Just a few VIP cat-related news items happenin’ ’round these parts…
1. Charlotte Tilbury has a black liquid liner called “The Feline Flick,” and it’s the cat’s meow.
It’s absolutely worthy of its kitty-inspired name, because this stuff will last you through nine lives and then some.
Much like a napping cat on your lap, THIS STUFF DOES NOT MOVE. I’ve been re-watching Downton Abbey (right now I’m at the end of season two; so scandalous!), and I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve fallen asleep and smooshed my face on my pillow multiple times, and this liner stays put. However, when I’ve gone to remove my makeup at night, it slips right off!
So weird, yet so cool.
It’s blacker than a black cat, and has a slightly shiny finish, and the flexible felt tip draws lines sharper than kitty claws. It’s $30, and you can find it in Charlotte’s permanent collection.
Second kitty-related item of note…
2. We’ve taken on a new boarder (!)
Her full name is Pretty Girl Rosie, but she also goes by Rosie Posie, or just plain Rosie.
She’s the mama kitty a friend of mine fostered last month, and now that her kittens have grown up and moved on with their lives, she’s decided to start her next adventure in a home with lots of love to give.
Ours. ?
When she isn’t chillin’ on someone’s lap or chasing after her wand toy, Rosie adores styling hair. She’s known for her scalp massages and her tousled, cool-girl aesthetic. ?
And because everyone in our family has to pull their own weight, we’re casually talking about her perhaps opening up her own full-service salon. No pressure, though. She doesn’t have to go into fashion or beauty. She can be an engineer, or work in law enforcement. Whatever her little heart desires.
(I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she’ll pick Connor as her very special human.)
Also in cat-related news…
3. These Chocolate Cat Cookies at Trader Joe’s are the human equivalent of catnip.
Once you start eating them, it’s very, very, VERY hard to stop. They’re super crunchy and chocolaty but not overly sweet. It’s like eating an extra crispy chocolate graham cracker.
So good with tea or coffee…
You may think you’d be able to stop after just a few, but you’d be wrong. ? Before you know it you’ll be scooping out handfuls and shoving them into your mouth like there’s no tomorrow.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Aaaah Pretty Girl Rosie is amazingly blessed to have joined such a loving family 🙂 I’m very happy for all of you! Also, I love the “tips” she’s rocking on top of her ears. Such a cool kitty!
Hi Jules,
Thank you. 🙂 I love her ear tips too. Gives her that wild cat look!
Congratulations on your new edition! She’s a beauty and I hope she and your family share many years of love happiness and biscuit making 🙂
Hi Laura,
She’s very skilled at biscuit making. 🙂 One of her nicknames is “prance-y paws.” LOL!
Happy Tuesday to you.
Welcome Rosie! She’s gorgeous.
Hi Mary,
Rosie says thank you for the warm welcome!
Have a good day. 🙂
She’s beautiful! Congratulations on welcoming Rosie into your family. I am thrilled for you and her. And her markings! Beautiful!
Congrats!! I love that Rosie has joined your family. What a gorgeous girl. This post made me tear up because I know what an emotional process it can be to say goodbye to a beloved family member and then open your heart someone new. Rosie looks like such a sweetheart and I hope she brightens your days. Looking forward to seeing more of her! 🙂
P.S. Those TJ’s cookies look so good! I think they would be a good snack to stash at work. Thanks for the recommendation.
Hi Ruchita,
I know that you totally get it. I think of Tabs all the time, and I always feel like he’s with me. He really was my big kitty love. I know that I will come to love Rosie too, and that it will take time, and that it will be a different kind of love.
Cats teach us so much. We’re so lucky to have them in our lives, aren’t we?
Yes, definitely so lucky to have them. I never realized the bond you could have with an animal. I don’t even quite know how to articulate it – but the love I have for them just makes me heart feel so full. They all have their different personalities and quirks and they make me smile on a daily basis. I love that Connor is able to grow up with knowing the fun and joy of having pets.
Congratulations on the new family member! I’ve been reading your blog for years, and I cried when I heard about Tabs. I wish you and your family much joy and happiness.
Awww, congratulations on the new kitty! She’s beautiful!
Hi Christina,
Thank you! She’s a sweet girl and a wonderful addition to our family.
Hope you’re having a great Tuesday so far.
Yay!! So happy for you guys, congratulations! She looks like a little petite mama 🙂
Hi Barb,
Thank you. 🙂 She’s so teeny tiny, just a slip of a kitty. She’s very different than Tabs, and I think that’s a good thing.
Happy Tuesday to ya!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. She is such a pretty girl. Here’s to many, many happy years together. Welcome home, Rosie!
Hi Daphne,
Thank you for the warm welcome! Rosie sends purrs and kitty hugs around your ankles.
GAH!!!!! It was all I could do to contain my excitement after the first pic! I was like “OMG, that’s Karen’s carpet!!!!! There is a kitty on Karen’s carpet!!!”. I’m sooooo thrilled for you guys and, I have to say, I can already see Rosie’s modeling potential. She definitely has that je ne sais quoi! I hope that she’ll choose Connor as her special human, as well. I think chances are good. <3 She's such a lucky kitty to find a home with so much love. Best, best, BEST to all of you!!!!
Hi Kim,
Thank you for being such a good cat mom friend. I always appreciate your love and support!
We joke around that Rosie kinda looks like a wild cat or a bobcat. Must be the black tips on the tops of her ears. 🙂
I think she does, too. She has those bobcatty markings on her front legs, as well. She’s a beautiful girl! And I just know you’ll all be very happy together!! <3
Congratulations! Hooray for Rosie!
Hi GB,
Thank you, friend! 🙂
Cat-gratulations to you and Rosie! Such a pretty girl. Her fur looks so silky soft and the little tufts on the tips of her ears are adorable. ? I love the picture of her playing with your hair. I had a horse that would do that whenever I’d be brushing her. She’d snuffle all over my hair. I’m sure she thought she was making me beautiful, but . . . LOL Here’s wishing you and the newest family member many years of love and joy.
Hi Eileen,
Thank you so much! I love the story about your sweet hairdresser horse. 🙂
I just saw you did adopt her! Welcome Pretty Girl! Rosie is so beautiful..I love her ears and color markings! Kitty Face says hi! My first feral I rescued was a Russian blue I named Pretty Girl. It took me 6 months of talking to her through the bushes and leaving food for her to come close. I have a special love for that name, so perfect for your new boss lady… She looks very happy with her new family ?
Congratulations on your new addition! She’s so pretty and I love the markings on her coat!
Hi Leah,
Thank you. I love her coat too, and how the orange comes out more depending on the light. She’s a very sweet girl.
Happy Tuesday!
CONGRATULATIONS, PGR!!!! You’re a lucky girl. 🙂
There was something kinda “normal” about seeing a cat on today’s post but it hit me much later (as I kept reading). I’m so happy for you and your family, Karen. You must be thrilled. Rosie is *gorgeous.* Your hallowed cat pantheon grows….
Rosie is gorgeous! I am so excited for you and your family. Your look of joy as she does your hair is wonderful. ❤️
OK like one of the other posts here, when I opened the email and saw the picture I scrolled down as fast as I could because all I could think of was that was the new kitty. I am so happy you took the step and what a lovely thing to adopt a foster cat.
Rosie looks very content that she has done her motherly duty and is ready for some pampering and limelight.
Tabs loved you so much and I would not be surprised if he did not orchestrate the entire scenario of Rosie being a foster cat from a friend. I’ll bet he chose her for you.
Best wishes and looking forward to seeing her glam side unless of course she does choose science over style. Some do. Go figure. 🙂
Awww, congrats to the fam and Rosie! Rosie is beautiful.
OMG!!!!!! SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU ALL.
LOADS OF LOVE AND GOOD VIBES!
Leigh in Boulder
❤️
Aww Rosie looks like such a sweetheart. I have a strong feeling that Tabs is still with you all in spirit, and he’s probably giving Rosie tips on how to get all the kitty treats in your household!
Congratulations on welcoming a new kitty into your home ❤
I love the rosette markings in her coat. She’s so pretty! Congratulations. Give her time, I’m sure she’ll warm up to the most loving family on the planet.
Every time I used to go into Trader Joe’s to get a double wide cat scratching pad or to stock up on their lavender dryer sachets, I’d have to remind myself not to buy any of their packaged goodies because they’re like drugs and hard to resist and so bad for my health. Lol.
So happy that you’ve added a new family member! What a beauty with her ear tufts! she’s lucky to have found you!
So happy that Rosie has joined your family, and such a pretty girl, too! I know Tabs would approve. <3
Congratulations on the new kitty! It looks like she gives a mean scalp massage! She has such exotic coloring. I think she could do more than catalog work.
I’ve got to try that eyeliner. I also have to rewatch Downton Abbey. I was going to rewatch it before the film came out and then I realized I would have to binge like all the seasons in two days–too much even for me–stellar lounger that I am.
Have you seen the film yet? I’ve been trying to make it to the theater since it was released! I have hopes for this weekend though.
Welcome, Rosie! What lovely coloring she has!
Ahhhh!! Congrats on your new addition! I’m so happy for you!
It’s definitely different when you get a new animal and I can’t help but compare (and freak out) but it has always worked out so well for me and I love all my little nugs. My little girl is 7.5 lbs so I know how tiny 9 is when you’re used to a big guy.
Congrats again!
Jade not Jadd. I forgot to proofread my own name??♀️
Awww Rosie is beautiful! Definitely getting fall vibes from her coat! I’m sure she will fit right in with your family! Congrats!
I’m so happy to see that you have opened your home and heart to a new kitty family member! Rosie is just beautiful, and I wish you all so much happiness together!
Rosie is a cutie pie! I hope she bonds big time with Connor. Congratulations!!
I’m so happy for you and Rosie Posie! She us so beautiful, such nice colors. I hope she picks Connor Claire too.
YAY Rosie! ❤
I ADORE HER!! So lovely and beautiful. So happy you’ve found a new furry friend. And she’s found you. xoxo
Rosie you’re so pretty, Zeus and Max say hi and welcome.
Karen, I’m happy that you decided to have another kitty, she’s lucky for having you as a family and I know you’ll love her at the end. Remember our hearts have an infinite ability to love, so even if it isn’t like with Tabs, you’re going to love her.
Awwww, welcome Rosie! I’m so glad you have another cat to love. 🙂 She’s gorgeous.
Rosie is gorgeous! Concatulations! Kitty grooming and massages are wonderful! My Marbles give me massages every day. It is SO sweet! Looking forward to more Rosie posts!
So pretty! Looking forward to seeing more of her sweet kitty face (and your gorgeous daughter as always)
Karen! YAY! You have a new boss 🙂 So happy for you! She is absolutely beautiful. Mini Tabs? 🙂
I cried when I saw you got another cat! What a wonderful way to honor Tabs, by loving another special kitty! I can’t wait to see what Rosie has in store for us!
Congratulations, she is beautiful and she will be so loved in her new home.
I hope you have many years of joy with her as a part of your family (and that she does indeed become Connors feline bestie).
Beautiful colours in Rosie’s coat!
I think she’s got plans for your mane, Karen – you’ll just have to submit to the vision of a creative stylist..!
PS Do you think Harris will be stopping by for a cut and blow at the Salon?
Hi Karen
Very, very happy for you and your family
Rosie looks great ?
All the best
Hi Karen,
I am so happy that you opened your heart and home to sweet Rosie. I know hard hard that is after a loss, but you are going to give her a beautiful life, and she will be a blessing. She is absolutely beautiful!
Rosie Posie!! <3 what a doll. Can't wait to hear about her developing adventures at Chez Monterichard!
Congratulations on your new family member! She will bring a lot of joy to your family. I’m sorry I am late to this post, but did Tabs pass away?
Awww! Welcome to your loving new family, Miss Rosie!
Welcome Rosie! Your coat is beautiful!!
Congratulations on finding your new furry friend 🙂
Gasp! I’m in love! Rosie is a knockout! I’m so glad you didn’t do something dumb like I did and force myself to wait over a year to get another fur baby. egads I’m still kicking myself over that! I’m sure Rosie will be giving you lots of purrs and attention (on her terms, of course) soon. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl ! She is so fortunate that you have found each other. Wishing you, Rosie, and your family much love and joy.
So glad you found a new furbaby!
Congrats on the new boarder. She is too adorable! Sending all my love to the fam.
She is such a beauty! And with colors like that in her fur, it would be a shame if she didnt go into hair!
Rosie is sooo beautiful! Congratulations on your new family member!
Oh awesome! She is a beautiful cat. I look forward to seeing more photos of her in future blog posts 🙂
Rosie!!
Awww, this post makes me so happy! So glad that you have a new family member. Pretty girl Rosie is a beauty, and she’s so lucky to have a wonderful and loving family to spoil her. Congratulations!
Hi Karen!! I was visiting my cousin in Nashville last week, so I just realized you got a new kitty. How wonderful!! Congrats!! Rosie is a cutie!!
I am so happy for Rosie and you, Connor Claire and El Hubs. I think Tabs sent her to you. She is so pretty! ??
Thank you, Anne Marie!