Mobile Beauty comes calling in a kick-ass candy red Jeep. Carolyn McNairn hops out and starts unloading everything but the kitchen sink. Table? Check. Two leopard-skin print chairs? Check. Slinky leopard skin throw for the table? Check. Two giant duffle bags full of lotions, potions and polishes? Check. Three tired women eagerly awaiting a manicure? Check.

McNairn, who started out three years ago doing manicures and pedicures mainly for wedding parties, now finds herself catering to both individuals and groups of women intent on an evening in. After all, why go to the trouble of heading to the salon when you can be pampered at home? Besides, the wine (and gossip) flow much more freely in your own living room. So has McNairn been privy to some interesting tales around town? "oh, yes." Anything she'd care to share? "Nope." Damn! Still, she does let slip a rumour that business will expand to include facials this winter. www.mobilebeauty.ca