When I saw this on Pinterest (originally from Martha) I knew I had to try building one. Mini was on paw to supervise as always.
Here's my version of it. The dimensions of my three cardboard boxes were slightly different to the instructions so I made some adjustments. Both Mini and Bonus have both tried it out but I wasn't quick enough with the camera to catch the trial run. Seeing them peek through the windows was so cute though :).
Happy Valentine's Day!
Very sweet! I think I see a little something hanging in the new office... :-)
Posted by: Maureen | February 14, 2012 at 07:12 AM
My cats are going to want one too! Very cute.
Posted by: Jill | February 14, 2012 at 07:28 AM
When we get a random paper box, before leaving it to recycling, we cut out a few crooked wholes and leave it for the cats to play with... oh the different life we lead. (sigh).
Happy Valentine!!
Posted by: Anne | February 14, 2012 at 07:42 AM
I must make one for Fuzzy!
Posted by: Tina Slocum | February 14, 2012 at 07:54 AM
Cute idea! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | February 14, 2012 at 08:29 AM
Sweet!
Posted by: Golla | February 14, 2012 at 08:31 AM
Sweet!
Posted by: Hxx | February 14, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Jahapp. Nu dog jag sötdöden. Kanske det finaste jag sett på länge. Ha en fantastisk alla hjärtans dag Benita!
KRAM
Posted by: Sarah | February 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Adorable! Sa gulligt - ah jag vill ha katt igen!
Posted by: Casa e Cose | February 14, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Gift's for those we love (including our pets) that are made with love and require effort are the best, I think. This is so fun and will give a lot of happy hours to Mini and Bonus. Happy Valentine's to you too!
Posted by: Zosia | February 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Great! I made much uglier version of this recently and they went nuts when they got it :-))))
Posted by: jja | February 14, 2012 at 11:26 AM
That's a wonderful idea!I need to make one for our cats since they're going to be indoor cats from now on!
Posted by: Andrea | February 14, 2012 at 11:29 AM
What a cute new home for Mini. Happy Valentine! :)
Posted by: Fiona | February 14, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Oh very cute, love the details.
Your chairs look great around the table.
Posted by: theresa shingler | February 14, 2012 at 01:42 PM
I do this with boxes all the time - not quite as cute- as PP said an ugly version! But my cat loves it. Gets that crazy "wiggy" look on his face. So entertaining!
If you have seen this of "Simon's Cat" playing in cardboard box you are in for a treat. All of his hand-drawn cartoons of his cat are just the best!
Here is the video:
http://youtu.be/EKvNqe8cKU4
Posted by: Dana from CT | February 14, 2012 at 03:20 PM
That's a great idea. Cat-free friends often wonder why we have random cardboard boxes scattered around...
Posted by: Cat | February 14, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Happy Valentine's Day to you too!
How adorable! Love the white heart on the entrance.
X
Posted by: Valeria | February 14, 2012 at 03:46 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! I love your house for your kitties.
Posted by: Debbie from Chicago | February 14, 2012 at 04:14 PM
Best valentine idea ever! Love the little heart gracing the doorway...so sweet. Hope you guys have a wonderful valentines day!
Posted by: Two | February 14, 2012 at 05:56 PM
oh, that is ever so nice. happy valentine's!
x
Posted by: elisa | February 14, 2012 at 06:58 PM
Love the look! I'm glad that both Mini and Bonus like it. I hope that they spend lots of time secure in their own little house--spying on you and Willie. Except you'll know where they are. How fun!
My kitty, Sara, refuses to walk over the sheepskin rug that we had in our bedroom. Poor thing. To show who rules the house, the rug is now stored away in the closet. Harumph!
I love the white heart above the entry door! That's all the cathouse (?!?) needed to bring it up to Benita standards. Great look, great project, great post! Thanks again!
Posted by: Peggy | February 14, 2012 at 07:34 PM
So cute! I'm going to make one for Griffy ( he's Bonus' US twin). Peggy mentioned in the comment above mine that her kitty refuses to walk over sheepskin- so does mine!
Posted by: elizabeth | February 14, 2012 at 09:51 PM
I love this! I also love to see Mini the helper in action. She is just too cute. Happy Valentine's Day to you all! Karen from CT
Posted by: Karen | February 15, 2012 at 01:16 AM
I discovered your blog a while ago & been checking in now & then.
I just love your ideas, your creativity & imagination. Good on you:)
Posted by: anordinarywomannet | February 15, 2012 at 09:07 AM
So great :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 15, 2012 at 09:08 AM
I love your cat! is so beautiful
the house is amazing!!!
vale
Posted by: vale | February 15, 2012 at 10:56 PM
One more great project!
I have to say.... I reaaaaaaaly like Mini and Bonus and, of course, your dedication on these things. I'll try to do some like this for Nina and Toto, my little 4paw-children (two rescued Lhasa Apso). We'll see....
Posted by: Anna Cassia Passarelli | February 16, 2012 at 03:06 AM