On Columbus Day weekend, I took the KOALA Caddies on the road to a cat show in Marstons Mills, MA.  It’s only about a 30 minute drive from my home to this town just west of Hyannis.  I had no idea what to expect, but I knew that where there are cats, there are crafters who deal with the fatal attraction of felines to yarn.

I was joined in my adventure by my dear friend, Patty, an animal lover second to none.  We set up shop in our assigned location, happy to be next to Ring Seven.  We got to watch lots of judging and see beautiful cats from many different breeds.

We had a great day. We didn’t sell too many Caddies, but we made a dent in the supply of our newest product, the KOALA Caddie Travel/Nap/Accent Pillow seen above.  We also discovered another use for the KOALA Caddie! This kitten seemed right at home in her satin-lined pouch.  How sweet is that? A Catty Caddie!

We met some wonderful people:  cat owners who breed and show their prized felines, members of the Cats On Beach Cat Club, who hosted the show, and vendors offerings everything from tiny catnip playthings to elaborate kitty furniture.

We just loved meeting Leslie and Andy, owners of Nunwell Glass. Their handmade sleeping cats are exquisite. They offer their special creations at cat shows and at their website: glasscats.com.

We also were entertained by the wonderful Jenny, whose “stuff” is just the best! She handcrafts the neatest items for cats and is herself a delight! She has an online shop, Jennys Pet Stuff,  where you can explore her extensive list of creations. We loved her cat beds in the shape of fish and mice.

If you are a pet lover and you live in driving distance of Providence, RI, you may want to attend the 17th Rhode Island Pet Show and TICA Cat Show taking place on March 6-7, 2010, at the Rhode Island Convention Center.  Be sure to check out the link provided.  It looks like it will be a fabulous event!

I have added some photos from our day at the show.

All is well ~ Mary

……………………………………………………………………………….