December 30th, 2008

My cats have a New Years party!

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Picture 1 of 12: I decided to throw a little New Year's bash for my kitty cats. The servery was decorated for the occasion

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Posted on December 30th, 2008 in Holidays, My Home, My Pets | Permalink |

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• Martha, please give us about 60,000 more pictures of your cats New Year's party and especially of Mozart with that bowtie. Lol! I need the laughs while I get over this cold (thanks Mom!). Plus I'd love a better look at Mozart's baby blues. What a doll!

  Posted by: Marie | December 30th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

• Oh my goodness. How cute Martha!!!! My Sylvia cat just loved looking at the pictures too. You've had your cats quite awhile because I remember my mom talking about your cats when they were on your show. Happy New Year Martha. Thanks for all the "good things".

  Posted by: Theresa G. | December 30th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

• You are so sweet! What a fabulous little party. Your cats are lovely. My wee kitty is not nearly as pretty but I'm sure that she would absolutely love to attend a party like that. Happy New Year!

  Posted by: Andrea | December 30th, 2008 at 9:17 pm

• These pics are way too cute! Thanks for sharing.

  Posted by: Lydia | December 30th, 2008 at 9:27 pm

• What's next Martha a party for the three mini donkeys lol? But don't play pin the tail on the donkey at the party!

  Cute photos of your cats.

  Pam from California

  Posted by: Pam from California | December 30th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

• Oh my goodness that is the cutest thing I have ever seen! Fabulous pictures!! Where do you fit all this in - its truly inspiring. I jokingly told my daughter that my New Years' resolution was to be more like Martha (she thought I was joking and laughed but I really wasnt! Well a girl can dream and become more organised anyway). Happy New Year to you, your family, staff and gorgeous animals!

  Posted by: Lilly | December 30th, 2008 at 10:33 pm

• This is a great laugh! The looks on the cats face made my night. I see the kitten is not there.

  Posted by: cheri | December 30th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

• Cute pics Martha! Is it ok to give pets sparkling water? Are the bubbles ok for them to drink? I thought it might upset their stomachs or give them gas.

  I can't believe you actually had time for a party for your cats.

  Posted by: PS | December 31st, 2008 at 12:01 am

• Martha - only you would throw a party for your cats. AND why weren't the girls invited????

  Posted by: ann | December 31st, 2008 at 1:17 am

• Hi, Martha,
  What a festive New Years party your kitties have had in your servery! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into their fun. From their party hats and ties to the catnip, sparkling water, and even mice, they are all ready for their bash.
  Kathy

  Posted by: Kathy | December 31st, 2008 at 1:53 am

• Martha...I love your cats! Haven't seen them in a while....thanks for the look at the party! What fun...they ARE adorable!

  Posted by: Pam R | December 31st, 2008 at 2:20 am

• Cute idea! I laughed out loud at how "happy" Mozart looks in his party attire. Verdi has a great face with wonderful markings. Cats just never seem to appreciate a good party, do they! Happy New Year to you and all your critters!

  Posted by: Becky from Wisconsin | December 31st, 2008 at 2:47 am

• I just don't get it. Why?

  Posted by: Ken | December 31st, 2008 at 2:54 am

• Cute pictures of the all the cats but I don't think Mozart is too thrilled with the proceedings! (maybe it was the bow tie)

  Posted by: Maureen | December 31st, 2008 at 3:21 am

• Hi Martha,

  I'd like to see what the table looked like after the party!! But maybe your cats aren't as rowdy as mine...

  Happy New Year!

  Martha

  Posted by: Martha Bright | December 31st, 2008 at 3:36 am

• martha, you *crack* me up!!
  only you would think to do something like this and that's why i love you!

  Posted by: Nancy | December 31st, 2008 at 3:48 am

• MARTHA---You are a scream!

  Posted by: Jonathan Brown | December 31st, 2008 at 4:14 am

• Happy New Year! To Everyone!

  Martha,

  You know as well as I do...having animals means always having a kiss lined up at midnight...even if we have to wake them up to do it! Ha!

  Kiss, KISS!

  Posted by: tinay | December 31st, 2008 at 4:36 am

• Martha your terrific!! Only you would do something so adorable. I had two kitties of my own but they passed on. Your kitty cat party is adorable.

  Happy New Year!!!

  Linda
  Phila., PA

  Posted by: Linda | December 31st, 2008 at 4:40 am

• Hi Martha:
  This party is definitely more elaborate than the birthday party you gave for Verdi and Vivaldi in August, 2007. So very cute but picture #2 makes me wonder what else was in that sparkling water! The three of them look fast asleep. Look at those baby blues on Bartok, and Verdi looks darling in his party hat! You have so much fun with your animals and I doubt anything you come up with surprises them anymore. They wear their little outfits and hats proudly! Trish

  A safe and Happy New Year to all!

  Posted by: Trish | December 31st, 2008 at 4:41 am

• Oh how fun! It's always refreshing to see animals being treated properly unlike so many cruel people in this world. I just love the hats and tieras!

  I hope that you, the kitties, and Frenchies all have a fantastic New Years Eve and an even better New Year!

  Posted by: Kari | December 31st, 2008 at 5:00 am

• I must admit all the cats do look like they are trying to get along. IF I threw a party for my cats all I would have is a literal cat fight.

  I do think Trish is on to something with asking "what else was in that water.......?"

  Happy New Year, All.

  Posted by: Margie | December 31st, 2008 at 7:00 am

• Okay, everyone...for all you regular Martha-readers, you only KNOW that I'm loving Martha's blog today! =^..^=

  Yesterday, with all the adorable Chow photos, I remarked about them being furry little balls of badness, but I know ALL these kittycats fall into that category, too! I know, too, that Mozart WAS fussing with his bowtie - I KNOW it!...try to take it off of him, though...then he'll want it back! That's how cats are!

  I find that, in having s-o-m-e experience in cat ownership, no two cats are alike...they're just like children, each having its own personality. Martha, how, pray tell, are you able to tell which cat is which?! Vivaldi, Bartok, and Verdi look the same! (well, I DO see one has white over his one eye...) ([AND] how do you know which one to yell at when they break something?!! [giggle]) They can be a handful and, at the same time, be very rewarding - again, just like children, I guess...

  Well, we're at the eve of the start of another year. I wish for you (all) God's peace (that only He can give), prosperity, good health, true inner happiness, and manymany more 'good things' as we look to the future in 2009!

  =^..^=

  "Keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you".-- M B Whitman

  Posted by: Cindy Bricker | December 31st, 2008 at 7:21 am

• Your party looks to be quite a success! The decorations are adorable and I love the party hats.

  I can get my kitties to wear bows around their necks, but I don't think they would stand still for hats.

  Thanks for sharing. Lynn

  Posted by: Lynn Williams | December 31st, 2008 at 8:00 am

• I love that you had a party for your kitties.. I have l3 cats and whenever they have a birthday, it is catnip all around.. I just adopted two cats within the last 2 months.. didnt go out to do this, but Bella was a rescue and Princess was my first foster kitty, who I couldnt let go.. they are such a joy and on their birthdays I will give them a party too. I have a cat that will be twenty years old in a few months.I know the exact minute he was born as he was born into my hands all those years ago.. So I am so glad Martha you are a cat person as much as I am .. ( I also have 3 dogs too)

  Posted by: Vicki Maynard | December 31st, 2008 at 8:06 am

• Martha- you're cats are very charming and very lucky!

  Posted by: Karen | December 31st, 2008 at 8:30 am

• Great pictures of the party! But where is Sirius?

  Posted by: Jane | December 31st, 2008 at 8:41 am

• Hi Martha, What fantastic photos of your adorable kitty cats! I love the comments! Where are the other kitties, especially Electra? These guys look so calm. How did you ever get them to keep their little hats on while taking these photos?! I just love the fun of this blog and all of the others featuring your wonderful animals! I hope you and everyone around you,especially the animals, have a Happy New Year and the best year yet. Jan

  Posted by: Jan Erickson | December 31st, 2008 at 9:08 am

• The cats look so festive in their party hats!

  Posted by: Sherey | December 31st, 2008 at 9:34 am

• Cute and very funny! Of course, I would have liked to see a picture of the cats going crazy with the catnip!

  Posted by: Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates | December 31st, 2008 at 10:01 am

• I love the party you threw for your cats! How elaborate! I have a Himilayan / Ragdoll cat who is 9 months old. He was looking at the photos along with me, wishing he could attend the party too! You've inspired me to throw my cat a birthday party which is coming up in March! Perhaps he will toast with some sparkling water as well. Happy New Year to you and all the pets!!!! Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your life!

  Posted by: ML | December 31st, 2008 at 10:51 am

• Happy New Year Martha!

  I love the photos of the "new" love in your life! He is adorable!!

  Enjoy....

  Posted by: Paula | December 31st, 2008 at 11:15 am

• Oh, Martha...

  I do believe you've been rolling and puffing the catnip...

  Posted by: Norine | December 31st, 2008 at 11:58 am

• Martha! You rock. xoxo from another cat loving blogger

  Posted by: Lecia | December 31st, 2008 at 12:03 pm

• kind of unusual.

  Posted by: karlene | December 31st, 2008 at 6:01 pm

• Hello Martha and all concerned with MSLO! And a very Happy New Year to you all.

  I live in Sydney Australia and have ordered many of the Martha Stewart cooking books including the new Cooking School book as well as the Everyday Living cook book.

  I was wondering if these books are or ever will be published in metric / centigrade (Britain and Australia) measurements? It would make it so much easier to use and enjoy.

  Thank you so much for doing such great work and I really enjoy the Martha Stewart Show here in Australia on the How To Channel. As a visual merchandiser, I get so many ideas for beautiful displays, inspirations, ideas, etc for my window displays and retail merchandising.

  Keep up the good work and I look forward to hearing from you!

  Regards
  Paul

  Posted by: Paul Whitehouse | December 31st, 2008 at 7:10 pm

• Oh oh oh..how adorable, I am touched!! And Mozart, what a beauty he is! I tried derring my Persian cat with a little New Years hat last night, wasn't that appreciated though..haha!
  I really admire the love and respect you have for your animals-among other things!!

  Posted by: Miriam | January 1st, 2009 at 12:31 am

• Hi, Martha,
  Happy New Year to you and to all!

  Kathy

  Posted by: Kathy | January 1st, 2009 at 1:52 am

• Happy New Year Martha!
  Wow what a cool party. My Isabelle is not a social animal so I would not be able to have such fun with her but I am so glad that you shared your photos!
  I want to know who's clothing you where. The tailored plain button down shirts are perfect on you and I would love to steal the look!
  Please have a safe, healthy New Year and bless each day as it comes.
  Patricia Wine

  Posted by: Patricia Wine | January 1st, 2009 at 5:16 am

• Happy New Year Martha and staff!

  Loved the photo's of the puppies as well as the kitties. Have to say tho, Mozart was just too adorable in his bow tie. His expression was priceless as well.

  Thanks for everything you share with us!
  Laura

  Posted by: Laura | January 1st, 2009 at 5:46 am

• Dear Martha,
  No matter how hard I try my kitty is hard to pose. How did you ever get your adorable kitty's to sit still long enough to pose. Loved the new years hat's what an idea! Next year perhaps I'll be able to get Jon Thomas (15 yrs old) to strike a pose like Mozart. Keep up your beautiful and creative work it brightens my day so very much.

  Posted by: Dee | January 1st, 2009 at 5:48 am

• hey martha you kitty cat party was so cute
  maybe you can show us some stuff like that on the show

  happy new years

  madison

  Posted by: madison | January 1st, 2009 at 6:38 am

• Martha,
  Did your kitties like the sparkling water? My cat is so skittish about noise, that I wonder if the sound of the bubbles would freak her out.
  How long did they keep their hats on before they discovered the toy potential/
  Thanks for a fun way to start the New Year!
  Peace,

  Pattie

  Posted by: Pattie Taylor | January 1st, 2009 at 7:17 am

• My three cats have their own flap door entrance and their friends, Chuckie and Ed stop in on a regular basis to dine and hang out as was the case when the ball was dropping at Times Square. Prince is my 15 year old but as usual was the life of the party. He is a lamp shade on his head type party animal

  Posted by: Bob Fabbricatore | January 1st, 2009 at 7:19 am

• Oh Martha. I love you, but if I put my cat in a tiny metallic top hat....well lets just say neither my cat or my family would think I was sane.

  I do love the photos though....a cat nip buffet, an illuminated kitty bow-tie. What won't you think of next.

  This was cute enough to review on my blog though!

  http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com

  Posted by: Kathy | January 1st, 2009 at 7:37 am

• HI MARTHA,I KNOW YOU WOULD NEVER PUT ANYTHING IN YOUR ANIMALS WATER TO HARM THEM IN ANY WAY, BECAUSE YOU ARE A VERY LOVING AND CARING PERSON TO YOUR PETS.I BET YOUR ANIMALS ARE VERY SPOILED.I THINK THAT THE PARTY IS VERY NICE,NOT TO MANY PEOPLE DO SPECIAL THINGS FOR THERE PETS,THEY JUST FORGET ABOUT THEM. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! MICHELLE GILES

  Posted by: Michelle Giles | January 1st, 2009 at 4:17 pm

• I'm not even a cat person, but this is too cute!

  Posted by: Cakespy | January 1st, 2009 at 6:49 pm

• What a lovely way to celebrate with the cats! I was delighted to see the knitted catnip mouse - thats my cat's favorite toy of all time and every year she recieves one from her friends.
  Happy New Year!!

  Posted by: Pierre | January 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 am

• Hello Martha, I am not a cat person either. Long ago, when I was a child holding my Mother's hand, as we walked into my Aunts home. My Mom was attacked by my Aunts cat. Or so it seemed that way when I was so little. The cat jumped onto my Mother and scratched down her leg. I was holding her hand as this happened. I remember my Mom screamed because the cat put a runner down her black nylons. Anyway that image haunted me for the rest of my life whenever I seen a cat. Therefor I would never own a cat but my husband does like cats. So who knows, I may give in one day and let him get a cat.
  Although, I do like stories of animals and I loved your New Years Party for the Cats! It was a Grand Idea. Thanks for the Inspiration.

  Posted by: Victoria Lloyd | January 2nd, 2009 at 7:34 am

• What a wonderful idea. Our fur-kids deserve as much of a celebration as the rest of us and the best part is there is no alcohol involved. Love to see/hear more about your cats.

  Dan

  Posted by: Dan in Tempe | January 2nd, 2009 at 12:52 pm

• Hi Martha - Happy new year to you, your family & all your sweet pets = I admire you so much for taking such good care of them and for making them such an important part of your life. Your kitty New Year's party was the most adorable ever (well, except for the Frenchies & your new puppy) My cat Precious is very jealous. Please keep all your wonderful photos of you and your pets and your homes AND your activities coming - we love them all! All good wishes to you for 2009!! Love, Brenda

  Posted by: Brenda Reichert | January 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 pm

• Too cute! I think it wise you kept it a cat kids only part and didn't include the doggy kids. Beautiful cats.

  Posted by: Candylei | January 3rd, 2009 at 6:29 pm

• how cute! what kind of cats are they?

  Posted by: jan | January 4th, 2009 at 7:08 am

• Oh how cute! Happy New Year!

  Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | January 5th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

• Oh Martha...those cat pictures are great!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

  

  Posted by: Julie | January 7th, 2009 at 8:46 am

• What a fun idea, Martha! Happy New Year to you and all your critters.

  I'm wondering, here we are at the New Year, and I'd like to know if you could create/post a new printable calendar for 2009 that fits in a cd jewel case. I loved last year's though I didn't put mine into a jewel case. I clipped mine to a mini clipboard, purchased at my local office supply store.

  Thanks for reading my comment!

  Posted by: o-girl | January 7th, 2009 at 9:40 am

• Dear Martha,
  looking to your show on January 16.
  I was fun watching you try and take
  your new out of the carrier. I have
  a trick. You take out the screws out
  and lift the lid off.

  All the best

  Margaret Scully-
  Toronto-Canada

  Posted by: margaret | January 16th, 2009 at 8:29 am

• Martha, I always enjoy your show when I run home at lunch to check on my number one pet, Indi (boxer). I had to comment on today's show wher you introduced us to your newest kitty, snowflake. He seemed so unhappy trying to get him out of the kennel. Please try a top load kennel for your cats in and out is so much easier. I am the Director of Product Development at Petmate and have been in this business for 22 years and counting. Topload is easy to get kitty out of and use for simple vet treatments without removing kitty. I prefer the front door for loading on most cats; place them rear-towards-the-door and touch their nose. They naturally back up and presto, they are in quickly.

  If you would like to try a top load, please let me know I would be happy to send you one. I am proud to say my company, Petmate is the largest supplier of kennels in the U.S.!

  Posted by: Melaney Northrop | January 16th, 2009 at 9:36 am

• Just love your animals. Have a look at my site please. This year I'm trying to do something for the SPCA cuz all cats should have a party.

  Love your show martha!

  Posted by: Marie-Lee | January 17th, 2009 at 7:41 am

• I love your kitties... what a classy party!! Are they as musical as their names?

  Posted by: Mary Helen Chapman | May 24th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

• i get my dog pet a pet gate so he can move freely inside our house.because i believe that having an animals as a pet is a big responsibility.We have to take good care of them like our own.Giving them the right food and shelter is one of the best care we can give.

  Posted by: Abby | July 28th, 2009 at 4:51 am

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