Lots of Not Much

This week I'm all on my lonesome, rd is away for work so it's been quiet, really quiet. Resulting in me watching the entire first season of Gossip Girl in three days. I hate to think how many hours of tv that is, terrifying for a girl who rarely even turns the thing on! So now I am babysitting...I mean catsitting the little girl above and a big grey boof who has gone into hiding since I arrived. It's one of those weeks, even work is strangely quiet, so there's alot of not much happening here, I love it!

Brrr is all I can say! It's freezing here and it's been snowing too (not settling sadly). I love watching the snow flakes, even in the dark, they are so magical.

I'm back at my old house this week kitty-sitting while my parents are away, and it's such a funny feeling back in my old room but not having any of my things here. I don't think I've got my head around it quite yet. Am having a lovely time playing with Angus (strips of paper are a winner for even his grumpy self) and lots of cuddles with the ever purr-y Lola.

I've been trying to work on some new ideas for cards lately, and I'm slowly getting there. The inspiration has been slow coming but stumbling across things such as these super cute jars does help. I love the colours of the tops, the pink on the walls is gorgeous too.

Wise Old Owl

Hi there,
Is it only tuesday, it feels like it should be thursday already! I am currently loving this print by Kat Heyes, it makes me think of a poem rd always says about a wise old owl...maybe in this case it is a very smart looking younger owl (still wise I am sure).

Thank you for all your lovely comments about Lola (yes she's a burmese), the more time I spend with her the more beautiful she seems. Although she has taken to playing with my hair and trying to eat it, not something I want to encourage, and even Angus is slowly coming around. They truely are such wonderful animals to watch and spend time with.

Hope your week is going well,

Catherine xx

New Beginings

Yesterday we had a new arrival, a gorgeous and lively little 12-week old kitten called Lola, she is tiny tiny and so curious and adventurous for someone her size. I am besotted I have to say, but our poor grey boy is not so happy. It's taking a bit for him to adjust to the changes, but I'm sure in time he will grow to love her, besides I don't think he can watch her play much more and not have to join in.

This past weekend was pretty lovely, going to the market with rd and doing some handmade local christmas shopping followed by buying new plants, including some good fresh chillies to grow (I can't wait to be able to stuff them like the little bell peppers you can buy at the deli - but cost a fortune, so addictive!). We also planted 15 native woolley tea trees which have some very pretty little pink flowers and should eventually create a screening hedge. Lots of new beginnings this weekend which makes me very happy.