Hello, friends! My name is Bonnie and I am so excited that Laura has allowed me to come share with you today. I author Going Home to Roost, a blog dedicated to everything handmade and anything homegrown. However, because I love our sweet golden retriever, Toaster, I also keep a dog blog on the side just for fun. To combine my two favorite things with you today, I’ve decided to put together a little round up of some handmade pet items, any of which would be perfect gift ideas for the proud pooch papa! I hope you enjoy!

(clockwise) the westerly trench; $80, rust retriever mini journal; $8,  yellow dog; $55, sage honeycomb dog tie collar; $40,  small dog bed; $58, on the lookout; $40, keep calm corgi; $16.50

Photos by Liz Bradley

We are so in love with this utterly ‘pawsh’ and fabulous prize for June’s Pet of the Month winner. One lucky pet will receive not one but TWO gorgeous handmade fascinators from Tart Hair Fascinators.  Why two you may ask? So that you can dress up with your pooch of course! Exquisite custom colours and detailing make these sassy yet tasteful hair pieces absolutely perfect for bridal parties, weddings, anniversary bashes or any other summery festive occasion. You really cannot go wrong with an infusion of classic style in a contemporary setting.  But don’t just take our word for it. Check out these oh-so pretty pictures taken by the lovely Liz Bradley. We can’t get enough of Liz or these darling fluffy pants!

 

Mischief is this little one’s middle name and finding the most comfortable napping place is the name of the game! Meet Nacho, an adorable dachshund who was caught red handed messing up one of mom’s pillows. Uh-oh! Such boldness, however, deserves some recognition, so congratulations Nacho on being this week’s Thursday Furball!

Boring old dinner dishes move over! There’s a new design in town that is worth whipping out table manners for! The Lula Dog Bowl from Alessi offers a superb level of luxury that is both aesthetically appealing and functional. The curvaceous mountain top on this dish not only hides empty bowls from sight, but also protects uneaten food and keeps it safe for later. The designer behind this lovely creation is none other than the oh-so talented Mirri Miriam, who has become known for sophisticated pet dishes. What do you think? Are these bowls drool worthy?