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Today in 1836, Texas officially adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, and broke from Mexico to create the Republic of Texas.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Llama Nails Holiday Challenge week 8: Kwanzaa
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So, this has been an interesting week so far. I had a ginormous fail on my first attempt at today's challenge theme (pic at the bottom of the post), I received a great prize I won in a giveaway (and posted about it yesterday), picked a winner for my giveaway, and almost adopted another dog who wandered into our garden yesterday. He's back home where he belongs now, but since he didn't have tags, I was sorely tempted to convince Hubby to let me keep him, because he really is very sweet and I feel bad because I have listened to him whine and cry outside pretty much since the neighbors got him earlier this summer. However, he has a little buddy who did not follow him through the fence, so I feel better at least knowing he's not just a little dog living outside by himself.
I'm also in the process of working with an independent rep in the US to get some content that I'm fairly sure will be the first UK introduction to this cosmetic line. The line is planning on expanding into the UK in 2014 and I'm psyched to be on the front lines of it. Samples should be coming to me soon, and I'll have some reviews and swatches for you when that happens. Exciting!
So, this has been an interesting week so far. I had a ginormous fail on my first attempt at today's challenge theme (pic at the bottom of the post), I received a great prize I won in a giveaway (and posted about it yesterday), picked a winner for my giveaway, and almost adopted another dog who wandered into our garden yesterday. He's back home where he belongs now, but since he didn't have tags, I was sorely tempted to convince Hubby to let me keep him, because he really is very sweet and I feel bad because I have listened to him whine and cry outside pretty much since the neighbors got him earlier this summer. However, he has a little buddy who did not follow him through the fence, so I feel better at least knowing he's not just a little dog living outside by himself.
I'm also in the process of working with an independent rep in the US to get some content that I'm fairly sure will be the first UK introduction to this cosmetic line. The line is planning on expanding into the UK in 2014 and I'm psyched to be on the front lines of it. Samples should be coming to me soon, and I'll have some reviews and swatches for you when that happens. Exciting!
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Llama Nails Holiday Challenge week 7: Hanukkah
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Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving break. Here in jolly ol' England, business was much the same as usual: chilly weather punctuated with days of "nice" weather. By nice, of course, I simply mean I wasn't freezing my ovaries off. It's officially December now, which brings with it a new nail art challenge and continuation of the existing challenge I've been working on for Llama Nails. Doing two challenges at once will be interesting, and by interesting I mean "oh god, oh god, we're all gonna die." The new challenge comes from the FB group Crumpet's Nail Tarts which is spearheaded by Debbie of The Crumpet, and is a really large group of nail enthusiasts. The challenge is winter/Christmas themed and will only last for the month of December. My first challenge nails will be posted tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to this theme as I have some great ideas for it.
Today, however, I continue on the path of the Holiday themed manis with this week's entry: Hanukkah.
Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving break. Here in jolly ol' England, business was much the same as usual: chilly weather punctuated with days of "nice" weather. By nice, of course, I simply mean I wasn't freezing my ovaries off. It's officially December now, which brings with it a new nail art challenge and continuation of the existing challenge I've been working on for Llama Nails. Doing two challenges at once will be interesting, and by interesting I mean "oh god, oh god, we're all gonna die." The new challenge comes from the FB group Crumpet's Nail Tarts which is spearheaded by Debbie of The Crumpet, and is a really large group of nail enthusiasts. The challenge is winter/Christmas themed and will only last for the month of December. My first challenge nails will be posted tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to this theme as I have some great ideas for it.
Today, however, I continue on the path of the Holiday themed manis with this week's entry: Hanukkah.
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Llama Nails Holiday Challenge week 4: Veterans Day
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I came to a bit of a conflict with this week's theme. Being a 'merkin, of course Veterans Day is nothing new to me. It's a day of remembrance for all those who served in the armed forces, marked on November 11 since 1947, when WWII veteran Raymond Weeks led the first national commemoration of all those who served our country under President Dwight D Eisenhower. Prior to 1947, November 11 had been reflected as Armistice Day, having been proclaimed in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson. Armistice Day was, at that time, a day of remembrance of those who died in WWI, celebrated on the anniversary of the end of the first World War, marked by the signing of the Armistice Treaty between the Allied nations and Germany on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. While Armistice Day is still celebrated in many parts of the world, both it and Veterans Day are also celebrated at the same time as Remembrance Day, or Poppy Day, in Commonwealth countries. The day has been officially known as Veterans Day in the US since 1954. Confused yet? Don't be. November 11 has come to be known world-round as a day of remembrance for all veterans, both living and dead, who served their countries in times of conflict.
Remembrance Day is traditionally associated with the red poppy flower, which covered the graves of fallen soldiers on the fields of the second battle of Ypres, in the Flanders region of Belgium. The poem, In Flanders Fields was written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in honor of his fallen friend and the other soldiers who died on that battleground. Since its first publication in 1915.
So, what's a trans-Atlantic replant to do on 11/11? Well I had to incorporate both, didn't I?
I came to a bit of a conflict with this week's theme. Being a 'merkin, of course Veterans Day is nothing new to me. It's a day of remembrance for all those who served in the armed forces, marked on November 11 since 1947, when WWII veteran Raymond Weeks led the first national commemoration of all those who served our country under President Dwight D Eisenhower. Prior to 1947, November 11 had been reflected as Armistice Day, having been proclaimed in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson. Armistice Day was, at that time, a day of remembrance of those who died in WWI, celebrated on the anniversary of the end of the first World War, marked by the signing of the Armistice Treaty between the Allied nations and Germany on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. While Armistice Day is still celebrated in many parts of the world, both it and Veterans Day are also celebrated at the same time as Remembrance Day, or Poppy Day, in Commonwealth countries. The day has been officially known as Veterans Day in the US since 1954. Confused yet? Don't be. November 11 has come to be known world-round as a day of remembrance for all veterans, both living and dead, who served their countries in times of conflict.
Remembrance Day is traditionally associated with the red poppy flower, which covered the graves of fallen soldiers on the fields of the second battle of Ypres, in the Flanders region of Belgium. The poem, In Flanders Fields was written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in honor of his fallen friend and the other soldiers who died on that battleground. Since its first publication in 1915.
So, what's a trans-Atlantic replant to do on 11/11? Well I had to incorporate both, didn't I?
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Llama Nails Holiday Challenge week 3: Diwali
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This week the Llama Nails Challenge theme was Diwali. I had no idea what Diwali was, so I had to turn to the little magic box to provide answers.
Diwali, also called Divali and Deepavali is the Hindu "Festival of Lights" that runs for 5 days, usually between mid-October and mid-November. From Wikipedia:
"Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends."
It is also celebrated by Sihks and Jains, though for different origins. Over the course of my research, I learned that Diwali's spiritual significance is that it marks the triumph of one's inner light (higher awareness) over ignorance in order to bring about joy and peace. This resonates with me because I have been on my own path towards this kind of joy and peace for a few years now. The more I learn about Hinduism, the more it seems that I should learn, because though it is a very complicated religion, it seems more of a philosophy and way of life that closely aligns with some of my own personal beliefs.
One of the most iconic images of Diwali is that of the ghee lamp called a diya. It was from this image that I derived the inspiration for today's challenge mani.
This week the Llama Nails Challenge theme was Diwali. I had no idea what Diwali was, so I had to turn to the little magic box to provide answers.
Diwali, also called Divali and Deepavali is the Hindu "Festival of Lights" that runs for 5 days, usually between mid-October and mid-November. From Wikipedia:
"Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends."
It is also celebrated by Sihks and Jains, though for different origins. Over the course of my research, I learned that Diwali's spiritual significance is that it marks the triumph of one's inner light (higher awareness) over ignorance in order to bring about joy and peace. This resonates with me because I have been on my own path towards this kind of joy and peace for a few years now. The more I learn about Hinduism, the more it seems that I should learn, because though it is a very complicated religion, it seems more of a philosophy and way of life that closely aligns with some of my own personal beliefs.
One of the most iconic images of Diwali is that of the ghee lamp called a diya. It was from this image that I derived the inspiration for today's challenge mani.
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