Tag Archives: charlotte

Priscilla’s Aprons

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

One of the perks of having someone in your household empty out a large storage closet in another state is the profusion of Fedex boxes that soon show up, offering wonderful new places to nap (Blackie), or to “shop” for … Continue reading →

Posted in Priscilla Tuttle | Tagged Alice and Martin Provensen, aprons, blackie, boxes, Carol, cats, charlotte, creativity, daisy mouse, Denver, Giselle, mice, mom, nostalgia | 10 Comments

Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Yes, it has been a really long time—longer than I thought it would be—for me to get home from my road trip, and get back to my cat doodling. (I left a week ago Monday, and just rolled back into … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Sweet Home | Tagged Annette Slade, Atlanta Illinois, blackie, charlotte, dad, daisy mouse, Denver, flora mouse, Gwenda Kaczor, Hartford Courant, illustration, Jean Tuttle Studio, Karen Duffy, Karen Windness, Mark Niemeyer, memorial, mice, Michelle Barnes, Olga and Aleksey Ivanov, Richard Tuttle, Ridley, road trip, Salida Colorado, Spring, Tuttle's Funeral Home, Vicki Hooper, Wendy Wray | 4 Comments

Simple Gifts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

I am just about to hit the trail for a week-long trip, but before I do, I wanted to give a shout-out to my sister Carol: Happy Birthday, Sis! As much as Charlotte loves her Aunt Carol, she’s not super … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays | Tagged Carol, charlotte, creative monkey business, daisy mouse, mom, party favors, Priscilla, sisters | 2 Comments

Permafrost Pie

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Late last night, Charlotte spearheaded an expedition to the arctic regions of our fridge, looking for a snack. Underneath several layers of hard ice, she hit pay dirt—a homemade peach pie my sister Carol had made for us during a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged baking, Carol, caveman, charlotte, cooking, daisy mouse, midnight snack, peach pie, wooly mammoth | Comments Off

Cover Girl

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Being just a wee bit vain, Charlotte loves to model. So when Aaron Mouse asked if he could draw her for a magazine cover proposal, she couldn’t have been more thrilled: “Just make me look like a movie star, OK?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Artistic Endeavors | Tagged Aaron Mouse, Blown Covers Contest, charlotte, drawing, Graduation, illustration, Jean Tuttle Studio, Manhattan, NYC, The New Yorker | 2 Comments

Hey, Bartender!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Charlotte’s friends Karen and Tom stopped by last weekend with a beautiful plant for Dad — a very special orchid, that you “feed” with 3 ice cubes once a week—a clever way to make sure you are giving it the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats Night Out | Tagged bar, bartender, beverages, charlotte, dad, gifts, karen, lush life, Mallory, mice, orchid, The Sea Shanty | 2 Comments

Nature Walk

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Yesterday, on my way into the studio, I took an impromptu detour onto a road marked The Hollows that I’ve been intrigued by for a while, thinking it might be a good place to go for a walk. Charlotte and Daisy … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Cat Doodles | Tagged charlotte, daisy mouse, forest preserve, gnomes, lakes, nature, recreation, Spring, walk | 8 Comments

Happy Derby Day!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Today’s doodle finds Charlotte in her fanciest hat and Blackie in his racing silks, making their own Run for the Roses down to Louisville, Kentucky, to bring birthday greetings to our good friend, Carol Susan. —And they might have even … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats and Mice, Happy Birthday | Tagged blackie, Carol Susan, charlotte, Derby pie, hats, horse, Kentucky Derby, mint julep, race | 2 Comments

Welcome Home, Twinkle Toes

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Who knew Dad would be in such good shape following his hip replacement just two weeks ago? He does have a walker still, but the way he was zipping around with it left us all a little breathless. —Charlotte most … Continue reading →

Posted in Dad | Tagged charlotte, daisy mouse, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, hip replacement, James, rehab, welcome home | 2 Comments

Queen for a Day

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Good news: Not only did Charlotte’s birthday card (sent out yesterday via Blue Swallow Express) reach our friend Dorothy in San Francisco today, but so did the hand-drawn doodle I had mailed to her, commissioned by her husband Steve. Now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays | Tagged Ace, birthday cake, blackie, charlotte, daisy mouse, Dorothy, friendship, max, mice, queen, Steve | 2 Comments