BESTeam Feature / March 7, 2011



Bobo The Orange Monkey Organic Catnip Bell Cat Toy



My BESteam Feature for the week is on a lovely gal named Linda. Linda is the shop owner of All about Cats on Etsy.
This shop is truly what its titled!

In this shop you will find the sweetest little Cat Toys, and a variety of other handmade items, all designed in cat print material.

Linda grew up on a small farm located in Stafford, Vermont. She attributes her creative side, and her love of nature, from her mother, whom she refers to fondly and respectfully. She remembers as a young girl, she would often sit by her mother and watched her design and create things. To this day, Linda still has the braided rug, shaped in the form of a Heart, that her mother made. These two also shared time together enjoying a horseback ride, skiing, and hiking, along with her brothers as well, on the Long Trail in Vermont.

Today, Linda still lives in Vermont. She shares her home with three adorable cats, Maggie, Brady and Jerry, which she rescued from a barn. I am sure that these three are fascinated in watching her aquarium full of fish that she has also!

Being a cat owner myself, I really enjoyed looking at Linda’s Etsy Shop: AllaboutCats.
And even if you don’t own a furry little sweetie, you may have a friend or two who would adore gifts for their cat, or gifts for themselves!
Here are just a few of my favorite items: I couldn't resist showing this, The monkey has the same name as my son.

Marty The Purple Monkey Organic Catnip Bell Cat Toy

And this Cat Print Mini Wallet, this style is so functional. I have one similar to this. I carry everything in it!
Not that I don't like purses or anything like that, but when I am running errands, and on the go, this style is so much easier to carry!

Cat Print Mini Wallet, Business Card Holder, Gift Card HolderFrom AllAboutCats

And who could be without one of these, whether you have a feline or not, this is always an essential item to have and carry. And is definitely a very cute print!

Cat Print Travel Tissue HolderFrom AllAboutCats

By the way, here is even some interesting facts about Linda!:
She makes and donates organic catnip toys to a local no-kill animal shelter.
Her favorite crafts are: sewing and painting. She loves to paint on rocks!
Her favorite movies are: dating from the 1940s and 1950’s range.
Her favorite part about retirement is: She gets to nurture her creative side.
And Linda’s favorite outdoor activities are horse back riding, gardening, hiking, and camping in Vermont State Parks.

Stop by her Etsy Shop and take a look for yourself!
She has so much more to offer then what I have chosen to show.

Visit her Blog for up to date happenings, and interesting reading!

And take a peek into her other shop on Etsy
ThisAndThatInVermont

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