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Spring

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I really like Spring. Mostly because it means the door to the Sunroom gets opened. Which means I get to bask in the glorious sun….

Trust me, once mr. sunshine gets going this place heats up like a sauna. It’s glorious!

 

The sunroom is so amazing, because not only do I have a place to get my tan on (complete with comfy couches), but should the need arise – I have my own person door to my outside kingdom.

As you can see I use my little door it it’s full advantage. It’s very convenient for bringing in sticks and apples from my apple tree should I decide I want a snack later.

What more can a dog ask for?

 

Friday Fetch: Vintage Inspired Bowls

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Today’s Friday Fetch comes from Ancient Industries. They are noted purveyors of traditional household goods and clothing. They travel to various destinations around the British Isles, Europe and America, looking for useful objects that have been in production for decades, centuries, and millenia. And lucky for us they are also purveyors of pet goodies!

These bauer pottery dog bowls are bright and fun…just like me! Created in Los Angeles in the 1930s, the colours of Bauer Pottery were inspired by the orange grove, the palm tree, and the sky. I’d like one in every color please!

$30 each at Ancient Industries

And if you happen to be of the feline variety, they also carry cat bowls.

found via Design Sponge

 

Friday Fetch: Barking Mad Wallpaper

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Sometimes I like to do a little “home remodeling”. Who says a dog can’t have cool digs? If I had my way, this super cool doggie wallpaper would be plastered all over my palace.

From afar, a traditional pattern emerges; up close, however, it’s a dog’s day. Scottish terriers abound in all sizes and patterns, lending levity to this cheeky pattern.

Scottish Terriers, yes, but what I noticed were the DACHSHUND silhouettes! Yippee for being “in style”.

If you’re looking for something to spruce up your walls for spring you can fetch this wallpaper over at Anthorpologie.

 

Chalk it Up

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Lately I’ve been a little worried I might end up like this guy from Houndstoothdesign….

It all started when my mom saw this image on the internet.


source unkown

See my mom has decided that she loves Chalkboard paint.

First it was a chalkboard for the kitchen.

I guess I am kinda flattered that my “likeness” got to be the first thing to go up on the board.

Then it was the mini-fridge.

Actually, it’s just my size. Do dog bones need to be refridgerated?

And then it was the chalkboard canvas in the bedroom.

I just hope those “presents” under the tree are for me.

I guess I can get on board with the whole chalkboard thing…..just as long as I get to draw on them too!

P.S. Mom said that all my blog readers would appreciate a list of materials used to make these chalky creations. So here you go!

Kitchen Chalkboard:

  • 16×20 Piece of Masonite – already had (available at Lowes)
  • Valspar Chalkboard Paint* – about $13 at Lowes
  • 16×20 Picture Frame – already had
  • Spraypaint for picture frame – about $4 at Lowes

Mini-Fridge Chalkboard:

  • Mini-Fridge – salvaged from grandma’s beachhouse
  • Valspar Chalkboard Paint* – already had
  • Spraypaint for handle – already had

Chalkboard Canvas:

  • Wood board cut to make stretcher bars (45″ x 55″) – about $15 at Lowes
    *mitre all 4 corners together using nails & wood glue
  • Corrugated Plastic* – about $20 (can be purchased at most picture framers & perhaps art supply stores)
    (screw corrugated plastic into surface of stretcher bars to add rigidity – Masonite or perhaps cardboard could be substituted)
  • Unprimed Canvas* – already had (available at most art supply stores)
    (stretch around stretcher bars to create canvas look)
  • Valspar Chalkboard Paint* – already had
    (an already stretched and primed canvas can also be used – purchase at an art supply store. if you want to add rigidity unstretch, apply corrugated plastic & restretch)

Total Cost for projects: $52

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