I was lucky enough to participate in this event last year. And the most lucky because I had a whole YEAR to prepare for this year’s Big Day Downtown.

This year we were due to pair up, but Kimberly and I could NOT find the time to make our big day downtown schedules work! We trade ideas back and forth, and you can see how she spent here Big Day Downtown here.

A little something about me. A confession. I am and always have been a nail biter. I know, I know, I can feel what you’re thinking. My baby sis, Emma, enjoys the occasional ‘mani’ and I am always so envious of her hard, nail growing work. She comes home with these dressed up digits and I am immediately muttering under my breath ‘THIS time I will quit.’

As my Momma always says, never quit quitting. Y’all KNOW this is not my first time don this road. So, with this event looming I decided I would do TWO things I had never done

1. I would stop biting my nails
2. I would get a manicure

So, for weeks I painted my nails, I kept my hands busy and of course, I researched the best place to get a manicure in the city. Remedy Spa was first up so I took the internet’s advice and booked my sister and I a pre-birthday party, Friday night manicure.

Although things like manicures are a luxury for me and sis (she’s a special occasion kinda gal), if you are someone who indulges in them often, call Remedy Spa immediately. Don’t even finish reading this blog post.

The girls were awesome. Emma and I had smiles slapped across our faces from the moment we arrived at the spa. And you know? I rode that awesome-aestheticians high for DAYS. You couldn’t ask for two better girls to do your and your sisters nails on a Friday night. Before a birthday party.

Thanks to Tara and Ashley (and Shelnutt!), VISA and the Downtown Halifax Business Commission for helping me reach my goals (and turning my manicure fantasy into a reality).