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Tails & Tassels Picks for Creatives, Their Craft, and Their Cats

Updated: Oct 1

Hi Kitty Cats!

Gemma here, the host of Tails & Tassels. I’ve curated a list of favorite products for performers and cat lovers alike. Have a recommendation to add? Feel free to share in the comments below!


For Your Craft:
  • Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear - This inspiring read by Elizabeth Gilbert is a must for anyone daring to lead a creative life. One of my personal favorites!


  • The Burlesque Handbook -Written by Jo Weldon, a burlesque performer and founder of the New York School of Burlesque. It’s a must-read for anyone in the burlesque world.


  • Herby House Podcast - My absolute favorite creative living podcast hosted by Qveen Herby and Jedi Nick. Fun fact: I love listening while getting ready in the morning, and I’m a proud member of their Patreon. I’m also super excited to see Qveen Herby live in concert this fall!


  • Leopard Print Packing Cubes - This stylish 8 piece set is purrfect for storing and organizing costumes as an on-the-go performer!


  • Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso - My fav signature red lips! This stays on for hours and is a solid base for adding some loose glitter.


  • Best Fishnets (Capezio!) - Purrfect for slinking across the stage in your feline-inspired act!


  • Rose Gold Foldable Travel Mirror -  Lighted! Whether you're backstage or on-set, you never know what the lighting will be like. This compact mirror with customizable lighting ensures you’re always ready.


For Your Cats:
  • Interactive Cat Tunnels - Purr-fect for keeping your kitty entertained and active. And, a worth investment for the cost,


  • Cat Amazing Puzzle Toy - A great way to stimulate your cat’s mind with some interactive fun. Throw a few treats in and watch your cat work to get a reward.


  • Sustainably Yours Cat Litter - This litter is a game-changer! My cat, Lion-o, who has struggled with urinary obstructions in the past has thrived in the litter box with this litter.


  • Ceiling to Floor Cat Tree - Purrfect for small apartments because this cat tree utilizes vertical space!


  • Sentry Calming Chews - My cats are obsessed and the chews are scientifically proven to keep your cat calm, cool, and collected in one safe and healthy chew


  • Smart Sensing Snake Toy - A fun option for added enrichment to keep your cats entertained while you are at a gig.


  • Wand Toys Galore - My sweet kitty, Luna, goes wild for these wand toys with several attachments. A stellar value for the cost.


For Fun!
  • Come to the Catbaret! - See us live at my cat-themed variety show in NYC. Join us for comedy, mew-sic, magic and burlesque (aka purrlesque) all in celebration of our feline friends. Not in NYC? Watch our Livestream good for up to 7 days after the show.


  • Happy Comes Home - Children book written by feline behavior expert (and podcast guest!) Stephen Quandt, beautifully illustrated by Thom Heyer.


  • Be Twinsies and Get My Phone Case - I gets lots of compliments on my rose gold leopard print phone case with a handy dandy stand. I prop it up at work, to look at my cats on my screen saver.


  • Adorable Ginger Cat Claw Clip - I wear this one all the time in honor of my cat, Lion-o. It's cute and affordable!








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