Sunday, January 30, 2022

Trixie, Up Close and Purrsonal: Caturday Art and Sunday Selfies

Hallo there, Effurrybody!


As you can see, this week it is I, the One and Only Queen Trixie, Furrst of My Name, Empurress of Jerusalem, Israel and the Entire Middle East, Queen of Hearts, Guardian of the Boudoir, Alpha Kitty Extraordinaire, leading the J-Cats on the weekend blog hops - the Caturday Art Blog Hop, hosted, as always, by the Wise and Beautiful Athena and her HuMum, Marie,  and the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, indefatigably hosted each week by the Effur Unpredictable Kitties Blue and their HuMom, Janet.


We had a furry, furry cold week and on Wednesday night, it even snowed. That was preceded - and followed - by days of almost non-stop Sky-water. It should therefore come as no Surprise to any of you, that all of Us spent so much of the past week snuggling up as close as We could - to Mummy and to each other.

SO - furrst of all, here is my Sunday Selfie, taken almost at the furry moment that yesterday became today, at 00:01 this meowning, before Mummy retired to bed.  You can just about see that I am leaning against her jeans-clad leg, displaying all my Glorious Floofiness, as well as one of my sweet little paws.














Seeing as it looks as if I have only one ear, Mummy thought We might try LunaPic's Van Gogh effect, but I pointed out that the lovely Athena has gone for a Van Gogh effect this week (although not from LunaPic) and We didn't want you to think We are CopyCats, so We tried three other artsy looks instead.

Furrst of all, here is the Chalk effect:














Next up, the Fairy effect at 75%:














We quite like this, although We don't see what's so Fairy-like about it, do you?


Last, but not least, the Wallpaper effect at 25%:














This last one makes me look quite transparent, don't you think?


And here are the bloggie hop badges:


             





Now, as a special treat, purr-haps you would like to see the sight that greeted Us when We woke up on Fursday meowning:













Strangely enough, the geraniums in the window boxes seem to have taken no harm from the snow and ice.


And, of course, you no doubt want to know what is happening in Israel on the COVID front...

Well, it appears that the infection rate is falling, but it is still high, and the number of seriously ill is over 1000, of whom 321 are in critical condition. There seems to be some disagreement as to whether we are over the worst or not. Besides which, as We mentioned last week, they have eased the restrictions regarding school attendance, as of last Fursday - but it seems that only half of the home testing kits which were supposed to have been distributed to the pupils have, in fact, been distributed!

So We don't think We can breathe easily yet.

As for all of you, remember that it ain't over till it's over, as they say. Make sure your Humans continue to take Precautions.

Be well. Be safe. We love you all.

22 comments:

The Florida Furkids said...

We think your selfie is great and your artwork is super!! Stay warm.

meowmeowmans said...

Hi Trixie! We love your beautiful panther selfie and artwork. :)

Yes, we saw that it snowed in Israel. My Israeli colleagues spoke of it during our weekly meeting on Wednesday. They said they might go to the Golan Heights to play in the snow this weekend. It looks as though your human can do that right in Jerusalem!

Hugs!

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Wow! Your selfie and art are just beautiful! Stay safe out there! Our mom's paws are crossed that COVID ends soon.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That was a cold sight to wake up to!
That is a beautiful selfie and lovely art.

Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Granny said...

We love the chalk effect, it looks real Pawsome😸What a wonderful view, looks very magical. Geraniums are such strong flowers. They have great powers inside of them💗Warm Pawkisses for all of you and one Extra for you, your Royal Highness😺💞😸💗

Erin the Cat Princess said...

You look very comfy there, Trixie! Certainly all your floof will keep you and your mom cosy with all that snow around. Hopefully it will keep the humans indoors and not spreading any of the nasties everywhere.
Now as to art, we love the fairy style. It is rather ethereal and very becoming your Majesty.
Stay safe, well and cosy!
Purrs
ERin the cat princess

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Those are great effects and we would love to see your Van Gogh art too!

Loulou said...

WOW, that art is spectacular! We simply have to get some apps around here. Wonderful art!!!

Katie Isabella said...

Trixie...Mom and I LOVE the Chalk effect! XXX And look at the sweet paw that s so smoochable that you have out there! And one beautiful eye and ear to enchant us.

Marvelous Marv said...

Oh! Oh! Oh! Trixie! Darling! I, Marv LOVE ALL of your art this week. You are spectacular! Winter is being especially rotten this year! Mom says that we are getting close to Spring and I can't wait for that to happen! I have been a real pain! We send you warm thoughts! Your pal in the fridgid mountains of Canada! Marv

M Dawson said...

Wallpaper effect makes you look almost like a linocut done by hand. It is really cool!

Service Cats U.S. said...

Ugh Snow!!! Stay warm and toasty. You look gawjus no matter the effect. Big hugs

Luvs ya'

RaenaBelle and Zebby

Kea said...

Great selfie and art! We like them all, though are torn between the first and second for favourites, with perhaps the chalk effect taking a slight lead. :-)

As for your snow...brrr. We have way, way too much of it, and our temps have been in the minus 30s Celsius with the windchills for too many nights. We are LONGING for Spring!!!!

Take care and stay warm.

pilch92 said...

Adorable selfie and I love all the art. My favorite is the chalkboard. XO

Brian's Home Blog said...

Your selfie and art is most wonderful Queen Trixie! Brrrr, it sure looks cold at your place, it's been way too cold here too!

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Beautiful selfie and art! Snuggling this time of year is the best :)

Furries said...

I'm always surprised when you mention the snow. You look so cozy cuddled up against your Mom. I think the "Chalk" filter makes a wonderful artwork. The others are lovely too, but the first one is very eye-catching.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

trixie ewe iz gorgoeuz....we like art peace number one thiz week...N due knot laff ....we iz knot good at most weatherz kinda stuff...but we waz like YEOW....ewe haz snowz....honest lee we dinna think it snowed ther~~~
stay safe N happee N healhtee N a grate week two all :) ♥♥

The Island Cats said...

I like how you're curled up and that upside down look works every time on the humans. We getting a big snow storm starting tomorrow...maybe a foot of snow! ~Ernie

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Cute art renditions, Trixie!

Snow!! Wow!

We had a foot or more of that on Wednesday...ugh! Though it is pretty.

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