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Tamar began "I Have Cat" as a way to chronicle her life as a 30-something NYC singleton looking for love despite the complication of owning cat (s).
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Category Archives: Tamar
Giving Thanks During The Highs and Lows
When challenged to think of what I’m thankful for my list isn’t very unique. Health, family, friends and my cats. The usual suspects. I also don’t think I’m alone in often taking these things for granted. Thinking back on 2016 … Continue reading
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“Shop Cats of New York” is here!
It’s been over two years in the making but I’m thrilled to announce that SHOP CATS OF NEW YORK ” dropped” (I feel so Kanye!) on November 1, 2016! I’m so impressed by the job the HarperCollins Design group did in creating it … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Holiday Gift Guide, Tamar
Tagged Cat Book, Cat Books, Cat Photography, Holiday Gifts
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I Owe My First Book to: A Shower, Gone Girl & Grumpy Cat’s Birthday
I could never relate to statements like, “I love running, it clears my head and helps me work through problems” or “I had a great idea in the shower.” Running is something I avoid at all costs unless I’m trying to … Continue reading
Dating In The City (with cats)
It’s been a while since I’ve written about my dating life. Primarily because I haven’t had one. If there’s one thing this city seems to have an over supply of, it’s single women looking for a companion – or just … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Relationships, Tamar
Tagged dating, dating with cats, NYC Living, relationships
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Cat Chic Haven
I’m super excited to announce that I’m featured in the May issue of Good Housekeeping (on stands now)! I was interviewed about how to create a home that accommodates the needs of both two and four legged residents! Now run … Continue reading
Happy New Years!
This will be a short one, but I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy 2016. The last few years have made me realize the importance of being healthy, and how easy it is to take … Continue reading
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Feline-Fierce Holiday Nails!
I’m excited to announce that I was asked by hip fashion beauty blogger pal Nuy Chu of Nuy Beauty to write a guest post for her. Of COURSE it had to include cats, so I wrote a piece about a … Continue reading
#BetterWithPets (Cats and Kittens!)
Last week I was fortunate to be invited to the 3rd Annual Nestle Purina Better With Pets Summit that focus about the human pet bond and how pets and people are better together. As you can see I was excited to … Continue reading
Cats of the Pacific Northwest (Part 3)
If you’re just joining us now, be sure to check out the first and second installations of this three part series (part 1 is rather dramatic – as it pertains to me not cats). Seattle: Felines, Food and Form I won’t keep … Continue reading
Cats of the Pacific Northwest (Part 2)
If you haven’t yet read Part 1 of this installment I encourage you to do so as it was certainly eventful! I was remiss in not including a few things about my trip to Portland. Namely that we did of … Continue reading
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Inside KitTea, San Francisco’s Cat Cafe
Today’s post is written by my friend and San Francisco resident Karen Merzenich who went to hang out with cats at KitTea just for us (so selfless!). So here’s a sneak peek until you can get there yourself. And yes, … Continue reading
Cats of the Pacific Northwest (Part 1)
I’ve long wanted to visit the Pacific Northwest and finally had the opportunity to take a week long whirlwind trip to Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver Canada last week. As you might imagine, no trip is complete with out cats. I … Continue reading
Never Forget. I Remember.
My Father used to speak of remembering where he was when JFK was shot. Each generation has certain key historic moments seared into their brains. I remember where I was when the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan took place … Continue reading
Raw Beauty: Bradley Theodore
Earlier this Summer (I can’t believe it’s almost over!), I had the great luck of happening up on an Instagram invitation for a Bradley Theodore exhibit, an artist who does lots of street art in downtown NYC. I discovered his … Continue reading
Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask About I HAVE CAT
I’m so honored to be included, along with my three cats, in the Summer Issue of Meow Quarterly and in the company of cats like Princess Monster Truck and the Acro-Cats among others! You’ll learn how I “got” cat (s) … Continue reading
A Manhattanite Goes To Ikea
I’m not sure what it’s like for folks elsewhere, but if you live in Manhattan, an IKEA outing is a pretty big deal. Back in the day it required a trip to the very depressing Port Authority Bus station and an … Continue reading
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(Post) Mother’s Day Post
To honor Mother’s Day’s in past year’s I’ve covered a lot of different territory* from: 5 (Cat) Mother Archetypes – which one are you? Writing about my Mom (complete with old school pics!) and how she always recounts my birth … Continue reading
“Of Turks and Armenians” (Not About Cats)
No, this is not the normal fare of this blog. Let me explain. The article below was written by my father, Doctor Artin Arslanian (The PhD kind – he never uses the title for fear he’ll be called upon to … Continue reading
Top 10 Posts of 2014
It’s always fun to take a look at the posts from the year to see which were most popular. And it gives readers a chance to catch-up on any “good stuff” they’ve missed along the way. This is particularly relevant … Continue reading
A Trip To New York At Christmas Time
Okay, so I’m a day late in wishing everyone a proper MERRY CHRISTMAS! Here’s the card I created but ever got around to printing. Thankfully I made it though the night without being eaten alive after taken these photos! Thought … Continue reading