Art and DIY designs from sunny SoCal

How To: Make Nail Polish Last Longer

Hand with floral manicure holding orange polish

Nail polish can have a little bit of a learning curve and it can be really hard to make your nail polish last. For years, I never even painted my nails. I’ve always had short nails (and a tendency to pick at them) and I felt like the expense of maintaining manicures wasn’t really worth […]

Orange Floral Nail Tutorial

Southern California is notorious for “not having seasons,” but around my neighborhood you can definitely tell that spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming and our garden is being planted. It’s also the perfect time to change up your typical mani colors. Try this simple and easy floral orange mani if you’re looking for […]

Green Leopard Print Nails Tutorial

green leopard print nails finished

I saw the cutest leopard print nails the other day and I thought I would attempt to re-create them with my green nail theme for the month of March. If you’re looking for a design that is a little more contemporary and exciting, this might be the perfect tutorial for you! This green leopard print […]

Abstract St. Patrick’s Day Nails Tutorial

Are you looking for a simple, abstract design for your St. Patrick’s Day Nails? Maybe you’d like a green nail design that you can do at home (no special tools needed). Then look no further – here is a quick and easy tutorial for an abstract green nail design for natural nails. This post contains […]

Floral St. Patrick’s Day Nails Tutorial

Okay so the best thing about St. Patrick’s Day is probably the green beer, but who says your mani can’t match? I came up with this easy floral nail tutorial so that you can create a green nail look that feels both fresh and festive. This design is so quick and all you need is […]

Honest Review: Olive and June Press-On Nails

I have always wanted to try press-on nails, so I was so excited to see Olive and June’s new line at target. After skimming the back of the package, I learned that their $10 press-on nail pack includes 42 fake nails in 21 sizes, a prep pad, small bottle of glue, and a small stick […]

Easy Valentine’s Day Nails Tutorial

floral red nails

Growing up, I was always terrible at doing my nails. Last year, though, I decided to work on my own manicure skills and vowed to paint my nails weekly as a form of self-care. In the beginning, I felt awkward and embarrassed by how hard it was for me. However, I’ve learned that having cute […]