Business Plan Blog

There are a few approaches you can take to a cat Christmas ornament. There are holiday decorations designed to delight feline lovers and there are decorations to delight the cats as well. Following are some great ideas for cats and cat-lovers who would appreciate a unique cat Christmas ornament this year.

I found a great hand-painted cat Christmas ornament. The cat’s face is painted right on the glass bulb. Two soft ears are glued on to the top of the bulb. This adorable item comes in many different styles and each kitty has a cute expression. None are identical so this cat Christmas ornament is truly one of a kind.

I figured that I could make this project on my own so I bought some glass paint and some felt for the ears.

After collecting the bulbs I went right to work on my first cat Christmas ornament. I have to admit that the process seems easier than it is. Painting on glass is difficult to begin with. Painting on rounded glass objects is a real challenge.

My first project wound up as fodder for something else entirely. I just haven’t figured out what exactly that something else is besides decorating the inside of my garbage can. I wasn’t about to give up on the cat Christmas ornament, though. My second attempt would turn out better.

Better does not always mean good. “Better” can sometimes mean really creepy looking. My kitty looked a little more like a Halloween production than anything associated with Christmas. At least I knew what I was going to do with the second cat Christmas ornament.

The third and final attempt made me realize that some things should be left to the professionals. The third cat Christmas ornament looked more like a reindeer than a feline. Don’t ask how. It just did. I guess that I can still use this one; maybe as an accent piece to the first ornament that is going to decorate the trash can.

Reason had led me to the simple decision that there would be no fourth attempt, at least not this year anyway. I decided to just purchase the cat Christmas ornament that originally caught my eye. This adorable addition to my tree is my pride and joy. After all, I had already told everyone about my project. I really don’t need to mention where my cat Christmas ornaments are.

This Laurel Burch Bag is a great remedy for needing to check luggage when you fly. Talk about less stress and expense! You can just walk on without checking bags and slip this cute cat bag under the seat and relax.

Do you have a packing problem? Do you feel the need to take half of everything you own just to go away for a weekend?

I remember a time when the style was to have a purse and shoes to match every outfit. This made packing a nightmare and I never wore half of what I packed.

When you travel there isn’t the need to be changing clothes every time you eat. No one knows what you were wearing at breakfast so learn to travel light.

I love to wear black especially when I travel. Black stays clean longer and is slimming. All my jewelry looks well with black. It is my favorite basic color.

Using 7 easy pieces I can get packed in 10 minutes flat and I’m out the door.

My seven easy travel pieces are:

1.

Black Jacket or Sweater
2. Black Slacks
3. Black or white t-shirt or blouse
4. Black skirt
5. Jeans or shorts
6. Cardigan (part of a sweater set) any color
7. Sleeveless sweater shell (part of a sweater set) any color

Wear three pieces and pack the rest. Wear a pair of shoes and pack two others, usually heels, tennis shoes and sandals. Keep your jewelry down to just the basics. You won’t want to lose any of your favorites.

If you are going to a warm climate you can use your bathing suit as another top, just slip your jeans or shorts on over your suit. Your beach cover-up can help to make another ensemble too. You can probably make two weeks of outfits with just these simple pieces.

I found this very beautiful Laurel Burch Bag that would look great with my 7 easy travel pieces.

The cat faces are very colorful and would match any shell color. The bag is trimmed in a black fake crocodile accents and would produce a very chic coordinated look.

Do you have a special pair of earrings or a scarf that always gets compliments from strangers? That’s what happens to me with my Laurel collection. Everyone loves Laurel’s cat designs, not just cat lovers. It makes me feel good to get compliments and to make complete strangers smile. I have instant friends every place I travel.

This darling Laurel Burch Bag holds two pair of shoes in the bottom compartment away from clean clothes. How neat is that? There’s plenty of room for the four other pieces, a bathing suit and cover-up plus undies and nighties. You should splurge and buy the matching cosmetic case too.

Have a friend of family member who just can’t get enough of dogs, or is known for her cat affection? We care for our pets as members of our family and are rewarded with absolute loyalty, so it’s natural to be a fan of cats and dogs! If you know someone who has a fondness our feline and canine friends, you already have a great start on deciding what to buy them this holiday season! Here’s some gift tips:

Gourmet Dog Treats – Gourmet dog cookies are very popular right now, and many bakeries actually feature them right alongside their people goodies. They’re a great treat to give to the dog owner for her pooch, and of course you can include some human goodies as well for the owner can enjoy!
Cat Toys – Cats love toys, so you may want to gift the cat lover in your life with cute cat toys, and perhaps even a cat scratching post! A scratching post may be a bit more expensive than a cat toy, but provides peace of mind for the cat owner knowing the cat will be (hopefully) scratching the post, and not the furniture!
Breed Themed Gifts – Do they have a favorite dog or cat breed? Most pet stores have gifts for specific breeds, such as mugs and hats. You’ll be helping them celebrate their pet, and gifting them, too!
Dog and Cat “Wine” – Not real wine, of course! A popular pet gift is dog and cat “wine” – a pretty wine bottle filled with a tasty sauce for you to spread over your pet’s food. It greatly enhances the flavor and makes for a very happy pooch. Add a bottle of real wine for the pet owner, and you’re set!

These pet gift tips hopefully provided you with some ideas for the dog and cat lovers in your life during the holidays. They’ll surely love your gift, and so will their pet!

Devotion to cats is not a new phenomenon. The ancient Egyptians were so fond of their feline friends, some went as far as worshipping the cat-goddess Bast and mummifying their pet cats so that they could join their devoted owners in the afterlife.

Thousands of years later we’re still worshipping cats, though perhaps not to the same degree as the ancient Egyptians did. Cats make excellent pets because they’re fairly self-sufficient, intelligent and often very affectionate – it’s no surprise that the cat is such a popular pet, and there are over seven million of them in the UK alone.

If there’s a cat lover in your life and you’re looking for a great gift idea with a cat theme, here are a few products that make purr-fect gifts for cat lovers, all of which are available to buy online.

Cat Lovers Kit

The Cat Lovers Kit is a gift for the cat itself, as much as it is a gift for the owner! The kit contains an assortment of items that both cat and owner can enjoy, including a laser pointer, catnip, mouse toy, collar and bell.

The Cat Lovers Kit is presented in a neat little plastic pod, so all its contents can be kept neatly together when not in use.

Hairy Cat Soap

The Hairy Cat Soap is cat-shaped and made from pure mild soap, and it works in much the same way as normal soap.

However, if you take it out of its packaging and don’t use it, after a few days it grows hair.

It’s a bizarre little curiosity, and a gift that will make any cat lover smile. If you use the Hairy Cat Soap to wash your hands with, the hair won’t grow back… but when the soap has all been used up, there’s a cute little surprise in the middle: a tiny plastic mouse!

Control a Cat Remote

One of the most frustrating things about cats – but perhaps one of the reasons we love them so much – is that they do whatever they want, whenever they want. We like to think we’re controlling our cats, but deep down I think we all know that really, the cats are controlling us!

The Control a Cat Remote looks like a TV remote control, but it’s a little different. For a start, it doesn’t require any batteries; it’s powered by positive thinking (or is that wishful thinking?) and, instead of buttons that change the channel or adjust the volume, the Control a Cat Remote’s buttons provide functions such as “arch back”, “remain aloof”, “stop moulting” and “eject fur ball”.

Cat Crumb Pet

This smart little device is a desktop vacuum cleaner, designed to suck crumbs and other detritus from a tabletop – and it’s shaped like a cute little kitty.

The Cat Crumb Pet is bag-less and very easy to use, and at 14cm x 8cm it’s the perfect size to fit in the palm of your hand while it clears away crumbs from the table.

Cat Meow Keyring

This charming little black cat makes an adorable attachment to a bunch of keys, or a delightful decoration for a handbag or purse. Press a button and his eyes will light up, and he’ll meow.

Cat of Glory Lapel Pin

The Cat of Glory is an Edward Monkton character, and this lovely little lapel pin is a reminder of just how marvellous the Cat of Glory is.

The card on which the pin is mounted proclaims: “And there shall come amongst them a Cat of such GREAT GLORY that all who see it will be sore amazed and marvel at its splendour”.

Crazy Cat Lady

Every town has a Crazy Cat Lady who seems to collect stray cats like other people collect stamps.

Our Crazy Cat Lady is a 14cm tall action figure, with an armful of cats, a kitten hanging out of her dressing gown pocket, a wild look in her eyes and a mad mop of hair that any self-respecting Cat Lady would be proud of.

The Crazy Cat Lady also comes with six model cats, which you can arrange round her to really set the scene. And on the back of the packaging in which you’ll receive your Crazy Cat Lady, there’s a handy quiz so you can work out how close you are to becoming a Crazy Cat Lady yourself.

Article by Lady Allyson Dulnuan

If you are thinking of getting a feline lover a distinctive gift that would help him or her showcase his or her interest in cats, then why not take it a step further and get that person cat home gifts to accentuate that person’s home.

There are a lot of cat home gifts available that you can choose from. You can choose from a wide range of home d