Category Archives: Chic Nails

Las Vegas New Year’s “I want to go on a tropical vacation” Nails PLUS my third YouTube Video!

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27 Dec

We are going to Las Vegas soon so I couldn’t wait to get my Christmas tree down off my nails (check them out here) and put some FUN nails on that would be inspiring for a New Year and make me think of a white sandy beach and turquoise blue waters! I keep seeing pictures on Instagram of a few lucky souls who are going to Hawaii, the Caribbean, or even my dream vacation The Maldives like Aaron and Lauren Paul did for Christmas. They seem like such a cute …

My first YouTube video! Short but sweet :)

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23 Dec

Hi everyone!

My little sister stayed at our house last night with her three kids and I always love having them! She wanted her nails done and I needed to give her a Christmas gift so we killed two birds with one stone. 🙂 Here is my cute sister 🙂

She lives 90 minutes away, across the “blue hills” as my son calls them, in Pioche, Nevada. She comes to St. George quit often though so we are going to try to keep up on her fancy nails.

We sculpted a …

How to do a quick, easy manicure for a last minute Christmas gift idea!

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I brought my dear little Grandma home from her assisted living place yesterday because she was in a dire need of a manicure which got me to thinking I should write out a few simple instructions for a quick, easy at home manicure! It makes such a fun little gift and everyone loves getting their nails cleaned up–even my husband was jealous of Grandma last night! 🙂

Now this really was kind of last minute for me but normally I would have cleaned my house spotless and created a relaxing spa …

The true meaning of Christmas…

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18 Dec

It all started with my sister-in-law Kira. She suggested this year instead of doing a family gift exchange that we each donate to a charity or needy family.

I initially kind of panicked because I don’t personally know anyone that I could donate to. I don’t know why I had it in my head that it had to be personal but for some reason I thought it needed to be someone close to us. The wheels started turning though and it didn’t take long to realize how many people in …

Festive and Merry Nails!

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13 Dec

I’ve had a fairly busy week and created some cute stuff! A major accomplishment being I did my own nails! I sculpted out a super short tip with hard gel which I was dreading but turned out not being too horrible 🙂

Anyway…here’s a few new photos for you!

And here’s a before and after of my new hands :)))

And the finished product!

All the colors and nailart are done with gelpolish. I used Axxium by OPI to sculpt my new set. I really like OPI hard gels but there are a few …

Santa’s Buckle :)

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I just wanted to share this cute and simple design…you can jazz it up as much or as little as you like…

I used Gelish Queen of Hearts for the red and Gelish Black Pool for the belt and then did a thin square of silver sparkle gel polish and hand placed the hex glitters for the buckle.

I actually got the inspiration for these from these nails by Urban Bliss Beauty Therapy in Victoria, Austraila. See what I mean by jazzing them up?!? Tennille just wanted to keep it simple …

Easy, Adorable, Affordable Neighbor Christmas Gift–Mary’s Homemade Granola Recipe! Plus some of my favorite Christmas nails all the way from Australia!

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06 Dec

Like a lot of people, I try to give my darling neighbors a little something at Christmas time to show them how much I appreciate them. I honestly do not see or talk to my neighbors very often…just a quick wave from across the street while we check our mailboxes…but I adore them and am so grateful to have such amazing neighbors!

I started a little tradition a few years back and thought I would share it with you because it really is soooo easy! I promise!

My mom makes THE WORLD’S …

“Arrow’s” Felicity Smoak Nails

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04 Dec

So my husband and son and I have a new addiction unfortunately for us. I hate addictions they bug me. However, I rarely watch TV and being that it’s so cold outside and my body is totally worn out by the end of the day, sitting on the couch watching a very entertaining show has been a lot of fun! We are obsessed with the new TV show “Arrow”. Have you seen it yet? The first season you can watch on Netflix and the second season is out now on …

Manis on Monday!

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I cannot believe Thanksgiving is over! The holidays are flying right by us and before we know it 2014 will be here! However, I have a feeling the cold spell coming upon us this week will slow time down at least for a little while. 🙂

Last week was busy with baking and cleaning but I also had a few last minute nail appointments as well, which is great! I feel like I haven’t been super busy with nails lately so I always look forward to seeing my few friends and …

The Love Your Body Challenge

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20 Nov

Have you seen this video yet from Ellen? It’s part of what inspired me to write this post…

Although I think the fashion industry is totally whacko at times, I love that this model is able to be happy with herself despite a few negative labels over the years.

If you follow my blog regularly you might notice I have body issues…like a lot of girls I imagine. It just dawned on me the other day that criticizing my body for the past 33 years has not done me ANY GOOD whatsoever. …