Redesign!

I am currently working on redesigning the whole blog. It's so much harder that I thought!
I'm even going to be changing the name.
I often wonder if every blogger goes through this? Having a few versions before settling on one design?
I'd find it really interesting to see the way others develop their designs & that gave me this idea:
To have a 'design graveyard' where I will keep a screenshot of each blog design as I go along - I'm bound to change my mind again so it may end up with quite a few ;)

JJxx

#Febphotoaday challenge #4 'A Stranger'

#Febphotoaday #4 'A Stranger'

I found this one a little trickier - I mean, I can't whack up a photo of a random person without their permission can I? Well, obviously I could of done but then I came across a photo I took just yesterday after the great snow!
We had a little 'Stranger' visit us in the night & they left a cute calling card behind ;)

Tweet tweet!

I like to think the bird was attracted to the crumbs from my latest home baking attempt - that day it was Apricot, date & maple flapjacks :)

#Febphotoaday challenge #3 'Hands'

#Febphotoaday #3 'Hands'

Well.... How could 'Hands' not be interpreted as 'Nail art' ?! *Polish addict*
Here's one of my favourite nail designs - it's a bit time consuming but totally worth it.

When I have them done this way the bright colours help make me smile :) 

Pow! Leopard print Nail art

I'm really enjoying this challenge - Hope everyone else taking part is finding it fun too :)

JJxx

#Febphotoaday challenge #2 'Words'

I've been super slow today & realise I need to play a little catch up with this challenge as it's already the 6th!
Please excuse the photo size/placements - I am posting this from my phone & have very little control over visual aspects of the post!
So!

#2. Words.
This is a beautiful Ring I commissioned a very talented artist to make for me :)
It's a great reminder for me to keep hope when times get tough & knowing that it was handmade just for me makes it even more special :)
You can take a peek at this great girl's work over here: The Sunshine Daisy

#Febphotoaday challenge #1 'Your view today'

I've decided to give this Feb photo a day challenge a go - to get myself into the habit of blogging daily :)
I hope the links I put in work!
I found the challenge on the following blog :)
www.fatmumslim.com.au

So, to my 1st photo!
#1 Your View Today
This is a genuine moving truck outside my house.. many giggles were had ;)

Neon Pink Nail Polish - forever hunting

Over the years I have searched & searched for the perfect neon Pink nail polish.
You really wouldn't think it would be this hard... Maybe I'm being too fussy but dammit - I know what I want!
The perfect neon Pink from my past was by a Swedish brand called 'Viva La Diva' in #11.
As you can probably guess - I got it in Sweden & can't even order it online :(

The second best contender was a random find in Superdrug a few years back by an Australian brand called 'Bloom' in the shade 'Molly' - a really poster paint neon - perfect! ... Discontinued gaaah!

The 3rd and final polish in the running is by Pixi beauty in shade no.13 - really good neon Pink although not the smoothest to apply.  I can only get this via the website but there's still 'something' missing...

I've ended up ordering what I hope to be a super duper pick-me-up bright Pink shade from Butter London - Disco Biscuits.
I ordered from Amazon & have high hopes :)
I've fallen foul of bad colour representation while buying polish online so many times I don't know why I'm getting so exited ha!
However - fun post is still fun post :) Even the anticipation of delivery is kinda fun... Just me?

Strictly speaking this is still not a Neon Pink but it sure looks super bright so maybe it will tide me over till I track down the elusive Pink perfection :)

New phone & blogging app issues!

This is just a test really to see if this app works!
I got my gorrrrrgeous new phone - HTC Sensation XL ....IT'S HUGE! :) I'm in love with it but have run in to trouble trying to find a good blogging app :(
My two concerns are:
1. I want a simple app for posting on my own blog that actually works and doesn't resize my photos...
2. I want an easy to add-to app for following & reading blogs that lets me comment without logging in every time.
Simple right? Nope!
If anyone can recommend an app to me I'd be very grateful :)
I'm posting this with the blogger app... Lets see how it goes