The Truth Behind the Photo Lies

Although well is meant,

there's nothing content,

in two cats forced to share

the same bed.

They share a complaint

(no cat is a saint)

'Of this other one --

why can't we be rid?'

A Few of Our Favorite Things: Little Big Books of Everything

For Christmas, I received one of my all-time weaknesses (and another missing piece for my collection): The Little Big Book of Halloween.

I'm not just a sucker for all things Halloween, but a sucker for Little Big Books in general. The Tabori series of whimsical thick volumes, rife with amazing vintage illustrations and clever stories from the who's who of literature ... plus recipes, advice, how-tos, and other extras ... are irresistable from cover to contents.

As if it's not clever enough, these grown-up volumes packaged like children's books (for the child at heart, of course), the series covers anything and everything, making it impossible to own just one.

There's the Little Big Book for Dads ...


... for Moms ...

... of Christmas, for tidings of comfort and joy all year round.

And many, many more, including the Little Big Book of Dogs, of Weddings, of Pregnancy, of Girls .... well, I could go on and on here, but it's time to stop. And maybe read another chapter of "Chills and Thrills".

For curious readers, the vintage illustrations are gleaned from the cream of the children's crop and marvelous vintage cards and ads of old. A few names? Try Jessie Wilcox Smith and Kate Greenaway, for starters.

Advice from Mouse

Of course those people tell you you're a pretty kitty ... that's where they want you to think your power lies.

Remember, you controll them with your charm, wits, and forceful personality. Make sure there are no ifs or buts when it comes to serving milk at ten p.m.

OFG Spring Giveaway

Come celebrate Spring with the lively and talented crafters from Etsy's one and only Old Farmhouse Gathering. The oh-so talented artists of the OFG are putting together a special giveaway filled with one-of-a-kind crafted items!

Please sign up to win these special surprises, tucked in spring Easter Basket. Click the photo above to visit the OFG Blog, then sign up to win -- the deadline is March 1st (giveaway open to the U.S. and Canada only).

See more fantastic prims and hand-made items on Etsy by typing "OFG Team" and "OFG Celebration" into the search bar.