Showing posts with label cats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cats. Show all posts

Monday, February 26, 2024

400 Year Old Cat Door in Exeter Cathedral, Oldest Known

This is one of the best articles from Nice News


It's still very much in use for the occasional rodent. The clock in this room was originally lubricated with lard which attracted mice and rats. It's thought the nursery rhyme Hickory, Dickory, Dock was written about this Astronomical clock that is still in operation. Installed in 1598 by Bishop William Cotton who was appointed by Queen Elizabeth I, "Paid ye carpenters 8 pence for cutting ye hole in ye north transept door for ye Bishop’s cat." Don't you love Olde English? 

all images by Getty images
Here's the link again to read the article if you didn't click after the first photo. Enjoy. I subscribe to Nice News and you might want to as well. It's free and there's always something nice to read each day. xo

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Bookshop with A Great Name

Wild and Homeless Books
Who could resist giving one a home?
Found here.


Cats and Books -- Love this!
Another image found on Tumblr attributed to Pinterest.
xo

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Hiking Cat + Fall Foliage at My Cotage


This darling cat has the perfect attire for the rain I am having all day today. Maybe I should put on my orange slicker with the hood and venture out for a walk too. Image found here.


This is a snapshot showing some lovely fall color on this rainy day from my dressing room / spare bedroom window.
xo

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Cats' Nightmare by Louis Wain c. 1890




Louis Wain: The Man Who Drew Millions of Cats
Read the fascinating article HERE.
So many more photos of his artwork too.
♡🐈‍⬛Enjoy🐾♡


 

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Three Identical Kittens

Their markings are exactly the same.
Aren't these triplet kittens adorable?
Sweet dreams.

Friday, April 29, 2022

Vintage Photos: People with Cats

Such a distinguished pair.

Growing up together.

I love this one. The young boy with the Buster Brown haircut and his happy cat both have smiling eyes.

Just in time for "Caturday" tomorrow, lots of photos of people holding cats. Don't even start looking until you have some time because it's hard to stop. I just finished my first mowing of the back yard and it was fun to scroll and look at these vintage photos. There are lots of famous people with cats too. https://vintagecatsandpeople.tumblr.com/ 
🐈‍⬛ Enjoy 🐈
♡Have a great weekend♡
xo

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Book About Cats Trying To Be People


"Little purr-purr people, and how they tried to be folks"
Published in 1887








This charming children's book has been digitized. 
You can read it online. 


Enjoy it yourself or read it to someone! 
xo

Monday, November 22, 2021

🐱STUFFED CATS: Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial🐱


These cute Happy Cats look pretty easy and you have over a month until Christmas to whip up a few. Pattern is in several sizes and it's a free download from Ann Wood Handmade.



You should start with the large one because turning and stuffing will be easier. It could be a cat toy too for your favorite feline and you could fill it with catnip. Fill with sand and it could be a pincushion. You could just draw the features with a sharpie if you use an unprinted fabric.

She has many other free patterns to download below:

Happy sewing.

You're welcome☺️

xo

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Delightful Cat Artist

Franco Matticchio - "Trainy Day" 
Photo found here.

Franco Matticchio devotes most of his artwork to the life and attitude of cats. See a large body of his work on his website.


 

Saturday, January 30, 2021

DIY: Cat Window Perch by Martha Stewart

This is the greatest cat window perch I've ever seen. It's not surprising that Martha Stewart designed it and provided DIY instructions here, is it? Let me know if you decide to make one. It actually looks pretty simple after you get the wood sized to fit your cat's favorite window.  You could also start your flower and vegetable seeds on a "greenhouse" shelf like this! xo

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Saturday, January 16, 2021

View from My Window

Overcast Saturday Morning
View from My Pantry Window
It rained like cats and dogs all night long and thankfully my gutters were cleaned recently and I could hear the water rushing through the downspouts very clearly. When I woke up the rain had stopped and my balcony was as clean as can be so I didn't have to sweep the area below the bird feeder. I have to go food shopping today and that's one of my least favorite things to do. I always try to talk myself out of it until there isn't anything in the house to eat and that's nearly where I am today. I'm going to clean my refrigerator first though, another task I dislike, but it makes me feel good when I finish. Enjoy your weekend. xo

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Cat's Eyes

I love this photo. I'm pretty sure I've posted it before but here it is again. I love this cat's golden eyes. via

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Good Saturday Morning

Monster bird? No, just a mom carrying her chicks under her wings. This is a JACANA, a tropical wading bird found all over the world. 

It took me a while to get this.
This little piggy stayed home 🐖🏠☺

TP cake. Looks pretty real, doesn't it?

A beautiful study in black and white.

Cat unaware. Wonder what happened when she woke up? People are dreaming up so many ways to entertain themselves while in self-quarantine.

I am still fine and hope you are too. Have a great weekend. All of the photos above were saved on my phone while reading various emails. Most are from Tumblr. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Cheerful Photos

Fresh Acorna via

Backlit Bunny via

Brown and White Kitten via
This is a rare color in cats.
See an old post of mine with another brown/white cat.