What to do about kitty...

The problem?  I'm getting new windows.  Well, that's not really a problem -- new windows are fantastic!  But my poor kitty is very used to this goofy old cat tree that sits right in front of the old windows.

I made this cat tree a long time ago using colors from a different room.  But I want to put interior shutters (subject of a future blog) in front of these windows.  And this cat tree will be in the way.  So it's going to be disposed of.

I have another side window being put in that will not open.  And I don't plan on putting a window treatment on it, but I do need to put something in front for a little privacy.  Soooo.... 

I made this groovy cat tree

It's twice the height (goes all the way to the the top of the window) and is made of all scrap wood.  The only thing I bought was the plush black blanket to put on the shelves where the cat sits.  And since the cat is black, you can't see her shedding.  And black goes great with stained wood.  I put a side shelf so that she can climb up and around and a little covered tunnel on top.  I put a little shelf in the back for plants.  I built a little lip around that shelf so that plants won't bounce off with a little vibration when she climbs up.  The plant on that shelf and the plant on the bottom block the window to help for privacy.  In the little space where there is no shelf or plant, I put a bird feeder on the outside.  So all bases are covered and everything looks great!  Problem solved!