I've Got Mail

I love mail! Packages addressed to me just Make My Day!

Today's package was special. Not only was it for me (my favorite kind) - but it went to help a good cause (one of Mom's favorite things)

This one clearly was for me.

Although I needed a little help with the bubble wrap!

IT'S A CRAB! Mom found it on the etsy site HELP THE GULF COAST

A number of etsy artisans are donating their work to help raise funds for The National Wildlife Federation and OxFam America - and their response to the disaster in the Gulf Coast. This beauty was orderd through Handmade Louisiana and is from the shop of Natalie Fontane at Scriverner's Retreat. Check out their sites for more information.

I haven't figured out what to name this guy (and yes, all my stuffies are named). Any ideas?

Work in Progress

Due has gone to the country for the week - so it's a little quiet here in my world. The weather is starting to cool and it's a good time for Mom and I to work on some new designs for our fall collection of pet floorcloth / placemats. You can check out our etsy store by clicking here.

Mom likes to comb through pages and pages of design magazines to get ideas. For patterns, for color combinations. The "SoHo Bone" above was inspired by the blanket in the current issue of Martha Stewart Living.

The fun and mod paw print mat - we're going to call it "The Gramercy" was inspired by this vase we found on the pages of the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens.

This one was also influenced by BH&G's September issue. Mom loved the kitchen back splash and tried to use that color palette in our new "Washington Square Bone". I think Mom really enjoys mixing up the custom colors. It looks to me like she's playing with her paints - but then that's just me!

I hope you enjoy seeing a little of our work in progress. I need to crack the whip and get Mom to finish the detail work on these last two so they can be posted in the etsy store by this weekend.

Saturday is suppose to be beautiful. I'm hoping Mom will take me to The Ramble in Central Park. Although you have to stay on leash at all times in The Ramble - it's a lot of fun. It's heavily wooded and the closest thing us city dogs have to being in the mountains. I am very envious of the photos Sierra-Rose posts on her blog about her adventures out west.

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Celebrate & Mingle!

Mom and Deborah (Due's Mom) headed to the 47th Street Plaza to celebrate al fresco style! Mom and I opened a store on Etsy.com to sell our hand painted pet place mats. We set up the store on July 3 - and sold our first mat on July 7 - so Deborah (and Due) took us out to celebrate.

The great thing about 47th Street - Mom & Deb get to have a bit of bubbly - and Due and I get to join them (not for the bubbly of course). We get to sit outside and relax - and visit with others. I made a friend right away. Her dog was at home - so I filled in the best I could.

She was so nice I decided to hang out at her table for awhile. Mom doesn't seem to mind as long as I stay close by. There was another table of 4 men I flirted with as well, but Mom was too shy to take a picture.

Of course the best part is being with my boyfriend, Due. My ears have been a little sore (too much swimming I think) - but Due likes to kiss them and make it all better.

We had a nice relaxing evening. Unfortunately the grill area caught fire early in the morning (4am) so for now - there are no burgers available at our favorite spot. Hopefully they will be able to replace it soon. In the meantime - we'll just relax. We're pretty good at that!

Due's staying with us this weekend!! SLEEPOVER AT ABBEY'S!! We have to behave in the apartment, apparently it's not a Dog Park - and we must respect the nice people who live below us. That's going to be a challenge since Mom sent the ottoman out for recovering - there's a wide open space in the living room that is just perfect for playing! Something tells me there will be photos - and since it's the weekend...CENTRAL PARK HERE WE COME!!!

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