Going To The Dogs

This has been making the interweb rounds for a few weeks now, but I still find it hilarious. I've tested out this theme song theory on The Boyz, but have found that their only reaction is to my obvious excitement in anticipation of watching an episode. I'm not exaggerating when I say that when I hear the theme song I get incredibly giddy. There's nothing like a great crime drama to relax me after a long day at work... not sure why that is but I'm still addicted to Law & Order even after all these years of watching it, and I truly dread the day when I will have seen every episode. Dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun-duuuun! Ahhhh that's the stuff.

Soaking Up The Sun

I often get accused of playing favorites when it comes to The Boys, and I have to admit that sometimes these accusations are aren't far from the truth. It's always a challenge to welcome a new member into the fold, and it definitely took me a while to get used to having two fur balls instead of just one. Lately Jean has been a real pleasure to have around, especially when he sits by me as I type away on my laptop. Here he is enjoying the last bits of summer sun, rolling around like a clown.

Little Wonder

I've loved terrariums since I was a child, and decided to put one together when my succulents were massacred by Mr. Littlejeans. Terrariums are easy to take care of, protected from my felines, and most importantly add a much needed pop of color and life to my apartment. Bringing the outside in is natural to us now, with indoor plants and fresh cut flowers populating the corners of our small living spaces, but when did this practice begin?

The history of terrariums goes back to the early 1800s. Discovered by accident in 1827, by London physician Dr. Nathaniel Ward, they have remained a popular option for urban dwellers. While experimenting with cocoons in covered jars, Dr. Ward also discovered tiny plants growing in the soil. Unlike many plants in his backyard that died from the polluted London air, these covered plants actually thrived. Dr.Ward then began experimenting successfully with enclosed containers for ferns, and as their popularity grew they were dubbed Wardian cases, the first terrariums.

Putting together one of these little wonders is really easy: all you need is a solid container, multiple layers of soil and drainage stones, and some flora. I found everything I needed, including various species of moss and ferns, through the fantastic DIY website Etsy. This is a great project that doesn't require much work, and doesn't break the bank - all you need is a dash of landscaping creativity to set the scene.

Hand crafted ceramic terrarium accessories (pictured above, ceramic mushroom and flowers) and vintage glass mushroom from Michael McDowell. Moss kits available from Teresa's Etsy shop.

Dirty Business

Two things that must be stated before you view this video. First, this is my first attempt at putting together a viral animal clip, so be kind. It was slapped together with the help of my shoddy cell phone camera and iMovie, so once I get my hands on a real camcorder things should improve. Second, this is not cat porn so it is SFW... although the poor quality and soundtrack may hint otherwise. Enjoy your weekend!

Meet The Boys

I'm proud to introduce you to Monsieur Petit Cochon and Mr. Littlejeans, cat-dog extraordinaires! They play fetch, they come when you call, and they wrestle like lions. Gotta love 'em. I'll be sharing videos and pictures in upcoming posts so brace yourself for some feline antics. Based on the overwhelming popularity of viral animal videos, I should just come to terms with the fact that Petit and Jean will undoubtedly pave my way to stardom.