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Furless Fashion Revisited
Posted on 17. May, 2012 by cate.
We know that the Sphynx Cat needs that little bit of added protection from harsh winters and the hot summer sun. Their obvious smugness at being lucky enough to wear these dazzling outfits is easy to see,so you’ll need no excuse to dress these ridiculously cute kitties in something fabulous! I think I covered just [...]
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Chic Happens
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by cate.
So, we’re here again… I really am totally smitten, as you know, with French company Milk and Pepper, and to reveal just how long I have been obsessed take a peek at my previous posts! Everything they do oozes style, and their quality is second to none. So when I see they have added more products, I just have [...]
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Feeling Red, White or Blue?
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by cate.
It might seem that at the moment I’m a little obsessed with Jubilee celebrations, my continuing addiction to all things Radley and anything that has a Union Jack emblazoned on it – well, it could definitely get worse over the next few weeks. It’s full steam ahead with the preparations in London and all over the UK, [...]
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God Save the Queen and the punk rocker Pug
Posted on 13. May, 2012 by cate.
Quality, quirky and quintessentially British, Age of Reason is a UK accessories label who pride themselves on making beautiful silk scarves using playful prints and the best quality silk. With the up and coming celebrations they have brought out a Jubilee range with Union Jacks adorning most of their silk squares. Their signature Pug makes [...]
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In the Doghouse
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by cate.
Cute little rescue Greyhounds Max and Molly are the inspiration for the Etsy shop The DogHouse created by Jane Jones. Using 100% cotton, cute little images of greyhounds adorn tea towels, tees, hoodies, cushions, totes, robes, treat bags and doggy bandanas! Each image has been screen printed onto the fabric by hand using non-toxic fabric ink [...]
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Fruity, Fresh – Doggiwater
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by cate.
During the hot summer months, what could be more refreshing than cool, fruit infused water that looks like this….but wait, this one is for your dog! Made with organic strawberries, raspberries and bluberries and ultra purified water, DoggiWater is 100% natural with no artificial additives or preservatives. Using all these premium natural ingredients, Doggiwater™ reduces your dog’s exposure to [...]
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Dolan Geiman
Posted on 08. May, 2012 by cate.
Popular, Chicago-based artist Dolan Geiman is famously known for his mixed media art. Dolan salvages wood, found objects and other recycled materials to blend together to create beautiful, eclectic works of art. His etsy shop is full of stunning pieces including these wonderful dog portraits created from the combination of wooden rulers, old book spines and possibly even pieces of [...]
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Your cat will love these eggs
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by cate.
There is always cat grass growing in ugly little trays in our house. Poppet doesn’t seem to be able to start the day right without a good munch on it, and Milly, for some reason just likes to bury her head in it. But it’s that time of year when the shedding has commenced and [...]
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No more Small Dog Envy
Posted on 06. May, 2012 by cate.
Is your furry friend a big dog? And have you ever had small dog envy? You know, you envy people with small dogs that can go out anywhere with their little darling by just popping them into a stylish carrier or simply cycling to the market with the little one in a basket on the front of [...]
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Helkat
Posted on 03. May, 2012 by cate.
As soon as I saw these cushions from Helkat Design on Pinterest (thanks Sniff Design), I found them irresistibly gorgeous! The team at Helkat create soft furnishings and handprinted canvases using natural, quality archive materials and vintage style fabrics. They produce these great ‘one off’ textiles and although I have featured the dogs and cats in the collection, a lot of [...]
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Snugalicious Kitty
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by cate.
I have a big suspicion that this cat really loves her felted house. Recently there has been a bit of a splurge on felted cat caves and when I saw these particular ones by Grazim and Elevele I knew that the designs would be a big hit with Poppet – mainly because there’s nothing that Poppet likes more [...]
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Big, Bold Animal Faces
Posted on 01. May, 2012 by cate.
These stretched canvases designed by Avalisa for All Modern are big, bright, bold and will make quite the statement in any room! Choose from 3 different sizes, dogs, cats, other animals and several colours - even mix and match from collections or stay within one collection or choose a custom colour of your own. Whichever way [...]
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The Long and the Short of it
Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Corgi fans can rejoice at these truly adorable items from Bravura. The Corgi has risen to notoriety once more thanks to the Queen’s Jubilee 2012 and is adorning many a fine product, (most of which will more than likely be featured here). From Dog fobs and gift tags to tea-towels and canvas totes Bravura has created [...]
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Cube and Bark
Posted on 29. Apr, 2012 by cate.
We’re always on the search for cat trees and sleeping places for Milly and Poppet. As the individuals they are, they have different preferences; Poppet, like most kitties, prefers to be in a box hiding away, but still in the lap of luxury with the finest fabrics to sleep on. Milly, however, prefers to stand [...]
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Pussycat, Pussycat
Posted on 27. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Shot for SHOWstudio with British model Cara Delevigne Pussycat, Pussycat is Nick Knight‘s first ever Instagram photo shoot and includes not only kitties, puppies and fluffy bunnies, but the finest of jewellery from Fabergé, Van Cleef and Arpels and Cartier. It’s all so gleaming, glamourous and decadent I love everything about it – lucky kitties! Fantastic images found via R Dujour [...]
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Back Beat Leather
Posted on 26. Apr, 2012 by cate.
I was mesmerized when I first saw these collars and immediately thought they were created for the dog with a mind of his own. Back Beat Leather hand-craft dog collars, belts, and numerous other things from a vegetable tanned leather that is then painted black. They have developed a process combining various craft and design techniques, and [...]
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Olive Dear
Posted on 25. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Sometimes when hearing a name you just know that you’re in for a treat – and I knew that was going to happen with Olive Dear. Instantly, the name conjures up a happy, cheery cuteness and this Australian artist has done just that with these really endearing paintings of pets lounging quite happily on the most stylish [...]
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Mans Best Friend
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by cate.
So how about the little furry love of your life wearing another love, your favourite tipple? And done with a cool california style that any little dude dog would love to strut around in. Cute little one-of-a-kind up-cycled tees from Sew Doggy Style are made to look vintage and so lightweight – just perfect for [...]
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Le Animalé
Posted on 23. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Le Animalé creates little creatures (or animal totems) you can carry around as a kind of good luck charm. Animal Totems are described as an important symbolic object used by a person to get in touch with specific qualities found within an animal that the person needs, connects with, or feels a deep affinity towards. Le [...]
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Her Majesty Says Hello!
Posted on 23. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Being British, it’s really hard for me to overcome my homesickness as I watch England gearing up for the Queen’s Royal Jubilee celebrations. Everything from Battenburg cakes to Tea towels has a Corgi embellished on it and thank heavens for Studio Legohead whose style has delivered just the perfect amount of pomp and fluffiness with [...]
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Fine Dining
Posted on 22. Apr, 2012 by cate.
This fairly new shop to Etsy The Polka Dot Dog Company has launched with these very pretty elevated feeders in a choice of three colours for each design. To withstand heavy use each piece is sealed multiple times with a water based sealer and comes with two 3 quart stainless steel bowls, and at 10 [...]
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NKLA and Best Friends
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by cate.
This post needs no introduction, the message is loud and clear! NKLA are a coalition of animal rescue organizations, city shelters and passionate individuals. Led by our best friends the Best Friends Animal Society they are dedicated to ending the killing of healthy and treatable pets in LA shelters. The plan is to provide spay/neuter services [...]
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The K9 Art Gallery
Posted on 18. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Just take a look at these watercolors on K9 Art Gallery. Just about every breed you can think of is featured in the collection and it also includes some kitties. The artist David J. Rogers lives and paints in central California. He has been a full time professional artist for over 20 years and his artwork [...]
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Hey where did you get that collar!
Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Famous for their classic Sailor’s Knot collar, Mascot have now released a new stunning collection in multi woven bright and bold colours! The fresh new design of collars are perfect as you stroll into spring and summer and coordinate perfectly with our ‘blanket ID for Mascot Collection’ – a winning combination of style and safety! [...]
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Summer Fresh
Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Having been a fan of Massey and Rogers and their Dewey range of greetings cards I was excited to see some of these designs appearing on cushions and lampshades. These luxurious items are made in England and all hand screen printed onto cotton, the beautiful colours make them a ‘must have’ item for your summer [...]
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Distinctly Posh and so cute you’ll want to squeal!
Posted on 15. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Soooooo… should I feature the gorgeousness that is these spring woollies, the vintage style blankets, the William Wegman fabric beds, the bold, and huge, felted balls or those most perfect striped collars and leashes?…oh damn it – all of them! When faced with such fantastic quality products that are oozing style, accompanied by the cutest [...]
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National Pet ID week 2012
Posted on 14. Apr, 2012 by cate.
National Pet ID week starts any day and by now I think we all know that visible ID is hugely important in getting your lost pet found. With a visible ID tag you can avoid the ordeal of having your little fluffington incarcerated in an already overcrowded shelter, hoping you will find him or her [...]
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The French Dog
Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by cate.
As soon as I started to read a post at PuppyTales and saw this book, The French Dog, I knew I had to share. I immediately fell in love with the pictures – the romance of France mixed with cute dogs could only be a winner. Just a taste of the images yet to come [...]
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Heather Bohm Tallman – Cuteness Captured
Posted on 11. Apr, 2012 by cate.
I’m a pet photography addict and am always amazed at how certain photographers can capture that insight into a pet’s personality. It was through Pinterest that I found the most amazing dog photography! I can’t tell you how much I adore these images from Heather Bohm Tallman. Pinterest is crammed full with so many photographers [...]
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Dogs in the Movies
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Inspired by old movie posters Nobility Dogs has created an entire library of canvases incorporating different breeds of dogs. You can select your favourite movie from a huge selection and then have your pet star in the leading role, which of course they are used to already :) All pictures are on high quality 16 [...]
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Sit, Stay, Accessorize! – Good Dog!
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by cate.
It’s blooming springtime over at Sooper Tramp! They always seem to find the best fabrics for their collars, and now with Spring in the air every pooch can really dress to impress with their new range of matching Dickies, Blooms and leashes! SooperTramp products are sooper nice all round, made from high quality, washable designer fabrics [...]
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Funny Bunnies
Posted on 06. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Happy Easter from the little Bunnykins. This is what happens when you mess with bunnies :) Unfortunately with Milly and Poppet there is no chance ever of being able to dress them in anything – the most I have been able to do is put a bow on the collar, which was immediately ripped off [...]
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Bunny Smiles
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by cate.
“Your kitties will go crazy”! That’s how Smiling Frog Pets describe the effect of their Sunny Bunny Cat Toys – and it’s so true! Milly and Poppet have sampled many a cool catnip treat from them, and are still giving their latest toys (their Christmas presents) lots of ecstatic rubs, nuzzles and the occasional bunny kick [...]
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Top Hat and Tails
Posted on 03. Apr, 2012 by cate.
What can I say, Two Back Flats make the most decadent of top hats and all for fearless brides, children and posh dogs. All of their hats are custom-made and built entirely from scratch using at least 50% up-cycled and vintage supplies. The range of materials, including silks edged with antique gold, silver and rhinestones are all [...]
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Pussy and Pooch
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Pussy and Pooch needs no introduction. The two stores in Los Angeles and Long Beach manage to create very happy and social place where pet owners can shop for the very latest pet accessories while their furry friends indulge in some freshly prepared pet meals at the Pawbar. The Pawbar has a daily selection of [...]
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Fancy a Snuggle?
Posted on 01. Apr, 2012 by cate.
Charley Chau make dog beds – but not just any dog bed. You just have to look at the list of materials that go into each and every one to see how fab they are. Beautiful locally printed cotton, 100% pure Merino wool, luxurious faux-fur fleece and all this atop matresses made by a professional cushion specialists! [...]
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The Clever Mr Cleverley
Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 by cate.
I stumbled across David Cleverly’s work the other day when I was on Pinterest. I was intrigued, firstly by the playfulness of the ceramics, especially with the cute animals, and also by how the appropriate words had been added to create a humorous or almost surreal twist. Following the strong English tradition of pottery, each piece [...]
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Public Service Announcements
Posted on 28. Mar, 2012 by cate.
There’s been a few cat facts around this week, but none as good-looking or as informative as these ‘Public Service Announcements’ from Brooklyn based Ink and Sword. Each wonderful design has been printed on 100% cotton, acid-free heavyweight fine art paper with a very important message – although to my horror I did not know Daffodils can [...]
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The Patriotic Royal Stan
Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by cate.
I love the name of the new range from Cath Kidston featuring Stanley, her Lakeland Terrier. Stanley features a lot in Cath’s work and to mark the Queens Jubilee celebrations she has created ‘The Royal Stan’ collection. Cath Kidston is synonymous with teas and all things British, and has also included a Jubilee range – it [...]
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The Human Side
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by cate.
London-based photographer Dan Burn Fortis’ work ranges from advertising campaigns to celebrity portraits and all done with a great sense of humour. Lucky for us he likes to photograph pets, well actually all animals – and does them with such effortless beauty to capture that ‘human’ side of them that all us pet lovers can see. Take [...]
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The Owl and the Chocolate Pussycat
Posted on 25. Mar, 2012 by cate.
With Easter just around the corner there is always an abundance of easter eggs hitting the shelves in the UK, but two of my favourites from the UK have joined forces to create the ultimate in Easter eggs. It’s an especially cute collaboration between London-based chocolate shop Rococo, (who always create the most decadent Easter collections as [...]
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Woodland Creatures and Fisherman Bob
Posted on 22. Mar, 2012 by cate.
Woodland creatures, Terriers, Sea Otters and the odd fisherman are part of the collection of pins created by the English illustrator and print maker Elizabeth Pawle . Each cute little badge features an original illustration drawn in sharp black ink onto crisp white plastic. Just couldn’t resist slipping in ‘Fisherman Bob’ and the ‘Little Swimmer’ [...]
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Who said no dogs on the beach!
Posted on 21. Mar, 2012 by cate.
At the moment, the idea of wearing a swimsuit here on the West-coast is enough to make anyone shiver, but Australian brand We are handsome have released their ‘Romantic’ collection for summer 2012 and it’s enough to make you want to head for the beach anyway. Besides their floral and scenic prints they have gorgeous [...]
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