Just For Fun

OK, fam. Need your input on these *very pink*, very cat lady-esque frames by Kate Spade, which I tried on at Costco last weekend.

Normally, I’d be totally down for fun frames, especially fun pink ones, but I feel like going this bold would be a significant commitment, since there’s really nothing subtle about them AT ALL. If I get these, whenever I walk into a room, my glasses would walk in first. Know what I mean? (Does that make any sense at all?) Plus, what does one do when one’s outfits clash with their glasses? My last pair (also by Kate Spade) are neutral enough to go with most things, but these pink frames? Well…they aren’t neutral at all. LOL!

Let me know what you think. Too much? Or are they juuuuuust enough crazy cat lady?

By the way, in case you were unaware, trying on glasses at Costco is my definition of an exciting Friday night. #momlife

I also looked at air fryers (so exciting…), but I hesitated to pull the trigger because dang! — those things are big. I need to figure out how to squeeze one into my kitchen, which is already too crowded as it is. I’ve reached maximum gadget levels, and an air fryer would tip me into hoarder status.

I really want one, though, because everyone I know who has one raves about it.

One last Costco-related note: Get thee a loaf of cranberry walnut bread from the bakery ASAP.
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So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start.

1. Right now I’m craving…

A Southwestern salad with avocado and grilled shrimp from Blue Barn, YUM.

2. I can’t leave the house without…

At least one black hair tie around my wrist, in my pocket or in my purse. This is a NEED.

3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…

For coffee, right at this particular time (subject to change), I like a 16-oz. latte with almond or oat milk, and no foam.

For tea, if it’s cold outside, then Earl Grey with lots of room for milk, and a touch of sugar. If it’s hot, then plain unsweetened iced tea.

4. I can’t get enough of …

Keanu Reeves eating Baskin Robbins ice cream in Alameda, of all places. MY FUTURE HUSBAND IS CLOSE ENOUGH FOR ME TO STALK.

5. The last time I was on a train was…

July 2018, when El Hub, Connor and I took the SMART train from Novato up to Santa Rosa to do some exploring.

Dance your feet off

Hello! Happy Monday to ya. Who needs an extra cup of coffee this morning? Because I certainly do. This weekend was spent doing dance things with the Coywolf, who had her winter recital this weekend with her dance buddies.

Sometimes I can’t believe that she was once this little peanut in a tiny tutu…

Anywho, you have a great rest of your Monday, ‘k?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Right now I’m craving…
2. I can’t leave the house without…
3. My go-to coffee/tea order is…
4. I can’t get enough of …
5. The last time I was on a train was…

Hi, and happy Caturday, sweet girl! I read somewhere recently that you should spend at least one day a month outside. In nature. And you know what? Today is that day for me. There’s a trail here in Novato that leads to a small waterfall, and despite TLC’s fervent admonitions, I’m going to chase it. 🤗

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to.

It’s time for Saturday Surfing… 😊

• If you’d like to level-up your CCL status, may I suggest crafting your favorite feline’s very own GoT throne? 😸
• Go ahead, adopt that third cat (otherwise known as “the gateway cat”), because science says that being a cat lady is good for your health!
• The best rendition of Van Gough’s Starry Night I’ve ever seen. (Side note: It may or may not involve multiple curvaceous orange tabbies.)
• Be on the lookout for the Opte, a handheld inkjet printer for your face, which prints tiny amounts of pigment on your face to cover every dark spot — freckles, scars and hyperpigmentation, and even the ones you can’t see (Blue LED lights help the camera locate tiny dark spots the human eye might miss). It launches this summer for a cool $600.
• Speaking of gadgets, L’Oréal has a smart device that creates custom formulas for lipstick, foundation and skin care.

Sara Blakely, founder and CEO of Spanx, on learning to redefine what failure means

You cannot look away.

Years ago Marc did my makeup, and he’s still one of my fave artists!

Pretty sure this is what went down when Tabs rolled up into kitty heaven.

Have a wonderful weekend. I hope yours is off to a great start. 😊

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

I’ll be the first to admit that part of the reason I’m asking this today is because I wanted to take a picture of my empty jar of By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Care ($60), which I’ve had forever and only just finished. 😁

I was hoping Santa would drop off another jar, but I guess he didn’t get the memo.

Last few empties…

1. By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Care
2. Joico Moisture Co+Wash (Side note: I just finished the last of the three bottles I’ve been hoarding since this got discontinued, and yes, I’m a sad panda. 🐼)
3. Chanel Dimensions de Chanel Mascara

How ’bout you?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. T.G.I.EFFFFF.