If you can’t change it, embrace it

little girl in dancing pose

When I was 9 years old, I wanted to become a dancer for traditional Chinese dance. However, there was no dance school in my hometown and my parents thought  I was too short to become a dancer. I always wished I could be taller. I researched every possible way to quickly grow until I realized … Read more

Say yes, before you are ready

Mist over a mountain

“Because what else are we going to do? Say no? Say no to an opportunity that may be slightly out of our comfort zone? Quiet our voice because we are worried it is not perfect? I believe great people do things before they are ready.”― Amy Poehler, Yes Please People always ask me how I took the … Read more

The beauty in your eyes

amy ling holding an image with a photographer

Beauty is how you feel on the inside, and it reflects in your eyes Last January, I went to a trip in Santiago, Chile.  On one particular sunny Sunday afternoon, I walked around the art district to find some work from local artists. Some photos of windows caught my attention. I picked one up and … Read more

Nordic Living: Love at the first sight

a house covered in snow with a warm lighted room inside

The first thing people ask when they step into sundays, is “What was the inspiration behind this space?” Many of the pieces were inspired by Nordic designs. One day, I saw this beautiful picture: a landscape covered in fluffy white snow,  with a small wooden house in the distance glowing with warm light. I started … Read more

Let’s talk about sundays!

A picture of amy ling reading a book

Happy Sunday Everyone! I am so excited to start blogging, and sharing my experiences and stories about things I have discovered as an entrepreneur. I don’t particularly like writing, but I would like to share my voice, especially for those in the nail industry. As an immigrant who has been in the industry for 5 … Read more

Love comes in different forms

image of a bunch of flowers

Love comes in different forms – Written for Mother’s Day I grew up in a traditional Chinese family. My mom is a housewife, like most of the women in my hometown. Throughout her life she changed jobs 7 times until she found her perfect one – being a housewife. Cooking is her absolute favorite thing … Read more