Bisou the Cat

Hi there! I'm a former feral tabby now living the indoor life in Portland, Oregon | [email protected] | find me on instagram: bisouthecat

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Gift idea alert! Bisou is head over heels for her new @sweetpicklesdesigns slumber party bed. That Rifle Paper Co. fabric!! It comes in a bunch of designs and is expertly handmade by Shana and Pickles, one of our favorite human/cat teams. I can tell you objectively that it's super comfy because Bisou let me rest my head next to her (for about a minute, then she wanted it all to herself). 😹

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We inhaled the caramel apple tartlets I made over the weekend in about six seconds. The caramel bubbled all over the place AND I forgot to grease the tin before baking but the tartlets still popped right out because @usa_pan nonstick is miraculous and never fails. Gift hint for anyone with a baker in their life! 🎁

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In our house, cats are allowed to go wherever they want. Kitchen counters included (though Bisou would never do this in front of my husband - funny how she knows who the permissive one is). 😬What are your off limit areas? Am I the only one who doesn't have any?

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Breaking in my brand new @usa_pan muffin tin by making caramel apple tartlets! This is officially the last of my pink apple stash. 😧 Must pick more next year!

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Bisou is working hard to narrow down her picks for our upcoming holiday gift guide (hint: this cozy bed made the cut!). Hop on over to our blog and subscribe to our posts via email so you don't miss the guide! • link in profile

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I caught an early winter bug and am feeling all 😑😑😑... Going to be in bed watching The Office and napping with this kitten until further notice 😹

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🎉My blog had a makeover and I'm so excited to finally share it with you! I have a real mobile site now that will make posts much easier to read from a smartphone, and a fancy pants drop down menu at the top so you can now browse categories. My @stashtea infused skillet cookie is there too = one more reason to hope on over. Let me know what you think!www.craftsandacat.com | link in profile

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Who do you think finished their tea infused chocolate chip skillet cookie first, P or me? 🍪Recipe on the blog (plus the easiest tea infused ice cream) feat. my favorite winter @stashtea. www.craftsandacat.com • link in profile

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These super simple DIY earrings are on the blog! I'll be making them as stocking stuffers this year and you should too! Hope you all have a lovely week. 💁🏻

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I might just whip up some more baked oatmeal today with the mountain rose apples I've been hoarding so I can have it for breakfast all week. Recipe is a few posts back on the blog! 🍏www.craftsandacat.com

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Well, we made it to the weekend friends! I hope this picture of Bisou all catnip'd out brings you a little laughter to start your Saturday.

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Bisou hasn't left my side in the past 24 hours. She can just sense when extra kitty love is needed. Last night while we were sitting on the couch together she kept looking up at me with total adoration in her eyes, like I was the only person in the world. Cats really do make everything feel better. Happy Thursday, friends! ❤️

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Today on the blog I'm sharing the ridiculously easy how-to for these earrings (they'd make a lovely present, I think!) + some thoughts on holiday gifts, past and present. I declare that November 8 is NOT too early to start planning perfect gifts for your loved ones! 🎁

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I know I'm not the only one feeling anxious about the outcome of tomorrow's election. But I've done my part and voted and now all that's left to do is wait out the end of the storm (then hopefully breathe a big sigh of relief) by reading as little news as possible for the next day and distracting myself with things like pretty apples and Bisou's fuzzy ears. Hang in there guys.

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This morning my little bean woke me up SO EARLY by tapping me repeatedly on the face with this fuzzy puff of a paw. I'm not a morning person but I'll gladly wake up for snuggles with this girl (as long as P then gets up to feed her, leaving me to fall back asleep for another hour 😌). Happy weekend everyone! What are you up to?

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Behind the scenes of my DIY laurel wreath. Have a peek at the tutorial and finished wreath in green and gold on the blog! 🌿ps Happy Friday everyone!www.craftsandacat.com | link in profile

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Bisou has been watching our neighbors from this window all week as they build a new deck. Anytime a project is going on, in the house or outside, Bisou appoints herself site supawvisor.