As another year draws to a close, it’s a time of reflection about the accomplishments and challenges that punctuated 2016.
Thank you for joining me on my blogging journey since 2010!
I look forward to sharing more swatches, reviews, and sprinklings of humour in the coming year. I’m excited to plan new goals for 2017 and to see where the ongoing adventure goes!
Because of the support and encouragement from readers like you, I am happy to say that a lot of my blogging dreams have come true in ways that I never imagined! Thank you so much for visiting and for leaving comments.
I have learned a lot from all of you, and I hope that Swatch And Learn has become a place on the internet that provides you with a little sunshine, especially on those difficult days! *Hug* Together, let’s continue to improve and grow while sharing our passion for nail polish. 🙂
If you’re addicted to Instagram like I am, you no doubt have seen the trend of posting the #2016BestNine collage, which depicts an Instagram user’s nine most-popular images based on the number of likes.
Above is the collage generated by the 2016 Best Nine website, which shows my most-liked images on Instagram.
I am so honoured that, in 2016, I received 59,935 likes on my Instagram!
Also, for my Pinterest for 2016:
- 1,616,971 people saw my pins
- 10,422 people saved my pins to their boards
- 6,170 people clicked my pins
It really floors me, and I’m so pleased that you have been enjoying my photos!
In this post, check out the links. They’ll lead you to the reviews and/or swatches that I published on here earlier, in case you want more information and details about a certain nail polish.
Reminder: Today’s the last day to enter my worldwide giveaway!
Be sure to get your entry in by tonight at 11:59 pm EST for your chance to win my Zoya Enchanted Collection worldwide giveaway! (3 winners! See that blog post for the full details.)
OPI Sugarplum Yum
OPI Sugarplum Yum from the 2002 OPI Victorian Holiday Collection has sugarplum fairies dancing on my nails! 😉
OPI Sugarplum Yum
Essie Angora Cardi
Sweater weather polish. Warming up to Essie Angora Cardi on a chilly day!
Essie Angora Cardi
Pretty Serious Peace on Earth
Pretty Serious Peace on Earth from the Pretty Serious Ghosts of Christmas Past Collection is nothing short of angelic!
Pretty Serious Peace on Earth
OPI Never a Dulles Moment
OPI Never a Dulles Moment from the OPI Washington DC Collection is a yellow that would make a canary shake its tail feathers!
OPI Never a Dulles Moment
OPI Yank My Doodle
OPI Yank My Doodle is a mature burnt orange creme from the OPI Washington DC Collection that will make the 12-year-old in you giggle!
OPI Yank My Doodle
Smith & Cult Fauntleroy
Flaunt a soft-as-a-whisper pink-based purple with Smith & Cult Fauntleroy!
(If you’re interested in seeing more swatches of other Smith & Cult nail polishes, check out this post and also this one.)
Smith & Cult Fauntleroy
OPI Crawfishin’ for a Compliment
You won’t have to fish for a cute peach with OPI Crawfishin’ for a Compliment from the OPI New Orleans Collection!
OPI Crawfishin’ for a Compliment
The Body Shop Red Musk Eau de Toilette
Sultry cinnamon and cruelty-free musk: The Body Shop Red Musk Eau de Toilette!
On nails: Pretty Serious Stud Muffin from the Pretty Serious Well Meaning But Ultimately Quite Awkward Pet Names Collection
The Body Shop Red Musk Eau de Toilette
Disclosure: This post contains press samples provided by PR.
What’s on your nails today to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Hope that you all have a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve celebration later tonight! 🙂
Very cool! All great polishes. Thanks for sharing with us. Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!
Hey Melissa!
Same to you! Hope that 2017 brings you happiness, good health, and lots of fond memories to cherish forever. 🙂
Happy New Year Mary! It’s been great getting to know you, see you grow as a blogger, and enjoy your posts. Thanks for all that you do! Looking forward to 2017 on Swatch & Learn! ✨
Happy New Year 2017 and thank you for sharing your swatches of all the beautiful colors and polishes
Hey Karman!
It’s my pleasure! Happy New Year to you, too! I hope that 2017 holds many amazing adventures and pretty manicures for you. 🙂
Hey Kim!
Happy New Year to you, too! 🙂 I appreciate your support and encouraging sentiments. Thank you for being part of the passionate nail community! 🙂
Happy New Year, Mary! And yes, you are most definitely a ray of positive sunshine! I’m looking forward to all the greens that are hopefully coming this year, and all of your fun reviews!
Hey Brynn!
Hope you had fun ringing in the New Year! I wish you all the best for 2017 and beyond! 🙂
I am so happy to hear that you enjoy visiting my blog, and, hehe, yes, there will be greens. Pantone’s Colour of the Year is Greenery, so I am ecstatic to see what lovely polishes will show up in new collections!
Happy new year to you as well, Mary! Glad you are continuing your blogging journey into 2017 :). My NYE mani was Deborah Lippmann’s Cleopatra in New York–the combo of gold hex glitter in a black base felt very festive to me.
Hey Jessica!
Happy New Year, and thank you for all your support during my blogging journey! 🙂 Bloggers need the support of readers, and I am very fortunate to be surrounded by fellow nail enthusiasts like you who make sharing my swatches and experiences fun and engaging.
Wow, I don’t have Deborah Lippmann’s Cleopatra in New York, but I love your description of it! Black and gold is my favourite colour combination when it comes to my clothing, and I’m almost always wearing it.
have a wonderful 2017!
Hey Sara!
Thank you very much. Hope that 2017 is off for a wonderful start for you, too!