Edgar and the Wisteria

Edgar is taking a rest during our dog walk today. He found a sweet smelling spot to sit down.

 

Dog in the Daffodils

 

My Dog

 

You Silly Dog!

Queen Luckyl wanted to see a picture of Edgar and the Mushroom Person.

Relax Over Cofffee

There is no place on earth like Little Cow Harbor.

Find Edgar with his camera here:

Yes, I really am Pink

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Double Edgar

Double the fun.

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Tumblr

Edgar, my pink poodle, is permitted to use my magic mirror so that he can keep up with his friends.  If you wish to view his adventures and spy on what he uses it for, please visit the Tumblr here:
http://catcara.tumblr.com/

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Edgar and Baby Chloe

Every day is Halloween in Little Cow Harbor.  Here is Edgar and Baby Chloe.

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Happy Halloween everyone !

Doll Study Club Meets My Dog

Edgar had a fabulous time at the doll show yesterday.  I had been telling him and telling him that he could not attend events because he did not have a jacket to wear.  His silver silk jacket is almost finished, so at the last moment, after telling him he could not go, I was talked into changing my mind.  Edgar went and had a grand time.

He ousted an antique dollie and spent the day sitting in a vintage wooden chair fit for royalty.  Well, he is a 'royal dog'; not every dog is owned by a Queen.  Edgar received presents from the ladies and happily showed his doggie dick to anyone brave enough to see it.

Edgar making himself at home and enjoying the Club's hospitality:

Edgar with the "sprinkle the wand and wave good cheer" dog toy which he received as a present:

Edgar before he left for home, availing himself of the bushes in the parking lot:

The pink boa was a lovely gift to Edgar.  My dog would like to thank the Doll Study Club for their warm welcome.  Normally dogs are not permitted at shows.  He is grateful for all of his presents.   

It was quite the outing for my dog as he is not permitted to do exhibitions.  (Yes, because I said so.)  I am sure that Edgar will be talked about, well, simply forever.

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Edgar's Hooves

One never knows what 'Google' will turn up.  Look, it is Edgar's hooves as he walks along in Slantways.

 I love my dog.

Calendar

Once again, it is time to turn the page to a 'new calendar'. Orchid is happily married to Doug, who spends many of his days in plaid golf pants. This leaves me free to concentrate on my stable of "Wild Horses" . On days when I am not walking my dog around Little Cow Harbor, I am attending the needs of my horses.

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You can find behind the scenes chit chat and keep up with us here: http://catcara.livejournal.com/ . My deviant art page is here:http://catcara.deviantart.com/ . As always, the main web page is here:http://www.cathycara.com/ . I thank all of you for your interest in our work, your never failing support, and your gracious invitations.

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I look forward to meeting you in person on my dog walks. Perhaps your hearts wish will come true and Edgar will, someday, with your unwavering support become "Mayor of Northport" .

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September 22, 2010

Wednesday evening, 7:00 pm

Manhasset Library

for directions: http://www.manhassetlibrary.org/content/hours_directions

Richard Gardner's presentation of "Bebe" the photography exhibition of our dolls

I will be on hand with Orchid. Orchid is still in her wedding gown. The other dolls which were on exhibit in the gallery in the Hamptons will also be on display. No dog and no horses.

October 2010

Preview of "Wild Horses"

Harborfields Public Library

Greenlawn, New York

For directions and hours: http://harb.suffolk.lib.ny.us/

The exhibit will be available for viewing any time the library is open during the month of October.

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As promised, one of the horses will be on exhibition for the entire month of October 2010. A SaraAngelo Tea Cup Fairy will be on display looking charming in the outfit which I made her. Baby Chloe has put in an appearance. I am still conferencing with Vivi. She has lovely hooves, but I do not know if she has the patience to sit for an entire month. We shall see. I may have to bribe her with Halloween treats.

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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

UFDC Patchoque Doll Fanciers' Show

The Annual Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club show will take place on January 23rd from10am to 4pm. The show will be at a new location, the Sheraton Long Island Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge.

Yes, I will be "showing" something from my stable of "Wild Horses" .  You will see 'one large horse' and 'one small'.  The piece will be entitled, "Shall We Dance?"

What am I looking at?

The answer is still an 'it depends'.

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I can tell you this: right this second, you are looking at Orchid's Blog. Orchid is a doll. Orchid is a collaborative project between A.D. Puchalski and myself. Orchid became so popular that people wanted to know more about her. This includes the fairyland of Little Cow Harbor in which she lives.

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You might live in Little Cow Harbor, too. In fact, I bet you do. My dog had probably been in your bushes.

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You are listening to music play on the blog. The blog is not intended for children. The music playing is not intended for children. It is not intended for those who are 'at work' or 'easily offended'. If you are not familiar with the songs to "Wild Horses", you might want to look to the right of your screen, find the 'Music for Wild Horses' and turn it off.

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I have 'race-y horses' . This is as opposed to 'race horses'.

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My horses dress up in their finery, go to parties at mansions, and they dance.

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My dog pole dances for his treats.

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Yes, one of the "Wild Horses" is a drag queen. But, shhhhhhhh. That is a secret.

Will See, Won't See

You will see Baby Chloe if you go to the October exhibit. You won't see Edgar.

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No dogs allowed in the library, you know.

Calendar

You can find behind the scenes chit chat and keep up with us here: http://catcara.livejournal.com/ . My deviant art page is here: http://catcara.deviantart.com/ . As always, the main web page is here: http://www.cathycara.com/ . I thank all of you for your interest in our work, your never failing support, and your gracious invitations.

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The following are the upcoming exhibition and show dates for the east coast. You can see 'our dolls' in person at these events:
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September 2009
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
"Orchid goes Oriental again"
Plainview, NY
Nassau County


no fee



http://www.nassaulibrary.org/plainv/



The dolls will be on exhibit for the entire month of September and available for viewing whenever the library is open. This is the last time to see Orchid before she gets married.

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Sunday, January 24th 2010


UFDC Doll Fanciers' Show

"Orchid's Wedding"

Patchoque Manor
Railroad Avenue
Patchoque, NY


Suffolk County


@ $6.00 entrance non-profit donation
http://www.ufdc.org/

All are invited to come celebrate; Orchid and Doug will have their own table in the show competition salon.

Information on the hall, Patchogue Manor, is here:
http://www.longislandcateringhalls.com/li/patchogue-manor.html
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010


Fashion Institute of Technology


"Cathy Cara and Friends"


UFDC New York Doll Club

As far as I know right now, this presentation is 'UFDC club members only' . However, if that is not the case, I will keep everyone posted. The focus of the presentation will be on our creation of the dolls and ball jointed dolls in general. Members will be asked to bring their ball jointed dolls..
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June 2010

Volks USA Dolpa New York

I plan to attend Dolpa this year. If you go, I hope to see you there.
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August 2010
"Outsider Art" in West Hampton, New York . Inside the nicest gallery in West Hampton you can find the dolls.
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October 2010

"Wild Horses" preview

Harborfields Public Library
Greenlawn, New York

One of the "Wild Horses" will be on display for the entire month of October.
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Further on down the road:

2011


Seattle Soom Meet


I think 2009 is too early for us to be ready, but if you are "soomed" expect a major gathering of Herd to occur in Seattle. Edgar and Clyde will be ready. Will you?
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January 2011
UFDC Patchogue Doll Fanciers Show
Railroad Avenue
Patchoque, New York
http://www.ufdc.org/
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2011

"The Wedding of Bramble and Laurant"

The frog and the fairy meet in a Louisiana swamp. After a hard life and upon escaping from a Canadian jail, Laurant meets Bramble and lives happily ever after. The date for this event has not been set.

Pink Pink Pink

Look at this. 'Jeffree Star', whoever he is, wants to be my dog...

Be Our Valentine

Wishing you rosy pink happiness, today and always.

Hot Dog

Sketch by KasaMudhari777, colorized by Candygears. The following 'almost poem' is for the entertainment of doll people.

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Soon. Soon, my pink poodle doggie wog shall be home.

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Soon for my Soom.

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He is traveling with The Moon.

Edgar in Slantways

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Once upon a time, in lands which were far away and so very close, there lived two Queens. Their hearts were close though their lands were far, so often they would stay in touch through their magic mirrors.
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They spoke of feathers and fabrics, walls and walkways, raspberries, jerboas and jelly. They laughed and laughed, for who had as much fun as they?
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One day, the shorter of the Queens said with a smile, "I am getting a dog."
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"So, I heard" replied her friend. "I suppose you could not resist."
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"No, I could not resist. How could I resist the hooves? Darling little hooves."
The Queen of Little Cow Harbor continued, "There is just one problem. Poodles need to be pink." .
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The Queen of Slantways chuckled. "That is not a problem at all. Just use magic."
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"Magic?" The Queen of Little Cow Harbor queried. "What sort of magic?"
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"Why you dye his fur of course !" the Queen of Slantways replied.
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The Queen of Little Cow Harbor considered this carefully. Then she said to her friend, "No. That simply will not do. Of course, it will do. But it will not do, as I cannot do it. I can do all sorts of magic. Magic is not a problem. But dye is wet. I do no wet magic at all."
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"I do it everyday ! It is great fun !" exclaimed the Queen of Slantways.
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"No." said the Queen of Little Cow Harbor "Unless there is simply no other way, I will not use wet magic. I have seen 'The Wizard of Oz' too many times. I will stick to fabric and gemstones and beads. Fine golden threads. Exotic miniature feathers. Wet magic is for others. Oh, dear. How shall my poodle ever get to be pink? It is simply the most terrible predicament. He needs to be exactly precisely, perfectly exactly, the most exactly precisely perfect shade of pink."
She sighed. "You know that color" said the Queen of Little Cow Harbor .
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"I do indeed" smiled the Queen of Slantways "Pink is my color."
Ever able to divine the mood of the Queens, the magic mirror shimmered and shivered in its anticipation.
"Send him to me ! " exclaimed the Queen of Slantways "I will turn him pink !"
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That is how I came to send my poodle across the borders of our fairylands with the instructions to my friend, who is both fellow Queen and groomer: Do not send him back to me unless he can dance for his treats. Do not send him back to me if he is not comfortable in twilight; it is almost always twilight here. Do not send him back to me unless he is precisely perfectly pink.

As the clock struck midnight last evening, the Queen of Slantways appeared in my magic mirror. "It is done !" she proclaimed. I said, "He is very beautiful. However, he is so beautiful, I am seeing no overt marks of beauty. Are his beauty marks hidden?"
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My friend chuckled. "Your birthday approaches. Before another fortnight passes, your poodle shall be home to celebrate. You shall see his shimmering violet toes and his beauty marks will be apparent."
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Ooooooooohhhhhhhh ! I cannot wait.
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You can reach the Queen of Slantways here: http://www.candygears.com/ . See more of the poodle and join us as we chat about him here: http://catcara.livejournal.com/ .
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Faun in a Labyrinth

My first hoofie has arrived ! Whether they live in one's imagination or they live in one's house, hoofies are wondrous indeed.

Watch one in its native habitat here:


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Join us in our hoofie discussions here: http://catcara.livejournal.com . Edgar leaves shortly for his groomer in Seattle. He will return to New York all pink !

Velvet Goldmine

Yes, this is what Edgar, the pink poodle, will be like:



He is due to arrive perhaps any day now. From here his head will travel to the west coast to the Queen of Slantways for poodelicious grooming.

Footnote: June 1st, 2009 . I have just received a complaint about this entry. 'We' like this movie. Therefore, I have refused to 'remove' the entry from the blog. However, I did capitulate by saying I would post a WARNING. I was told that the warning should read, "Warning: animated equal opportunity violent sex" and that the music on the video should be Tina Turner singing "What's love got to do with it?" As you can see, I keep my promises. Whether you view the video or not, is up to you.
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I also need to tell you, as it was extremely clear to me but apparently not so apparent to fans, the poodle is not "the green thing" in the video. He is the guy in the shiny tail coat. Personally, I didn't even notice "the green thing". I was lost in thoughts of my future pet pink poodle who is on his way from Korea.