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Chic Happens

Posted on 15. May, 2012 by cate.

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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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Back Beat Leather

Posted on 26. Apr, 2012 by cate.

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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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Hey where did you get that collar!

Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 by cate.

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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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Distinctly Posh and so cute you’ll want to squeal!

Posted on 15. Apr, 2012 by cate.

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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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Sit, Stay, Accessorize! – Good Dog!

Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by cate.

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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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Impeccable Style

Posted on 18. Mar, 2012 by cate.

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With SO many cool new products coming out from Milk and Pepper, I might just have to make them a weekly feature on under the blanket…(OK so at the moment they are!) It’s almost too exciting every time they reveal a little more, their catalogue, with their very notable style, will almost be too much [...]

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Dazzled by Luxe Mutt!

Posted on 23. Feb, 2012 by cate.

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Luxe Mutt always manages to dazzle not only with their Dicky Bow collars, but also the really excellent images of their chocolate dog ‘Muffin’ – she is such a sweetie, and obviously loves to model all Luxe Mutt’s gorgeous creations. Well now, Luxe Mutt have got some new and exciting items in store with fresh [...]

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Worth Waiting for…

Posted on 14. Feb, 2012 by cate.

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Ever since I saw a glimpse of them, I have been waiting. Keeping up with all that is good in the pet product world is completely satisfying to me and I’m constantly amazed (and probably get a little over excited) when new companies bring innovative, unique, stylish (and sometimes a little whacky) products for all [...]

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Felt by the Fuzzzzz

Posted on 09. Feb, 2012 by cate.

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These dashing reversible jackets and collars have been created by Sally Rose of Fuzzzzz . The gorgeous look and feel of this fabric has been achieved by the felting of sheep and alpaca fiber, water and olive oil soap. I love the colour, which would suit any fur, and with the addition of two black wooden cube buttons [...]

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Cuffs and Collars

Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by cate.

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Now here is something very swish – patent leather wrist cuffs from Snazzy Jazzy Pet. A complete hands free walking system with coordinating collar and leash. Handmade in the USA, each cuff is lined with a soft suede for comfort and available in five colours. So, just wondering does this require a very well behaved [...]

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German Hunter

Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by cate.

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German company Hunter creates exclusive top notch products for dogs, cats and horses and pride themselves on combining high quality with an attractive design and functionality. They have a development team of technicians and specialists continually working on ways and means of making new and improved products and have launched a range called Hunter Black Label [...]

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Rokabone

Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by cate.

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So, I’ve been revisiting old posts again and going right back to last February when I featured Rokabone. Well, just before Christmas (influenced by the super precious little Pug Louie) Rokabone introduced some more colours to their already unique designs! And oh boy are these gorgeous! If the beautiful hand crafted workmanship was not enough [...]

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River Pearls, grey agate and leather knots, so perfect for the hound that wants to look their best!

Posted on 20. Dec, 2011 by cate.

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I really wish I had found these a lot sooner so they could be on every dogs’ christmas wish list! These incredibly gorgeous collars from Croatian artist Peepnee are beautifully decadent and perfect for the hound that wants to look, well… very swanky. Some sparkly, some bold, and some very cute woolly ones – now [...]

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Are these really dog collars?

Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by cate.

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Actually, no they’re not! But they are very gorgeous bracelets that I spotted on an Etsy Gifts mail at the weekend and loved them! Now, imagine if these were created a little bigger… and that’s all they would need, don’t you think they would make a lovely collar for hanging out or just being fancy. [...]

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Luxury Sparkles

Posted on 27. Nov, 2011 by cate.

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A while ago, back in July, I featured Luxury Hound and their exquisite and luxurious collars. Wow!, now they have added some real sparkle to their beautiful range of tweeds and more – just feast your eyes on this Christmas Crystal collar! Using black suede on a soft leather backing, hundreds and hundreds of genuine Czech crystals [...]

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Charlie Hearts Diesel

Posted on 23. Nov, 2011 by cate.

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I love all the images of these pups, small and big alike, looking supremely gorgeous in their beautifully crocheted woolly cowls from Charlie Hearts Diesel. This new Etsy shop was created to to keep your little (or big) furry bundle warm but also has a bigger and warmer purpose. Charlie Hearts Diesel was started after the [...]

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A beautifully coordinated walk

Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by cate.

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Vonderbitch have some new buckles! Wow! you might say, but wait till you see all the different combinations of leathers, colours and hardware you can use to create these beautiful sets for dogs and cats! The belts can be used as collar, harness, double wrap bracelets or simply belts, the cuffs can be worn on [...]

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Bulldog Robinson

Posted on 09. Nov, 2011 by cate.

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Robinson likes to dream of butterflies… and apparently also likes to wear them . Not sure about the dreaming, but I know Poppet loves to chase them and the delicate little flower that she is… *ahem*…I think a bright and bold butterfly on her collar would be the bee’s knees. When not taking pictures or painting, Latvian [...]

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Staying safe never looked so good

Posted on 06. Nov, 2011 by cate.

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What a great day for lucky dogs everywhere! We are all beyond excited because today we unveil The Blanket Collection for Mascot! Mascot’s familiar Sailors Knot collar that we all know and love now has a stylish and functional new accessory! We’re absolutely thrilled to create this range with Mascot, they make such a beautiful, [...]

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Dressed to impress…

Posted on 24. Oct, 2011 by cate.

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Got a special occasion to take your little man to? or maybe it’s just a bounce around the park to impress the ladies. Whenever you need to step up and show your class, these very dapper collar and ties should do the trick! These crisp cotton creations from Etsy seller Jalina Colon really caught my eye [...]

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Rover Kitty

Posted on 13. Oct, 2011 by cate.

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I am so chuffed to find out from Catsparella that dog brand Rover Dog, who I’m sure you are all familiar with, have now decided to kit out cats in their very smart designs. I’m really not sure that any cat, apart from the one here, really loves to dress up at all, but I think these [...]

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Oh mah Cord

Posted on 12. Oct, 2011 by cate.

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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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Hats, Bats, Cats and a good dose of Nip!

Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by cate.

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Halloween time for kitties is the worst in our house! Without being too much of a meanie we have to tape up the doorbell and rush to the door if we see anyone coming to trick or treat. A tad over protective don’t you think? The sound of the doorbell over and over again just [...]

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Oops! my dog

Posted on 18. Sep, 2011 by cate.

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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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Tradition, Passion and downright gorgeous!

Posted on 06. Sep, 2011 by cate.

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This was such a hard post to do, not because of lack of content – far from it, but with such a choice of beautiful collars and leads from Hennessy and Son I was overwhelmed, and deciding which ones to select proved to be such a tough job! There are four collections and within those [...]

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My continuing Milk and Pepper obsession

Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by cate.

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It’s true, I do feel a little obsessed with French company Milk and Pepper, but really, who wouldn’t be with their impossibly elegant designs. I thought I had covered just about everything in my previous posts, but then I discovered these on the Australian site Lux Dog Design. Made from luxury black textured leather, each [...]

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Piles of Autumn Loveliness

Posted on 31. Aug, 2011 by cate.

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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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Mwauuw – Posh Kitty

Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by cate.

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It’s not very often that you find cat collars that have such substance as these from Holly and Lil. Almost looking a little too chunky for my sweet, delicate little kitties…*ahem* I noticed that they are piped around the edges and also backed with soft calf leather for super comfort and with the styles and [...]

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Smarty Pants Woodson Miles

Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by cate.

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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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Chloe’s Collars

Posted on 16. Aug, 2011 by cate.

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What can I say – I love the stripes, love the colours, love the shiny buckles and the great big eyelets! All of Chloes Collars are made from high quality ribbon or fabric, metal buckles, and lined with a durable nylon webbing. The hard part, which to choose – there’s a stripe for every season [...]

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Gummi Pets

Posted on 22. Jul, 2011 by cate.

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Gummi Pets have a whole range of eye catching bowls and collars in really vibrant designs. Made from a sturdy and easily cleanable material, the stainless steel bowl is removable, has a rubber bottom so it doesn’t get sent around the room and is available in three sizes – with a kitty size! The collars [...]

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Pure Scottish

Posted on 13. Jul, 2011 by cate.

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Luxuryhound is most certainly as grand as it sounds. Because of the time of year, I’ve chosen to feature the town collars but if you head over there you will be greeted with the most gorgeous Scottish Tweed collar and lead sets that are all wrapped in a luxurious vegetable-tanned leather in a whole collection of wonderful [...]

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Flowerlicious

Posted on 05. Jul, 2011 by cate.

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So, first we have a little something for the ladies in the form of a Daisy collar. These hand-crafted collars are created using a beautifully soft lambskin/cowhide with a great ‘worn in’ look and they’re available in five gorgeous summer time shades nicely finished off with jet black rhinestone rivets. Then, we have a dapper Martini Dickie for [...]

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Bold and Beautiful and slightly unusual

Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by cate.

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I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there seems to be lots of high quality bright coloured leather ‘chunkiness’ around at the moment. Good leather is so robust and grows its own personality as it wears in. It’s one of those materials that can be beautifully simple or creatively embellished. There’s a selection here of [...]

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Glowdoggie photo contest

Posted on 25. Jun, 2011 by cate.

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Well, I assume you’ve all heard of Glowdoggie by now…a terrific safety product for your dog (along side a blanket ID of course!). I was introduced to this great product back in February and knew straight away it was a useful and important addition for your dog’s safety. Since then Glowdoggie has been reviewed and approved [...]

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Stars and Stripes

Posted on 19. Jun, 2011 by cate.

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Do you remember seeing the fabulous collars from Marie Jordaan on Dog Milk when Jaime featured the beautifully soft and supple leather bird and flower collars? It was a big gasp moment for me when I saw their soft lusciousness and found myself once again wishing I still had a dog to buy such items for! [...]

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‘ello sailor

Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by cate.

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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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I’ll take that neckerchief and matching poop pouch please!

Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by cate.

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I think these neckerchiefs from Edwyn UK are so sophisticated and it seems very appropriate to have a matching poop pouch? To me, EdwynUK is quintessentially British, so it’s not surprising that I’m drawn to love everything that comes from there! The quality oozes from each and every one of their incredibly playful and stylish [...]

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Tres Charmante

Posted on 13. Jun, 2011 by cate.

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Yep, I’m actually posting about dangling things hanging from your pets collar! As much as I think the only thing that should be dangling is a blanket ID tag I love these posh accessories that are just right for the bijou dog or kitty that stays at home. They also have some beaded necklaces for [...]

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Summer Loving

Posted on 12. Jun, 2011 by cate.

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Fancy showing off your dog’s femine side with some floral accessories? Not so sure… then there is a cheerful little Dickie or two for the more manly amongst us! First up are the ever-lovely fabric flowers from Bow Wow Couture – I’ve always been a big fan, especially love the classic houndstooth – great for [...]

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Wag World part 2

Posted on 09. Jun, 2011 by cate.

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Here it is - Wag World – and I’m jealous of their site! From start to finish it’s full of fantastic pictures of dogs. Even on their bloopers page they have the most adorable shots! So, yesterday I featured their fab futons, K9 Castles, the Paws X 4 range and the fold up Mutt Mat, all created [...]

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Born again belts

Posted on 31. May, 2011 by cate.

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I love that a year on I can go back and revisit products that I featured and want to do it all over again! Green Belts is one of them – their collars truly are one of a kind, crafted from old leather belts in so many great colours and decorated with recycled bits and [...]

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Green Obsession

Posted on 28. May, 2011 by cate.

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It might look like I’m a little obsessed with Handmade Green… I’ve interrupted my usual blogging routine to feature this! Their Dog Approved and Farm Fresh collars are really something to be obsessed about, but now Julia has added this wonderful striped dickie to her collection. Made in her truly eco-friendly style this cute collar [...]