We all know them: the little trinkets that cost next to nothing but
they make us incredibly happy. Whether it's because they fulfill a
certain purpose in our household or are there simply for their intrinsic
beauty.
Last week Mr. C bought me something that's been or household/decorations list for over a year: a paper towel holder by Vigar. I've got quite a few of their kitchen accessories already, among other a plastic dotted apron and extra long rubber gloves, which are incredibly practical. And something that for reasons of propriety I'll never feature on the blog: a toilet brush ;-)
The towel rack came in a cute cardboard box. We had a lot of fun watching Rufus trying to wiggle in and out of it. In all the years I still haven't figured out what's up with cats and their obsessions with cardboard boxes and paper bags.
Last week Mr. C bought me something that's been or household/decorations list for over a year: a paper towel holder by Vigar. I've got quite a few of their kitchen accessories already, among other a plastic dotted apron and extra long rubber gloves, which are incredibly practical. And something that for reasons of propriety I'll never feature on the blog: a toilet brush ;-)
Again, this is quite quirky and infantile, the flower is made of silicone (or rubber?) and has a tiny ladybug on one of the petals. I love how it brightens up my kitchen counter and the fact that this is one plant Rufus won't nibble on.
The towel rack came in a cute cardboard box. We had a lot of fun watching Rufus trying to wiggle in and out of it. In all the years I still haven't figured out what's up with cats and their obsessions with cardboard boxes and paper bags.
Your Mr. C knows how to keep you happy! What a cheerful & functional thingy.
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew the answer to your problem; maybe Mrs LJ does!
Thanks Mette :-) I've blogged over and over how utilitarian our flat is, it's too small to have stuff that serves purely as decoration so I use these household items to brighten it up a bit.
DeleteHow sweet of Mr. C! I absolutely love the paper towel holder; especially the little lady bug! xoxo, Amy
ReplyDeleteand it's dishwasher safe on the low temp setting :-)
DeleteHaha...cats are very curious and interested in helping...I like that box too ; )
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful paper towel holder.... it made me smile! Have a great day Ana!
oh yes, Rufus is always there to help, inspect but mostly get in the way whenever we're doing something...
Deletethe box was only interesting for the first 4 hours. It's always the same, any paper bag or box is fascinating for Rufus, he climbs in, nibbles on it for a couple of hours and that's that.
It's cute and cheerful -- who cares if it's juvenile if it makes you smile whenever you see it :)
ReplyDeleteCats are total weirdos. That's all there is to it.
Heidi, couldn't agree more. I know the post may sound apologetic, but I like to do an evaluation of the stuff I own, what appeals to me aesthetically and how my taste changes through time. Knowing I've wanted this towel holder for the past 3 years and still do is on some level reassuring. It means that the my fascination juvenile/whimsical aesthetic isn't something transitory or a coping mechanism.
DeleteSo cute. Kitties like to go inside boxes and cartons to hide. They think you can't see them in there.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I tried to get a better photo of him being cooped up and cosy in the box but Rufus was so annoyed by my attempts he kept looking away. Almost like he knew I was trying to blog about his weird behaviour and decided not to cooperate ;-)
DeleteTypical kitty :).
DeleteIt certainly made me smile when I logged on...happy colours.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day.Ida
you too Ida :-D
Deleteit's sunny outside here but veeery cold!
I absolutely love things like this. I used to have dish drainers (the things that go in the sink to plug it up?) with quirky pull tops.
ReplyDeletein that case Lori, you must check out Pylones: http://www.pylones.com/accueil.php?lang=en
Deletegorgeous, gorgeous stuff!