pets :: leader of the pack

Hey, how'd they get that chicken to do that???

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pets :: dog gone art

For a piece of cheese, Jack Russell Terrier, Tillamook Cheddar from Brooklyn, New York will paint you a masterpiece! This paw-some pooch has been likened to artists Jackson Pollock and Cy Wembly and at the age of ten has been widely exhibited throughout the U.S. and Europe. At sales of over 2000 dollars for each of her paintings she ranks up there with other famed animal artists like chimp painter "Congo" who's paintings bring in over 8000 dollars.

What's this fluffy Picasso's technique? Her owner Bowman Hastie, explains:

"Tillie's primary process is a dynamic color transfer technique. In preparation for each of her works, her assistants assemble a touch-sensitive recording device by affixing pigment-coated vellum to a sheet of lithograph paper backed by mat board. The artist takes the prepared "canvas" in her mouth and brings it to her workspace. Working on the outside surface, she applies pressure with teeth and claws in a methodic ritual marked by dramatic shifts in tempo and intensity. The resultant sharp and sweeping intersecting lines complement the artist's delicate paw prints and subtle tongue impressions, composing an expressionistic image that is revealed on the paper beneath when she is finished. She works with shocking intensity, sometimes to the point of destroying her creations. "

When asked if Tillie enjoys exhibiting at shows, Bowman replied, " She typically hangs around the cheese table!" which makes sense since Tillie was named after her favorite brand of cheddar.

Tillamook Cheddar - the cheese AND the dog painter are JUST COOL!

pets :: a suitcase bed

Ever notice how "Fluffy" always finds the worst (for you) places to claim as her sleeping domain. Like your suitcase - when you're packing for a trip - there she is lounging out on your neatly folded clothes. So isn't this great? I found these cute pet beds over on Etsy that give kitty a stylish suitcase all her own .

Vintage Renaissance makes these , transformed from vintage suitcases into upcycled and wonderful pet beds for those jet-setting animals in your life. The removable and washable pillow is custom-made with a durable 100% cotton fabric and filled with eco-friendly stuffing and the funky legs add some serious retro style.Socially and environmentally friendly, these pet beds are suitable and sturdy enough for any small pet (or two!) that might need a cozy place to sleep! I think even Poppy Petunia might like these - they're JUST COOL!

pets :: having a ball

Jerry is one lucky dog. His inventive master rigged up a JUST COOL ball machine that would keep the pooch company and excercised when he wasn't around. Bet Poppy Petunia wishes her mistress would be so smart.

Jerry's owner wrote,"I built the ball machine because I thought my dog Jerry, might like it and that it would be something fun for me to build. So after two years of on and off work, with many safety features such as IR proximity sensors to protect Jerry and my son from the machine, I finally complete.

Far from being a replacement for me, I was always right there with him enjoying his fun. And with all the troubles that I went through to build the ball machine, I still end up throwing more balls than that the machine could count! According to the computer, he played with the machine by himself only 3 times in his life.

I recently put this video on YouTube to keep alive my earlier memories of him and (hopefully) provide some "humorous distractions" for anyone that might drop by."

 

pets :: dogercise

It's always good to have an exercising buddy...

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furniture :: a fetching side table

Perfect for the pooch loving, reading in bed, funky you! Isn't this bedside table fetching? ;)

Pack of Dogs 2 from NEL multi-functions as a side table, stool, bench, bookshelf, magazine rack, newspaper holder, bookends, and more. Hey, set fido out on the front porch with a plant on his back to collect your morning newspaper too. This dog is JUST COOL!

art :: folk art dog trunk

A primitive painted trunk by moi








inspired by a favorite blog of mine

pets:: marley the yellow lab

Another dog print by moi! A Yellow Lab - name's Marley ;)

I haven't seen the movie yet but hear it's a real tear jerker so you'd better buy my signed art print at my etsy shop. It should brighten your day ;)

Yellow Labs, lovable, devoted, loyal dogs that they are - they're everything a dog should be and they're JUST COOL!

watch the Marley and Me trailer here

art :: another dirty dog! the boxer...

Hey you. Dog lover over there. Boxer lover? I just finished another dirty dog for my dog poster series. Check him out!

The Boxer

Named after it's boxy schnozola, this breed is definitely a man's dog! Celebrities that own boxers are Justin Timberlake, Sylvester Stalone, Luke Perry, George Clooney, Alec Baldwin, Robin Williams and Jodie Foster. Hmmm...I always thought she seemed a little manly ;) 

 The Boxer, number five on the popularity list according to the American Kennel Club, is JUST COOL!

pets :: hotdog on a bun

awwwwwwwwwww....

art :: more dirty dogs

Buy this Shih Tzu Print at my Etsy Shop!

A new dirty dog from my digital dog art series! A SHIH TZU - apparently one of the ten most popular dogs in 2008. In case you're curious, here's the official top ten list from the American Kennel Club:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Golden Retriever
4. Beagle
5. Boxer
6. Dachshund
7. Poodle
8. Shih Tzu
9. Bulldog
10. Yorkshire Terrier

Hmmm...still have a bunch to do for my dirty dog print series. What breed is your fav??

art :: dirty dogs!

"WEIMARANER" 

The latest addition in my Dirty Dog series. Like it? Check out more of my dirty dogs at my etsy shop. Want your dog immortalised in grunge? Email me!

Dirty Dogs - their JUST COOL!

furniture :: midcentury modern pug

It's true. Even pugs love midcentury modern design.



pugs do have discriminating taste... and midcentury modern is JUST COOL!

get your pug here

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Pets :: shoplifting dog on the lam

Last week a skin and bones pooch got away with a five finger (er..paw) discount at Smith's Food and Drug. The furry canine who looks to be a husky mix or akita is now on the lam. 

Awww...give the dog the bone. It's Christmas! 

But I wonder why he didn't hit up his local Petsmart instead ?????

photos :: extreme holiday geekiness

Holiday greetings - so geeky - it's JUST COOL!

pets :: sheep is the family dog

Tinkerbell is no ordinary sheep. This wooley blanket on four legs was born too weak survive so the Magarotto family took her in and nursed her to health and she has now become a member their family. Although her sight was damaged and she suffered brain damage during birth, Tinks slowly got stronger and now joins their other pets on frequent walks.

Ms Magarotto said that, "...Tinks is now looking forward to her first Christmas with us, where she is more likely to be at the table than on it."

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pets :: baby carrier

Pup-poose?

pets :: alligator eats dog for halloween

Halloween has gone to the dogs and here a few of the coolest costumes I've ever seen!

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I'm still in a quandry over what Moxie and Poppy Petunia will be wearing. Any ideas?? I don't think they'll top these ones though - these halloween pooches are JUST COOL!

pets :: fido's funhouse

Check out these JUST COOL digs for Fido. Designed by Michael Young for Magis this orange polyethylene with stainless steel doggie high rise comes complete with step ladder and a brass plate with the engraving “AMICUS FIDELIS PROTECTIO FORTIS”, which means “faithful friend, strong protector.” I think Poppy Petunia would be proud to call this home her own. Don't you?

It's yours over at Unica Home
Save 10% on any order for Fido or Fluffy over at PetSmart.com

pets - modern dog beds, first on Poppy Petunia's wish list

Over at FeelMoreHuman.com, I found the perfect dog bed for Poppy Petunia! Not only does it look comfortable and cozy, but it has a cool mod style as well. Dog furniture with a modern aesthetic is hard to find, but here it is.

FeelMoreHuman says that ...more of a recliner than a pet bed, the Wowo Dog Pod is like an Eames chair for your best friend. (and you know how we love Eames!) Crafted from bent ply with a choice of wood veneer, it also features solid wood legs with a removable, washable pad. And that fun fur pad looks like something Poppy would love to sink her little furry white body into. It is available in a host of materials, from this great looking cherry veneer pictured, to maple, aluminum and even eco-friendly bamboo.

Oh and while your checking this cool dog bed out, check out the rest of the Vurve pet line at Feel More Human, like this WoWo single pet feeder

It's JUST COOL, don't ya think?