Tag: Painting Nails

Activities to Pass the Quaran-Time

staying busy, staying home, quarantine activities

What’s shakin’, bacon? How are you holding up? While several of my friends have already started complaining about being bored at home, I’ve begun to realize that quarantining and staying home doesn’t feel that different from when I’d come home from college any other day… guess you could say I didn’t have much of a life before COVID-19 and this social distancing thing has just highlighted that fact, ha! Regardless, I’ve never been the type of person who bores easily. I always have a million things to do or things I could choose to do (continue learning an instrument, read, write short stories, blog, play chess, etc.). But I realize not everyone is as eager to reorganize their bedroom or practice calligraphy as I am. So given that, I decided to round up a few ideas to keep you busy during this time—some are basic, some are outlandish, but hopefully you find that some of them are unique (and actually appealing). Without further ado… Continue reading “Activities to Pass the Quaran-Time”

A Glam Winter Nail Tutorial

candy cane nails, Sally Hansen, snowman, Christmas

Welcome to the (almost) weekend, ladies! Sorry I didn’t get around to publishing this post yesterday; I spent most of the day finishing my application to study abroad. Fingers crossed I get into my first-choice program at the University of Glasgow, Scotland! But for now, I want to share this adorable Christmas nail tutorial. The whole process took me about an hour, and I’m so happy with the results! Continue reading “A Glam Winter Nail Tutorial”

My Tips for Salon Nails at Home

Sally Hansen Babe Blue fingernails

Boy, is it good to be back at blogging! It felt very strange these last couple of weeks, skipping posts and missing social media updates. Not only did I feel like a major slacker, but it also seemed like a small piece of myself was missing (it must have been hiding under my bed, along with my motivation). But thankfully, both are back now, and I’m excited to share my best tips for a salon-grade manicure done by none other than yourself. I’ve recently become very interested in nails and upkeeping them regularly, so I have my little routine down to a science. People have even asked where I get my nails done, thinking they are acrylic, but I assure you that they’re au natural! So without further ado, here are my “secrets” (ahem—they’re not so secret) for achieving that perfect manicure. Continue reading “My Tips for Salon Nails at Home”