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.Cool Shops – Jamberry Nails.

I’ve got a new Cool Shop to introduce you to today – Jamberry Nails…

Jamberry Nail shields are a funky alternative to nail polish. There are over 60 different styles available so whether you are looking for a solid colour, subtle look or want to go all out with a bright design, you’ll be able to find a whole heap of shields that suit your needs.

I have dodgy fingernails and nail polish ALWAYS chips after 24 hours of wearing it so I don’t even bother applying it anymore. After hearing that Jamberry Nail shields are made to last up to 2 weeks on fingers and 6 weeks on toes, I wanted to give them a go and see how long they would last on my fingernails. I was amazed at how long they lasted and stayed “fresh” looking – 1 week later they were still going strong! The application of the nail shields was really easy (all you need is a hairdryer and nail file) and the best part was that I didn’t have to worry about them chipping or ruining my nails.

The shields I tried out first are Light Pink Floral:

Jamberry Nail shileds are $15 a set. I thought I’d only get one use out of a set, but you can see below how little of the shields I actually used – I’m sure I’ll be able to get another two sets of hands or toes out of them. Jamberry Nail shields offer free postage worldwide on all items and at the moment have a special “buy 3, get 1 free offer.”

I’m excited to use the shields on my toes over Summer – will share some more pics when I start wearing open-toed shoes again!

There are heaps of designs to choose from – check out some of them below:

If you would like to win a set of Jamberry Nail shields to try out, simply leave a comment on this blog post! The winner can choose their shield style and giveaway will end on Monday 29th August.

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August 24, 2011

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.Citrus Pop Sale!.

We haven’t had a Citrus Pop sale for awhile…

Sale ends midnight, Friday 26th August.

Take a look at some of the Mini Earrings you can choose from below…lots more in store!

And remember, Citrus Pop offers FREE POSTAGE within Australia and discounted International postage!

August 19, 2011

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.Cool Shops! SIMPLE SHAPES.

It’s been a little while since I last shared a Cool Shop! with you – but it’s back again today and I know you will love it – welcome to Simple Shapes…

Simple Shapes is a gorgeous online store full of tasteful, unique and modern removable wall decals. We have been looking at wall decals for quite some time…something to put on our long green entrance wall…but were having a hard time finding a design that was just right. When I discovered Simple Shapes, we knew we had found a winner!

Simple Shapes vinyl wall decals are cut from high quality removable vinyl – so if you ever want to remove them, there will be no damage to the wall or paint.

They are so easy to apply, with very thorough instructions and helpful videos to watch, we had no trouble putting them up.

I actually stumbled across Simple Shapes one day and was taken by their chalkboard vinyl wall calendars. I am a diary/calendar freak and love having everything written down and organised, however, I haven’t had a calendar on the wall for a few years because I can’t find something that I like. Simple Shapes Chalkboard Decals are perfect!

I ordered the Weekly Planner Chalkboard Calendar and have been using it for a few weeks and it is amazing – even Jaron has been commenting that he is happy that he knows what is going on with everyone now! I’ve been using the Chalk Ink Marker Pen with the calendar and it is much better than regular chalk – no dust, nice and bright and once it has dried, it can’t be wiped off unless you use a damp cloth.

We also got a Blowing Leaves Tree decal to decorate our green wall. Ever since moving into our house, I have wanted a statement on the wall – the green is a statement on it’s own, but I wanted something a little more arty to pretty up the hallway a bit.

We stuck with all white (you can choose from a heap of different colour combos) and love how it looks against the green. This decal is HUGE – 4m long and 2.2m high, and it took Jaron and I almost 3 hours to put the whole thing up. It was really easy to do though, I had visions of stuffing it up and ending up with a deformed tree, but everything was smooth sailing. It could easily be done with one person, but faster and more fun with a friend 🙂

The one thing I was really worried about with the decals is that the kids would discover that they were just stuck to the wall and start picking them off over time, they vinyl is much thinner than I imagined though and is stuck on really well so I can’t see them doing any damage.

And to top things off I asked Simple Shapes to custom make me a speech bubble that I can use as a “To Do” list on the wall behind my computer nook.

It’s a little quirky and brightens up the space and is much more enticing to look at than a scrappy piece of paper! Maybe I’ll actually start crossing things off my list more often now!

Some other lovely decals from Simple Shapes…

Children’s Growth Chart:

Daily Dot Chalkboard:

Weekly Planner Dry-Erase Calendar:

3 Monkey Tree and Branch Vine:

Tree with Forest Friends:

Cherry Blossom Tree with Butterflies:

Tree with Birds and Fawn:

Cyclamen Flower Set:

And lucky you can get 10% off your order in the Simple Shapes Etsy store – the discount code to enter during checkout is PERFECT10

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August 15, 2011

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.Expressions of Love.

Try watching this without smiling:

Now go and show that special someone that you love them.

(Loads more Mormon Messages here. I can never stop at one!)
(Full transcript of inspirational talk by Richard G. Scott here – read it, it is beautiful.)

August 8, 2011

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.Things I’m Crushing…WINDOW SEATS.

We have been in our new house for 18 months now and as much as we love everything about it, there are a few things that we would probably change/add next time. (Yep, there will be a next time…maybe in the not too distant future too!) One of the things we have been talking a lot about is incorporating some cosy areas and we LOVE window seats. A comfy place to stretch out and read, nap or play. I love the streaming natural light and the fun that can be had with cushion combinations. Such a great way to incorporate a bit of extra seating in the house without having to invest in any furniture either!