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I don't think I can find any more happiness + joy I embrace when it comes to blogging. I have never abandoned this journal nor did I forget, and I know I still receive a significant amount of hits on this blog. Although with the least amount of time I have in my personal life, I decided to focus on one blog on a different platform I personally prefer.

I have several blogs that I try and keep up to date, but I always found Tumblr to be my favourite platform. Above is a preview screenshot of my Tumblr blog which you can find here. If you do not have Tumblr, you can always subscribe to me to receive my posts in your email inbox! Who knows, I may just come back and continue working on my Blogspot, but for now, follow me along my journey and don't forget to check my Twitter too x

-H xx

sick sick sick.

Ah! I've been sick for so long it's unbelievable! Quite honestly I cannot recall the last time I was very sick, it had to be more than two years ago. It actually started as a small cold which led to a flu to a sinusitis attack. I will tell you experiencing all three at once was not pleasant. I need to update this, yes, I am quite aware I am rather overdue. I have lots to share of course, lots to write about as well. As per now please allow me to recover before I fill in all the fun details I am excited to share.

getting ready for saturday art show.

I like to spend my Saturdays waking up early with a fresh cup of English Breakfast Tea with honey & cream, and an arranged plate of pastries & sweets. It's quite a fav!

• English Breakfast Tea.
• Crumpet with boysenberry jam & clotted cream.
• blueberry scones.
• coffee crumb cake.

^ I hardly finish all the pastry goods, but I like having the option of a few on a plate & well, I often tend to pick at it as well. I spent the beautiful afternoon re-arranging my room a little bit & getting rid of clothes I do not need. I still have more work to do, my closet is an utter mess! Once I accomplish cleaning & moving my furniture around I will make sure to take photos to show you the outcome of my new room.

^ I was invited to a grand art gallery opening located in West Hollywood a couple months ago and the day finally arrived. I was thrilled to be invited to this specific event & prepared myself for a great time. It was also Mr. Boss' first art curating event he has ever hosted so I know it means a lot for many people to attend the event.

I decided to go for a soft look with my makeup & of course, to accentuate my eyes again.

• bare minerals: eyeshadow in graphite : $13.00 @ Bare Essentials.
• Revelon Perle: eyeshadow in lavender lilac : $3.50 @ Target.
• Revelon: eyeshadow palette in moss : $7.99 @ Target.
• Bobbi Brown: long lasting gel eyeliner in dark brown : $22.00 @ Bobbi Brown Cosemetics.
• Clinique: liquid foundation in alabaster breeze 01 : $20.00 @ Clinique Cosmetics.
• Estee Lauder: pressed matte finish in aeromatte : $16.00 @ Estee Lauder Cosmetics.
• MAC: mineral blush colour in dainty : $ 22.00 @ MAC Cosmetics.
• Estee Lauder: bronzer in bronze : free gift! @ Estee Lauder Cosmetics.
• Estee Lauder: lip colour in nude: free gift! @ Estee Lauder Cosmetics.
• MAC: false lashes : $8.00 @ The Cosmetic Store.

^ I was so happy when I found my Revelon eyeshadow palette in moss in my pile of makeup I had put away in a box. I use these colours as part of my base to create a 'smoky' eyeshadow look. I photographed my Clinique foundation & Estee Lauder pressed matte finish for you to see. They are so light on my skin & feels like I am hardly wearing any face makeup at all.

For the event I put together a cute outfit I have been dying to wear. I just couldn't find the right time to display my outfit, and luckily this event was the perfect time to show it off.

• Apt. 9 tunic shirt: $36.00 @ Kohl's.
• Theory zipper leggings: $178.00 @ Nieman Marcus.

^ Here is a close up of the zipper that runs down the sides of the pants. I bought these during the Black Friday sale in Las Vegas after Thanksgiving. They were actually very tight on me when I purchased them, but now that I have lost some weight they fit perfectly. I finished my outfit with a pair of my Louboutin's & got ready for a little photo action with my photobooth.

^ If you know me, I hardly smile with my teeth showing. I never really liked my smile even though I have perfect straight teeth, but I was requested by a reader to take a photo with my teeth showing, so here you go!

^ My pants fit!

^ My fun outfit for the event. Here I am showing you the side zipper of my pants.

^ I am showing off my favourite reds.

This is quite a photo show!

I am attending the art show with Mr. Boss's lovely mother..I will have MANY photos to share after the evening so stay in touch.

- Hannah x

starting my morning..

I like to start my morning at 6am with a cup of tea & crackers. I added a little side of cheese & apricot jelly I made last night & mixed it with some chipotle peppers for a little kick. I really believe the most important meal of the day is breakfast, and occasionally, tea time.

One of my favourite things to do is writing, and although I may not be the best I don't want to give up on something I enjoy doing. My family sometimes happen to discourage me with what I prefer as a hobby, but I'm not going to let them get me down! I have several other blogs on other sites to be honest with you, but I've always wanted to try Blogspot & see how well I can keep up with it.

I'll update more today after my return from exercising.