olive the cat not the oil
startled for no reason
(as often happens with both of us)
jumped off the ledge
right onto my favorite lamp
startling both of us
(now for a reason)
I see it as her way
of not so subtly suggesting
a redecorating idea.
—
“my personal decorating style is cozy,
romantic and a little rustic, with a sense of whimsy.”
– k. schlapman
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
“Come on up to the house”, and I’ll fix it for you….
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thanks, Ivor, you are multi-talented
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Beth, you are the BEST(est….!!!). Made me laugh out loud, although I shouldn’t be at the laptop at all…. Just quickly sending you a hug and offering my compassion! My dog managed to do the same – now I have a lovely husband (if a bit uncoordinated with his hands, arms and feet, if you could command the universe with his brain however, THAT would be a different story!!!) for that sort of reaction! 🙂
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I so get this ))
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I appreciate her subtle suggestion, but did she offer up and ideas as to what she would like to see in the new iteration?
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Good point!!
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)))
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I went and replaced it, though the only one I could find was a different color, so it was a compromise of sorts
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Oh no, not your favourite lamp. Yes, I think some redecorating is on the cards. Or is that the cat?
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hmmm…something will change. ) I went and bought the same lamp but in a different color, so a good compromise I think –
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I hope you like it as much and that it lights up your life a little longer.
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thank you !
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Olive’s side job keeps you busy, I see, Beth.
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absolutely, her whirlwind hobby
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Cats have such discerning taste sometimes…
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No gray area , just yes or no for them
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I think Olive decided that it should not be your favorite lamp.
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Spot on
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Gravity isn’t a really strong force, but it is pervasive. 🙂
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It is, indeed
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Aww, it was a nice lamp.
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Was, being the key word here )
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Yes! Sometimes a change, even the b one forced upon you by nervous cats can be good. 😻
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that’s right –
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👍
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She has strong opinions on what goes where🙀
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Cats know all about decor. Soft, soft and softer. Cozy, snug and more soft. Just begin again, but ask Olive for suggestions.
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great plan and accurate about their decor style
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Ah yes, I have had a few furry kids redecorating moments! And then… you replace whatever it was with whatever you think fits and WHAM! You discover they didn’t like that idea either! 🙂
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so picky!
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This is my most common approach to redecorating as well. In fact, I was hard at work last night when I smashed my favorite coffee mug. Time for something new!
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that’s it! no need for Marie Kondo method, this is much more efficient and quicker
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Cats are brilliant like that. 🙂
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and so creative
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I would say even more laudable than your definitive decorating style is your ability to embrace the moment and let things go – cats, possessions, or whatever is on the move 🙂 Kudos to you!
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Thanks!
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So her movements weren’t wasted if it propelled a new movement from you 🙂
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That’s right
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😂Jimmy
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Cats are as awful at interior decorating as they are at spelling.
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They clearly have their own style
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She probably feels worse about it than you do. Cats hate to have their dignity marred.
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Oh the joys of pets! The things they destroy… the love they give…
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so true –
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Thank goodness the cat is okay!
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right!
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😀
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if things didn’t break or simply wear out, I would never redecorate…
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it really does move things along –
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I’d be happy if some of these things never moved along… 🙂
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True )
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Uh oh. But isn’t it Oyl?
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popeye’s woman? yes . this cat, no. she is not the olive oil as is used in delicious italian cooking. but maybe she wants me to spell her name the popeye way, and her breaking the lamp was her protest?
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I like O1’s taste!
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she certainly has a certain sense of style
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Oh my! You must take her shopping with you to pick out a replacement she likes. 🙂
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absolutely
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