I meant to add, what about getting a wreath or a garland that you could decorate and put high up, out of cat reach?
Allison

: I am *loving* these posts from you,
: Allison!!

: We have four young cats, and don't
: dare do an Xmas tree or much in
: the way of indoor decorations
: right now, so I've been feeling
: very deprived in the
: Christmas-izing the house area.

: But Christmas soap, I never thought
: of that! And the cats will
: definitely not come into the
: shower with me to mess with it. :)

: I *love* looking at /feeling yarn,
: too, but I never learned to knit.
: Maybe I can take that on over the
: Xmas break this year. I've been
: wanting to have something to do
: with my hands while I sit on long
: conference calls, and I think
: knitting something lovely and soft
: would also be soothing, which
: might be a very good thing!)

: Thanks for all these ideas!!
: Pam