Craig came downstairs to pay me a visit and discovered this teeny tiny little guy hiding in the plants.
We made him a little terrarium to keep him safe while we figured out what to do next. We weren't positive if he was a Northwest native that came in with the succulents, or if he had traveled from further distances and came in with a box of flowers a from warmer climate. If he wasn't native, we didn't want to sentence him to death, but letting him free outside last night. It's been awfully cold around her lately.
Craig did a little research and we think he's a Pacific Northwest Tree Frog. After doing a little reading, and learning they like to eat slugs, I set him free in our garden.
He's such a cute little guy. It was fun having him as an overnight guest. And now I can add "Frog Fosterer" to my resume.
And speaking of fostering ...
As soon as I get all these flowers out the door, we'll get us some more kittens. It just seemed silly to bring them in during this event. The first few days the kittens are here, they require the most care. I didn't want a situation where I couldn't be 100% available to them, so I decided to wait a couple more days.
Bean's been having fun hanging out with me in the flower studio. She loves checking things out and watching me work. Don't worry, she's not nibbling on anything. With the exception of Bear Grass, she's never been curious about what flowers taste like, she just finds it interesting watch. To be extra safe, anything poisonous is kept out of her reach.
Have a good Monday, everyone. If I have time to post while I'm finishing up this party, I will. But don't be surprised if I skip a day.
Bean makes a most gorgeous centerpiece to those gorgeous flower arrangements!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of the bean! and the frog is pretty cute too! We love seeing your work and the Bean makes it even more beautiful. Can't wait till the kids get off the bus to see the frog!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! How adorable he is! (And bean among the flowers <3)
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful flower arrangements are the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous Charlene!
ReplyDeleteI'm so very happy that you were able to release your unexpected guest right in your own back yard.
Charlene looks like she was meant to be surrounded by flowers all the time.. :)
ReplyDeleteA frog that eats slugs.. hum.. I wonder if I can get them to move into my neighborhood..
Fun house guest! And those pictures of Charlene with the flowers are adorable. Hey, I was wondering... Do you know of a good list of "bad plants" for cats? I've googled, but gotten conflicting info. One source made it sound like pretty much everything was bad. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteIt just amazes me how Charlene looks gorgeous against any backdrop! She's a really beautiful cat.
ReplyDeleteI think Bean likes having you all to herself for a few days! And, she's ready if there are any more frogs hiding among the flowers!
ReplyDeleteI love that you didn't just throw him outside but researched to find out if he had a chance of actually surviving! Animal people warm my heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat everyone else here said about the flowers and Charlene!
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ReplyDeleteThis link from HealthyPet.com pares it down to a manageable list and even tells you which parts of the plant are toxic (potato leaves and stem, but no the potato itself, etc)
http://bit.ly/cjUsYM
But was Charlene curious as to what the frog tasted like?????
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@Samantha - thanks! I've got it bookmarked :)
ReplyDeleteoh, it's nice to know i don't have the only house that tree frogs can get into! a few weeks ago we had one behind my computer -- it was quite a challenge to rescue him as the cats were very intent! but seemed to be fine when i put him in the back garden.
ReplyDeleteyour flowers and miss bean are both looking lovely.
Miss Bean is yet more lovely than the purple roses and other flowers in bloom. The itty bitty frog fingers and toes are just beyond cute, and how sweet of you to foster him and attend to his well-being. Perhaps one day, he will come back as a handsome prince for Charlene.
ReplyDeleteFroggy is cute! Hope he eats lots of slugs out there!
ReplyDeleteBean + flowers =unbelievably geourgeous .
Bean as the center piece surrounded by your gorgeous arrangements -- she certainly is a beauty. I hope your little froggy enjoyed his sleep over !!
ReplyDeleteGlad the frog is safe in his new home! And Charlene looks lovely amongst the flowers. We have certified chompers here, so no flowers for us....
ReplyDeleteWhat GORGEOUS flowers you do, Laurie! I love to do (VERY amateur - ie for my parents' Thanksgiving table!) flower arranging and so admire your beautiful arrangements. The colors set off Bean's fur so nicely.
ReplyDeleteAnd froggy is so cute! I'm normally not a huge fan of non-furry animals, but how could anyone hate on that teeny weeny little froggy woggy? (sorry, got carried away there!)
Everything you touch looks like a million bucks Laurie. Where were you when I needed centrepieces for my wedding? The Bean would've made an excellent and stunning addition too. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove that you took care of the little froggy...like Meg said, animal people warm my heart.
Charlene looks so pleased that you provided her with such a lovely floral background to pose beautifully in front of!
ReplyDeleteCute froggie!
ReplyDeleteAnd a million squees! at Charlene's little white feet. My favorite pics of her always have her sweet little feet in them.
The Bean looks like she is in her native environment, something elegant. I can hear her commenting "And the succulents' accent colors must match the roses." Maybe with an English accent. The flowers are amazing. And FREE FROGS! Maybe you should get back into floral work!
ReplyDeleteIf I put one of my cats among your beautiful floral arrangements, they would be gone. I have a cat who loves to eat rose petals.
ReplyDeleteLaurie, you never cease to amaze me! FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteCharlene looks appreciative that you made flower arrangements to complement her beautiful self.
ReplyDeleteFroggy does indeed look like the tree frogs that populate the shrubs and flower beds of my condo...we have a retaining pond <15 yards away and springtime is incredible when they come out of hibernation!
Charlene deserves a bit of "just her" time with you and Craig.
Just as well that the itty bitties weren't around for the frog's appearance or he might not have had the chance to tell all his frog buddies about the lovely Charlene Butterbean!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that this (might) earn her (partial) forgiveness for that other photograph.
No flowers/plants around here.. Anything plant-like that comes into the house is deemed "Kitty Salad Bar". I get the occasional poinsettia at Christmas, but that's put way up out of harm's way. The girls would certainly have loved the frog appetizer. :)
ReplyDeleteKudos to you and Craig for researching before dumping the frog outside. It's not just for the sake of Mr. Froggie too. It's also important not to let nonnative species loose because it can really mess up the environment. Even if it's only one frog, if it's from say Brazil, you don't know it is carrying a frog flu that will make the native frogs sick.
ReplyDelete@tara, the ASPCA's site is pretty reliable for what plants (and also household chemicals, cleaners, insects, and random things) are poisonous for cats.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.aspca.org/pet-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-poison-control/
The ASPCA runs a 24 hour poison control hotline (not free but could be worth it in an emergency) so they have a lot of data on what happens when animals eat things they shouldn't.
Looks like Charlene is having her Eliza Doolittle moment. Dreaming of being a 'well-spoken lady' who can get a job in a flower shop.
ReplyDeleteI always knew that Charlene was just as pretty as a bouquet of flowers...now we have photographic proof that it is indeed true!
ReplyDeletePerhaps there is a new spin-off in the future...IBFC
PS The flower arrangements are just magnificent!
Laurie, is there *anything* you can't do??? Your creativity knows no bounds!! I can just picture that little froggy telling it's friends, "Wow!! I spent the night in the Kitten Wrangler's house, and you should see the *amazing* flowers she's arranging!! Her husband is a dream, and their cat, who's world famous, is totally gorgeous!!!"
ReplyDeleteBean looks really beautiful amongst those flowers. :)
ReplyDeleteA frog! Is there anything you can't nurture?
ReplyDeletePretty stuff! I want you to make flower arrangements for my next party : )
ReplyDeleteI am glad I found your blog this morning. Really enjoyed the photos of your beautiful cats. I'm a fellow cat fancier and animal advocate, and just adopted a feral kitten that "found" us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bean! Cute froggy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics of Bean today! xx
ReplyDeleteI haven't stopped by here for ages and I'm so glad I did today, that cute little frog brightened up my day! What a nice surprise finding him in your flowers like that. Beautiful cat photo as well, she is stunning!
ReplyDeleteIf only I had an ounce of your talent...the arrangements are so beautiful - great interplay between the succulents and the roses!
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful picture of the bean. I enjoyed watching the photos of your beautiful cats. They are so cute!Thanks for sharing these pictures with us!
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