Tag Archives: accessories
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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Winter Woolies, Snoodles and Noodle Boodles
Posted on 19. Dec, 2010 by cate.
So, everyone has winter woolies… but a Noodle Boodle? Noodle Boodles are designed by a cream miniature Doxie called Noodle and are the perfect winter scarf to keep all Doxies and their long necks warm and protected form the winter weather. Noodle boodles come in a colourful range with delicious names such as chocolate, cherry, [...]
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Edwyn
Posted on 02. Dec, 2010 by cate.
If you’re a regular reader of Under the blanket you will know that I’ve been a fan of Edwyn UK for a while and have featured them several times before, (you can see the old posts here and here). I first found Edwyn through my love of Welsh Terriers, the Fox Terrier and Airedales. Edwyn is a [...]
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Posh Up Your Pooch for that Holiday Do!
Posted on 01. Dec, 2010 by cate.
Only one word to describe these bow ties- SPECTieCULAR! These bow ties offer a simple and audacious way to dress up your pal without being over fussy. They are offered in a great range of fabrics and you can get them for girls, boys, big, medium, small and for kitties too! Canadian company Loyal Luxe [...]
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Hats for your bratz and other things
Posted on 07. Nov, 2010 by cate.
Spoiled Bratzwear from Arizona have the cutest, and in my opinion the most elegant snoods and hats and coats and scarves and leg warmers and snuggle beds and…. I’m simply overwhelmed at the choices, but settled for featuring the snoods, leg warmers, hats and matching coats. There is just something about them, that instead of [...]
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Aloha! It’s a Barking Dog Blanket
Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by cate.
These dog blankets from Barking Dog Blanket are bright and cheerful and just so Hawaiian. That’s what first attracted my attention and then the came the story behind them and their creator’s pet, Rocky. Rocky would have her special blanket and matching pillow and also a car seat cover cleverly made from the blanket. The car [...]
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The writing’s on the wall
Posted on 24. Oct, 2010 by cate.
All pets have special little areas where they know they can find their bowls of food, litter boxes, leashes and coats etc. Well, now, you can make sure everyone else knows by using these great wall decals made by Hommu. To make sure you never have to search for their ‘walkies’ equipment, you can dedicate [...]
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One Blue Dog
Posted on 22. Oct, 2010 by cate.
Just came across One Blue Dog a new company in the UK creating beautifully designed pet products. They work from their studio in central London and design and handprint all the fabrics for their dog beds, collars and leads as well as some personal stuff like tote bags, wrapping paper and cushions. Want to buy [...]
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Hey Pumpkin Head
Posted on 18. Oct, 2010 by cate.
Trick or treat? It’s a tasty chewy treat from Reg and Ruby and made from 100% rawhide and natural vegetable colourings. This 3D pumpkin also has five rawhide bones inside, so your dog can munch away on all natural goodness and not feel left out. This and other cool stuff can be purchased from Dougals Den
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Tweed with a Twist
Posted on 15. Oct, 2010 by cate.
It’s time for tweed…nearly. The weather is unseasonably warm here at the moment, but I know if I was able to right now I would dress up someone’s dog in this tweed coat from Katie Mosa Her products, which include some great items for the home and yourself are all handmade in the UK from [...]
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Little Red Devil
Posted on 12. Oct, 2010 by cate.
Never, ever would Milly and Poppet tolerate being dressed up. However, after seeing these I might just have to force them! This ‘too adorable for words’ hand crocheted hat from Etsy seller X Moon Bloom is available now! It is available in lots of colours and can be used for small dogs too! Red Devil [...]
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Take a brisk walk with an Armadillo
Posted on 07. Oct, 2010 by cate.
not the real thing, but your dog dressed in this Armadillo pullover from Mungo and Maud It’s made from the finest quality merino wool with nice contrasting detail. Not only will your dog be warm, but positively posh too! Also new to the range this Autumn is a thick cable knit dog pullover made from [...]
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Fuzzy felt, Doppleganger and Splat!
Posted on 24. Sep, 2010 by cate.
The name Ben McFuzzy Lugs was what first attacted me to this Etsy shop and then it was my addiction to fuzzy felt dopplegangers. But then I found these bookmarks, or ‘splats’ – another way to have a replica of your furry little one! So, the lady behind these ‘splats’ obviously has a great sense [...]
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Cute gadget cases and more
Posted on 17. Sep, 2010 by cate.
These are really cute gadget cases from boutique ID. Each case is made from 100% wool designer felt. Perfect for any kids, or adults, to carry anything from cell phone to digital camera. It comes with a belt loop and small clip on the back so that it can be attached to a anything including the drawstring [...]
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Perfectly matched
Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by cate.
Is it a must that you have earrings to match your necklace and shoes to match your purse? It’s not high on my list of prorities, but I would definitely kit out my pooch in this perfectly coordinated and eco-friendly range from Thayer and Ridge – so perfect for the Sunday morning walk in the park! [...]
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Worthy Wednesday – Ruff necks
Posted on 08. Sep, 2010 by cate.
Feeling the chill a bit here on the west coast and loving the feeling of fresh rain makes me happy that Autumn is just around the corner. My most favourite time of the year to dress up in the best clothes and the best time to wrap up your little pet pal in these Ruff necks and plaid coats from Canadian company [...]
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Patch and Scott simply oozing quality
Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by cate.
Don’t you think these products from Patch and Scott are oozing quality? All the collars and leashes in their collection are handcrafted in Europe from fine top grain leather and bespoke components that come in a glorious range of colours. Each design is available in a range of sizes to suit from the smallest to the largest of dog [...]
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What could YOU make out of an old advertising billboard..
Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by cate.
..that’s right a dog collar! Totally pinching this post from one of my fave blogs Dogloading… I was really struggling this week to find something for my Worthy Wednesday recycle feature and ok, I know it’s Friday, but so worthy of a post. Collars and leashes from recycled billboards…yep, whatever next! but I think I said [...]
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Buttons and Bobbies
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by cate.
I have a really big urge to make some of these buttons. I think it probably needs a special machine to do it, but they look so much fun and such a great way to get creative! I found these on a number of etsy shops and picked out the pet ones, but there are oodles of [...]
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Your pet in paper and card
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Today I’m featuring the work of UK artist Helen Mussel White and her use of papers and card. On her website she has many pieces including bunnies, foxes, field mice and butterflies – but of course I have just picked out the doggie ones. Because of the hand cutting, folding and scoring of a wide range of [...]
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Animal sports
Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Okay, I probably say this every week, but I am repeatedly amazed at the creativity demonstrated by some people’s recycling efforts! This Wednesdays ’recycling and helping animals’ feature is very sports related. It involves tennis balls and old inner tubes from cycle tires - Whatever next! The Dog Bed from Hugh Hayden Design has been constructed entirely of recycled tennis balls from [...]
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Tough collars for tough dogs
Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Could you wait 3-4 weeks for a custom handmade collar? Yep, you could when you see the quality of the materials used to create these really sturdy dog products from California Collar Company. They look so strong and well made and come in several sizes. These collars are designed for dogs over 20 pounds, who need a [...]
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Stanley dog jewelry by Cath Kidston
Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Browsing through the latest Cath Kidston catologue, I came across a really cute picture of Cath Kidston’s dog Stanley, a Lakeland Terrier. She has brought out a range of antiqued silver and crystal jewelry that features this sweet boy and I really liked this small selection shown here especially this brooch with the little coloured [...]
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Blueblood
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Inspired by their dogs Gretal, Salty, and Foggy the owners of Blueblood have combined their talents and created a very stylish brand for dogs and their owners. Their leads, collars and beds are made from premium ribbon and designer fabric in a variety of patterns and are built for fashion-meets-function durability. Blueblood’s philosophy is that all dogs, from [...]
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Odysseus and Penelope
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Clay Wood and Cotton, started by Kristen and Kristy, is a place to find unique handmade items for your home. Their aim is to to feature artists that create beautiful pieces that are also useful. These lovely placemats and napkins are from Kristen at Cakehouse who has given new life to some vintage fabric and transformed it using her 1965 sewing machine. With [...]
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Mug shots
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Love the simple illustrations on these dog mugs from Illustrated Living Just couldn’t find out who created them- perhaps you could let me know if you’ve seen them before. Illustrated Living offer a gift wrapping service too, this includes quality gift wrapping paper of your choice, a gift tag with your message plus contrasting tissue paper. [...]
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Sweet cup cake
Posted on 09. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Who’d have thought the cup cake case would have so many uses? Now enlarged to extraordinary proportions it can be transformed into nice basket for your dog or cat.The Sweet Cake is made out of thick synthetic material, is available in a variety of colours and you can purchase a plump comfy pillow to go inside. There are a [...]
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Eco-friendly style for your pup… that’s Eco-pup!
Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Cate.
We have a ton of bamboo growing all around our property that just started off with one little twig that has turned into almost a bamboo forest ! We all know the virtues of sustainable bamboo, it’s really quite fascinating stuff and it grows so fast that you can almost watch it. There are so [...]
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Our pet obsession
Posted on 02. Aug, 2010 by Cate.
Our pets, and we love ‘em, make their way into every aspect of our lives! They become a magnet for our unconditional love, and they love us back with total transparency. Suddenly, you notice that everything you own carries their image in some form. The stuff I’ve featured today could all be part of a pet lover’s picnic, [...]
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Donna Wilson – cats and dogs
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
Our office, when we lived in London, was close to Tottenham Court Road, home to two of my favourite stores Heals and Paperchase. I spent many a lunch break mooching around them and getting last minute gifts - both stores are so great for that! So yesterday, when I was sniffing around a bit I was thrilled to bits [...]
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Cool collars from The Urban Animal Scientist
Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
I’ve had these in my sights for a posting for some time now, and have been beaten to the punch by many a good blog.There have already been some great articles on these, but hey, you can never get too much of a good thing especially with The Urban Animal Scientist The collars are so unique and have been [...]
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Fancy
Posted on 26. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
Am I the last person to have found these? I sort of stumbled upon them and was immediately smitten with the exquiste silks used to make these collars and leashes! From hand loomed Laotian Silk to French Jacquard Ribbon to Asian Silk Brocades, and even Scalamandre Silks, each fabric or ribbon is chosen to create a stunning array of dog [...]
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Scrufts
Posted on 23. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
Introducing Scrufts today! A line of matching collars and leashes from the UK. First I was drawn to them by their colours, then the polka dot pattern (because polka dots are definitely in - see our Pop Tart design). And then I was completely sold when I discovered that all the collars are lined with a luxurious soft velvet! With a [...]
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Cute little Hawk
Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
I’m not sure how I discovered these the other day, but they were instantly destined to become a feature on Under the Blanket. I seem to have shown a lot of plushies just lately, but this one of Hawk the surburban dog is extra cute. Not only does he look cute, but he is also an [...]
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Pretty Pink Blanket
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
Heady days of summer fun, picnics and ice cream. Memories of cream teas, sticks of Brighton rock, the cake stand at the village summer fete, pink polka dot bikinis and rows and rows of multi-coloured deck chairs. All these things lurk in the back of my mind when I think of summer and are so [...]
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Ella Dish
Posted on 09. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
I just took a look at Ella Dish. I hadn’t been there for a while and was impressed all over again by the beautiful vibrant colors and unique designs of the collars and leashes All the collars are adjustable for a comfy fit for any size and breed and are custom-made with their own durable nylon webbings which also have a glow-in-the-dark quick-release [...]
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Flea Taxi
Posted on 05. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
Flea Taxi are a range of pet products from the trendy Australian company Dish Lickers. The style of their products is so bright, bold and colourful and these beds look incredibly comfy. You can get small, medium and large and all of them are a whopping 18cm thick! Definitely the perfect spot for a comfy snooze [...]
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Worthy wednesday- Fun Time Dog Shop
Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by Cate.
Here’s a company that has a huge heart – Fun Time Dog Shop. The Fun Time Dog Shop has a big goal to help support all the homeless dogs that are placed in shelters each year. On their website they offer high quality products, at a reasonable price, for people and their dogs – and absolutely all [...]
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Martha Stewart and PetSmart
Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by Cate.
Did you know that Martha Stewart has a range of dog products that are sold in PetSmart? I can’t believe I hadn’t found these until I discovered them when getting my daily fix on Pawesome. The products are great to look at, well designed (as you would expect) and with such a huge choice come reasonably priced too! It [...]
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CICCIA..”Don’t let the cat out of the Bag”
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by Cate.
The other week I featured Radley bags…do you remember the ones with the little scotty dog adorning everything? Well, the designer, Ruth Pinnock has started her own line ‘Ciccia…don’t let the cat out of the bag!’ Instead of the scotty dog they feature an adorable detachable leather cat as the logo. The leather has been [...]
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Happy Campers
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Cate.
‘Happy Campers’ is the new summer range of collars from Dosha Dog. As always, with Dosha Dog the collars stand out from the crowd. The colours are just perfect for summer days and have been created with the usual Dosha Dog standard of quality using genuine leather, gemstones, and brass or brass finished hardware. On the website you [...]
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Pillow talk
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by cate.
Huge selection of pillows today. There are so many more too, but just for a little taster I have selected these from Pillow Pillow Pillow to start with. You must take a visit to their site to read the cute little tales of all the pets featured on their products. They have tote bags too. All the images are [...]
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Lollycadoodle
Posted on 16. Jun, 2010 by cate.
Lollycadoodle, Lollycadoodle, Lollycadoodle - can’t stop saying that! In fact if I adopt another pet, it’s going to be called Lollycadoodle! As well as having a great name, this company has some excellent products.Lollycadoodle is a designer of handmade, 100% wool pet toys and beds which are created by a process called “felting”. This actually involves [...]
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