400 Year Old Cat Door in Exeter Cathedral, Oldest Known

This is one of the best articles from Nice News

https://nicenews.com/culture/ancient-cat-door-exeter-cathedral-england/

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

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

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

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🐾♡

 

Cat with Mirror Image Kitten

Aren't they lovely?

The eyes especially!

Mirror images.

found here 

xo

Three Identical Kittens

Their markings are exactly the same.

Aren't these triplet kittens adorable?

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Sweet dreams.

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

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. 

https://archive.org/details/littlepurrpurrpe00bozp/mode/2up

Enjoy it yourself or read it to someone! 

xo

🐱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.

https://www.annwoodhandmade.com/happy-cats-a-free-sewing-pattern/

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:

https://www.annwoodhandmade.com/free-patterns-and-resources/

Happy sewing.

You're welcome☺️

xo

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.

🏡Home 🏠

 

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

Lovely Cat Portrait

Do Animals Pose for Their Portraits?

Yes, they do!

Isn't this cat beautiful?

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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

Fantasy Cats

I love this photo. I found it here with no explanation.

Gorgeous Cat Wearing a Sweater

She wears it well and that color is purrfect. via

Black Cat Halloween Kitten

Boo! Are you scared yet?

I love the roof ridge decor.

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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

Cozy Cat in A Box

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This photo makes me so sleepy. Good night to all. xo

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. 

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.