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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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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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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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Now here’s a design of pet bed I haven’t seen before

Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by cate.

Described as sleek and sinuous, this soft new design of pet bed from Italian company B.Pet looks very welcoming and shaped so that the body fits nicely into the curve giving your pet the feeling of a cozy warm embrace. As far as I can tell there are two designs, one in a soft fabric [...]

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The Lounge

Posted on 29. Jan, 2012 by cate.

I was so excited when I saw this, I had to post it immediately! We all love Hepper for their snooze-worthy enclosed Pod Beds, but now they have launched this spacious Satellite Lounge to curl up in. I love the way that you can angle the bed on the frame, complete with puffy liner,  for optimal [...]

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A Piece of Chocolate your Dog will Love

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by cate.

Mungo and Maud - Sumptuous chocolate coloured leather, woven to create exquisite dog beds that exude style and elegance . Without repeating myself over and over again, you will know from previous posts I am a huge fan, as are lots of discerning doggy people. Their high quality always stands out from the crowd and now, with [...]

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SHOUT OUT LOUD how much you love your dogs…

Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 by cate.

.. by treating them (and I wish they had cat ones) with these very valentine- ish products from Italian company I Love My Dog and oh boy they really make a statement. There is no doubt that your dog would be the most spoiled pooch on the block if you were to kit them out with [...]

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Forma and Function

Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by cate.

Something about the European design of pet beds that just makes you want to shout ‘ I need that in my house… now’. These shown are from Italian company Forma Italia and are clearly so modern and sleek, but you can tell from the close-up sections that they are also produced to a very high standard [...]

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Hund Dog

Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by cate.

From the moment I saw these, I knew they would be stuck in my head for a while. I instantly fell in love with the gorgeous and unique fabrics – and also the company Hund for their commitment to being as eco-friendly as possible. All fabrics are made from 100% cotton fabric that is sourced [...]

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Posh Dogs – Italian Style

Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by cate.

I wish I could find out more about this Italian company 6 Birba for Fashion Pet other than they have so many stunning dog beds! Chunky leather and other sleek designs would make any pooch’s life posh sleeping in these sleek Italian creations! Sorry there’s not more info, but take a peek they have other products [...]

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Maison de Couture

Posted on 06. Dec, 2011 by cate.

The Milk and Pepper pet beds have officially arrived!! You might remember that I featured their sleek modern beds back in October, well now they’re here in the Home Collection with the addition of some other styles! Choose your base and then from a selection of ten luxurious pillows select the one that suits your [...]

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Oh mah Cord

Posted on 12. Oct, 2011 by cate.

Love My Dog has done it again and created some more gorgeous products! Back in August I featured their Tweed range and corduroy collars – two of my most favourite fabrics for Autumn and Winter! Being an Autumn gal, for me the launch of the coat, the hat, the bed, and the blanket in the striking [...]

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Sweet Dreams are soon to become true

Posted on 06. Oct, 2011 by cate.

I like to keep tabs on all the pet product companies that I really admire. As you probably already know I’m a huge fan of Milk and Pepper, and a quick peek at their Facebook page revealed the first pictures of the gorgeous Dog beds from their Home Collection that is to be launched in November. With faux [...]

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Quiet Please I’m on Cloud 7

Posted on 04. Oct, 2011 by cate.

Dream and Sleepy, two ranges of dog beds from German company Cloud 7. Dream is the flat pillow and Sleepy has sides to rest against. Looking so snuggly, I couldn’t resist showing all the beautiful pictures of the dogs really enjoying nap time on Cloud 7. The beds look very sturdy and have been built [...]

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Build your own Eco Pet Bed with Annies Sweat Shop

Posted on 30. Sep, 2011 by cate.

Brrrrrrrr… cooler weather is on it’s way and I know that Milly and Poppet are already snuggling under their blankets, but I’m seriously considering this idea for them. Annies Sweat Shop creates these ultra comfy dog beds with a removable, interchangeable, and customizable pillow base that attaches to a blanket. When attached, your dog can [...]

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Oops! my dog

Posted on 18. Sep, 2011 by cate.

I thought that I had slipped into a site for wee little babies when I came across Oops My Dog and indeed I had, but of the furry variety! Full of super-cute products in pastel shades, everything is just so desirable and very unique. I have selected these items to show you from the Barkingham [...]

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Piles of Autumn Loveliness

Posted on 31. Aug, 2011 by cate.

It might just be the British in me, but I’m totally smitten with Tweed and Corduroy and this Autumn seems to be bringing these great fabrics to the fore, especially in the world of dog and cat fashion. From previous posts you know that I adore the products from Love My Dog and following last [...]

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A bed by any other name

Posted on 22. Aug, 2011 by cate.

Soft, simple, sustainable style with a huge amount of squidgyness. These oversized cushions from Canvas can be used on your sofa, as floor pillows or what they will end up being anyway – a perfectly comfortable pet bed! Created from 100% hand-woven, hand-dyed linen they are available in all of Canvas’ six signature colours and two sizes!  Unfortunately, [...]

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Smarty Pants Woodson Miles

Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by cate.

Take a deep breath – and then cast your eyes over Woodson Miles. Newly launched, this company from Atlanta has created a range of beautifully styled beds that will complement any home decor.They are therapeutic, orthopedic and constructed using a layer of conventional foam, topped with a layer of memory foam, and then covered in their own [...]

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Swedish Posh Dogs

Posted on 10. Jul, 2011 by cate.

So we all know how important it is to match your pet’s accessories… but have you made sure that their bed matches their bowl?  Choose from black, brown, pink and blue, then round, square, star or bone shapes and you have it – a matching set ready for any posh pooch available from Swedish company [...]

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You can’t get too much of a good thing…

Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by cate.

..seriously  you can’t! Now, you have already quite possibly seen these featured on Design Sponge and Apartment Therapy but just in case you haven’t, I bring you See Scout Sleep. The whole world is full of the most divine pet products that seem to be launching every other day. However, just in case you did miss them [...]

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‘ello sailor

Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by cate.

Life on the ocean waves certainly would be fun, at least for a summer holiday – and getting your first mate into the spirit of things would be fun too! Baxter Boo have got a ridiculously cute range of hats, but this one just keeps making me giggle. Love the look on this little guys face. [...]

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Part 1

Posted on 08. Jun, 2011 by cate.

Today I’m trying very hard to keep the identity of this company definitely under the blanket until tomorrow… when I can post the rest! I love the mixture of fashion and function and they have so much to share that it’s way to much for one post, so I’m keeping the rest for another day..ha! The [...]

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Rocking-2-gether

Posted on 15. May, 2011 by cate.

Do you and your pet rock?  You will if you get this rocker that I found at the weekend, designed by Paul Kweton for Barkitecture 2010- this is the all in one rocking chair-come pet bed! It seems the perfect solution for your faithful dog who always wants to sit at your feet or in [...]

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Bedtime Snacks

Posted on 05. May, 2011 by cate.

Nobody likes to find food on the carpet – or do they? How would you feel about having huge fried eggs, slices of pizza and toast lying around the house. These pet beds with matching toys from DogZZZZ are the sensible answer to food before bedtime…but they might just give you night time cravings. These [...]

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Love my Dog with Liberty Print Classics

Posted on 13. Apr, 2011 by cate.

Liberty Print has long been a friend of mine. I remember years ago heading to the store and checking out each roll of fabric and each season bringing with it exciting new designs to indulge in. I was so chuffed when I saw that Love My Dog have a range for your dog in one [...]

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Hey! Move over doggy

Posted on 21. Mar, 2011 by cate.

It’s been a long wet winter here on the West coast, but mmm… I can smell the freshness of spring when I look at these pet beds from Oscar and Lulu! I particularly love the range called Millie (of course) but the sight of stripes in the colours of seaglass and cotton candy just about make you [...]

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Wrapt Cat

Posted on 26. Jan, 2011 by cate.

Winter’s that time of year when you think of woolies and hand knits and curling up in warm places. So, how about these fabulous hand knitted cat beds made from 100% Peruvian Highland wool! Poppet and Milly would love to snuggle in these felted beds from Wrapt that are far from looking dull and wintery.  Their [...]

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Wow Kittypod

Posted on 10. Jan, 2011 by cate.

There’s a new range from Kittypod and it’s so adorable! I hate having to make a decision on what to feature from such a cool site , I wish I could include every single thing! You may be  familiar with the wonderful creations from Elizabeth Paige Smith. If so, you’ve probably seen the beautiful Kittypods on [...]

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Argyle it out!

Posted on 05. Jan, 2011 by cate.

Well what a great match! Molly Mutts new duvet ‘Fade in to you’ goes perfectly with one of our new additions to the team, Scotty The new designs come with the high standard of quality as with all their duvets and in their words ’when in doubt, argyle it out’! See more of our new designs here

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If you love your dog…

Posted on 29. Nov, 2010 by cate.

…then you’ll love Love My Dog! I spotted the new Red Tartan Harris Tweed Collection on one of my favourite sites - Edwyn – last week and have been so eager to post about them! The Harris Tweed cloth is a new and exclusive Tartan design and this new collection includes beds, blankets, coats, collars and [...]

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The Native American Teepee

Posted on 28. Nov, 2010 by cate.

Do you remember the cardboard cabin? Well, Loyal Luxe have now released this Teepee made entirely of recycled corrugated cardboard! Cats love cardboard, Milly and Poppet spend hours exploring, hiding in, and jumping out from empty boxes – they’re like cat magnets! With this teepee you can add a blanket for extra comfiness and also [...]

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Posted on 18. Nov, 2010 by cate.

As you know, the Holiday Blog Hop is in full swing and I’ve really been enjoying going through the participants’ blogs. I’ve featured some of them on Under the Blanket before, and have now found some more great stuff to share. Last night I visited Lilly and Abbie, creators of custom dog beds and duvets. So, [...]

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Like kittysville Mod Beds

Posted on 16. Nov, 2010 by cate.

Like Kittysville always has such fantastic vintage fabric for their lounge beds, but these latest ones are so striking! The beds are molded from steel mesh that’s then upholstered and connected to a sleek transparent acrylic base or a removable birch plywood base. The first three I’ve featured are a boomerang shape which seems to [...]

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Kiss My Mutt

Posted on 26. Oct, 2010 by cate.

When I first came across Kiss My Mutt I was so completely overwhelmed by how gorgeous all of their products were that  I wasn’t sure what to feature. Was it going to be the sumptuous bedding (indoor and outdoor), the reversible bandanas in beautifully printed machine washable fabric, or the collars and leashes that are simply unique! [...]

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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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Luxury with a dash of angora wool

Posted on 17. Oct, 2010 by cate.

This bed is described as “sumptuous” by  Luxury Pets Filled with a nature-based eco-friendly filler and finished with a smidge of warm angora wool I’m betting it is! Available in different colours and sizes for all dog types complete with matching blankets. I couldn’t find the actual size of the beds, but they have such [...]

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Kitty Mungo

Posted on 08. Oct, 2010 by cate.

It might seem like I’ve been featuring a ton of dogs products from Mungo and Maud and I have. The beautiful classic style of the whole collection and the quality of each product is perfection and it may be, that it also reminds me a teensy weeny bit of home. So, did you know they [...]

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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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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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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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Pet beds

Posted on 09. Oct, 2009 by cate.

It’s so hard to choose a new bed for your pet . Should you be influenced by design? Or should you focus on comfort? I have found a bewildering selection to choose from, but these shown below from puuttypower are so fancy pants, they look like every best dressed pet should have one to stretch out on.                                                                                   The [...]

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