My friend Crystal, over at Conscious Engagement is a woman of many talents.
She is a hard working, home owning, keeper of chickens, and is also an incredible Mom, a passionate hiker and traveler, and a lover of photography and music.
And even though we’ve never met in the physical sense, I am oh so happy to call her my friend. When I admired the mailbox that she and Tara had renovated with leftover nail polish, it wasn’t long before my very own unique and colorful mailbox arrived.
Thanks to my nephew Sam, who installed it yesterday, I now have the best looking box on the street!
Thank you, Crystal! Thank you, Tara!
You can read about their creativity here.
Life on the Bike and other Fab Things 
That is a lively and handsome mailbox! I’d be proud to have that on my rural route!
Isn’t it wonderful? And they made it by putting strips of tape all over the box, and filling in the spaces not covered by tape with leftover nail polish!
I figured there was some taping involved! It’s really great. I hope it’s glazed or varnished over the polish so it can take the weather!
I’m pretty sure that she put extra on mine, based on the experience with hers 🙂
Oh….that is so sweet! I love it.
I should send you a photo of my mailbox which I have just resurrected from the dead for the third time this year. There has been an on going duel between my 1 pound mailbox, and the 60 ton snowplow. The mailbox looks absolutely miserable…but the mail keeps arriving, even if its not in such a stylish fashion as your mailbox…but I now feel challenged to paint the retched thing. Thanks LB. ~ Dave
Do it! And send before and after shots!
ok…but first I have to shoot a wedding, lol!
Am sure the mail deliverer is enjoying the treat as well!
Today was the first day that mail was delivered, and I was wishing I could have seen the reaction
What fun Laurie😃
That mailbox brought such a smile to my face when I pulled up today!
What a great mailbox Laurie I love it 😀
Isn’t it great? What a fun gift!
Lovely. I am happy to follow Crystal, too
She’s wonderful, isn’t she?
Yep! And puts a lot into whatever she does
Oh my goodness, you two. I’m blushing. 🙂
There are clever people all over this world… what a bright and beautiful creation!
I agree, Lori, and I feel so fortunate to have been the recipient of this beautiful gift
Lucky you! It’s beautiful.
I’m so impressed with her creativity! Nail polish!! The ability of some people to see things differently just amazes me 🙂
So true! It was Tara’s idea originally. It never would have entered my mind to make beauty out of nail polish and a mailbox
I caught myself thinking today of reasons to use nail polish. I don’t even wear nail polish – but I would buy it if I found a project 😉
Laurie, the box looks wonderful! And yes, I did put extra clear varnish over the outside, because ours did fade over the summer. I am joyfully tickled that you are enjoying the mailbox and Tara’s creativity. Mine still gives me a smile when I go to pick up the mail, and I hope yours will for a long time.
Your kind words touched me too. Gosh I am dying to meet you in person one day. I’ve got to see you on your bike, and give you a giant hug, and share a drink with you someplace in Radford. I am certain that in you I have found a kindred spirit, and the meeting isn’t merely a whether-or-not, but rather a when. ❤
You are welcome anytime, Crystal. The door is always open! Definitely WHEN!
this is awesome…a great way to spruce up a mail box! I’d love it if I lived in the country…
And every time I look at it, I think of the friendships that blogging has brought me 🙂
I’m sure…it would be such an awesome reminder!
I thought the mailbox looked familiar! Tara is a more talented person than one can imagine as well as adorable and kind. Tara was well raised. Her mother also well raised with a kind heart and an adventurous soul. I’m hoping we can both find time soon for another visit.
I hope you all get to visit again, too. In fact, I hope to get out there someday, too 🙂
We love it here. 🙂
What a terrific mailbox! I love the geometric patterns against the white and I think it’s amazing that she used nail polish. I’ll bet your mail carrier looks forward to your box on his or her rounds. I know I would.
Nail polish?! No kidding? Awesome Blossom 😀 I think it’s so apropos that the mail carrier shows up at your house and gets an eye-full of fun. Great job Crystal and Tara. Hey? Do you ever leave any little surprises in there for him/her to find? What could you put there? hmmmm? A little cactus? Oppps, maybe too pokey. Maybe a muffin for breakfast? Too typical? How about an air freshener for their truck that smells like Cinnabon? (I saw one at the carwash). Anywho, just a though for a giggle. Like you’re not busy already. xo K