Monday, December 15, 2008

A Pretty Little CAT FRIENDLY Christmas


pic of me on 12/13/08 in front of mom's xmas tree...

Welcome and Happy Holidays!

Heather at Pretty Petals is hosting a Pretty Little Christmas Blog Party today. I don't have lots of "pretty" holiday things around. I have cats. I used to have a beautiful, Victorian tree every year. I have cats. I used to have lots of glittery pretties around for the holidays. I have cats. I used to have pretty garland coming down the stairs. I have cats. You get the idea.

So, now I have a few key holiday decorations that so far are completely cat-friendly. And truth be told, while I love to look at pretty decorations and I do sometimes miss it, my pretty little four-legged furry children make me just as happy at the holidays and year round.

So....
These are some sample cat holiday cards that some company sent just this year in the mail that I thought would be great cat-friendly decorations, so I purchased some $3 black frames at Walmart and voila! (that's my sweet kitten Henry snoozing in these first two pics)


A cute little Santa (who may not be as cat friendly as I first thought) and a cute little prim stitching project framed up on the wall.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.... (well this is really my faux fireplace that we had growing up)

And finally, this is my tree now... a two-foot pinecone tree.... :-)



Have a wonderful peaceful holiday, my friends!
Lolly
pic of my sweet girl, Teddie

20 comments:

Karin said...

aaawww....just love those sleeping kittys! Everything looks great Lolly!

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Hey Lolly,
I love the kitties! They are adorable!
bunny kisses,
shell

Anonymous said...

I totally understand about the kitties!! My cat's favorite place to be is right under our Christmas tree, lol.
Your kitty cats are adorable! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Fete et Fleur said...

What sweetie-pies! I think that you've nade more than a fair trade for those Christmas decorations.

Merry Christmas.
Nancy

Cape Cod Rambling Rose said...

I LOVE your gorgeous kitties!!!! How sweet! We don't hang many decorations down low on our tree, because one of our cats has a penchant for pulling everything off the bottom branches of the tree! lol Thank you for visiting my blog today! =)

Katie said...

Hi Lolly...Thank you for visiting my blog today...Your home looks lovely...What would we do without our beloved pets? Happy Holidays...Katie

Lori said...

Lolly, hee hee hee...i have one tree climbing cat {three furry beasts in all}...and this year i REFUSE not to use my pretty things...there will be a water spray bottle near the tree and i am hoping this will serve as a deterrent...if not...well, i will probably be doing a lot of crying...

LuLu Kellogg said...

I love all your decorations but I just adore all your kitties :)

Happy Holidays,
LuLu~*

Jeanne said...

I enjoyed see your cat-proof decorations! We have a cat also, so I can really relate.
xo
jeanne

Decor To Adore said...

Adorable!

Charmingdesigns said...

I have cats. LOL. I have nothing on my fire mantle...I have cats.LOL. Not decorations on the coffee table...I have cats LOl. Thanks you for sharing. Laurie

Sweet Remembrance said...

You have cats...
Good for you!
Happy Holidays,
Priscilla

roseroomnz.com said...

Cute kitties, just like little toddlers! Rachaelxo

Anonymous said...

Your house looks wonderful, the kitties are the best decoration a person could have! Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas

Sandy said...

I gather you have cats :c) kidding, they are better than holiday decor anytime!! I hope you and the kitties have a very Merry Christmas!

w00ts up said...

Too cute! Hope you have a Meowy Christmas!!!!

Outstanding Stranger said...

Merry Christmas Lolly!! Loved my visit to your blog..I Loved the huggs of Teddie and Joey..it was tooooooo cute. Also love your ATC's..Thanks for dropping over and stop by again, I have added you to my front door..Diane

Wish on a Whisker said...

Love your kitty pictures! ~Mandy

Kai said...

First of all, you look STUNNING! Second, as lovely as your home is (and it IS) the best decorations you have are your beautiful furry-family members! Merry Christmas, my sweet friend!

Heather ~Pretty Petals said...

Lolly, love your little christmas fur babies! I love your pinecone tree.

Thanks so much for joining the party, have a wonderful Christmas! xoxo Heather