Saturday, January 31, 2026
Welcome, everyone. As we shift from January to February, I thought it would be nice if we could just relax together, quietly for a moment. Maybe we can share a warm, cozy beverage — whatever you like. The magic teapot has coffee, hot chocolate, Irish coffee, mulled wine, or anything else you want.
I’ve invited a lovely couple in honor of this being the last Caturday of the month. In a fun side note, I made this image earlier this week for a Night Cafe Daily Challenge, this one being “No Theme Thursday.” It gave me a big smile that it was voted (by other entrants) in the top 20% of 6,035 entries.
These cats are quite elegant and will only enhance our relaxed mood. For this moment we can float in a bubble of detachment, safe from the outside world, as we sip our warm drink and enjoy one another’s company. Just us, the cozy room, soft comfortable furniture, and the quiet. …And we breathe.
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Wishing you a fantabulous February. Friendly comments are welcome. Thanks for visiting. Hugs!
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We are on the same wave length. It is so cold here that any hot beverage is wonderful and as for cats, we both love our cats. They add to much to our world. But if mine had opposable thumbs, I’d be in for a whole world of problems!
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Ahhh, yes, to float in a bubble of detachment sounds wonderful! Happy February to you too Teagan!❤
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Ah, a lovely moment of respite as I finish my latte.
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I’ll have some hot chocolate, please. It’s very windy and a bit cool today even here in Spain. I love the image of the Victorian kitties!
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Ahhhhhh such lovely images again …it sounds like my two are as rambunctious as yours..God bless them …lol
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oh, I just love this and needed this whimsy
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Beth, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. In times of darkness, whimsy is more important than ever. Hugs. 🤗
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I like the kitties in costume! When I was a kid one of my favorite little books had pictures of cats wearing clothes and doing human kind of things. And when we had our cats (and dogs) I always made costumes for them to wear for Halloween (just long enough to take their picture = and they didn’t mind at all) So , I do like your imagined scene and the lovely magic teapot. Happy Saturday! ❤
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Hi, Barbara. Thanks very much. You must have really had a way with animals. Wishing you a magical weekend. Hugs. 🤗
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It is a lovely image, dear Teagan, and I’m not surprised it was so well received. I’m not a big drinker of hot drinks, but I’m sure I’d enjoy one there. Have a lovely weekend, big hugs, and love to Daphne and Velma. ♥
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Thanks very much, Olga. Admittedly during hot months I can’t deal with hot drinks (except a morning cup of coffee). But they can be so comforting that on some hot days, I’m tempted to crank up the air conditioner so I can enjoy one. LOL. Hugs winging back to you. 🤗
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This is beautiful, Teagan. Congratulations on being recognized by your peers on this effort. We had one male cat that might have served tea to the right female.
Saying goodbye to January isn’t going to be very hard. Today is the coldest day that we’ve had this year. It’s early, but I might ask that magic teapot for a splash of Irish Coffee.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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Dan, I’m gobsmacked to hear that today is even colder than what you’ve been having. Good golly Miss Molly! That’s purely awful. I hope that at least there wasn’t more snow. A wonderful weekend to you too. Big hugs.
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It looks like the storm that’s heading toward us is going to stay over the ocean. Maybe it heard how cold it is here and decided not to visit. That’s OK with me.
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Sorry, Teagan, I’ve drunk all the Irish coffee 😂🤣😂
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No worries, adored Ape. There’s still spiked hot chocolate and hot cider. 😸😺. Hugs.
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😱 On the way back, Teagan 😂🤣😂
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Wonderful artwork Teagan! Wish my cats were that polite!
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Thanks, Fraggle. Haha. I feel that whenever I’ve straightened out the “tsunami waves” in the hallway runner rug a dozen times in one morning. Actually, I love that the Scoobies are rambunctious. Although… Velma is a messy eater… Hugs!
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I enjoy your art Teagan. cats with opposable thumbs are a concern though 😂
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Ha!!! They would rule the world, no doubt about it, Brian. Although putting them in charge (of this country at least) would be a tremendous improvement. Wishing you a smiling Saturday. Hugs.
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