Sunday, March 2, 2025

March 2

     Hi everyone. It's a Cold Sunday morning at my house, and it's supposed to be bitterly cold and windy all day. BUT luckily, it will be above freezing again by Tuesday. 😏 And the sun is shining.  😏

     Since today is March 2, it is time for Second on the Second over at  Bleubeard's and Elizabeth's blog.    For my second look I am talking you back to a post from 6 years ago in 2019. I'm picking this post because 1) it is all about a home, which is my theme over at Art Journal Journey. 2) It was warm which is NOT what it is in New Hampshire today. 3) This post is not about New Hampshire and since I have some cabin fever, I wouldn't mind being away. And finally 4) I thought Bleubeard and Squiggles, Elizabeth's kitties, might enjoy these kitties. 

    In February of 2019 my husband and I took a trip down to Key West and the Everglades of southern Florida. Today's re-post is from one of the places we visited in Key West.  In case you don't know, Hemingway was a famous American writer and at his house in Key West there are generations of 6 toed cats that all originated from one that he was gifted.




This kitty reminds me of my cat Leo, who we lost in 2014.


And this next kitty reminds me of Emma, who we lost in 2012.



And here's another house that was on the property, this time a cat house.


You can see the original post by checking out this link: Hemingway's House-March 4, 2019

     I also thought I would share another journal page for my Home Sweet Home challenge at Art Journal Journey. This page was a quickie in my new ledger journal.


    Basically all I did was ink the page. Then I arranged and glued down some paper images from Stamperia. I stamped the quote which is from an old Wendy Vecchi set that was in my collection, cut it out and glued it down. 

      I am also linking up to Gillena's Sunday Smiles. 

     Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and start to the new week.













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20 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,March 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM

    Many years ago I visited the Hemingway House too and found it very interesting. He is one of my favourite authors and I also visited the hotel in Havana where he resided for many years. If my memory serves me well, the cats have some distinguishing feature; an extra toe comes to mind. Perhaps you know. We also experienced Key Lime pie for the first time while down there. I hardly ever eat dessert but I would go for that one again. The tiny Key Deer were also a highlight, not right at Key West but farther down towards the mainland. All the best - David

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  2. TomMarch 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM

    ...I'm with Ukraine too!

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  3. Iris FlaviaMarch 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM

    We saw where Hemingway lived in Havadero/Cuba, he really did see the world.
    To remembering loved cats... And...
    WOW on your journal page!!!
    And thank you for supporting Ukraine, too.
    Hope the evil stops...

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  4. Angie's RecipesMarch 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM

    I would love to visit Hemingway House! That cat house looks great. The page looks so lovely with hanging plants and the vintage dinner table.

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  5. Elkes LebensglückMarch 2, 2025 at 9:23 AM

    Great Photos about the Hemingway-House and cat -house !
    Your journal page is wonderful, enchantingly designed
    Happy sunday , hugs Elke

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  6. Bleubeard and ElizabethMarch 2, 2025 at 9:29 AM

    I remember this post. It was the first time I had heard of the 6 toed cats. It was a great second look because I had forgotten about the cat house. Thanks for sharing this second look on the 2nd.

    What a fabulous new page. You might call that a quickie, but I think it is amazing. Thanks for another great entry using your theme at AJJ.

    I stand with Ukraine, too.

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  7. CJ KennedyMarch 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM

    The Hemmingway house is very beautiful, but I wouldn't want to wash all those windows. Besides the house, fun to visit the kitties there. 6 toes. That's some murder mitten. It's very cold outside so today is a day to stay inside and be cozy just like your journal page. Stay warm

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  8. Mae TravelsMarch 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM

    Your photos of the Hemingway house are neat. Some time ago, I was there — I enjoyed the long drive from the mainland to Key West along all the little islands and long bridges more than I liked the city itself — it was SO crowded and commercialized! I’ve been there a couple of times. I don’t think I saw any cats, though.
    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful post Happy new month and week

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  10. Lowcarb team memberMarch 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM

    A lovely page and I enjoyed seeing your photographs.

    Happy Sunday Wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  11. JeanieMarch 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM

    That yellow house reminded me of Kennebunkport's wedding cake house! I'd love to go to Key West!

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  12. RostroseMarch 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM

    Dear Erika, I've learned something new again. I didn't know anything about Hemingway's six-toed cats in Florida. I had to google it straight away, and I found out that cats with six or more toes are mainly found in coastal areas of the USA. The cats with the extra toes were very popular with sailors. They were considered excellent mouse catchers, were good climbers, and used their sixth toe as a thumb to grab things. Fascinating!
    Thank you for showing us this older post again. And I also really like your Home Sweet Home page! It looks nice and cozy and homely.
    All the best and have a nice March, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2025/02/weltreise-2024-reisegarderobe-resume.html

    PS: And we're here with Ukraine, too 💙💛

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  13. DVArtistMarch 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM

    I never tire of seeing Hemingway's house. What a treat to see it in person. I do love the art. It is excellent. Ohhh a foot of snow..... My art room window isn't that great. I do have grow lights too. Have a nice evening.

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  14. *Vicki*March 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM

    That would be such an amazing house tour! Love your page with those Stamperia images...I find that fun to do sometimes to add to pages! I love that quote too! Have a great week!

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  15. Let's Art JournalMarch 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM

    It looks like a beautiful place to visit and your page captures the character of Hemingway's house, with the colours and images - perfect 😊. Loved seeing all your photos, and it looks nice and cool on that decked area outside., maybe we could sit there with a mint julip ... lol ❤️. Happy and creative wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  16. MiaMarch 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM

    Another great page for your challenge at AJJ, Erika! Thank you for sharing the photos from Hemingway house. And I love the cat house!
    Hugs,
    Mia
    Co-administrator for AJJ
    craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

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  17. NeetMarch 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM

    An interesting and informative post Erika - I enjoyed learning a bit more about Hemingway but I did know about the cats.
    Love your page in your journal. So bright and sunny, I could happily live on your page and potter about there.
    Lovely to see you support Ukraine, especially when l have so many friends in America who have shocked me by being for the scary man. Strange that acquaintances I have met in the craft world over there are supporting Ukraine. Says a lot about crafters.
    Hugs, Neet xx
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  18. R's RueMarch 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM

    Love the house. Love this post.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  19. Sharon FritchmanMarch 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM

    Oh wow, Erika! What a beautiful blog post! I love the photos of Hemingway's home. I bet you and your husband had a wonderful trip! Time flies, doesn't it? And your Home Sweet Home page is especially beautiful. It looks like you are putting your new ledger journal to good use! Thanks and have a wonderful day. Hugs, Sharon

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