Cousin hits the big-time

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

I've got a cousin, well, I've got quite a few cousins actually, but this particular one has a rather, umm.. unique item that she has created and is selling. In fact, i's so unique that it's caught the attention of the Rachael Ray show. And the Today Show. What's next, Oprah? I predict YES!

So, what's she make that's so unique? Would you believe purses that are knitted from discarded cat/dog fur? Yes, it's true! She owns a cat grooming business and was looking at the leftover fur one day and realized it could be spun into yarn. Since she deals primarily in Persians, the fur that's left is of the soft and squishy type. Luxuriously soft. Not your short-haired tabby fur (ermm... gross!) - little pieces of 1/2 inch long fur. No!

This is her website here: Catty Shack Creations. It's funny to read the different reactions she receives when folks find out what she does. They fall into 2 main categories... Ahhhhh and Ewwwww. I hate to say it, but I'm firmly in the "Ewwwww" category myself. But I also have issues with pet fur and hair in general. I don't wear wool and while I like to look at alpaca and other high-cost animal derived yarns, it kinda grosses me out. So, when it comes to wearing a purse on your shoulder made from the trimmed hair of Fluffy, I'm definitely not a customer.

But, how cool is it that my cousin is getting notoriety for this! Who knows, maybe this time next year you'll see Fluffy on the arm's of ladies nationwide - a new accessory phenom. Hmmm...

Whatever you do, don't be getting your purse in my Spoon Fudge!