Tabs isn’t one of those cats who needs inspirational posters, holidays or memes to remind himself to be grateful for the blessings in his life. He just is grateful. He’s a cat from humble beginnings who rose to the pinnacle of the kitty modeling industry, and he’s never taken anything for granted.
We were talking the other day — yes, my cat talks to me — about what we’re grateful for this year. I expected him to say one or two things, but he rattled off a list of 10.
10 things Tabs is grateful for this year
- Gravy — The green smoothie of the cat world. All of Tabs’s greatest achievements have been powered by gravy.
- His younger sister — Their relationship is sometimes dicey, but Tabs is always glad to have another pair of hands to pet him.
- Sunny spots for napping
- His DIY custom-built deck cat condo — He’s watched many sunsets while dining on fresh organic catnip out there.
- Sliced turkey — He prefers Columbus brand, because of its delicate balance of fine flavors, but any sliced turkey will do.
- Outdoor walks at the crack of dawn
- Fresh cat grass — The more tender the better
- His long-term assistants (a.k.a. his family)
- His silky coat
- The invention of cat harnesses
He’s also grateful for his striking features, as evident in this tabby tutorial for a sparkly, funky Thanksgiving eye look
STEPS:
- Apply a metallic bronze loose pigment to the inner half of your lids with a flat eyeshadow brush (I wet my brush first to really amp up the color).
- Clean the remaining eyeshadow on your flat eyeshadow brush with a paper towel. Then, rewet the brush head, and apply the copper loose pigment to the outer half of your lid. Now wait for both eyeshadows to dry…
- Seamlessly blend the bronze and copper eyeshadows together with a tapered crease brush.
- Trace your upper lash line with black liquid liner, and flick out the edge, going up and out.
- Draw a little autumn leaves flourish just above the bronze and copper eyeshadow with a brown, and yellow (or gold), liquid liner.
- Finish with your most flirty, fabulous pair of false lashes.
Tabs is also grateful for kitty modeling (of course)
It was his ticket to fame and fortune.
Of course he’s grateful for fine dining experiences
He’s also grateful for his home, which he diligently guards from neighborhood cat intruders
But most of all, he’s grateful for friends, family and ? love
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Susan T. says
Tabs is giving some serious Blue Steel in that last photo! Lol! My cats have added Marc Jacobs Turkey fragrance to their Christmas wish lists.
Karen says
Hi Susan,
LOL! Please let them know it’s a scent that can easily go from work to play. There are gravy top notes!
Do your cats get to eat any Thanksgiving treats? I always make extra gravy for Tabs.
Susan T. says
Strangely enough my cats won’t eat people gravy or roast turkey, they only like cat food and not people food. I suspect our food just doesn’t have the same delicious aroma! I did get them a can of chunks of turkey in gravy for Thanksgiving which they loved but seriously they get extra gravy and treats every day. I’m Canadian so we already had ours. They are now decorating for Christmas and putting up their stockings. (True story) They are very spoiled!
Karen says
They should be spoiled. 🙂 Tabs says that’s the way it should be, ha! Do you guys have the same fixings as we do for Thanksgiving here in the U.S. — turkey, mashed potatoes, etc.?
Susan T. says
Yep. My family sometimes does ham too. I’m vegetarian so I don’t partake and only eat the sides. This year everyone decided that roasting turkey was too much work so we ordered Chinese food instead. 🙂
Karen says
I used to do the same thing when I was a vegetarian. I’m all about the sides, girlfriend! They’re the best part of the meal.
That’s awesome that you guys ordered Chinese food instead. 🙂 I hope some hot and sour soup was in the mix (my fave!).
Hope you’re having a nice Monday so far. I’m having some couch drama at the moment! I planned to donate my old couch to the Salvation Army and they were supposed to pick it up today, so it’s sitting out on the curb in front of my garage. Unfortunately they just called and said they won’t be coming until Wednesday, so now I gotta find a way to get it back into the garage before it rains. I have no idea if I’m going to be able to do it on my own.
Susan T. says
It snowed 10cm last night (like half a foot) so I’m just hanging out at home with the cats today. Drinking tea and listening to an audiobook. Don’t hurt yourself moving that couch!
Karen says
Sounds like a purr-fectly cozy afternoon. What audiobook are you listening to?
Oh, so I managed to move the couch all on my own! I looked completely ridiculous doing it (it was like the human version of a 20-point turn), but I did it. Yay for squats!
Susan T. says
Way to go! I’m listening to Keep Her Safe by Sophie Hannah. It’s pretty good so far, except it’s set at a fancy Arizona spa and I really want to be there. It just said that the lounge chairs around the pool have a button on the side you push to call for a cocktail. I need that at home! Lol!
Karen says
When my husband came home he said “What’s up, Wonder Woman?” It’s surprising how empowered one can feel after awkwardly moving a couch into a garage!
By the way, I would love to have one of those cocktail buttons on my current sectional. I’d ask for a hot chocolate with whipped cream.
Chelsea says
OMG the Marc Jacob Turkey! I’m sure Mina will like that. It says it’s for cats, but Hettie may be interested too.
I think Hettie’s thankful that we brought her home with us this spring.
Karen says
Mina will love it. It’s a staple in his fragrance collection, LOL!
How was your weekend? Did you have a lot of homework?
Isabella says
♥
Karen says
Tabs sends kitty kisses and purrs, Isabella!
Do you have a cat, too?
Isabella says
Yes
https://instagram.com/p/BboxyhbDxLX/
This should work
Karen says
Cute!!! Tabbies are the best. 🙂
Isabella says
thanks
she was a foundling as well like yours
Karen says
Adopted kitties are the sweetest kitties. How long have you guys been together?
Nivedita says
Tabs is such a thoughtful big kitty! But yeah, I think he does better makeup than I do!
Karen says
Hi Nivedita,
Tabs says it’s all about the blending, LOL! Hope you had a great weekend.
nerr says
that eye look is divine, tabs! You make modelling seem so easy!
Karen says
I’ll pass on the compliment to him, Nerr! He was a makeup guru before there was such a thing.
Do you have any kitty cats?
Sissi says
Bahaaaa! I should grab my neighbors cat and try this tutorial, though I’m afraid she’ll kill me (the neighbor or the cat!). ? I love it, you are the best Karen!
Karen says
Hi Sissi,
That cat would be the most fashionable kitty in your neighborhood, haha!
Nina says
Haha! His assistants. Ohhh Tabs you are a darling! Happy and thankful that your mommy / human shares you with us ; in a way ❤️❤️??
Karen says
Hi Nina,
I’ll send Tabs your love. He’s always been too big of a personality to keep to myself! Of course I had to share his fabulousness with the world.
Hope you are having a wonderful Monday. It’s late in the afternoon here in the SF Bay Area and I’m contemplating another cup of coffee to get me through the rest of the day.
Kim says
Tabs is always working it! I love the chicken ad. It just makes me laugh. 🙂
Karen says
He’s always prepared to pose! 🙂 Happy Tuesday!