Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

Today my fur baby turned four! He was his usual happy and playful self and had 2 portions of a delicious home-cooked meal. Today Rascal was pampered by all his favourite humans and had a fun-filled day. He loved being the centre of attention!

I loved this little creature from the first moment his round brown eyes met mine; almost four years ago. I brought him home at only seven weeks old. He will forever have a place in my heart, my house, and my bedroom, where he sleeps in his crate (next to my bed). And now, he also has a place in my room decor, with a few portraits.

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Humans and dogs have had a special bond for thousands of years. In fact, human–canine bonding can be traced back to at least 15,000 years ago. For centuries, dogs have been considered man's best friend. 

Here are some quotes that highlight this unbreakable bond:

“If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.” – Roger A. Caras

“They [dogs] never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.” – Jerome K. Jerome

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the centre of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” – Roger A. Caras

“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.” – W. Bruce Cameron

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“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner

“Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.” – Kinky Friedman

“The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it.” – Michel Houellebecq

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”– Orhan Pamuk

“You know, a dog can snap you out of any kind of bad mood that you’re in faster than you can think of.” – Jill Abramson

I hope you enjoyed this post.

Talk to you soon!

Hello everyone!

It's almost midnight; I'm spending the last minutes of 2022 at home, writing this post with Rascal (my 4-year-old Maltipoo) sleeping by my side. 2023 is almost here! Every year has its ups and downs, and each one shapes who we are today, and who we will be in the future. 

With the new year on the horizon, I wish to embrace it with an open heart and go forward with faith, hope, and courage. As we look forward to 2023 with renewed optimism, I wish you and your family the best in the coming year. I can’t wait to see how this blog and my YouTube channels will grow in the new year. Thank you all for your support!

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Talk to you next year!

Hello everyone!

I love eyebrow products and have a wide variety in my makeup collection; pencils, pomades, powders, tinted gels, pens, etc. Still, a few years ago, I discovered the magic of eyebrow tinting. Tinting makes your brows appear thicker and darker. I adore the results and the fact that I no longer need to use products daily. 

Many use at-home kits to tint their eyebrow themselves instead of having them done by a professional. A dye kit costs much less than one professional appointment, and you can use it for many applications. And if you do not like the results, it fades in about a week and a half.

I have been dyeing my brows, as well as my mum's, for years now. Doing my own eyebrow tinting every few weeks is easy, effective, and budget-friendly. You can purchase an at-home eyebrow dye or use Just for Men Mustache & Beard Brush-In Gel or L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Rescue.

Want to try eyebrow tinting at home? Here is everything you will need... 

• Your dye of choice
• Petroleum jelly
• Cotton swabs
• Baby wipes or water wipe
• Foaming face cleanser

Method:

1. Pick your dye and shade.
2. Use a cotton swab to apply a small amount of petroleum jelly around your brow to ensure the colour does not run. Do not apply it to your brows.
3. Follow the instructions on your dye kit and mix the product accordingly. Usually, this means mixing a small amount of base colour with a tiny amount of developer.
4. Apply the dye with an angle brush. If grey hairs are a concern, apply to the greys first.
5. Wait for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. After five minutes, wipe off the dye with a baby wipe. 
7. Then, apply a tiny bit of foaming cleanse or mild shampoo on your brows and add some water. 
8. Wash it off gently in the direction the hair grows. Do not rub. 

To keep that gorgeous brow colour on point, you only need to refresh your eyebrow tint every three (3) or four (4) weeks.

Do you dye your eyebrows too? Leave a comment and let me know.

Talk to you soon.

 Hello everyone, happy Sunday!

How was your week? I hope you are having a great weekend. If you have been too busy to read my blog, in this post, I will recap the three articles I published this past week, so you can catch up! I also posted a true crime video on YouTube, which I have also linked below. 

On Monday, I posted thirty (30) straightforward self-care ideas that take 10 minutes or less. Then, on Wednesday, I shared ten (10) links for some printables you can use in your autumn decor. And finally, on Friday, I told the tale of Salvatore Mangion: the first Maltese serial killer. (links below)

Read...

Self-care ideas that take 10 minutes or less

Free autumn printables for home decor

True Crime Tales with Cosette | The Maltese Serial Killer: Salvatore Mangion

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The Maltese Serial Killer: Salvatore Mangion

Have a great week!

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