I firmly believe that the color of one’s toenails has a direct affect on the tenor of one’s day. Thus, at Christmastime, I paint my toenails red and green (alternately). In March my toenails will be green for John Deere Day (also known as Saint Patrick’s Day). The summertime finds me breaking out shades of orange, while the fall finds brings chocolate and copper color trends.
But for Valentine’s Day, my toes needed a touch that was extra-special. So in anticipation of my visit to Natalie’s, I packed the pink and red polish in my overnight bag, and added to our to-do list: “paint toenails.”
Today was finally the day in which we accomplished this important task. Carefully, we painted each toe alternately red or pink (the colors were Satin Berry and Cherry Slush, to be exact).
But that was only the first step. We sat back comfortably while our nails dried, and I taught Natalie the relaxing art of knitting. (You should see the cute scarf she is making!)
Then, carefully, ever so carefully, I painted a red heart on my pink big toe, and a pink heart on my red big toe. And despite Natalie’s ticklish feet, I accomplished the same feat on her toes.
Our feet were nearly freezing by the time our toenails had dried. So we quickly put our wool socks and slippers back on.
The snow on the ground outside will prevent us from wearing flip-flops for Valentine’s Day. But the knowledge will remain that underneath our warm socks and sturdy shoes are hidden the most cheery Valentine toes you’ve ever seen.
I want to learn the relaxing art of knitting! As to toenail polish… I’ve never been patient enough.It’s sweet though
Wow! those look cute — great job Gretchen! You’ve given me some fun ideas for Valentines day…
~Chelsea
Toe-nail polish can definitely be cheery! I decided to paint mine last night to liven things up abit. There is just something about deep pink nail polish!
awwwwwwwww…..how fun!!!!
I knew how to knit once. Currently, I have forgotten. Some day I will learn again, and then I will figure out how to do it properly, so that I can make more complicated things.
Yes, as toes go, yours are cute.
Personally, I’ve never understood nail polish. It’s pretty, but then it chips so quickly. Then you have to take it off, which is a pain. But it is definitely fun to do when you have girlfriends around. 
Cute! I painted my toes fancy for Valentines, too.
John Deere Day, eh? How in the world did St. Patrick’s Day become that?
i’m irish, so i’ll stick to st. patty’s day, thank you!!!! lol. i painted my toes alternating red and pink too. i agree, taking the polish off is such a pain, then you have to go back in a few days and catch all the things you missed.
Sweet! I love and absolutley adore toenail polish. (getting a pedicure-however expensive it is-is definitley on my to do list.) Y’all’s toenails look so cute! Definately ready for tomorrow!
I’m Irish, too, and will stick with St. Patricks day.
I have seen girls wearing flip flops in the winter before! No thanks for me, my footsies would get too cold. I’m with you on the socks and slippers, girls!
Oh, and Gretchen, you missed the week of glorious Oregon sunshine. It smelled like spring here and was rather warm.
Your wedding pics are soo cute!!
enjoyed looking at them.