Sunday, August 27, 2023

Three For The Price Of One: Caturday Art and Sunday Selfies

Greetings, Effurrybody!


Queen Trixie here, Furrst of My Name etc., etc.
















We have a special treat for you all this week!

Although it is, strictly speaking, My Turn to lead the J-Cats on this weekend's blog hops - that is to say, the Caturday Art blog hop, hosted by the Divinely Wise and Beautiful Athena and her HuMum, Marie,  and the Sunday Selfies blog hop, hosted by the Deliciously and Predictably Unpredictable Kitties Blue and their HuMom, Janet, - this week, We are giving you Three for the price of One (mol).

In addition to this regal pawtrait of My Impurrial Self in a New Box (or rather, a Box-Within-a-Box) bestowed upon Me Us by Mummy's Cleaning Lady, Ms. M, you are also getting - at no additional cost - a Charming Pawtrayal of Fraternal Affection between my brofurs, Caspurr and Shimshi:













The reason for this Generosity  is that We won't be posting next week, due to the fact that the Staff (aka Mummy) will be away on Vacation - her furrst propurr vacation in four years. Yes, yes, We know that technically, being retired, She's purrmanently on Vacation - but this will be her furrst trip abroad in four years. In a few days time, She (and her Opposable Thumbs) will be boarding an airy-plane and travelling to an Undisclosed Destination for a Whole Week, during which time, Ms. M will come effurry day to feed Us and play with Us a bit. We hope she also brings Us some new boxes. 

We don't really want Mummy to abandon Us for a whole week, but Ms. M has promised to message her effurry day from here, on video, so We can meow to Mummy. And We really want Mummy to enjoy her holiday and not feel too guilty for heartlessly deserting Us in such a way, instead of taking Us with her or, better still, just staying at home.

We aren't going to reveal where Mummy is going to until She is safely back home with Us and then She can tell Us - and you - all about her Adventures in....Wherever. We bet none of you can guess where She's going, but you're welcome to try. Just for your own a-mews-ment. No prizes for guessing right - other than knowing you were cleverer than effurryone else (mol).

Now, here are the artsy-fartsy versions of Our Selfies. Furrst of all, ME, Queen Trixie. We used a favourite of Ours, LunaPic's Frida effect at 85%, with a light overlay of Tuscany at 23% (or maybe it was 25%. Mummy's not sure). Thus:















And here is the artification of Caspurr and Shimshi's Two-Fur. They chose two more LunaPic art effects - Quirky at 96%, lightly washed with Sadness at 17%:

















Let Us know in the Comments section below, which you liked best - as well as where you think Mummy is taking her Vacation.


Next, here are the blog hop badges:


        



See you in a fortnight's time!



Be well. Be safe. We love you all.







20 comments:

Lynn and Precious said...

Queen Trixie and your merry court of gentlemen, you all look good. Sounds like your Mum will have a wonderful time in a mystery place. you will be in good paws with Mrs. M. until mum's return. We won't try to guess just be surprised by the photos she may share.

Katie Isabella said...

She is coming to the United States...wait, perhaps Canada! If she comes to the US I hope it is near here. She would enjoy the beauty of the mountains and the valleys.

Linda said...

I hope your Mummy has a great trip! Be good.

meowmeowmans said...

We love your beautiful selfie and artwork, Trixie. And your brofurs are so snuggly together. We hope Mummy has a wonderful trip! :)

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

We hope your mum has a safe and enjoyable vacation. Your art is lovely!

BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum said...

Such a lovelee Selfie Trixie an yore arty Selfie iss so purrty!!
Caspurr an Shimshi that iss a fine Ussie an yore arty Ussie iss lovelee two!
Yore all our faveritess!
AS to where Miss S iss goin wee say sumwhere inn THE Statess to vissit Rellytivess ;)
Have a safe trip Miss S
***purrss*** BellaDharma an (((huggiess))) BellaSita Mum

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I hope your mum has a lovely holiday. Both artworks are lovely. Even though I don't like the name of the effect Sadness, I use it quite a lot to tone down an over bright effect.

The Florida Furkids said...

Great selfies. We hope your Mummy has a great time on her trip!

Kea said...

Queen Trixie, these are wonderful selfies and artwork! I don't like the name "sadness," either. It's such a great effect, though and I used I on some of Derry's pics.

I'm sure I couldn't guess where your Mummy is going! I hope she has a fabulous, safe vacation, with no glitches at airports! Take care!

M Dawson said...

You know what's going to happen don't you.

I am going to get to next Sunday and think 'Hang on where are the J-Cats....???" THEN I will remember 'OOh of course Mum is away on holiday.' LOL!!

I love all your photos. It is rarely we get that kind of closeness with ours. Although Toulouse in fond of his older brofur Jack (senior) and often settles close to him on the bed.

Have a great trip Mum.

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Great box posing, although Lightning says you would never catch hm near a box let alone IN a box. Those two brothers look like BFFs. Hope the Staff has a great trip.

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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

Darling photos! Humans should never abandon kitties, but we hope she has a wonderful time anyways ;)

pilch92 said...

You are gorgeous and your brothers are so cute and sweet cuddling. Thank you for the bonus. Your art is beautiful. I hope your mum has a safe and wonderful trip. XO

Brian's Home Blog said...

Those are wonderful selfies everyone! We hope your Mum has a super safe trip and a wonderful time. We look forward to hearing all about it soon!

The Island Cats said...

So nice to see all three of you today! I hope your mum has a wonderful vacation wherever she is going. ~Ernie

Gattina said...

Beautiful selfie and artwork !!

Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® said...

Supurr selfies guys, and totally furbulous arty effects!

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

Hope your mommy has a wonderful vacation, Trixie, and no matter where she goes, she deserves it🌞It's hard to chose on your artwork, because they're all beautiful and you in it😺Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day to all of you🐾😽💞

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

Our TBT is retired to. but he doesn't like vacations. He says it would just take time away from us.

Well, he doesnt quite say it that way, but we are sure thats what he thinks...

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Whoa, we are all behind...and petcretary is NOT on a vacation! We think maybe she went to England to visit with your Uncle D??

We love both art works, hard to choose one above he other!