A big thanks!

It sure has been busy around here lately and our line has been getting some fabulous exposure. Here are some of the things going on:

Our Summer Garden Tank has been featured in LuvHandmade:

Our Water Resistant Trench has been featured in FoundHandmade:

AND.... I'm excited about this one!... This summer we've been asked to be featured in City Dog Magazine!!THANK YOU to all of you for all your amazing support!! Hugs and licks from Velma :)

P.S. I haven't forgotten about the contest I mentioned in my last post. I promise it will be up soon.

Have you heard about "Pets Jubilee" yet?

Yikes! Has it really been more than two weeks since my last post?! Sorry folks, it's been crazy busy around here but I promise to start posting more often again.

Anyhow, I wanted to share a WONDERFUL Etsy shop with you: Pets Jubilee. Pets Jubilee is a team shop that sells "sampler boxes" which contain all kinds of pet-related goodies donated by Etsy sellers (including myself). When you purchase one of these fabulous boxes (for an incredible price) you never know what you might get: collars, collar charms, dog cookies, cards, you name it.... Basically, it's like a great Christmas present any time of year! You can even specify if you would prefer a cat-themed, dog-themed, or other kind of pet-themed box. I haven't gotten to the best part yet-- what makes me very proud to contribute to this great team is that not only are you supporting "handmade", but you are also supporting the SPCA International. That's right, a portion of every purchase is donated to help prevent cruelty to animals. Can't say it gets any better than that... Make sure to check it out!

So many ideas, so little time...

Maybe I'm obsessive, maybe I'm insane, but I always seem to have so much going through my mind at any given moment. I'm constantly thinking of what to do next for our fashion line, what would be cute, what fabrics would work, what trims would be needed...on and on and on it goes... it seems to never end. Recently, the owner of the Pampered Pet Boutique, the lovely little local shop that carries our line, asked me to make some beds that she could sell at her shop. Of course, I was more than happy to oblige. I had been thinking about making beds for our Etsy shop for quite some time now, but I hadn't gotten around to it. This gave me a good excuse to finally play around with the idea and actually make some. It turns out, I loved them, and so did Velma! Once I made the beds for the boutique, I immediately went out and purchased some fabric to experiment a little more and make a bed for Velma. I'm thinking... you might just find something plush and fluffy for you pooch in our shop very soon... :) After all, every pampered pup deserves a posh little bed like this, just look how comfy Velma looks on her's!

All Eyes on Chester

How precious is this?! This is one of my clients, a little gentleman named Chester. His mommy purchased a sweater from our shop a couple of weeks ago and she was lovely enough to send me a picture. Darling, right?! What makes it even cuter is how big the sweater is on him,; he almost looks like a little boy playing dress-up in his daddy's clothes. In this picture, he is only about three months old and still growing into it. Fall and winter are just around the corner, but I'm sure by then he will fit into it perfectly :) What a cutie!

Fall Preview....

Who's ready for Autumn? I know I am :) I find it to be one of the most beautiful seasons with its beautiful colors, ideal weather, and of course, fabulous fashions. This year's 1+1=ONE fall fashion collection will be chic, refined, sophisticated and classy, all while still being casual and fun. I found a beautiful fabric that encompassed all of these key elements and put it to use in this collar. This collar is meant to kick off our fall line and set the mood for what is to come. Stay tuned for more :)

Custom Orders

I realized today that I don't think I've ever talked about our custom-order experiences or how much we welcome them :) In case you didn't know, we happily accept almost any challenges that you can throw our way when it comes to custom orders-- ranging from custom-sizes on existing designs, to altering design details on our ready-to-wear merchandise, all the way to working out a one-of-a-kind unique design. These orders are some of my favorites since they present challenges as well as creative room that we normally don't have to work with. Here is one of the most recent custom designs that we have created: from the design concept to the existing product. If you are interested in finding out more, feel free to visit our shop or e-mail us at designsbyone@yahoo.com

All eyes on Xen...

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE receiving pictures from my customers? It always manages to put a smile on my face and gives me such a feeling of satisfaction. It makes me proud to do what I do and makes it that much more worthwhile. Meet Xen, a stunning American Pitbull Terrier who now rocks one of our collars. Who says dogs who don't like clothes can't be fashionable? You, too, can show off your pet's personality and individuality with one of our custom collars (or anything else from our shop!)

That perfect summer outfit

When the weather is nice and you're feeling happy, you need an outfit to reflect that. Your pampered pooch also needs a nice "let's go take a stroll in the park" outfit, and this tank is perfect for that! It's bright green color is cheery and playful while it's flower and butterfly applique design are innocent and chic. It is lightweight and comfortable, perfect for playtime on those beautiful sunny summer days. Make sure to come visit our shop to check out our newest and hottest summertime pieces :) See you there!

have you seen this yet?

ok... so I realize it has been a while since the last post, but I've been away and super busy. Last week, I was off and Velma and I headed up to Seattle to explore, relax, shop and have a blast. We are back and ready to rock! Before we left, I listed our newest spring jacket. However, I normally do a little bit of promotion for each of our new items when they first debut. This one was slightly neglected since it was such a last minute listing before our trip. Anyhow, here it is!

This cute and convenient coat is the perfect jacket for those chilly spring and summer nights. It is made of lightweight and soft cotton weave making it perfectly comfortable to play in. One side is pastel yellow with white embroidered swirls while the other side is more subdued khaki with yellow topstitching detail. Closures are located at the front of the chest as well as at the side. The strap-on design makes it easy to move in and easy for you to put it on your pooch! No sleeves or armholes to worry about. You also have the option of selecting from silver snaps, Velcro, or traditional buttons with buttonholes for the closure. (If not specified when ordered, we will surprise you!). Your pal will feel stylish and comfy in this easy-to-wear jacket.