Boots and Cats

.A lifestyle blog that always lands on its feet. Boots and Cats. Basically that’s what it all boils down to isn’t it? Fashion and felines. Two of the most interesting things out there. Especially on the internet. What would instagram be without them? Also, if you say them together really fast you get a techno beat.

Recent Blog Posts

Comfortable Sewing // Hudson Pants and Odgen Camis
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For the longest time I was a one-and-done seamstress. It was rare for me to make the same pattern twice, and if I did, it was in a wildly different fabric or for a specific situation. I sought out novelty … Continue reading →
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Comfortable Sewing // Linen Kielo Wrap Dress
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Comfortable Sewing // Linen Kielo Wrap Dress
When we rang in 2020, I dubbed it: The Year I Finish all the $#*t I’ve Started. I wrote a list of all the crafting projects that have been initiated to some degree, and told myself I wouldn’t purchase anything … Continue reading →
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Linen in the Sun // V1507
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Linen in the Sun // V1507
As I mentioned in my previous post, I was lucky enough to visit sunny Palm Springs earlier this spring. In packing and preparing for the trip, I made a discovery. I had so many options I wanted to bring! I … Continue reading →
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Embracing the Weird and Wonderful // V1501
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Embracing the Weird and Wonderful // V1501
I’ve always thought myself of someone who just knew what they liked and generally trusted my first impression. However, I have learned this to be completely untrue. I remember the first time I started seeing women wear their hair in … Continue reading →
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A Cozy Knit Vest
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A Cozy Knit Vest
As we emerge from the coldest February of my life (seriously) I am excited to share a simple, cozy, chunky knit project that helped me survive the plunging temps. It is basically a wool blanket that is chic enough to … Continue reading →
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A Pink Paisley Pencil Skirt // #SewFrosting
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A Pink Paisley Pencil Skirt // #SewFrosting
For the past month, the sewing world has gotten colorful, sparkly, and oh-so-fancy. Inspired by Heather Lou from Closet Case Patterns and Kelli from True Bias, sewists everywhere are embracing sewing “frosting”. The fun, less-practical pieces that truly exemplifies the … Continu...
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In A Twist Dress
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In A Twist Dress
Last summer I very distinctly noted a desire to wear only comfortable knit dresses, especially when in a heatwave. Naturally, I had only one knit dress at the time. In my seasonal wardrobe planning this year I mapped out a … Continue reading →
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Refashioning an Old Project // 50’s Circle Skirt
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Refashioning an Old Project // 50’s Circle Skirt
It’s always a little strange looking back on old creative projects. Sometimes it feels like all you can see are the mistakes. Luckily with sewing we have an opportunity, in some cases, to fix those mistakes and revive an old … Continue reading →
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I Want To Ride My Bicycle // Sweet Printed Tate Top
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I Want To Ride My Bicycle // Sweet Printed Tate Top
A cool fall has come quick and swift to us here this year, which I am somewhat lamenting because I had one last linen summer project in the queue that I was excited to make but I might save until … Continue reading →
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Giant Geometric Ice Cream Cones
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Giant Geometric Ice Cream Cones
As summer reaches the halfway point, I have a cheerful paper craft that I am really excited to share with you. I am often drawn to things that use energetic colors, geometric lines and cute motifs and this project features … Continue reading →
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