Adventures of a Cat Lady

  • Arty cat boxes

    For the purpose of this blog, we will be calling what is being created as “arty cat boxes:”, much more catchy than a ‘art cat bed’ which they are found as under google. When I first came across these super cute boxes a month or so ago, I knew instantly that I wanted to make…

  • How to create a mental health wall

    Mental health is something that affects everyone. Despite this, its still considered a taboo subject, which does no one any good. Although it could be argued that the world is currently taking many steps backwards and actively towards the later 1930s or early 1940’s… It is highly likely that you have had the ‘doorway effect‘.…

  • DIY Tie Skirt

    DIY Tie Skirt

    This is a project that Ive wanted to do for years and I mean years. When I started to look into more seriously, I realised that not all tie skirts are created equally and there are many options you can choose to make your skirt. This is a project that I started last year. I…

  • Sausage Stew – a winter warmer

    I recently stumbled across a instagram post that inspired this recipe, it kind of reminded me of my childhood… Not the the recipe that was used but the ingredients. As a child my mother made a lot of kielbasa sausage with rice, so much of it that it’s taken me years to want to eat…

  • DIY Masks, the latest fashion accessory

    In the Netherlands, it was announced that from the 1st of December, masks are required to be worn in most places, grocery stores and anywhere ‘inside’, in short.  Masks are the latest thing that you literally can’t leave home without! I initially bought masks (I have more than I know what to do with) and…

  • DIY Layered Santa Soap (melt and pour)

    It’s that time of year! I am one of these people who truly loves the holidays, I still feel the magic and excitement of the holidays. It probably helps that I always take two weeks off work at the end of the year, so that also gives me something to look forward to in addition…

  • Winter Spice Jelly – A deliciously delicate infused jam for winter

    Halloween has come and on and so have the cats outfits. The cats are pleased that torture will not come their way in the form of clothing for another year. Winter is here, the clocks have gone back, there is less day light and it seems like my body is preparing for hibernation mode, as…

  • Winter Warming Beef Stew

    Winter is almost here and so is the need to fill my freezer with comfort foods. No matter how hard I try, I’m incapable of cooking really for under four, so I’ve embraced this (and my love of Tupperware) and cook for ten with the intention of making freezer meals for myself. A few delicious…

  • Grape Jam and Apple Butter

    Sugar and Spice and all things nice – Jams and Jellys As the seasons are changing, winter duvet is now on the bed, Ive been feeling unwell and have been craving comfort food.  I’ve recently been spending quality time in my kitchen and thought Id share my recipes with you! Grapes, grapes and more grapes.…

  • Cat Wall – DIY project

    I started working on the cat wall last year, approximately 9 months ago. Thanks to self isolation and social distancing, I found myself with more time than I know what to do with. Last week, I also had two days of holiday with my destination as the shed(topia), so no excuse not to finish this…