
I’ve wanted a tattoo for a very, very long time and it has taken me literally years to find exactly what I want and now I have it! I was nervous about booking a tattoo artist and had been researching for a while for someone who can do very fine line work and hadn’t really found anyone – tattoos, I’ve discovered, range as much in style as any other art. I mean, I am sure, for the tiny thing that I wanted, almost anyone qualified could have done it but given that it’s permanent I needed to be certain. In the way that these things often happen, I mentioned it to Max who is home from Sweden and he has a friend very nearby who has a studio – I loved her work (@babysnaketattoo and @dogandbonetattoo on Instagram) so I booked for the next day which is something of a miracle in itself (although I think she might have fitted me in because of Max). Wait lists for artists are very common.

Because mine is such a simple thing – a North Star (which symbolises a guide towards a purposeful destination) – and so small, Emma had printed off a transfer of her design so that we could get it exactly straight and she could follow the lines as well as possible. It also gave me the first glimpse of what it would look like on my own skin.

I was expecting it to hurt more than it did – which, by the way, was hardly at all – I had some weird misconception that perhaps it might smell of burning, but of course, it didn’t. The entire thing was less than ten minutes, start to finish, and I was very distracted by someone on another table having a much more ambitious and adventurous piece than mine being done. That someone found me on Instagram to say hello afterwards which was so lovely.

So, here it is… my tiny North Star, as absolutely perfect as it could be. It’s on the inside of my forefinger on my right hand and actually, it’s only me that can really see it – unless I pointed it out, I doubt anyone would notice (nobody ever notices my nose piercing which is weird because I have a big nose!) and that suits me just fine. It’s a little bit for my dogs, a little bit for hope for the future and a bit for just carrying on – that I’ve kept on going and can keep on going even when it’s difficult. We’ve been tested these past couple of years and yet here we still are – although I swear that everyone is bruised from the pandemic no matter how well they glided through it. So, it’s my last post til after Christmas and I’ll dip in and out when I can – I will have itchy fingers in no time at all I feel sure, particularly when the sales start. But in the meantime, wishing you a wonderful time, a restful time, a peaceful time, a chaotic time, a boozy time or whatever it is that makes you most content :-).
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31 comments
How beautiful! I love it Jane. Have a beautiful festive time!
Thank you Karen – you too 🙂
My daughter had some planets on the inside of her arm in memory of her dad who was a stargazer. Personally I would not have one, but tattoos fascinate me, they are such a personal thing. Your North Star is just right. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Tina – planets sound beautiful x
It’s really lovely Jane. I’ve always thought that I didn’t want a tattoo but when I see really beautiful discreet work like this I start swithering. Have a wonderful festive season, and here’s to a great 2022.
Lynn
Thank you Lynn xx
I had a a tattoo done about 25 years ago and had also mulled it over for a few years beforehand. Mine is a daisy wreath around my belly button, white daisies with yellow centres and little red flecks on some of the petals plus green leaves. It hurt a lot – apparently I chose one of the most painful places possible!
Love your North star. ⭐⭐⭐
That sounds gorgeous – and yes, I heard that’s a painful place too!
So simple yet so meaningful.
Thanks Donna x
It is lovely Jane . Thanks for keeping some normality in our lives you will never know how much it is appreciated. Happy Christmas
Thank you so much!
Beautiful and meaningful… Merry Xmas!
Thank you Anna – and to you x
Such a lovely tattoo sweetie!
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I love this Jane. Do you know, I’ve been looking for my first too and want in the same place. I know I want a cat of sorts and seen a few drawings I like. It’s something I think of every few years but never in as much detail as recent. I may now decide it’s time. Love your image and what it stands for! Happy Christmas to you and yours xx
Thanks Sam – I’d really recommend Emma and I have no regrets!
Merry Christmas! It is really beautiful!
thank you Amalia xx
So glad you found the perfect design for you, so dainty and meaningful.
Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
thank you Honey xx
It’s so pretty! Finger tattoos usually age poorly but I think that placement is likely to be a bit more protected.
Yes, I realised that it will need maintenance over time but it’s just the right place for me 🙂
Hi Jane,
Love the star!!! Been curious about getting a tattoo. Do you know if the ink/material would change its color if in heat/just weather with time/react with certain chemicals? This part always scares me off.
Yes, I think it will fade with time which is another reason for a tiny one – it’s so easy to get it re-inked. I was aware from the start that the location is prone to fade but that’s okay – I am not sure about fading with chemicals though.
I’ve always wanted a tattoo but due to having a heart problem I’m not supposed to have one but maybe I should just live dangerously and get one.
Hmmm – only you can decide on that one :-))
I havent thought if getting any so far, but would like to give it a shot one day. That tiny does look great and yes it would be subtle to notice. And I love nose piercings. Liked your enthusiasm with which you wrote this post. Xx
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Thank you!
That looks stunning Jane & love the design.
I’ve always wanted to have a little discreet tattoo (though not sure exactly what yet) so I’ve decided that as it’s a ‘big’ birthday this year I am going to treat myself.
And although it’s a bit belated ‘Happy New Year!’ xx
Thanks Sara – yes, go for it – I absolutely love mine x