Cats Like Us Blog — Behind the Scenes
Sweet Heart Pin Up Halloween Sets 2023!
Posted Julie Ann Davis Behind the scenes Crafts & home Fashion Halloween Local
I'm so honored to be surrounded by talented business owners on our #RetroBlockTonawanda, and Sweet Heart Pin Up is the place to be this spooky season! Destiny ~ the owner ~ encouraged me to take advantage of her Halloween special to showcase a few pieces from our Everyday is Halloween Collection. They fit so nicely into her set designs! Day of the Dead Skull Dress Stock Photo Styled Photo Dress in the Barbie Coffin Set Snuggly Skeleton Cardigan Stock Photo Styled Photo Cardigan in the Macabre Manor Set Solaris Sun & Moon Cardigan & Misty Moon Velvet Skirt Stock Photo Styled Photos Cardigan &...
Behind the Scenes: What's With the Name, Cats Like Us?
Posted Andy Davis Behind the scenes
(Original article posted 2011) We are often asked how we came up with the name for the store "Cats Like Us". The short answer is that it's the name of a great song! But the long answer is hopefully a little more interesting. You can read more about how the store started on our about us page... On that flight back from Las Vegas in 2009 we were pretty fired up about starting the store, lots of ideas buzzing around our heads about what we should do, how to do it, and... what we should call it... ...
Saying Goodbye to Ginger Rogers
Posted Andy Davis Behind the scenes Cats
Hi Friends. If you did not know, we had a beautiful little girl named Ginger. She was a huge part of our lives for almost 16 years, and part of everything we did at the store too. She also happened to be a cat. We had to say goodbye to Ginger on February 5th. This is a short blog about how wonderful she was and how hard this has been. We are so thankful to have had her. I wish you all could have met her. We are so thankful to everyone who have been so supportive over the past...
El Gato Gomez Interview
Posted Julie Ann Davis Art Behind the scenes Crafts & home Lifestyle Style
Interview by Julie Ann Davis, appears in AUXILIARY magazine's fall 2020 issue. El Gato Gomez has a style all her own that harkens back to stylized Mid Century Modern artwork, sure to fire up your imagination! You may have even seen an El Gato Gomez in your travels because they can be found in the coolest of establishments. They are sure to put a smile on your face, so let’s find out more about the artist!I'm a big fan. I think I have an El Gato Gomez in every room in my house except the kitchen because we only have...
Rockabilly Greg & Buffalo Music
Posted Julie Ann Davis Behind the scenes Lifestyle Local Music
When were you first interested in rockabilly music? I was born in the mid 60’s. Growing up in that era and I had access to all of the variety shows at the time that included artists like Glen Campbell, Mac Davis, Dean Martin, Johnny Cash, Sonny and Cher, Donnie and Marie, Hee Haw and many more. Many evenings were filled watching these programs and all of the great music segments. On Saturday mornings, after cartoons were over, American Bandstand and Soul Train came on. And, AM radio was popular, for the most part, and you could hear many different genres...
The Lovely Buckminster Cat Cafe
Posted Julie Ann Davis Beer Behind the scenes Cats Food Local
I knew the Buckminster Cat Cafe was opening soon, as the owner Molly stopped in my shop Cats Like Us last summer and we were in communication about cross promotion. Well they finally opened in November and our family holiday obligations calmed down, so we stopped in for a visit! It was awesome! We paired up for a little cross-promo too!
Cats Like Us Celebrating 10 Years!!!
Posted Julie Ann Davis Behind the scenes Halloween
Cats Like Us made it! After 5 years we thought that was quite an accomplishment, but we are on 10! We've been through quite a bit. So far we have survived our building being hit by a car, trademark infringement (someone stole our logo), two commercials, hosting many MANY in-store events, fighting to get a park bench out front, finding "treasures" on said bench, being audited, a leaky roof, ten Canal Fests (Tonawantonians understand), becoming part of #retroblocktonawanda, pivoting to sell vintage in addition to retro, winning several Artvoice and Buffalo Spree awards, and much more! A GIANT THANK YOU...
Halloween Specials with Sweet Heart Pinup!
Posted Julie Ann Davis Behind the scenes Lifestyle Local
I'm so honored to be surrounded by talented business owners on our #RetroBlockTonawanda, and Sweet Heart Pinup is the place to be this spooky season!
Chevygrrl Our Halloween Pinup!
Posted Julie Ann Davis Behind the scenes Halloween Lifestyle Local
The lovely lady featured in our Everyday is Halloween Collection banner is Chevygrrl. Known locally for founding the Nickel City Dolls and as an internationally published pinup, we decided to get to know her a little more! Photo: Sweet Heart Pinup What's the story behind your pinup name? My Name is Anjie, but in the pinup world I go by Chevygrrl. Back in 1995, I bought my first classic car, a 1972 Chevelle. Also around this time was the wonderful world of the AOL chatroom and I needed a handle. One of my customers at the bar I was working...
Behind The Scenes at Sweet Heart Pinup Studio
Posted Andrea P Behind the scenes Local
Here at Cats Like Us, we enjoy having in store events that feature fellow business owners, artists, and musicians from Western New York. This February 3rd 2018 from 11am to 3:30pm we will have Destiny from Sweet Heart Pin Up Studio (located just down the street from Cats Like Us) joining us again in-store to book sessions and answer questions for prospective clients. She's easy to recommend -- a real pro and sweet heart herself! We sat down with Destiny to learn more about her life, what inspires her, and how she approaches photography. How long have you been a...