When readers graciously invite us into their homes to take House Tour photographs, it's always an additional treat if they have a furry friend running around to include in the shots. Yesterday, we featured a roundup of some of our favorite pictures of dogs from the past year - and today we happily share ten adorable pics of cats from 2010.
Cats are notoriously known for being individual creatures, and when we photograph for House Tours, these finicky felines always add a much welcomed dash of personality to every shot they happen to be in. Whether they are snoozing away, regally perched on a chair, or graciously giving a heart-melting look straight into the camera, these cats and kittens have made the experience of documenting House Tours wonderfully unpredictable and truly delightful this past year. As a small homage to the ever-entertaining cat, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite photos of these fantastic pets (check out the six-toed cats from Ernest Hemingway's house!) from some of our most beloved tours of 2010.
1. Katherine and Jem’s Haphazard Collectedness
2. Elizabeth and Daniel’s Bright, Bold & Narrow Row Home
3. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
4. Jesse & Leia’s Inspired Americana Bungalow
5. Kim and Scott’s Happy “Yellow Brick Home”
6. Krista & Will’s Compact Contemporary
7. Meg and Brad’s Student Sanctuary
8. Shontelle and Dave’s Controlled Kitsch
9. Teri and Evan’s Blue Velvet Home
10. Trish’s North Portland Nest
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Comments (14)
That's my Emma in #9. I couldn't have kept her out of the photo if I'd wanted to. She's too happy in the sunlight! :)
Cashew, your cat is gorgeous!
So funny to see our Isaac staring back at me (#8). He's at home right now terrorizing the Christmas tree.
How lovely cats are. I'll always love them from afar, yet no longer envy their people. I finally made the lemon of being allergic into lemonade this year. The less allergenic whippet pair we got have improved my husband's health by their daily walk. Their cat-like personality and behaviour make them near-ideal house pets for us. Happy 2011!
I love these posts that feature the very best parts of our homes! Every room looks better with a cat.
We've moved a lot and are always amazed at how within in a couple of hours the cats knew the best relaxing areas in a house.
Happy New Year!
Cats! :-)
Love these photos! A home just isn't a home until it's got a cat (or dog) inhabiting it. They make every house seem inviting and comfortable.
Cats make a house a home! I love the furry babies!
I always love it when I see pets in the photos. Thanks for the feline roundup!
the furry ones (like in the first pic) is so cute. !
I agree with unabridged--every room looks better with a cat!
the second cat looks exactly like mine!
There was a time I was a dogs-only person -- I truly resented the "cattitude" of neighbor cats ambling through my garden or whatever. Then through a complicated series of events, I became owned by a beautiful Tonkinese and the reest is history. A gardening friend of mine always referred to her "decorator cats" enhancing her spaces, and now I tend to agree.