Category Archives: Non-Nail Stuff

Back From Thailand!

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

I’ve just gotten back from a trip to Thailand. It’s just a short hop from Singapore, but it was still fun to get away. I was hoping to score some Thai nail goodies, but there wasn’t a lot of unique … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Nail Expo 2012 Nail Art Winners

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

I finally managed to get my hands on a Japanese nail art magazine (double the cover price, but that’s life) that reveals the winners of the Tokyo Nail Expo nail art contest! Sorry for the delay but the magazine comes … Continue reading →

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Practicing My Bling Skills

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

The last few weeks, I’ve been blinging a lot of non- nail items in preparation for a certain event… A vintage inspired cuff bracelet I made from an old slap bracelet. Ah…the 90s! I’ve been adding rhinestones to almost everything! … Continue reading →

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Some Sparkly Shoes!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Besides recovering from a really nasty sinus infection-type thing, here’s what I’ve been up to the last few days: Yes, I covered a pair of shoes in Swarovski rhinestones.  They are sparkly beyond belief and quite heavy. It took several … Continue reading →

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Mangosteen’s Revenge

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Mangosteens (not to be confused with mangoes) are a wonderfully tasty tropical fruit that also happen to be pretty darn cheap in Southeast Asia, so I got a big bag of them at the grocery store. Unfortunately, as I was … Continue reading →

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A Few New Layout Changes

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Since I can’t really paint much in this tiny hotel room, I’ve decided to do some admin-type stuff with the blog, sort out some photos after the Great Hard Drive Crash of ’12, and lay some framework for an NTMG … Continue reading →

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Still Hanging On

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

I’m back in Singapore after spending some time back in the US with my family, and unfortunately I’m still not settled in yet- still living out of my suitcases in a hotel. No visa= no apartment, no nail school, no … Continue reading →

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Waiting Game

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Well, I’m still playing the waiting game. Mr. NTMG is in Singapore waiting for visa papers, and I’ve stayed in the US for an extra week since sitting around was driving us both crazy. I think part of it might … Continue reading →

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I’m A Little Pinball

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Whew, I’m back in the US from Singapore to take care of some business and for a quick visit. 26 hours in transit- yeech! I bet I looked as bad as I do in my passport photo by the time … Continue reading →

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Holding Pattern

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I’ve spent my first week in Singapore so far. Mostly I’ve been eating and I’m always tempted by dessert! Luckily, the local desserts seem to consist of fruit, ice, condensed milk and mysterious things I can only call “bloobalas.” They … Continue reading →

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