Tag Archives: animal stuff
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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Abraza Cortinas
Posted on 01. Mar, 2012 by cate.
I’m not sure whether this is the correct translation, but ‘abraza cortinas’ means ‘embracing the curtain’ and that’s exactly what these little creatures do. The arms (and legs, in the case of the kitty) are created extra long to wrap around your curtains to keep them tidy. I love them, I can’t get over what [...]
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Bostons, Bulldogs, Corgis and lots of Sausages
Posted on 20. Feb, 2012 by cate.
I have a very soft spot for Dachshunds. At one time there were four in our house, of the miniature long-haired variety, so anything embellished with a sausage dog always gets a second look from me! I’ve been a long time fan of Cuore and love the new bags they have in store. Coin zipper [...]
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Bostons and Bows
Posted on 02. Nov, 2011 by cate.
It sounds like Boston terriers Duke and Daisy are responsible for their mum Stitchy Witchy Designs whipping up these whimsical designs on fabric. Apparently, while making bags, purses, aprons, pillows and more Duke and Daisy sit by, mostly snoring on her lap and I can’t think of a better way to be inspired to create [...]
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Sit!
Posted on 01. Nov, 2011 by cate.
Leather accessories designer Anna Maria Nemeth creates the nicest bags, but she also creates these luxurious pieces that would fit fantastically in to any dog-loving home. Using quality leather, the big Bassett works great as a comfortable bench to sit on or put your feet up, and the Boxer offers a novel place to park [...]
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Terriers Forever!
Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by cate.
I’m sure that you absolutely know by now that I love them – Welsh, Fox, Airedales… ahhhhhh, little Terriers – and especially sweet little Noodles. This little guy who is part of the Forever Foxed team pawsonally approves all the greeting cards, badges and gifts created by Forever Foxed so they are just bound to [...]
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With Love from Liberty
Posted on 06. Jul, 2011 by cate.
These precious ornamental pooches crafted by Emma Bridgwater come as pairs. Inspired by her own labrador-lurchers they are available in polka dot or love letter print and are exclusive to one of my absolute fave stores, Liberty of London. Liberty always has stacks of quirky British artists and companies filling the store and Quail is one of [...]
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Radley Scotties
Posted on 29. May, 2011 by cate.
It’s been just about a year since I last posted about Radley Bags and ever since London Fashion Week with these wonderful images I’ve had a hankering to replace my long time ‘Radley’ friend. The company has now released a new collection and hopefully all of them will have the much-desired Scottie Dog attached! Radley the [...]
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Take Note
Posted on 06. Apr, 2011 by cate.
I have scraps of paper everywhere and a whole purse full of odd notes and drawings that at some point made sense. Obviously, at the time of jotting it down I must have felt it was very useful information and I think if all these scribblings had been kept in one place they would make for fun [...]
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Not to be sniffed at…
Posted on 17. Mar, 2011 by cate.
Poppet’s nose has always been one of my favourite things about her! As with most grey Tabby cats it is very distinct in that it looks like it has been outlined in mascara. Posh Poppet always walks around with her nose in the air and looking very elegant so when I saw these cat and [...]
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Deck the tree with dogs and a couple of little kitties!
Posted on 05. Dec, 2010 by cate.
Forget the baubles, fill up the tree with cuteness! Bossy’s Feltworks Fanti Designs Crate and Barrel Crate and Barrel Kitties Liberty of London Cody Foster The Lab Two Corgis Studio
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Edible Greetings
Posted on 04. Dec, 2010 by cate.
Have you made a Holiday card list? I did today and afterwards realized that I’m probably running a bit too late! So, did you include pets in your list? If you’re quick you can get some of these edible greetings from Dougals Den, that way furry friends don’t miss out! This tasty, chewy treat for your [...]
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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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From Brass Hooks to Book Ends
Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by cate.
I’ve been checking around for pet related gifts and found that there is an abundance of them, but I loved these items I saw on Anthropologie. From brass hooks and book ends to picture frames and pet beds, there’s a great choice! I have to say though, these little hand-finished cast iron Westies are a [...]
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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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Asher Jasper
Posted on 13. Oct, 2010 by cate.
All these perfectly plump toys are made from felting natural Merino and Mohair wool. Felting is just so clever and I wish I had the skill or even the patience to be able to create such pieces. Take these teeny weeny ‘eggs’ from Etsy seller Asher Jasper so playful, colourful and full of imagination. I’ve [...]
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New Mungo and Maud
Posted on 06. Oct, 2010 by cate.
As you know, I’ve been a huge fan of Mungo and Maud for sometime and have featured just about all of their products already. However, I’m obviously not done yet – take a look at this new canvas pod bag finished with a leather trim. The whole look is very simplistic in a ‘poddy’ kind [...]
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Walk in the park posh pooch
Posted on 03. Oct, 2010 by cate.
This little outfit reminds me of something that I would have seen back in the days when I lived in a small English village. There were two sides to the village, the posh side and the not so posh, divided by a busy main road. The posh side came complete with a duck pond which [...]
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Scratch ‘n Sniff
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by cate.
Scratch ‘n sniff make these eco-friendly scratching posts that are so attractive to kitties because they have a live catnip plant growing right in the middle! Your cats have will have access to the plant as it grows through the bars allowing the plant to grow without it being damaged and giving your cat just [...]
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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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Aussie Naturals
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by cate.
Remember a time when you got by with an old slipper or ball of wool to play with your pets? Now, there’s a huge array of toys out there made from ropes, fancy felts, plastics and colourful rubber etc. In this sea of playthings I recently spotted these and was instantly struck by how robust and substanial they are. With [...]
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Pretty up someones inbox today
Posted on 20. Sep, 2010 by cate.
Our smart friends over at Cartolina have just launched a stunning app for the iPhone that a lot of us have been having fun with. It’s basically a really stylish and innovative way to send brief, but beautiful messages to the important people in your life, using one of their customizable Cartograms.The beautiful images carry your own text [...]
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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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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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Toki Poki – Pet trading cards
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by cate.
Hey, I found a great new idea for anyone who loves pets - Toki Poki – and I love it! Think pet trading cards with a purpose and when you join you get 50 cards to hand around. It’s a community-centric site based on creating and exchanging personalised cards depicting pets. What a great idea to [...]
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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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Mug Shots
Posted on 17. 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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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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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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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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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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Why not put your pet on your cake!
Posted on 02. Jul, 2010 by Cate.
It’s right smack in the middle of wedding season…I think. I was married in month of April in London, it was cold and drizzly but normal folk who usually want a nice warm day for the big event would probably pick round about now. We tried to avoid having any plastic replicas of us and went for [...]
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Doggy Door stops
Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by Cate.
Do you have doors that need to be propped open in the summer? I’m always nervous of a breeze blowing up and slamming the door shut on my little poopers so I usually grab a plant pot or watering can or shoes and build a quick door stop. I’d much rather have one of these cute door [...]
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Sweet Nina
Posted on 10. Jun, 2010 by cate.
This sweet cat Nina, was taken into BCSPCA as a pregnant stray in July 2007. Her kittens were soon adopted (as the norm with little babies), but poor Nina had to wait until the November of 2007 to get adopted. She was very happy in her new home and her new owners loved her very [...]
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We got paid by Cash
Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by cate.
We finally met Cash yesterday at the Pet Adoption Fair. He was so full of life and almost ready for adoption.Cash came into the care of VPAS (Victoria Pet Adoption Society) at 5 months old. He had a terrible broken back leg that had been caught in the tailgate of a truck as he jumped off. After [...]
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Radley bags
Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by cate.
I’m a big lover of Radley products. In fact I used to own a couple of Radley bags and although they are lost in the closet somewhere, they are still full of life. They will never die as Radley make their bags, purses, suitcases with such loving care. Every product they make carries a little leather [...]
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Saucy Sausage
Posted on 24. May, 2010 by cate.
There are a lot of weiners around (or sausage dogs as they are known in the UK) and they always remind me of my little dog BoBo who passed away years ago. They seem to be popular not just in real life but also on items ranging from greetings cards, salt and pepper pots to bookends. I have collected [...]
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Beach Dogs
Posted on 19. May, 2010 by cate.
Summers coming! Or at least it was for a couple of days and it’s now time to get the feet ready. Yup, big task, after being scrunched up in boots for a while, but worth it if you can then slip into these fun flip-flops from Teddy the Dog. If I had a pair I would definitely call them [...]
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Japanese dog style
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by cate.
These exquisite Dog kimonos are made with real Japanese kimono fabric (polyester Chirimen Crepe). The luxuriousness of them is quite dazzling, but not sure how exquisite they would stay? They are easily fixed on your dog with snaps, but are dry clean or handwash only. Definitely for that posh dog hang around the house look. I [...]
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Tagged for a good cause
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by cate.
Last week I was tagged by a new blogger buddy SadieShihtzu who tasked me with showing the 10th photo of my poopers that had been featured on ‘under the blanket’. Also, I am required to tag 5 other people and, as it is a Worthy Wednesday, I thought it a good idea to introduce you to 5 peeps that have [...]
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Pictures and more pictures
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by cate.
A picture overload today I’m afraid, but it can last the whole weekend. I just couldn’t decide on which of these to show you, so I included a lot of them. If you like stuff that’s a little surreal, you’ll enjoy these… So, I first saw these on handmade charlotte , a really great blog, [...]
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Animals in your tableware
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by cate.
Now here’s something you don’t see every day… Animal Series is the first project by the Lem group. The pieces have been created to tell stories in everyday ceramic tableware through animals. Maybe the bunnies and the frog are a little disturbing, but do get you thinking about the story behind the piece. I wonder [...]
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Pink Monday
Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by cate.
First I want to introduce you to the micro pigs – the latest in designer pets from the UK. These little chaps apparently just like to stay indoors and get on well with other pets. You can see more of them here. I wish I could have one for my pocket!
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