In this build, we took one of our favorite bits of folklore—Baba Yaga’s chicken-legged hut—and turned it into something our cats can actually climb, nap in, and absolutely destroy (lovingly). We wanted it to feel like it wandered out of a storybook, but still be sturdy and safe enough for real-life cat chaos. So we combined a solid wood framework with lightweight cardboard shaping, then wrapped climbing areas with a ton of rope and canvas to make it functional, cozy, and claw-approved. Patrick tackled the structural bones of the build (because if it wobbles, Merlin will find it), and I went full goblin-mode on the design: hand-painted details, moss, skulls, bones, and that big watching creature eye that makes the whole hut feel alive. The big takeaway: you can make something that looks like a fantasy prop and still have it hold up like real furniture—if you plan your structure, use the right wrap materials, and don’t skimp on glue. This one is spooky-cute, folklore-heavy, and 100% cat tested.