Q: I got a kitten a few months ago who (like most kittens) likes to get into everything. I haven't gotten fresh flowers since I brought him home, partly because I don't want him knocking them over, but mostly because I'm concerned he'll try to eat them and get sick. But now that the weather is picking up here, I miss fresh flowers, and I'm not sure which ones to buy, or how to display them that he won't try to eat the petals. Do you have any suggestions? More

I came across this simple up-cycled suitcase project on the Covet Garden blog. By creating a custom cushion fitted to an existing vintage suitcase the blogger created a cute, compact bed for her furry friend. More

I have long, dark hair and lots of it. You'd know this if you went into my home even if you'd never met me because it is everywhere. Whether the hair in your home is your own or belongs to your pet, dealing with shedding hair is a challenge. Here, some tips on how to deal with it! More

We miss the good ol' aquarium: the sound of the bubbles, the mesmerizing and relaxing underwater menagerie of aquatic life. Almost everyone in our family owned one in the 90's, but they've seemed to have fallen out of favor the last few years. But we think aquariums are an excellent way not only to introduce an ecosystem to bring life into the home, but can also work as decor and ambient lighting... More

I remember when I first moved to Philadelphia, there was a man who walked his cat in Rittenhouse Square Park. I was amazed. (I tried this once with my cat when I was twelve, but not surprisingly, he refused to budge once on a leash.) The cat in the park was an altogether different story, though. He was enjoying his walk, and somehow, despite all of the pedestrians and dogs milling about, remained calm as a cucumber... More

Those with pets will appreciate this roundup of 2011's best pet posts. From helping your pup smell clean to knowing what plants are either safe of toxic to have around your home, read on to catch anything you may have missed during the past 12 months (or to just revisit something you've already forgotten).

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• 1 A Cat-Proof Screen Door Update!
• 2 A Dog House Heated and Cooled Using Geothermal Energy
• 3 Pet Lounging: Bambu Pet Hammock
• 4 10 Eco-Friendly Pet Ideas
• 5 3 Items To Help You Green Clean Your Pets More

A few years ago, Sarah Rae sent me a link to this, the most awesome dog photo ever, just for fun. I had to find an excuse to get it on Apartment Therapy, so I put together a post about staying warm at home and included the amazingly adorable portrait of Bean along with a link to the wonderful Etsy shop that sells the knitted goodies his owner makes... More

As the weather turns colder and the outside color palette tends toward hues of gray, brown, and, well…more gray, I find myself thinking of things that remind me of more tropical (and colorful!) destinations. I've always had a thing for fishtanks, but a pet store style aquarium doesn't always fit nicely into a room's decor.

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If you've got an extra $2,200 to spend on your kid (or $650 for your furry kid), Modern Cabana offers mini-sized — but equally sustainable — versions of their prefab backyard "cabanas" so your little ones can be just like Mom and Dad. More

Why would anyone expect a dog to readily accept a tiny new pack member who hogs all the attention and generates weird smells and sounds? Countless dogs are given up by new parents worried about their baby's safety, and we didn't want that to be our story. When I was pregnant with our first child, we hired a trainer to help us ease the transition for our dog. I remember a few smirks and giggles from friends and family, but several years and a few kids later, I still say that it's some of the best time and money we ever spent.

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