Life As We Know It..

So, around the 2nd February 2016, mine, Tom's, Bella's and Tia's lives are all going to change forever. 

We are going to become a proper family!

Baby Bennett-Broadway

Life lessons I have learnt from my cat

Who knew that my greatest teacher in life would come in the form of a four legged, furry feline..

 

1. When you come across some shit, whether it be yours or someone else's, just kick some dirt over that it and move on - at the end of the day there's more important things in life than worrying over a bit of crap.

2. Don't spend all day being serious, yes, work has to be done, but make room for play too.

3. When an opportunity arises, grab it with both paws.. uhh, hands. Even if your snoozing, when that fluffy mouse suggests a game of chase, we are playing!

4. Remain poised, elegant and squeaky clean at all times. There is nothing worse that being made a fool of, especially if it's because you missed that last crumb in your whisker.

5. Always play hard to get. My cat acts like she hates me most of the time, when showing her affection she cannot wait to get away, but, sit for a while and she will soon come and curl up on your lap.

I love my little cat and she really is a great inspiration ! 

Photography // Fire

         

As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words.
- William Shakespeare 

Book Review // Sleep Tight - Rachel Abbott

I would love for there to be an interested reason to why I chose this book to read, but I just really needed something new, and something unlike my usual choice of story. 

This particularly jumped at me being described as a 'tight suspense novel full of twists and turns' - it was a no brainer being light years away from my normal romantic comedies that line my shelf.

And I cannot agree more, I literally couldn't put the book down and the thought of going back to work and not being able to read it panicked me so much I finished it. In just one weekend.

Olivia Brookes doesn't quite hold the perfect life it would seem, and after a series of tragedies throughout her life, she disappears. Gone, along with her three children. As the plot slowly unravels you will be thrown from suspect to suspect - and I was sure at one point I was to blame!!

I guarantee you will not guess the twist in the end, and I guarantee you will spend the whole read on the edge of your seat, and the need to know what has happened to this poor woman will consume you!!

I loved the connection that I felt with the character Olivia, she is definitely believable and the overwhelming need and want to protect her is something else all together.

This was a really super read, I had not heard of Rachel Abbott before, but seeing she has a 'Number One Bestselling' status, and my new crave for thrilling crime novels I will be investing in some more of her books very soon!

"It is one of those books that holds you hostage and is hard to put down until the end" – Confessions of a Reader

"Rachel Abbott will keep you guessing long into the night and just as soon as you’ve figured it out...think again!”- Suspense Magazine 

xx

Bella

This little bundle of snowy fluff is our pooch Bella, she has twisted my arm to let her steal my blog for a post - enjoy!

Hey guys, my name is Bella, I'm a pomeranian and live with my mum, dad and sister, Tia in the countryside. The first twelve months of my life weren't the best but I was rescued just before my first birthday!

I'm still a little shy and get scared by silly things but I'm so happy now.

This year I discovered snow for the first time and it was amazing, mum and dad took me over the field and I chased it round and round!! 

I also LOVE food! I could eat all day long, but then I might not just be able to blame the outcome on all my fur!

My favourite thing to do is to chase my sister, Tia, (she's a cat but we're best friends). When I first came to live here Tia didn't like me much, she would hiss at me and her tail went all poofy - but she loves me now so, it's all good! We run round and round the house - mum says we sound like a heard of elephants!!!

Cuddles are the best thing I have found, I didn't get these much before so every chance I get I snuggle up to whoever I can get to!

I hope you enjoyed my little about me post!!

xx

Insta-update No.2

And here we go again, another month has flown by and my Instagram has been filling up with lots of pictures - I've been trying to be a bit more.. particular about my photos on there now, trying to make more of an effort you might say! You'll have to let me know how I'm doing!

Sheeps, Moon, Breakfast.
Make-up, Frosty Leaves, Zebra Selfie,
Efelumps, Snow, Glossybox

I literally can't wait to go and help out with the lambing this year, it's definitely my favourite time, and where I feel most at home. I'd been fiddling with the settings on my camera and managed to get this amazing snap of the moon when it was super duper big. I'm trying to be marginally healthier so I bought myself some grapefruits and fruity teas for breakfast, delish to say the least! My everyday make-up before it's on my face. It was really frosty and pretty last Sunday and whilst taking Bella for a walk I got some lovely pics of the fallen leaves. We went to the Safari Park (post coming soon) and I got 1. this awesome selfie with a zebra, major cheesy face, and also they have currently got the cutest baby elephant, Sutton, and I got this snap of him having a snuggle with his mumma!! More snow, had enough yet? Glossybox designs never fail to impress me, I love this Valentines one, and I was even more impressed with the contents!

If you want to keep upto date with my Instagram you can follow me @tasminalice93

xx 

A Valentines Face

I really enjoy a good valentines pamper, although Tom and I aren't major valentines buffs, I do quite enjoy getting all dolled up and going out just by ourselves. 

Just to make sure I am all prepared I have sorted out how I would like my face to look on this special evening - and I thought all of you might like a gander too!!

            

 

I thought I would go for a, mmm.. subtle look with a bright (for me) lip.

I just used my normal everyday facepaint;

Revlon Colourstay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin in Buff

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

L'oreal True Match Concealer in Cream

Revlon Photoready 3D Volume Mascara in Black

Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Liner also in Black

and then, added a bit of relevant colour;

Nicka K New York Blush in Romantic

MUA Undressed Palette shades 2 on the lid and 8 in the crease

Jelly Pong Pong Highlighter All Over Glow

Me Me Me Eyeliner in Clay

Royal Apothic Tinties in Coral (LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS)

And now with half the battle done I now have to decide what to wear...