The Cat Boat

As promised here are some of the images I took whilst visiting the Poezenboot. A rescue home for stray and abandoned cats, it is based on a little boat moored on one of the beautiful canals in Amsterdam (I know, it sounds like something out of a fairytale).

Full of toys, beds and cosy spots to hide in the boat is a haven for felines which, until recently, have had a less than happy life. Most of the cats were very shy and didn't seem to trust people but you could tell they were all very content with their surroundings and with each other. A tiny black cat took a particular liking to me and I spent a lot of time scratching him behind his ears.

There was an outdoor section which was very safe to prevent the cats from falling overboard (!) and they seemed to have a lot of fun teasing the swans which swam up every now and then for a curious peak.

The people working there are doing a fantastic job at caring for the animals, welcoming visitors and keeping everything spotlessly clean. Head on over to their website if you'd like to find out more or make a donation.

Amsterdam

I'm back from Amsterdam where Daniel and I had the most amazing time checking out the galleries, boutiques, shops and restaurants.

I probably shouldn't admit to this but the one thing we were most excited about was visiting the 'Poezenboot' which is basically a rescue home for cats...on a boat! If, like me, you love cats then check back soon as I'll be posting plenty of photos in the next few days.

Unicorn Boutique

Alas, my blog has been rather neglected lately! What with the numerous projects I'm working on PLUS designing new products for my shop PLUS trying to make the most of the tiny bit of sun we've had the blog has fallen on the side line.

Nevertheless, I'm back to share with you a little bit of news. I have another brand new stockist, the Unicorn Boutique, based in the beautiful and unique city of Amsterdam. Tucked away down a little cobbled street it houses an array of hand-picked beauties including fashion, accessories and childrenswear by some truly talented designers. Amongst these lovlies you can now find a selection of my tote bags, mirrors and greeting cards.

I'm hoping to visit Amsterdam in the near future as I have only had the opportunity to go once and loved every minute of it! Have you ever been?

And I promise to update a little more regularly from now on, I have some exciting things to share with you very soon!