Makeup - FOTD's

I really wanted to start putting some FOTD's here - I used some pretty Meow Cosmetic shadows today and thought, oooh, I have to get a pic for the blog.....but didn't seem to get to it.

With all the kitchen remodeling and other things, I just haven't been able to squeeze in the time. I could do it now, but getting a good pic at nearly midnight just isn't gonna happen!

Hopefully I'll start getting some looks posted soon.

Sore nose?

Screw tissues with lotion! All they do is make my nose feel funny, like there's a layer of gooey stuff which doesn't help at all.

I have a humidifier in the bedroom, but the change in weather (and seasonal allergies) makes the inside of my nose hurt, and bleed. It almost feels like it "cracks" inside if I sneeze, not very nice.

I use "Boroleum ointment" from Sinclair Pharmaceuticals - used it for years & years. It's a clear ointment (white petroleum, like Vaseline or Neosporin) but contains camphor and menthol. It can be used "for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, and minor skin irriattions (e.g. dry nasal passages). Helps prevent and temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped, or cracked skin. Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather."

I put a little ointment on the end of a cotton swab, and rub it inside my nose, getting all around and on the outside edges of my nostrils. Yeah, sounds a little gross, but I'm telling you, this stuff works.

I used to get it at various local drugstores, but lately no one stocks it. I usually do an online search, it's around $6 a tube. Many places offer a 2 pack, I always buy that and end up giving one tube away. I recently gave a tube to my niece, who had a terrible cold and bright red nose, after using it once she was amazed at how much better her nose felt! Give it a try, I swear by this stuff!

Canisters

I don't keep regular flour, sugar, tea, coffee canisters on my counter. I don't even own a canister set! I keep my flour and sugar in Tupperware containers. Coffee = k cups. Tea = loose tea, some tea bags, in a nice basket for guests to peruse. My kitchen is small, so I try to keep as much off the counters to keep it looking neat.

But my onions, sweet potatoes, and garlic are kept in a huge serving bowl that does stay on the counter. I saw these from Chef's Catalog and have to get them!




I think they'll work much better than my current serving bowl, and will look neat and clean on the counter.

There's a lot of interesting things in their catalog/on their website. I've found a few other things I plan to order, glass prep bowl set, flexible silicone measuring cups, as well as lots of things I'd really love to have but know I don't need them and will probably never use!

Now if only I can figure out what to do with all the fruit in the other two giant serving bowls....hubby really dislikes hanging fruit baskets, so that's out. I'll keep looking!

Kitchen Remodel Noise

The remodel is going smooth at this point - the floor will go down tomorrow and the cabinets will be delivered.

The constant noise - and loud noise - is making Ian edgy. There's not much I can do about it, other than try and stay out of the house as much as possible. He still naps (I know, most 4 year olds don't, but without a nap he gets really kooky!) and it's just not possible with all the racket. He won't nap elsewhere, so going to someone else's house and hoping he'll fall asleep is useless.

Poor little guy. I feel bad for him, but he's also doing the best he can. 6 months ago this would've been completely impossible. So he is making progress!

Last night he fell asleep on the couch at 7pm and slept til 8:30 this morning. He really needed the sleep. I could use some too, but probably won't get much til tomorrow night.

The current state of my kitchen

Where the oven used to be!



Where the sink, fridge, dishwasher used to be!

Dishes?

I'm going to need new dishes - after hubby fell down the stairs carrying a container with my entire set, they all broke. I'm going with a white/cream/black color scheme, preferably with roosters. Pigs, if I can find any that aren't cheesy!

I like these, from NapaStyle



and these from Rooster Decor & More


Not sure if the first ones are too yellowy cream, and if the bottom ones are too busy? I can always use solid plates to break it up, probably black. I like being able to have serving bowls to match, which the first ones don't have. At least not on that website, gotta keep searching. I do prefer the smaller rooster pattern, just not sure on the color. Wish I could see them in a store somewhere!!

Shadows Available for Sale/Trade

Wow, thanks to all the lovely ladies who have purchased a slew of shadows! I hope you're enjoying your purchases; I know I'm glad they've got good homes.

Here's what's still available for sale/trade. I changed the order around and listed them alphabetically by collection, then shade name. I also added a few (Underworld, Earthly Delights, Concrete Jungle). Prices: U (used) are $1.50, N (new) are $3.00, samples 50 cents each. Shipping is $1 within the US, $2 everywhere else. Any questions, please contact me!!

Be My Valentine 08 Call Me! Used

Elemental Lustre Fume U
Elemental Lustre Psyche U
Elemental Lustre Swank U
Elemental Lustre Torrid U
Elemental Lustre Underworld U
Elemental Lustre Wonder U


Hot in the City Brownstone N
Hot in the City Concrete Jungle N

Les Papillons Earthly Delights N
Les Papillons Flutter-by N
Les Papillons Flying Flower N

L'Orchidee Cascade N
L'Orchidee Dragon N
L'Orchidee Pixie Cup N

PE Baby U
PE Cupid N
PE Eggplant U
PE Fog N
PE Heron U
PE Hyacinth N
PE Iris U
PE Kiss U
PE Lilith U
PE Marigold U
PE Odette N
PE Ophelia U
PE Slate N

Pure Hue Loganberry N

Rocks Funkytown N
Rocks Shadowplay N
Rocks Shadowplay U
Rocks Vivelerock N

Spring Solstice Alyssum N

Valentine 09 Affair N
Valentine 09 Love Note N

You're A Doll Pearl U (this is a matte pink)

AL full size blush/rouge
Rocks Rouge Candy-O N

NON AL Samples sizes - all had cotton swab inserted in baggie for me to swatch

Meow Halloween Dirt Nap
Meow Cat Eyes Skittish
Meow Purrrfect Puss 0 Inquisitive Siamese

Morgana Pale N foundation
Morgana Mystic Shimmer
Morgana Panther

This week

Hubby's going to be on vacation this week. The kitchen demolition was supposed to start Monday, but now looks like it'll be Tuesday. It's kind of frustrating to be in a continual "hold" pattern. I've got half my stuff packed up in plastic storage bins, the other half is stuff I need to cook with.

I did buy paper plates, cups, and plastic utensils to make eating a bit easier. I don't really want to wash my dishes in the bathtub.

Dressy Docs!

I need a new pair of Doc Martens like I need a hole in my head.....but I ordered a pair anyway. I'm a sucker for patent, live in my Docs, but do like a heel on occasion for dressier skirts. These new ones will certainly fit the bill! Photo courtesy Doc Martens.

Suggested retail $130, got 'em at Zappos.com
for $125, free shipping. All my older Docs (the ones that were made in the UK) are UK5/US7, but newer non-UK styles I go up to a UK6/US8. The non UK made ones seem smaller and more narrow than the old ones.

Can't wait for them to get here!

Nearly 3am....

Another night of insomnia. While it's great for catching up on Vampire Wars and general goofing off online without being disturbed, it's kind of annoying. I really should have a blanket in the chair so I can wrap up in it - it's too darned cold sitting here!

Guess I'll go back to bed and start the new Anne Rice novel I bought today.