While storm clouds gathered overhead & cold air swept in from the north,
I convened a family meeting on the fur blankets in front of the roaring fire place in my mind. Duties were assigned, warm milk was lapped, plans made.
There was much staring into water pooling on the patio furniture. Some members of the cat posse chased other, smaller members. Wrestling and tumbling ensued. Cupcake liners were flattened. Crepe paper cut into circles. Garlands assembled. Some of the liners were carried off and shredded by sharp teeth into confetti. I ignored these shenanigans.
Winter deserves her own party and decorations after all. And there are more squalls and water spouts stirring just off shore. More hail will fall. It may snow. Schools may close. Every possibility is in place for winter to unspool right here in the city of angels. I am eager to play my role of trapped cottage dweller. Very eager.
I think a string of twinkling lights will be a handsome addition to my garland. Twinkling lights have starring roles in winter dramas.
To get your own cupcake liner garland started you'll find directions HERE. Cupcake liners in more varieties than you can imagine HERE.
Your writing is beautiful, and so is your cupcake garland!
I do love garlands and I have so enjoyed all the wild monkeys and their journals. And…if you want to see something wonderful with your wonderful lace doilies, go here! http://poppalina.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/the-magnolia-pr.html
Garlands so lovely- impressed that you used the word
“unspool”. I want a cupcake now.
It’s ALWAYS a party at Chez Moss I would guess….
x..x
Wondering about the cat posse pecking order? Love the garland, yes to lights! Mary
what else does one do in the cold?
you are prettifying everything!
Scout would have made short work of those liners!
Then the posse would have given her a look and she’d become a pussy herself.
i wish i could have attended your little meeting-of-the-minds-and-furry-long-tails…i love how your mind works, how your cats chase and chew, how words slip out and together to form your thoughts here, and how you dress up your house with your warm and wonderful perfectly you style. i love coming here, sigh…
Does anyone in the whole USA have more fun with their house than you do? If so, they are probably in contravention of something or other.
I am always happy to peek into your home. I use my digital periscope to peer around corners. I think I’ll look for some of the small coffee filters and have my monkeys drip liquid watercolor on them to make paper for garlanding (they are doing on regular sized ones to create papers for valentines). It is good to have your very own sweatshop for these endeavors.
Maybe it’s time to take down the paper stars.
Naaaah – they’re too pretty.
Fun! And I love clear twinkling lights, year ’round!
Peace & Love,
~Barb~