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I got engaged a few months ago and after spending the first couple months lazing around enjoying being engaged, I’ve finally started wedding planning. Oy. I adore when people include their pets in their nuptials but I don’t think my pooches will be participating in ours. (They’re too high maintenance around new people.) So, I’ve been thinking of other ways to include them and these custom address labels with a photo of my pups are step one. Read the rest of this entry »

Living in New York  I see at least one of these proper-looking pooches at least once a day.  Boston Terriers might carry the name of a more Northeastern city but are truly a popular staple in an around the five boroughs, most likely for their small size and their easy adjustment to apartment living.  Pretty much always up for the company of others and always ready to be part of the family, they were easy to fetch for this week’s The Etsy Herd.

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Retractable leashes aren’t really my bag but for those who prefer them for their pooches, why not go with a stylish alternative a la these sleek designs from the Avant Garde Collection by 26 Bars & a Band. The hip leashes feature a retractable nylon belt leash with a high impact plastic case, comfort rubber grip, metal swivel hardware and a one-button operation. Check out some of the other pawesome designs after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Last weekend my husband Dan and I were out of town, and I was inspecting some dresses at a local boutique. They had just gotten a bunch in from Thailand — many had an owl print, but one had a giant print of cats playing with yarn.

I held the dress up to show Dan. “Do you think I can wear this ironically, or do I like cats too much for that to be possible?”

“I think people would just assume it’s the next logical step,” he said. Read the rest of this entry »