Stuff We Love - Fall 2011

My obsession with charm bracelets has expanded into neckware with this beautiful handsawn and embossed recycled sterling silver, salvaged copper, and semi-precious stone PEACE LOVE DOG necklace crafted by the talented Deanne Pace.—Karin ($85, deannepace.com)

I am so excited to set up my parakeet-blue Lucky Key Hook and Charging Station in my new apartment! It’s perfect for organizing everything from cell phones to puppy leashes.—Beth ($48, thesecreatures.com)

Artist Shannon Thiesen perfectly captured Roxy’s stubborn playfulness using a combination
of striking colours and minimalistic pop art elements. Commissions starting at just $65 ensure
each furry muse has the chance to be immortalized.—Sara ($65, shannonthiesen.webs.com)

Rehabilitated Dishes are just that—old dishware that has been reworked, reglazed, and
refired into works of art. Awesome works of art. And lucky for us dog lovers, some of Sarah
Cihat’s designs feature our best buds in all their porcelain glory. Her choice of colour and
design are spot on—I want them all.—Jessica (dinner plates from $60, sarahcihat.com)

Aren’t dogs twice as cuddly after they’re bathed (especially if their shampoo smells like
pomegranate and cucumber)? Get your favourite Aroma Paws shampoo scent in soy wax candle
form to fill your home with that same lovely freshness. It’s also available in a gift box—give it to
your friend along with a bottle of their shampoo for a discreet way of saying: yo, your dog can
smell this good, too!—Celine ($13 - $18, aromapaws.com)

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has been delighting humanity from the 14th century
forward, as evidenced by its appearance in paintings, sculpture, and tapestries. Curl up with
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: A Tribute in Art to enjoy a stroll through art history and the
many ways this little dog has sparked imaginations.—Marian ($59, laughingcavaliers.com)

My Pug, Franklyn, is going to love his new, luxurious Sherpa pet carrier. It’s the perfect
solution for weekend trips as it will keep him travelling in both comfort and style! And when
it’s nap time (which is often for Frankie) we’ll just roll down the side flaps and it’s off to
dreamland.—Grace ($128, sherpapet.com)

I intend to wring every remaining bit of fun from what remains of the warm weather by
spending all my free time, of which I have an abundance seeing as it’s only cut into by squirrel
patrol and dinner time, floating on my awesome pool lounger made especially for dogs.—
Miniature Dachshund Esther (from $89, frontgate.com)

Having a lifelong love of stained glass, I just had to get an Art Glass tag for my dog, Penny.
Available in an array of unique and stunning colours, each handcrafted glass tag is bonded
onto a metal backing plate that can be engraved with your dog’s ID, combining beauty with
practicality.—Connie ($19, ArtGlassTags.com)

This beautiful, handcrafted feeder is the perfect height for my pup, Molly. Stainless steel
bowls are inset into a raised pine table stained in a variety of lovely colours. Available in an
assortment of heights/sizes.—Vanessa ($30, etsy.com/shop/merlinsbarkproducts)

I love that I can now see out the car window thanks to my Solvit Tagalong pet booster seat
for dogs up to 30 pounds. Installed in just minutes, it provides me with an unobstructed view
while keeping me safely contained.—Penny ($35, SolvitProducts.com)

Zen Corgi is at one with the universe and now I am too, with my hand-painted Zen Corgi
mug from Jen Ray. Porcelain, one of a kind, and dishwasher/microwave safe.—Maxine “Relaxishak”
Matishak ($25, corduroy.etsy.com)

I recently ordered a portrait of my dog, Neo, from Canvaspop.com. What a wonderful
experience! They paid great attention to detail and involved me in every step of the process.
Anyone who would like a high quality yet affordable portrait of their dog should check them
out.—Omar (from $30, canvaspop.com)

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