Tag Archives for cat
Nibbler and the Ladder
I plan my housework around my cat. Nibbler’s two enemies in our home are the ladder and the vacuum. With our 14-foot ceilings and high cabinets, the ladder is a more-frequent foe than you’d imagine. See, when Nibbler moved in … Continue reading
So This is Love
Odie is terrified of storms and either takes refuge in the bathroom or slinks over to me to be wrapped in a blanket and cuddled. My cat is a man-child, and I’m completely fine with that. We had some storms … Continue reading
Winning at Cats
Odie and Nibbler do not always get along. In fact, Odie can be a bit of a jerk to Nibbler. He’s younger, so he always wants to play chase. She never wants to play chase. It’s become a bit of … Continue reading
Meow Variations
Odie is a talkative cat. While his sister, Nibbler, only meows in warning (“get away from me, Odie, or I’ll sink a claw in your face!”) or to invite people to watch her play (generally in the middle of the … Continue reading
The Backstory #12: Cat Vase and Yellow Flowers
The Object: As this object is technically two, it needs multiple views. Here’s the face-side of the vase: … and here’s the tail: The Origin: The flowers are from my cousin’s wedding in 2010. The cat vase is from the … Continue reading
Tiny House
Now that I’ve shared where one of our cats sleeps, it’s only fitting to share the sleeping locale of the other. I don’t want any sibling rivalry or anything, you know? A couple months ago, we got a large order of … Continue reading
Pinterest Challenge: Briefcase Cat Bed
Today I’m linking up with Young House Love, Bower Power, Centsational Girl, and Ten June for their Pinterest Challenge. They regularly challenge readers to take action and get on some of the projects they pin to Pinterest boards. We all need a … Continue reading
Sleeping Arrangements
One of the reasons Will and I upgraded to a larger bed was to have more room for the cats. There are two distinct zones in which the cats like to rest for the night: The Valley and The Perch. … Continue reading
From Etsy with Love: Vol. 2
Time to share more of my Etsy favorites! It’s no secret that I love cats. Appropriately, I love Amy Blackwell‘s illustrations. I love that black cats feature so frequently. Her illustrations include more than just felines, though – check out … Continue reading
Long Distance Cat Relationship
One of the hard things about all this time in New York is that I miss my cats. Yeah, I said it. I miss my cats. Luckily, I have the best fiance in the entire world. Will set up a … Continue reading









