Puppy Playdates, Etsy Front Page , Magazines, Oh my!!!

Life sure has been fun and exciting over the last few days. I have been anxiously waiting for the fall issue of Modern Dog Magazine to hit newsstands and it is finally here. When I first opened Jennie B. Goode Collars in January, I never would have imagined that I would have a collar featured in a magazine. It was so exciting to see my Holy Cow Dog Collar in the Terrific tripod photo spread.Miss Sophia insists that it wasn’t luck but due to the fact that she just happens to be one of the cutest full figured dog models around. She was a little jealous that they did not ask her to model the collar in the magazine but I gave her some treats and she got over it really quick.

For the long weekend we came up to Raleigh to visit family and friends and of course Miss Sophia came with us. She has had a very action packed weekend. On Friday she had a breakfast play date with new friends, Holly and Pirate.

On Saturday she played in the leaves with her old buddy Scout( he is my niece’s cocker spaniel that lived with us for awhile). To top it all off she then went over to her new friend Bob’s and played with him for hours. The poor girl was so tired come Sunday that she actually slept from noon until 8pm.

My husband is a huge college football fan so we attended the season opener for the East Carolina Pirates on Sunday afternoon. It was as hot as could be and when I wasn’t sure how I would manage to make it through the entire game I checked my email from my phone and was surprised to find out that my Pumpkin Patch Plaid Leash had made it to the front page of Etsy. I was so excited that I forgot how hot and miserable I had been.

It may be pretty tough getting back to regular life on Tuesday but then again with Miss Sophia around nothing is ever regular.

Here are the latest additions to the shop

Pumpkin Patch Plaid Leash and Collar

Give a Dog a Bone Collar and Leash

Minnie Inspirations

I wanted to make a Minnie Mouse like dog collar for a little while now and just happened to find the perfect fabric while browsing around Hancock Fabrics the other day. To sweeten the pot even more , the fabric was on sale. Fabric + Sale  makes for a very happy Jennie! Needless to say I couldn't wait to get home and make my Minnie. Miss Sophia looks so cute in it I think she may need the matching harness.

                      

 

The Minnie Dog Collar & Leash

Jennie B. Goode Collars on Etsy

I could not resist searching Etsy to find some other Minnie Mouse inspired creations to share with you.

1.) Minnie Mouse Ultra Ruffle Dress for Dogs

 by: Young Urban Puppy

2.) Custom Minnie Mouse Cupcake Toppers

by: The Birthday House

3.) Red Polka dot Minnie Mouse tags

 by: Chocolate Tulip Designs

4.) Minnie Cupcake Ring 

by: Le Petite BonBons

5.) Red and Black Mouse Ears Earrings

by: Monkeys N Munchkins

6.) Minnie Mouse Tutu Set

     by: Mya Papaya Boutique

Not " just a dog" and some great finds for your fur babies.

I came across this video on a blog last week and shared it on Facebook but wanted to share it here for those that missed it. It makes me miss my Mr. Cosmo that died last year from cancer. He definitely was not “Just a Dog”.

Sweet Mr. Cosmo

Etsy has so many great shops and products for our pets and here are some great ones I came across this week.

Skin Therapy Dog Shampoo Bar with Soap

By: GoodStuffNaturally

This 100% natural, therapeutic dog shampoo bar is formulated with oatmeal to calm and soothe itchy, dry skin. Cocoa butter conditions the coat, making it smooth and shiny! The bar is scented with Tea Tree, Peppermint, and Lemongrass essential oils to deter pesky insects from your dog's fur. Tea Tree oil also has beneficial medical properties, including antiseptic and antifungal action.

Cherries Dog Tutu Harness Dress & Dog Harness

By: Lil Yorkie Fru Fru

Her dresses and doggy accessories are so creative and adorable. Makes me want a teenie, little dog to play dress up with. Shhh… don’t tell Sophia I said that.

DOG SPRITZ Floral Naturally Insect Repelling and Deodorizing Pet Spray

By: B.Noel Aromatics

DOG SPRITZ is completely natural and utilizes pure essential oils that are known to be deodorizing and insect repelling. It has no alcohol, synthetics or chemical preservatives

4 Rescue Pet Dog Up Cycled Bottle Cap Magnets

By: BeansThings

These little magnets are so cute and Beans Things shop is filled with a wide variety of other styles and adorable items.

 

 Please check out these shops for more great finds

Good Stuff Naturally's  Shop:http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodStuffNaturally

Lil Yorkie Fru Fru's Shop:http://www.etsy.com/shop/LiLYorkieFruFru

B. Noel Aromatics  Sop:http://www.etsy.com/shop/bnoelaromatics

Beans Things  Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeansThings

Help the Gulf Coast & Shop at the Same Time

I know so many of us have been wondering what we can do to help out with the Gulf Coast oil spill. Well, if you love to shop and love to do good deeds, then I have the shop for you. Etsians are always quick to create a shop whenever there is a need and as usual they have not disappointed.

This is a collective Etsy shop to help the gulf coast recover from the massive BP oil spill. Etsy sellers have donated their items so that 100% of the proceeds can be given to charity.

100% of the proceeds (after Etsy & Paypal fees) will be donated to charities helping with the Gulf Coast recovery effort.

Here are just a few of the more than 300 items available in this shop

friendly-turtle-4x6-original-signed

lifes-journey-sterling-silver-necklace

cool-water-goats-milk-soap

farm-fresh-8-x-12-fine-art-print

special-order-your-choice-color-disk earrings

Make sure to stop by this shop and check out all of the items they have and shop for a good cause.

Help The Gulf Coast Shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelpTheGulfCoast

Help The Gulf Coast's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/helpthegulfcoastetsy

Help The Gulf Coats's Blog: http://www.helpthegulfcoastetsy.blogspot.com/

Help The Gulf Coast's Twitter: http://twitter.com/HelpGulfCoast

Alter Ego

An alter ego (Latin, "the other I") is a second self, a second personality or persona within a person, who is often oblivious to the persona's actions. It was coined in the early nineteenth century when dissociative identity disorder was first described by psychologists.[1] A person with an alter ego is said to lead a double life.

If I had an alter ego , this would be it.I have always been obsessed with retro pin up girls and tattoos. If tattoos were erasable, I would spend at least one day a week covered in them and dressed up Rockabilly style. Well let me clarify. When I say covered, I do not mean covered like that tattooed freak, Jesse James had an affair with. I draw the line when it comes to inking the face and one may want to be careful as to the message that their tattoos are giving off.

Tattoos are a hate or love kind of thing and let’s just say that neither my hubby nor my parents are big fans. Good thing I never asked any of their permission before I got mine. With that said I guess that probably rules out me getting anymore anytime soon so I guess I will just have to live vicariously through others. Thank goodness for the internet and Kat Von D’s show on A&E.

Of course I could not resist finding some tattoo themed Etsy items.

Custom Vintage Tattoo Pet Small xs Dog Cat Id Tag

By:Wicked Minky

Owlways Postcard Pack

By: The Little Fox

Tatto Flower Pot

By: sasswatchdotcom

Sock Monkey with Mom Tattoo

By: Cashmere dejavu

Amor Tattoo Syle Pendant

By:Silent Goddess

Art Print ~ The Tattoed Lady

By: The Art Hermit

What would your alter ego be like????

All of these items can be found by clicking on the GREEN shop name under the photo.