora, sign up for email updates or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. (by MC email)

At the MC Store

Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, 

be thou my helper. (Psalm 30 ) 

An MC-Inspired Bathroom

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The Cheapest Macarons While in Europe

 We love 😋 Macarons. Here in the USA our most inexpensive source is Costco (approximately 45 cents each;  small size, see picture below).  

We loved eating Macarons while on our recent vacay to Germany and Turkey too. We found that the Macarons in Istanbul were a little bigger, fresher, and cheaper --- at 60 cents each (USD)!! 

 Compare that price to approx. $4 each in Wiesbaden, Germany; and $6 each in Dublin, Ireland per our friend, whoa 😦 

Delicious Macarons in Istanbul

Decor at MacKenzie-Childs, Istanbul

O taste and see that the LORD is good: 

blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Psalm 34:8

Macaron

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Nail Art: Gucci-like

 I liked these nail, but sans the Gucci logo. What could my Manicurist do for me at her humble, little nail salon?

prep work!

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My No-chip Gel Nails Pre Covid19 Lockdown

It takes prep work by my Manicurist to pretty-up my nails.  Then, there's the intricacies of the work itself. Not that she does not get paid well, mind you. She should be wealthy from what I've spent at her nail salon thru the years, LoL. 

 My fave about my nails --- they last and do not chip!  Great for vacation time and special events. Especially great for this season of Covid-19.

 

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood.

 Fear God. Honour the king.

1 Peter 2:17

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Naeem Khan: Designer of Wedding Gowns (& Face Masks)

Duchess Kate Middleton wearing a Naeem Khan embroidered dress at the Taj Mahal, India

Designer Naeem Khan is  best known for his gorgeous, at times intricate  clothes. I especially luv, luv, luv his stunning wedding gowns (first launched in 1983). Take a glimpse at these beauties below.  Mr Khan has also done a limited amount of (signed) daily face masks and I happily managed to snag one.

I have 2 unmarried daughters.  When the time comes for their weddings, Lord willing, I may nudge them towards this man and  take seriously the designs Mr Khan has to offer. Just gorgeous!!

During Covid-19 season, face masks are the fashion accessories!  My usual masks are my Mackenzie-Childs face masks made with genuine MC cloth. Both purchased from eBay. My current fave is my Naeem Khan daily mask expertly sewn using cloth made with Italian hemp. It's adjustable, comfortable, washable,  breathable (to me) and authographed - whoa!

Naeem Khan, website

Naeem Khan, wikipedia

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