Gel Manicure

Do you get manicures?  Have you tried a gel (shellac) manicure?


I've been wanting one for a while and it seems like every time I see someone with beautiful shiny nails, they have a gel manicure.


I want a gel manicure!  I want a gel manicure NOW!  (said in my best Veruca Salt voice)

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So I went and got one on Friday.


Because I cook for work and I have OCD when it comes to cleaning my house, my nails are never nice.  Never.  I've only gotten a professional manicure twice and both times they lasted until the end of the day before they started chipping. I kid you not.


So, like I said, I got a gel manicure on Friday.  And I have a couple of things to say.

1. It was supposed to cost $25.
2. I was charged $35 because my hands needed so much work.
3. This kind of irritated me because I only had $37 on me and you know I pay cash for everything because I'm still going all Dave Ramsey.
4. I picked a color out and the manicurist told me a different one would look better.  I let her choose.  She's a professional, so I figured she would know.
5. My nails look awesome.
6. I don't love the color she chose, but I prefer very sheer, barely there colors and this one falls into that category, so it's okay.
7. My nails look awesome.

There's a chance I could have pretty nails for the rest of my life, people!!


I'm totally doing this next time: 

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Ha haaaaa....just kidding.  Holy daggers!


Have you ever had a gel manicure?

Pottery Barn Spool Chair

Pottery Barn came out with a spool chair and it's only $799!! 
The downside?  Not very many fabric options and the cushions look cheap to me.  Still...the last time I priced one out it was over $2,000.00, so this is a great deal.

What do you think?

Happy New Year!

Hi!

I hope you had a great Holiday and here's hoping your new year is awesome!  Did you make a New Year's resolution?

What have you been up to over the last month?

We've been up to a whole lot of nothing here at Elizabeth Hill.  Our break was so great!  Especially New Year's Eve when we stayed home and made sushi and played games.  Zuddy bought Yahtzee and I've never played it until now!!  I'm hooked and we've been playing a lot.

My friend Hilary nudged me to get on Pinterest and I haven't gotten dressed for 2 days.  I've just been pinning like a freak. 

Here are a few of my favorite living rooms: