DIY: Glittery Triangle Manicure

 My mother bought me these beautiful silver cap toe pumps in the perfect shade of mint for Christmas.  They were the inspiration for this glittery triangle manicure...

Base color: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in Mint Sorbet and Art Club Nail Art Lacquer in Silver Glitter

Paint your base coat

Cut painter's tape into small strips and create "X"s on the center of your nail.  This is what's going to form the triangle shape.

Paint the silver glitter into the triangle and let dry.  Gently pull off and...

...Ta Daaa!

Nude & Neon French Manicure

Sometimes I like to revert back to the basics, but with a modern twist.  I think the last time I had a traditional French manicure was on my wedding day.  I decided to pair a nude colored nail with a neon yellow tip.  It's the perfect hint of bright color with a touch of old school glamour.

DIY: Speckled Mani

 Here is a super simple way to get some eye catching nail art that leaves you with a speckled look...

Base color: Top Ten by Face Stockholm - Top color: I Need a Refesh-Mint by Wet n Wild - Paper towel

paint nails with base color

 paint a thick layer of the top color

 dab with a piece of paper towel and repeat on all nails

finish with clear top coat

Scenes From The Weekend

{made some seared salmon w/fresh mango salsa, coconut rice & sliced avocado}

Any weekend where I get to spend some quality time with my niece and nephew is always good one.  Those little guys can make the gloomiest of days bright.  So blessed to have them in my life.  Hope you have a great week!

 {toyed with some chartreuse and gray nail polish}

 {got our Sunday morning caffeine fix after church}

 {Chris and Jada clowning around}

{fighting the urge to bite off Josiah's cheeks is really hard for us}