They make the coolest stuff in Japan

AAAAAAAAANNNNNNNDDDDDD I just died of the cuteness. That's it. I am now dead.

CoCo Cat

You know how at the end of each episode of Inside the Actor's Studio the star being interviewed answers the same ten questions? One of them is, "What sound or noise do you love?" A friend of mine has the best answer ever for that question: the purring of a cat.

She says it's a lovely sound on several levels, not the least of which is that it exemplifies complete and utter contentment. 

This little stuffed cat, from Marjji's Etsy store, is a purr if I've ever seen one. I love the happy expression on his face, and his little button tag on his collar.

Santa Cat

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This is my pussycat, Riley. He is not the most cooperative model I've ever worked with, but at least he shows up on time and doesn't do coke in the dressing room.  He loves Christmas - or at least the wrapping paper - so I thought I'd get him in the Christmas spirit. That lasted all of five minutes, but it was long enough for me to get this shot!