Hello and happy Caturday! Rosie sends her regards (along with a healthy dose of torbie-tude.) I am SO EXCITED to drink coffee today because I’ve recently discovered the joy of half-and-half. Seriously, what cave have I been living in? — because half-and-half is where it’s at!
I used to be a whole-milk-in-my-coffee girl, but lately I haven’t been liking how the milk takes over, so I can’t taste the coffee in the background. With half-and-half, I can still get the coffee flavor along with the cream. I’ve been doing a splash in my coffee in the morning (about two tablespoons), and my life is forever changed.
While I dive into this cup (SO GOOD), go ahead and grab your morning beverage o’ choice, because it’s time for this week’s reading.
- If you were looking for a few new words to use this weekend, here are some good ones to try: vamoose, crapulous and canoodle.
- There is a burgeoning field of research in the reconstruction and preservation of scent. Scientists, historians and cultural heritage specialists are working together to catalogue the smells of our times — particularly those that may disappear in a few decades.
- Speaking of scents…historians, scientists and perfumers are using AI to capture what Europe smelled like between the 16th and early 20th centuries. (Apparently, it was kinda stinky!)
- In case you’re just as obsessed with The Crown as I am, here are 14 fun facts about Princess Diana’s wedding.
- A cat may soon be moving into the White House. I wonder if it’s going to have stripes? I would love to see a “First Tabby.”
- Will somebody PLEASE buy this bed with a cat maze inside?
THIS IS SO GOOD!
A Sunday kind of love on a Saturday
I’m on a Cerave kick right now.
Feel-good music
When I think about Connor in the future as a young woman in the world, I watch videos like this one.
Whatcha got on deck today?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Christine says
December 5th, 2020 at 9:30 amHung Vanngo is such a champion of timeless beauty; I love his work and the models he showcases!
Hubb is a hap-and-hap (just watched a creepy Imelda Marcos documentary and I’m caught up in the accent of our forebears) guy; I’m a heavy whipping cream gal. Heavy cream tastes divine in hot or cold coffee (or tea) beverages. Yummmm….
Yes we were thrilled to learn that the Bidens select rescue animals. I love Major and Champ, such dog-dogs (big, fluffy, under Joe and Jill’s complete alpha control lol).
Have a beautiful weekend, stay safe, stay healthy, hug your loved ones!
Karen says
December 5th, 2020 at 10:36 amI have a little bit of heavy whipping cream left over from last week’s pie fiasco (and it was a fiasco!). I’ll have to try it in my afternoon decaf cup!
Happy Caturday!
Cha says
December 5th, 2020 at 11:37 amI love heavy cream in my coffee, too! But it must be warmed and frothed. I also put collagen powder in my morning cup.
Dr. Dray is the best. She got me into Cerave and great products that are fragrance-free. I learned a lot from her. Love her!
Happy weekend, Karen! We’re sheltering-in-place in our county starting tomorrow. This is going to be one amazing holidays.
Karen says
December 5th, 2020 at 6:52 pmHi Cha,
Ooh, you’ll have to give me a list of Dr. Dray products that you like!
We’re going into lockdown too as of tomorrow. Take care of yourself. 🙂
Aditi says
December 5th, 2020 at 12:14 pmAbsolutely love that Chopin video. I used to have it as background music when working from home.
Karen says
December 5th, 2020 at 6:51 pmIt’s good stuff. I love to hear it floating throughout the house! Happy weekend, Aditi!
Rachel says
December 5th, 2020 at 1:29 pmLove half and half or heavy cream for coffee, plus a stevia packet. You’re right about the milk, by the time you put enough in, it kind of dilutes it.
Not much going on here, just went to Target and Sam’s Club and they were insanely busy. Kind of craving pizza tonight so I might get delivery. Have a great weekend!
Karen says
December 5th, 2020 at 6:51 pmHey, a Target run is a very exciting day for me. LOL! I hope you got that pizza. I made some last night (with pre-made pizza dough) and it hit the spot!
Kim says
December 7th, 2020 at 6:26 amI feel like there will be a lot more foul than fragrant coming from the historical scent project. 🙂 I’m a CeraVe fan, too, but am disappointed in the facial moisturizer with sunscreen. It’s not at all right for me, so thank goodness for Elta MD. I don’t feel you can ever go wrong with cream; I’m actually a sugar-free Coffeemate person but, when we’re out, heavy cream and no sugar is my go-to. 🙂
Trude says
December 7th, 2020 at 3:44 pmLoving that sweet kitty moment. 😻 I can’t get enough of Hung’s videos, I love watching them before bed because his voice is so soothing!