1. What is a Cica kitten within kittenplay, what does it represent in the Chateau?

A lot of the Chateau is just the revival of dresses and gowns, as well as classic lingerie, peignoirs, burlesque, crosests, elegance, etc with a touch of BDSM kittenplay protocol thrown in. Think of it more like a Geisha choice of life, more like finishing school, less like just being a model for a magazine. A Cica kitten girl in The Chateau is more like a lifestyle choice that a model can make, a Cica should represent the height of femininity, she is 18-24, as it’s important to note, the minimal age legally to register for the Chateau is legally 18 years and older.

• How does a Cica kitten behave?

a Cica is sweet, kind and beautiful, desired by all! Recognized by her kitten ears and silver collar, she should represent this at realtime Chateau events and all social activities she attends. She should be the sort of creature than men will fall over backwards for and shower with trinkets and roses. She oozes a cuteness that both men and women long to be in her presence, she also possess an innocence of character that the Mayka, her older kitten sister does not, but she has a wild side and knows how to entertain at parties and have fun, she is educated, the sort of girl who owns corsets, she may even be corset trained, can dance, paint and sing and even serve tea in a kitten/owner ceremony like setting, she may also know burlesque, like traditional ancient skills, she is a revival of ancient arts of traditional beauty and allure, the Cica is a rare creature to be treasured.  <3

• Are all Chateau girls Cica?

No, to become a Cica, or Mayka for that matter is purely a choice of the model within The Chateau, not all models become one or have to become one.

• What is the minimum requirement to become a Cica or Mayka?

All Cica/Mayka must attend a series of summer classes in order to earn the title and have attended at least one real time Chateau event. Is also worth noting you cannot become a Mayka until you are 25 years or older.

• Is this a sexual thing?

Much like the Geisha is no longer a sexual thing, and more arts based, neither is the Cica, a lot of the arts taught are like the traditional skills of the Courtesan (singing, painting, dancing etc) However that is not to say they do not have a sensual application, meaning, if you want to take those skills and use them in your personal relationships with your partners in the bedroom then absolutely you can, the portions like the tea ceremonies and shibari classes could definitely be used within BDSM protocols for events and the bedroom. For the most part however, think of this more as a Victorian Finishing school with the focus on etiquette that you can take with you and use in your day to day life.

• How can you recognize a Cica or Mayka kitten over other kittens?

Cica kittens and Mayka receive a special metal diamond shaped tag with swarovski crystals after completing classes at the Chateau, this tag is unique and not available elsewhere, the tag is engraved with Cica or Mayka on it, once the girl has earned the title, it is also added to their official Chateau profiles and allowed to be added to their social media accounts. they can wear that tag on their chateau collar as a symbol of their status within The Chateau.

• How do I become a Cica?

You must first be a Pearl level or above model within the Chateau to be eligible to train/take classes for the Cica or Mayka title. You must be between 18-24 years old. Anyone who is Pearl level or above can state they are a Cica in training if they are intending on attending classes in the future, likewise anyone over 25 can state they are a Mayka in training with The Chateau.

• When is the next series of classes/finishing school for Cica/Mayka?

The next classes are June 24th to June 27th held at The Chateau cat girl manor and on it’s grounds, you can find out more details here: – https://www.facebook.com/events/804835192972030/

• What if I am over 24 years old? Am I still eligible to become a Cica?

No, however you are still eligible for becoming a Mayka in status, but you must still complete the classes a Cica would take first.

After a long wait, I was finally able to go visit all of the kitties at Vancouver’s Catfe. The one month wait and 11am time slot was definitely worth the wait!

First up, we paid our admission ($8 or $5 with purchase) and got some adorable cat shaped food and beverages!

Cupcakes Catte (Latte) and macroons!

The layout was awesome, and inspired me that purrrhaps we should bring some kitty friendly shelving to the Chateau!

They had many toys and games for us kitties to play with at Catfe. Boardgames all had a cat theme and were fun for breaking the ice and making new friends with other kitten lovers!

Finally I was able to to break myself away from all of the dangly things and sneak in a visit with a couple of the resident kittehs, this one here is Jersey, he was a little shy at first, but very affectionate!

A quick play on the scratching post and it was time to be on my way! Another visit is in order soon for more yummy kitty macaroons and cat cuddles! Maybe I will have enough time for Catopoly

The kittens at Catfe are all from BC SPCA, and are available for adoption, also, a portion of the proceeds goes to a different cat shelter every month. February’s shelter was C.A.R.E.S.

Below are the kittens that we visited with.

Thanks for the visit Catfe

 

 

Finally with a day off work, today was spent enjoying some of the amazing Christmas activities that Vancouver has to offer. First off, I made the trip down Santaland to visit the world famous Santa Clause and find out if I have been naughty or nice and hopefully sneak in my Christmas List!! The line was very long and took two hours but finally I was able to see the Jolly Man in Red, we shared a few Ho Ho Ho’s and then I was on my way to let the little ones have some of his time. (Santa land was wonderful this year as you can see in the link found  here )

Second spot on the list was right downtown Vancouver at the Vancouver Hyatt hotel’s Gingerbread Lane!! There were such amazing entries this year, but I always fall in love with the large one, this year it was of the Hyatt herself!

Next destination was to be the Four Seasons Festival of Trees, which I have been attending since I was too little to reach the ornaments on the tree! But of course, no Holiday trek to the hotel is complete without a stop at Holt Renfrew to admire the luxe decor and to get a head start on next years list!

I instantly fell in love with a tree as soon as I walked through the Hyatt lobby doors, it was clearly a match made in heaven (and I can even reach the tiny bottles now and snag them off of the tree!)

Last but not least I visited Burnaby Winter Wonderland at Burnaby Village Museum (where my Back to School Set was taken.) It’s even more beautiful at night, filled with millions of sparkling lights. A cup of coco in hand, I wondered around the village for a while, getting lost in the sounds of old timey Christmas music while I took in the sights. Just as I was about to leave the park, I noticed a door, behind that door was Father Christmas, fortunately he assured me that he would get my last minute additions to my Christmas list off to Santa Claus before he makes his trip around the world!

I made it home to curl up in front of the fire after a nice long day, thinking that there are still so many more Vancouver activities that I have yet to do before Christmas, but for now, champagne and head rubs!!

And as Promised, here is Santa <3

I hope that you all are having an amazing Holiday Season thus far~