It’s never too early to start planning ahead for special occasions like the holidays or birthdays. In fact these stylishly vibrant gift wrap beauties from PaperGirl Designs will have you begging for a present to pretty up and tie neatly with a bow! It is absolutely ideal for the pet lover in your life!

We are pleased to tell you that the winner of the August Pet of the Month contest will receive some of this unique gift wrap as their prize! Whether your treating Fido to a new toy or a pet loving pal to a surprise, this gift wrap will have you covered! So be sure to send us your pet photographs for a chance to win!

Email us at [email protected] — oh, and be sure to pop by PaperGirl Designs to peruse some lovely greeting cards and gift tags too!

In keeping with our sentiments about embracing simplicity from yesterday, we thought we’d share with you our deep adoration of the humble polka-dot. The polka-dot print is both cute and cheeky, chic and playful, timeless and modern. The polka-dot pattern never ages, never dates and looks utterly fabulous around any pooch’s scruffy neck. So if you think your dog’s collar attire could use a bit of a spruce, why not consider the oh-so simple Red and White Polka Dot Collar from Furry Paws Boutique. What do you say?

Guess what? It’s August! Yes already! We can hardly believe our eyes as the summer days keep on rolling past at lightning speed. One good thing about July being over is that we can unveil August’s FREE Pawsh Poster! In our minds late summer is all about hosting elaborate tea parties and playing fetch with your pup in the park. Simply follow this link to download your own free copy of this month’s poster! Once again Miss Rory has her new ‘words to live by’ hanging in a crisp contemporary IKEA frame above her bed. Where will you hang your Pawsh poster this time?

Also, congratulations to Cash for being voted July’s Pet of the Month winner! Make sure you do a happy dance!

It can be difficult to get motivated on a Monday morning, which is why designing a beautiful working environment is of the utmost importance. We’re feeling the simple clean look on this particular Monday, playing up the luscious tones of summer while making sure the pup has a place to snooze during your whirlwind of phone calls and emails!

Where to Find the Look:

1.  I Love You Like a Dog Loves a Bone Eye Chart Poster Print.  2. Vika Gruven IKEA Table Top with Glass.  3. Molly Mutt Big City Life Dog Duvet  4.  Eames Aluminum Group Chair  5. Mottega Lamp  6.  KASSETT Magazine Box with Lid