My Home Away From Home in My Home

Hello BonBons! My fort project has evolved! It is now a room-sized boho inspired installation that takes up my entire parlor. It's a smaller house inside of our existing house--a tented living room or sorts. We've been enjoying it thoroughly: having dinner picnics, morning coffee, cat naps and slumber parties in it all week long:

When I wake up, I want color all around me.

Coffee for two is best in a tent.

Milo and I enjoy the sun spilling in--

Let's curl up for a few late morning winks.

Milo chose the sheepskin for his snooze.

Piping-hot afternoon tea for three.

My parlor is now a palace for gypsy-queen-kittens on the prowl.

What are your creature comforts today?

Fort Nacho: A Survival Guide

Hello, my Hot Tamales! This week required serious silliness to counteract the serious business. The following photographic essay is packed with survival tips for the urban nomad. You can play along at home: The only requirements for this adventure are bed sheets and friends as dumb as you are:

Solid construction is of utmost importance--the elements of an apartment can be brutal: unpredictable weather patterns, dust buffalo and drafty windows. It's wild out there.

These pennants serve two purposes: they provide essential pinks and structural stability.

Garland will improve your fortress' integrity and deflect most birds of prey.

He is not napping--he's trancing. All proper caravans must have a medium.

Choose supplies carefully. The winter is long.

Blinking Christmas lights allow you to communicate effectively with other forts in your vicinity.

The Boyfriend Bartender is an essential member of the the caravan
even if he only knows one recipe: hooch & rocks.

Do not rule out knit equipment: Crocheted bedspreads provide proper ventilation
and an excellent view of the ceiling sky.

VOILA INTRUDER!