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  • Eleanor and Mabel

    Eleanor’s Motto

    By Nation of Amanda. Prints (and other merch) available here.
    February 4, 2014
  • Tammis Keefe Contented Cats Fabric

    Michael Miller recently reissued several Tammis Keefe prints. When I saw the Contented Cats fabric I I had a flash…
    April 12, 2011
  • Everyone is Enjoying the New Rug

    Yes, the granny chic rug is in my office, and it's pretty fantastic. Eleanor's practicing for Stuff on my Cat…
    February 24, 2010
  • All Three Cats

    This is a very rarely photographed occurrence! The last time I was able to get a photo of all three…
    November 8, 2009
  • The Owl and the Pussycat

    I picked up a couple of new accessories for the end tables in the living room. The Owl (a vintage…
    April 7, 2008
  • Eleanor and Mabel

    Eleanor’s Motto

    By Nation of Amanda. Prints (and other merch) available here.

    February 4, 201443 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Pets
  • Tammis Keefe Contented Cats Fabric

    Michael Miller recently reissued several Tammis Keefe prints. When I saw the Contented Cats fabric I I had a flash of recognition. My step-mother had…

    April 12, 201114 comments'F' for Fabric, Eleanor's Room
  • Everyone is Enjoying the New Rug

    Yes, the granny chic rug is in my office, and it’s pretty fantastic. Eleanor’s practicing for Stuff on my Cat with Kili. Kili is too…

    February 24, 201032 comments'R' for Rugs, Office, Parenting
  • All Three Cats

    This is a very rarely photographed occurrence! The last time I was able to get a photo of all three together was over three years…

    November 8, 200942 commentsPets
  • The Owl and the Pussycat

    I picked up a couple of new accessories for the end tables in the living room. The Owl (a vintage cookie jar)… …and the Pussycat.

    April 7, 200830 commentsLiving Room, Pets
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