Serre Ko

I founded this brand in Seoul during the pandemic in 2022. In 2023, I packed it all up and brought it across the ocean to Halifax. I honestly didn't know what to expect when I set up my first table, but the love I received was beyond my imagination. This year taught me that art can find a home anywhere with the right community.

In 2024, my journey took an unexpected turn from the waterfront to the film set. I had the incredible honor of being invited by Amazon’s We Were Liars to design custom press-ons for the lead, Emily Alyn Lind. Seeing my work worn by a Hollywood star throughout the series was a surreal milestone. It reminded me that when you pour your heart into your craft, the world starts to notice.

This year, I was honored as a Finalist for the ISANS New Small Business of the Year among 67 enterprises. And also, I stepped in front of the camera for an interview with CTV Morning Live as a local female entrepreneur. It was a proud moment to share my story—not just as a nail artist, but as a business owner who found her home in Halifax. Seeing my brand recognized by the community I love means everything. We’re no longer just a small table by the water; we’re part of the city’s creative heartbeat.