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Captain Ingram’s Inheritance (Rothschild Trilogy #3) by Carola Dunn- Book review
Captain Ingram’s Inheritance (Rothschild Trilogy #3) by Carola Dunn
Despite their different backgrounds, Lady Constantia Roworth loses her heart to Captain Frank Ingram, recuperating from his wounds at her father’s estate, and is delighted when a surprise inheritance transforms the penniless soldier into an acceptable suitor.
The story– 4/5
Setting of the book– 3/5
Smexy Times?– non
OVERALL – 3,5/5 STARS
This was an interesting one…I didn’t know it was the 3rd book in a series, so the first 7 pages were confusing. But after getting over it, the story was enjoyable. It was wholesome, well written, and really atmospherical. I liked the romance, it was sweet. The only thing, the English in this one was really “proper” as in 1800 proper. So as a person whose native language is not english, it was hard to read fast,and if you are a beginner english reader…skip this one!
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I’m shocked?!..”Sinsay Blush “First Impression
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Made in Europe.
Ingredients :TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, KAOLIN, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ZINC STEARATE, OTHERS
MY THOUGHTS
So I decided to try Sinsay new cosmetics line,those blushes was on sale and I was like- Why not to try?.I got two blushes one is-Peach,and other – Dusty Rose.Let’s talk about them.
PACKAGING
Those blushes came in a minimalistic black packacking,no box ,no nothing like that. Easy to open and close.
TEXTURE AND QUALITY
It has no scent, that’s the biggest thing I was afraid of and I’m glad it doesn’t have it. The texture is light, a little bit chalky, but it’s not critical. I love using Peach as a contour, it’s such a beautiful color. Easy to blend, easy to build up.
Overall
I’m shocked how good those are, for the price(a little over 2 euros) it’s amazing, I Will get more of sinsay makeup. Overall would recommend it for you to try.
Pros
- Affordable
- Travel-friendly
- Good pigment
- Practical Packaging
Cons
- It’s chalky
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My first time in Rundale-Visiting the Rundales Castle
Hello, My darlings! So I and my Darling Boyfriend are continuing to travel thru Latvia and this time we visited Rundale the famous Rundales Castle. It was my first time visiting and I loved it.
First of all, it’s so beautiful, yes…the tickets were on the expensive side but it was definitely worth it. The only downside was…rain and gray skies, so lots of rooms were darker and the pictures I took are not the best(so I’m sorry about it). It was so amazing to be at a place with such rich history and learn more about it. If you are planning to visit, be ready to walk A LOT. So wear some comfy shoes.
Brief History
In 1735 Duke of Courland Ernst Johann von Biron bought land in Rundāle with an old medieval castle in the territory of a planned summer residence. The old castle was demolished and construction after the design of Bartolomeo Rastrelli started in 1736. Construction proceeded slowly because part of the materials and resources were transferred to the construction of Jelgava Palace, a project which was more important for the duke.
Following Biron’s fall from grace in 1740, the palace stood unfinished and empty until 1762 when Biron returned from his exile. Under the supervision of Rastrelli its construction was finished in 1768. Johann Michael Graff produced lavish stucco decorations for the palace during this time. Ernst Johann von Biron loved the palace and moved there almost immediately in 1768. He often visited the palace and spent summers there until his death in 1772.
After Duchy of Courland and Semigallia was absorbed by the Russian Empire in 1795, Catherine the Great presented the palace to Count Valerian Zubov, the youngest brother of her lover, Prince Platon Zubov. He spent his declining years thereafter the death of Valerian Zubov in 1804. His young widow, Thekla Walentinowicz, a local landowner’s daughter, married Count Shuvalov, and the palace passed into the control of the Shuvalov family, with whom it remained until the German occupation in World War I when the German army established a hospital and a commandant’s office there.
During the French invasion of Russia in 1812, the palace was used as a hospital for Napoleon’s army. Several soldiers who died in this hospital were buried in the park of the palace. A monument has since been built there. At the end of the 19th century, the palace and park were restored and reconstructed.
The palace was dealt a serious blow after World War II, when a grain storehouse was set up in the premises in addition to the school. Later, the duke’s dining room was transformed into the school’s gymnasium. A school was located in the palace until 1978.
The Ball Room was my Favorite!
Another Interesting Room!
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Name Day Book Haul from Zvaigzne ABC
Hello My Darlings!My amazing Boyfriend got me a giftcard for my nameday…and I got to spend it last week. So here are the books I got. Let’s dive into it!
Sun on a twine blade Book I. by Dace Priede
There are many autobiographical motifs in the novel – it is a message about the complicated, contradictory life of a young actress Arta in Latvia in the 1970s, which is accompanied by the romantic imagination of the new Baron Jacques René, born in Arta’s fantasies.
To be honest this was a 100% cover buy. I loved the design and after reading the synopsis I was sold. Can’t wait to finally get to it.
The Ingredients of Love by Nicolas Barreau
There are no coincidences. Aurelie Bredin, a beautiful Parisian restaurateur, is sure of this truth. On a gloomy Friday in November, when Aurelie is feeling depressed after a breakup, she discovers a novel entitled ‘The Smiles of Women’ in a quaint bookshop on the Ile-St.-Louis. Astonishingly, her restaurant and she herself are featured in its pages. After reading the entire book in one night, Aurelie wishes more than anything to meet the author of the novel because she is convinced that, without even realising it, he has saved her life. However, her wish proves to be a difficult, almost impossible, endeavour.”
In Latvian, this one has another name,-Women’s smile. Interesting why did they change it, because The Ingredients of Love makes more sense. I do like the cover and the synopsis sounded like a light romance in Paris. I Will read it on the beach.
The Girls by Emma Cline
Northern California, during the violent end of the 1960s. At the start of summer, a lonely and thoughtful teenager, Evie Boyd, sees a group of girls in the park, and is immediately caught by their freedom, their careless dress, their dangerous aura of abandon. Soon, Evie is in thrall to Suzanne, a mesmerizing older girl, and is drawn into the circle of a soon-to-be infamous cult and the man who is its charismatic leader. Hidden in the hills, their sprawling ranch is eerie and run down, but to Evie, it is exotic, thrilling, charged—a place where she feels desperate to be accepted. As she spends more time away from her mother and the rhythms of her daily life, and as her obsession with Suzanne intensifies, Evie does not realize she is coming closer and closer to unthinkable violence, and to that moment in a girl’s life when everything can go horribly wrong.
Uuuu…This sounds amazing. A cult?In the 60s?Yes, please! I was sold. Before seeing it in the bookstore I did see it on bookstagram last year,so I knew people loved it. Can’t wait!
The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge
To earn a secret so profound, I would need to tell momentous lies, and make as many people as possible believe them…
Faith Sunderly leads a double life. To most people, she is modest and well mannered—a proper young lady who knows her place. But inside, Faith is burning with questions and curiosity. She keeps sharp watch of her surroundings and, therefore, knows secrets no one suspects her of knowing—like the real reason her family fled Kent to the close-knit island of Vane. And that her father’s death was no accident.
In pursuit of revenge and justice for the father she idolizes, Faith hunts through his possessions, where she discovers a strange tree. A tree that only bears fruit when she whispers a lie to it. The fruit, in turn, delivers a hidden truth. The tree might hold the key to her father’s murder. Or, it might lure the murderer directly to Faith herself, for lies—like fires, wild and crackling—quickly take on a life of their own.
LOOK AT THE COVER!!! Total cover buy…I mean, it’s soooo beautiful. And the synopsis sounds super good. I’m definitely getting to it this month.
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Makeup and Skincare Haul(Catrice,Isana,Avon)
Ehh…..I spend money ….
Hello, My Darlings!Hope you are all doing well. Today I want to share some stuff I got recently. Some of it is from my local drugstore and some are from my Avon Lady. Let’s dive into it!
All the stuff I got!
Catrice All Matt Plus Shine Control Make Up(010 Light Beige)
About the product :
- Mattifying, oil-free texture
- Lasts up to 18h
- High coverage
- Vegan
Why I got it: It was at a really good discount in my local drugstore, just 4.07 euro…Like you can’t beat that price. I have tried it out before, and I enjoyed it. Hope I will love it now too.
Catrice Clean ID High Cover Concealer(005 Light Natural)
About the product :
- 98 % natural ingredients
- Free of perfume
- Without silicones and microplastic particles
- Vegan
Why I got it: This one was a gift with spending a certain sum of money, and I’m very excited to try it. If you want a review, then definitely let me know in the comments.
CATRICE ICONAILS Gel Lacquer(100 Party Animal)
About the product :
- Lasts up to 7 days without a top coat
- Perfect gel-shine finish
- Cap made of 94 % recycled plastic
- Vegan
Why I got it : I fell in love with the colour of this nail polish,and it was on discount. So I’m very excited to try it.
Avon Clearskin Professional White Clay Cleanser, Scrub and Mask
About the product :
Blackhead-clearing facial wash, scrub and mask. Cleanses, exfoliates and helps to reduce oiliness to give skin a matte, even look. Unclogs pores and removes impurities to leave skin feeling clean and smooth.
Why I got it :I was needing a new face wash, and this sounded good. I Will do a review (so if you haven’t yet subscribed,then you definitely should)
Avon Coconut Oil Body Lotion
About the product :
- Provides all day / long lasting moisturisation.
- 3 x care for your skin (moisturise, nourish and condition).
- Contains coconut oil and vitamin E.
- Intensely moisturises.
- 400ml.
Why I got it : My skin lately is super dry and I like the coconut fragrance,so this sounded amazing.
Avon Care Protective with Silicone & Glycerine Hand Cream
About the product :
Protect against dryness and rough skin with Avon Care Silicone Glove Protective Hand Cream. This protective hand gel locks in moisture and protects against skin irritants. Avon Care’s skin-softening hand cream formula alleviates cracked and drying hands for winter relief and all year round.
- Moisturizes skin and reduces dryness.
- Alleviates redness and prevents further skin irritation.
- Dermatologist-tested
Why I got it : Ohhhh this is GOOD. Like really good. My hands are much softer after using it even after a day.
Avon Wild Strawberry Dreams Bubble Bath
About the product :
Relax and unwind in a bath full of luxurious, blissful bubbles. Formulated with natural strawberry juice extract and notes of creamy vanilla, it leaves the skin with a light sweet fragrance.
• Formulated with natural strawberry juice extract
• Dermatologically tested
• Available in 500ml and 1L
Why I got it : This smells amazing! I usually get a bottle of this to use like handwash or a shower gel.
Avon Absolute Nourishment Treatment Ampoule – 15ml
About the product :
Give your hair a serious dose of moisture with our argan and marula oil infused hair treatment. This weekly treatment instantly helps to smooth split ends and lock in moisture so that hair feels deeply conditioned and smooth to touch.
• Infused with argan and marula oil.
• Suitable for weekly use.
• 15ml
Why I got it : This was a cute little gift I got from my Avon Lady. I’m really interested how it works ,so will definetly try it tonigh and write a review.
ISANA Depilatory cream sensitive 150 ml
About the product :
ISANA DEEPHAIR CREAM for sensitive skin gently and thoroughly loosens unwanted body hair. The depilatory cream contains valuable rice and oat extracts as well as other nourishing ingredients such as vitamin E and urea. The special active ingredients donate moisture to the skin and keep it smooth and supple. The depilatory cream is particularly kind to the skin and has a pleasant scent. Loosens hair in the armpits, legs and bikini line.
- Skin compatibility dermatologically approved
- this recipe is 100% free of microplastics
Why I got it :I wasn’t planning to get it, but the price was sooo good. Another product I haven’t yet tried, but I’m excited.
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Sharing some of my favorites-July (2021 edition)
Hello My Darlings!How are you?How’s your summer going?July was A LOT(more about it here). Did some hikes(about one of them you can read here). And now,let’s dive into the post.I haven’t done this for some time but here we go…It’s MY FAVORITES OF THE MONTH TIME.
L’oreal BB c’est magic cream
I got it from my friend, it was the wrong color match for her(in Latvia you can’t exchange cosmetic products) and she was like-You are super pale, here you go. And if you know me, I always love to try new products. So…I loved this one. It’s not oily and doesn’t break me out. The color is not the best match( I have Light), but in the summer it’s good.
From Martin Luther’s Wittenberg Theses by Meika Roth-Beka and Klauss Enzikat
This was very interesting. It’s a short story of Martin Luther and his Theses that changed the Christian world. It’s a picture book, but it’s not for children(I would say it’s for ages 12 and up). It would be a good supplement for history lessons.
Sisyphus The Myth
I have watched the first 4 episodes,and my mind was blown. It’s so good!Can’t wait to see were the story will go.
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“Doom at Your Service”….was a potential being wasted-kdrama review
About the drama:
Tak Dong Kyung has been working hard ever since her parents passed away. Her life seemed more stable after working as a web novel editor for 6 years, but then she gets diagnosed with glioblastoma (brain cancer). She blames her unlucky life and wishes to curse everything to disappear, which unintentionally calls Myeol Mang, Doom himself – neither human nor god – to appear. Myeol Mang says that he can grant Dong Kyung’s wishes. As her last hope, she makes a contract with Myeol Mang for a hundred days to live how she wants, risking her everything.
- Director: Kwon Young-Il
- Writer: Im Meari
- Network: tvN
- Episodes: 16
- Release Date: May 10 – June 29, 2021
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
MY THOUGHTS
PLOT
The first 4 episodes were the best Tv experience I had in ages. It was engaging, fun, and the chemistry between our main leads sizzling…but after, it was just going downhill. The writing got sloppy in places, the actors still did a good job, but I wasn’t invested anymore. Like it wasn’t super bad, just my expectation was higher.
THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN OUR MAIN COUPLE(S)?
The main couple had pretty good chemistry, so that’s amazing. We had a love triangle, but the twist…it was our secondary leads. It was done okay, I wasn’t super excited about it. But the chemistry was okay.
HOW IT ENDS
*Mild Spoilers*
I expected a Hotel Del Luna kind of ending, but no…It was the opposite. To be honest I don’t know if I liked it, or not. Very mixed feelings.
Watch it here
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“The Call”-Chill bringing Korean Thriller I loved
About The Movie:
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The Call (Korean: 콜; RR: Kol), also known as Call, is a 2020 South Korean thriller film directed by Lee Chung-hyun, starring Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo. Based on the 2011 British and Puerto Rican film The Caller, The Call revolves around Seo-yeon (If you are looking for something mind-bending, intriguing, and unexpected then this is for you! It does explore the question-what of you could stop something awful from happening? Is it worth it?) and Young-sook (Jeon Jong-seo), two women from different times who connect through a phone call which interchanges their fates. The film is originally to be released theatrically but cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. It was released on Netflix globally on November 27, 2020.
MY THOUGHTS
Thanks to Netflix I watched this one and I honestly loved it. Park Shin-Hye did an amazing job, I love her so much(she is such a talented actress). The last movie I watch with her as the main protagonist was #ALIVE(and it was amazing).Also, the actress Jeon Jong-seo who played the girl from “past” was super good in her role. Uhhhh it was great,would recommend it for a evening after work watch. Just keep in mind …there are lots of blood and maybe some missing body parts.
If you are looking for something mind-bending, intriguing, and unexpected then this is for you! It does explore the question –what if you could stop something awful from happening?Would you stop it and Is it worth it?
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Summer Adventure in “Ceciļu” nature trail
Hello, My Darlings! How are you all doing? This summer I and Boyfriend are having the time of our life traveling all over Latvia. One of the last adventures we had was in Cecilu nature trail near Ieriķi. It was themed by the local legend of a devil and his two wifes’ witches who lived there.
We walked the “short” trail of 2,5 km. And Can say it was hard, because of the heat(it was around 34C ) and mosquitos (thank you God for the spray), but guys…it was sooo beautiful. There was a mini waterfall and a “secret forest house” you needed to find.
To be honest, I wasn’t dressed appropriately(the whole trip was very spontaneous).So the whole hike was in a pencil skirt…at least I looked very cute.
Overall we had a ton of fun and I would totally recommend for you to check it out if you are in Latvia.
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Life Update!-Yes, yes…I’m back writing
Hello, My Darlings! How are you all doing? So life was busy(like REALLY BUSY). First of all,I applied for a job in a bookstore, had an interview, and got the job. Parallel to that, it was my boyfriend’s birthday and vacation, so we spend a lot of time together(going hiking and surviving the heat, by the way, a post about it will go up tomorrow). So back to my new job, sadly after my first official workday, my health declined. Yeah,my first and last workday overall was good…just my health didn’t agree with it. That’s basically my June and the start of July in two sentences.
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