DAISY UPDATE.....................

I am very happy to report that, as of yesterday, kitty Daisy has improved a lot. She is eating, drinking (and, yes, pooping..) grooming herself and even playing. She is back to her old trick of laying on her back for me to rub her tummy. She follows me around like a puppy and has reclaimed her favorite spot on the scanner--I am so relieved that I don't even care if her hair is all over my computer--and she calls me to come to bed when she thinks I am working too late.....

     

The poor little thing has had quite an ordeal for the past 2 weeks and still has to take her pills twice a day (yuck!) until the end of this week. But that too shall pass.

I am so thankful for all the concerned emails/comments and "pill taking" advices you have so willingly shared. It's obvious that many of you have had to deal with sick pets and can relate to the trauma it involves. It's also clear that there is a lot of love and compassion floating around the blogsphere. DAISY and I thank you very very much.

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I know it's boring but, at the moment,  I really don't have time for anything beside work. I have to finish editing/proofing the next issue of Romantic Country before I leave for California.

I had planned to work on the chandelier crystals and a few other projects but I only got as far as doing a couple more crystals. I am hanging them on the metal tree I bought a month or 2 ago. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it but it's perfect for that.

     

 

 

The larger crystals are actually Christmas ornaments I had bought at Home Goods several weeks ago. Some are see-through--like crystals--other are mirrored. They came in boxes of 3 and they are $5.99 a box. So, it's affordable. Hopefully I will finish the whole thing before the end of the year..........although it's kind of useless, I just love the look of it. It's rather ethereal and the crystals act like little message boards.....

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The weather has, FINALLY, turned cool enough to warrant a change in attire. For the first time since last spring I got to wear tops with sleeves. It was a good reason to done the crown t-shirt I bought in France back in May...very girlie, very blingy, very Fifi.............(unfortunately I wore it while giving Daisy her pill one morning and she managed to put a hole in it and tear some of the rhinestones off....my bad!)

                        

VOILA! I am not sure if I will have time but if I can I will post one more entry before leaving for California. In case I don't, I wish everyone a delicious and loving Thanksgiving.

Thanks again for all the love and compassion for Daisy and me.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOO, GRATEFUL FIFI

Comments

[Alison Gibbs]

Fifi, what wonderful news that Daisy is so much better. Only a few more days of pills and everything will be back to normal. Love the Crystal tree. What a shame that Daisy has damaged your top. next time you go back to France you will have to get another one.
Take care.
Alison

[bj]

I'm so glad to hear Daisy is feeling so much better...that means you are better, too.
Take care and have a good trip....
bj

[Tracie]

Yippee, for Daisy, back to her old self, telling you when it's time to rest!

The metal tree is beautiful with the chandelier crystals and the long sleeve shirt is so, so Fifi perfect!

Tracie

[Jan]

This is my first visit to your blog, I am smitten. I absolutely died when I read your, "How to give a cat a pill". It is so true!!! I will visit often. Love your style also.

[Randi]

I´m so glad for the Good News that Daisy has recovered!

Your metal tree looks beautiful – like a fairy story.
I wish both you and Daisy a loving Thanksgiving.
Have a nice trip!
Randi

[Angela (Cottage Magpie)]

Yay for Daisy! And I love those crystal ornaments. I once saw an entire tree decorated with almost nothing but old chandelier crystals and I've been trying to recreate that look ever since. I wonder if I have a Home Goods around here! I must find out! ~Angela :-)

[Elaine L.]

I'm happy to hear that Daisy is getting back to being herself, again.

Please take plenty of photos while you are visiting in Cal.

~elaine!

[Natasha Burns]

Hi Fifi,
So glad to hear Daisy is getting well! Nothing worse than when your baby is sick and they don't speak human so it's even harder!

[le petit cabinet de curiosites]

Very glad to hear or to read Daisy feels better ..
Your tshirt looks french and wonderful ..

[Pam Aries]

Daisy..I am so glad you are on the mend! MEOWWW!... I a mloving the cooler weather ,Fifi! I can wear jeans and a sweater! Wheee! Have a lovely Thanksgiving! I'll keep checking back to see what is up!!!

[theredvelvetshoe]

Happy to hear Daisy is on the mend~~you are such a good mommy!
How exciting you are involved with the publication of Romantic Country magazine~~you are so talented & have such a way with feminine decor! Have fun in California!
Michelle

[katy]

depending on the pill it can be wrapped in a pill pocket. these are really soft treats that you can hide pills in- my vet carries them and so does our local pet supply store. if you must pill without hiding it i would gently wrap your kitty in a towel (i heat in the dryer sometimes since my cat loves heat). i always follow with a syringe of water so the pill goes down easily and it is easier on the esphogous. this will help for the eye goop too (i have used that on my cat and its not fun). this way the cat is restrained and you can get it all done faster so less stress for your kitty and you.

[Lallee]

What great news to hear on Monday morning! I was imagining how hard it would be for you to leave this week if Daisy wasn't doing well. The pic of her on her back is too adorable!

I am enchanted with the message crystals! I'd love to try this.

[Karla]

Fifi,
I'm so happy to hear that Daisy is back to herself. You must be so relieved! I beg to differ on your crystal tree - it is not useless - it is beatiful and brings joy and inspiration!
Hugs,
Karla

[Joy]

..."kind of useless"????

NEVER!!!lol I absolutely LOVE those crystals and hope you share how you got the writing on them. :)

So glad to hear Daisy is feeling better Fifi...

Joy

[Jacque]

I'm a long-time lurker and first time commenter here, but so glad you share with us your ways of decorating as you have such a great flair. I've already copied a couple of your ideas and can't wait to see what you come up with next! You're an inspiration!

Merci'

Jacque

[Susan]

I have been visiting your blog, but never commented before now. I love this and all the ideas you throw to us. The crystal tree is beautiful. I too would like to know how you got the writing on them.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday! I will be peeping in to see what is going on with you. Great to hear Daisy is back to herself and playing again!
THANKS FOR SHARING!

[Andie]

Dearest heart FiFi...crystals are NEVER useless! lol I agree with Karla and Joy wholeheartedly in that sentiment. I'm so glad sweet Daisy is feeling much better...I'm sure she'll quickly be back to her total self now! And you can have a more relaxed trip knowing she's better. An enchanted Thanksgiving to you my friend!
xoxo

[sandra dias]

dear fifi im happy that you and your cat are well.the crystal three is fit for the snow quen so so fifi like happy thanksgiving to you my darling friend xoxo.

[Smultrongården]

Nice to find your site! It´s was a blog I watch every day in Sweden that wrote about you. Very fun! You have a real personal and nice home. Thank you for showing us! I will come back! Love from Eva

[Becca]

I'm glad sweet Daisy is feeling better; she's a beauty!
:)

[Marga]

Hi Fifi

I'm so happy to hear that sweet Daisy is feeling better. Your crystals are soo pretty. You are sutch a creatief woman, i'm a bit jalous. Hope you have a wonderfull time in California and i wish you a Happy and Loving Thanksgiving.
xoxoxoxoxo
Marga

[Jen R]

Very cool tree with crystals. I might have to head over to Tj maxx myself and get some!

[chris]

SO happy your daisy is better! Your pictures are gorgeous & I bought the same crystals at home goods lst year & just replenished this year! they're great & they look FABULOUS on your metal tree!!! Your are always so busy fifi-must be what keeps you young & beautiful! xo chris

[Janet]

Sweet Fifi~I am so glad to hear that your fur baby Daisy is doing fine now! It's so sad when our pets are not well, since they can't speak in words to tell us exactly what is wrong. Have a wonderful trip, and I hope that you have some great company for Thanksgiving. XOXOXOXO~ Janet (Shabbyfufu)