Showing posts with label home accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home accessories. Show all posts

Monday, February 10, 2014

Happy End

Jeder Hundefan sammelt im Laufe seines Lebens sicher das Ein oder Andere vierbeinige Accessoire.
Schön, wenn es dann nicht nur als Staubfänger fungiert, sondern auch einer echten Aufgabe nachkommt.
Diesmal habe ich ein paar gut aussehende Hundekumpels rekrutieren können, die Euch Zweibeinern bei der Ordnung ein wenig unter die Arme greifen. Und das, obwohl mir Ordnung - zum Leidwesen meines Frauchens - so gar nicht liegt.
Beim Sortieren von Zeitschriften und Büchern geben sie ihr Bestes, aber seht selbst.

Diese beiden französischen Bulldoggen machen es sich nach getaner Arbeit auf einem Kissen bequem. Es gibt sie wahlweise in Weiß oder Schwarz - gefunden bei ebay:

(English version:) Each dog fan accumulated during his life, certainly the one or the other four-legged accessory. 
Perfect, if it doesn't only act as a dust catcher then, but also fulfills a real task. 
This time I was able to recruit a few good looking dog buddies that help you humans to tidy up. 
Even though I hate tidiness - to the regret of my mistress....
When sorting magazines and books they do their best, but see for yourself.

These two French Bulldogs are relaxing on a pillow after doing their work. Available in either white or black - found on ebay:


Diese zwei kubistisch anmutenden Terrier stehen auf schwarzen Resinsockeln im Marmorlook. Sind am Besten in einem von Klassikern belegten Regal aufgehoben... - gefunden bei Houzz.

These two cubist looking Terrier are standing on a black base in marble look - found at Houzz.


Dieser Dackel ist schon fast legendär - stammt er doch vom Designpapst Jonathan Adler.
Erhältlich mit rosafarbenem oder blauen Sockel.

This dachshund is almost legendary - because he comes from the icon of design "Jonathan Adler" 
Available with pink or blue base.


Diese Windhunde verlieren nicht einmal durch ihre quietschpinke Farbe an Eleganz - gefunden bei KARE design.

These greyhounds don't even lose their elegance with this loud colours - found at KARE design.


Wohl weniger für die staubtrockene Lektüre ist dieses ironische Pärchen gedacht. Aus Metall - gefunden bei Knob Creek Metal Arts.

This ironic couple need some funny literature. Made of metal - found at Knob Creek Metal Arts.


Diese Farbe! Ich mag sie einfach! Und mein Frauchen auch. Somit sind wir auch mal einer Meinung (kommt selten genug vor...) - gefunden bei Pottery Barn. Die liefern übrigens auch endlich nach Deutschland!

Look at this color! I adore it! And my mum also. Thus we are de facto in complete agreement (really a rare event ...) - found at Pottery Barn.


Die Italiener können einfach alles, was mit Design zu tun hat. Das stellen sie sogar bei solch simplen Dingen, wie Buchstützen unter Beweis. Gefunden bei Spisani.

The Italians are perfect in everything that has to do with design. They even put in such simple things as bookends to the test. Found at Spisani.


Freunden der vornehmen Zurückhaltung sei dieses Exemplar ans Herz gelegt: Blasslila Keramik - gefunden bei Overstock.

Friends of elegant restraint will love this: Pale Purple Ceramics - found at Overstock.


Für die Handwerker unter meinen Lesern habe ich noch ein besonders Schmankerl aufgetan. Eine Anleitung, wie man diese (oder Ähnliche) Buchstützen selber macht. Farbe und Rasse kann somit jeder selber wählen. Anleitung gefunden bei Irresistible Pets.

For the craftsmen I found a special treat. An instructions on how to do this (or similar) Bookends by yourself. Any color and breed is possible. Instructions found in Irresistible Pets.



Also wenn's nach mir ginge, ich würde ja auf der einen Seite einen Terrier (mich) und auf der anderen Seite eine Katze basteln. - Aber mich fragt ja keiner....

For what it's worth, I'd build a terrier (me) on one side, and on the other a cat. - But no one asks me, as usual....

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Dog-it-Yourself: Türstopper | D-I-Y: Doggie-Doorstop

Immer wieder bin ich auf der Suche nach "hündischen" Dekoartikeln, die mein Frauchen selber machen kann. Fündig geworden bin ich diesmal bei dem englischen Blog »Red Ted Art«. Der beschäftigt sich hauptsächlich mit Allem rund um Heim & Kind - aber eben auch mit ein paar netten Hundeartikeln.
Diesmal geht es um einen schicken Türstopper in Form eines Scottish Terriers, den man sogar selbst machen kann!
Mein Frauchen kann ja glücklicherweise einigermaßen gut nähen (immerhin macht sie mir und vielen anderen Hunden die schönen Hundekissen von paraperro®) - aber jetzt nur keine Panik: Das Schnittmuster ist wirklich so easy-peasy, dass es wirklich jeder Nähmaschinen-Legastheniker hinkriegt. Versprochen.

Hier ist der Blogpost mit dem kostenlosen Schnittmuster und der Anleitung.

Besonders schön sieht das natürlich aus, wenn man typisch englische Materialien nimmt, denn immerhin kommt der Scottish Terrier ja von dort, also Schottenkaros, Tweed und sowas.
Aber das bleibt ja zum Glück jedem selbst überlassen....

Wie sich das Ganze mit einem klassisch englischen Karo in Blau-Grün macht, seht Ihr weiter unten:

(English version:)
I am always on the look for "doggish" decorative items that can make my mistress by herself. 
I am struck it rich this time in the English Blog »Red Ted Art". It deals mainly with everything around Home & Children - but also with some nice dogs articles.

This time it's a fancy doorstop in the shape of a Scottish Terrier, which you can even do it by yourself!
Fortunately my owner can sew reasonably well (after all, she makes me and many other dogs beautiful dog cushions) - but now do not panic: The pattern is really so easy- peasy , that really everybody can do it. I promise.

Here you can find the blog post with the free pattern and instructions.

It will become especially nice, if you'll take typically English materials like tweed or tartans, because after all, the Scottish Terrier is indeed a British citizen.
But decide by your own....

How it looks like with a classic English material, you can see here:




Und so sieht die Anleitung für den neuen Mitbewohner aus:
And so does the manual for the new roommate look like:


"Ran an die Nadeln, Freunde!"
"Grab your needles, friends!"


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

jack | queen | king | ace

As you all know, I'm the one & only dog of my mistress (b.t.w. I would never accept anything or anyone else...). 
That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy the presence of other fellows - I love being outside with my beloved dogwalker and her pack twice a week! 
When finding the following playing cards »Pack of Dogs«, made by the american illustrator John Littleboy  and sell by artiphany.com, I feel reminded of our funny and action-loaded life during the days.
It's a perfect and detailed interpretation of different dog-breeds and their typical behaviour, transferred into the life of playing cards.

All that's left to say for me is: Let's get ready to rumble!







Wednesday, May 15, 2013

high-glass dogs

Once again sorry for my bad working morale... Time's running and I have got my paws full.
In order to know what to do, my mistress created a cushion for me that shows my daily to-do-list.
So I will nevermore forget anything...
Look:


If you are interested, it's available at her shop: www.paraperro.de

But now for something completely different: My latest web-tours.
I found a nice german eBay-shop a couple of days ago where a girl is selling lovely dog-breeds made of italian Murano-glass.
The figures are only 6.5 cm (2.6") high, are made lovingly & with a lot of typical details of the real breed.

The sellers' name is »8010katharina« and she is selling worldwide.
Check out her shop, she has nearly every dog breed available, also rare breeds.

Here's a small selection of her latest offers:











Now - after checking my to-do-list - next item on the agenda is »eating«.
Thanx mistress for this mind memory, it works!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Beware of tiny dogs!*

I'm so sorry that you didn't read any posts for the last 2 months. It's really not my fault - my mistress didn't have the time to write down my ideas. - Think I've to search a new clerk for the future, but prudential employees are hard to find nowadays...
Nevertheless I completed my work right and still browse through the web to find interesting and extraordinary stuff for you.

Today I would like to show you some really teeny-weeny-miniature crochet dogs made by »Su Ami«, a group of 5 crafters in a family, who live in Vietnam.

It's really incredible but they perform magic with their crochet hooks:

A brown dachshund:


A multi-coloured dachshund:


A chihuahua:


A grey pug:


A sand pug:


A westhighland-terrier:


And this guy looks like me!



Isn't this awesome? From now on you can own a giant pack that fits inside a matchbox!

* 'cause you will fell in love with them all!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Do(g) it yourself: treat-containers

Because it's getting more & more unpleasant outside and time's running up to christmas, I've decided to show you some nice ideas and handicrafts in the upcoming weeks.

Today I'm starting with a really nice DIY-idea by »Diane Henkler« - published at  the platform »momtastic«.
At this platform you'll find the full instructions to develop your very own dog-food container made out of an old can. Everybody will envy your talent, wanna bet? - But don't panic, it's really easy. It only appears stylish and pricy....


For an absolute professional finish you'll also find the following labels to download at »momastic«:



Buddies, enough is enough -  time to roll up your sleeves and get started!

P.S. You can send me pics of your finished containers and your own ideas of labels and creations.
I'll show them in one of my next posts.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Birthday pickings

First I'd like to thank all my friends & congratulators that made my (birth)day.
Everything was perfect - even if my deepest wishes (see my post from below) didn't came true...
But I had a lot of attention this day, and got some really f-u-n-tastic gifts.

After getting dressed by my mistress - as usual she put me on this awful crown - I had to pose amidst my gifts for the daily press:


I got a new »paraperro® cushion«, made by my mistress. It's an outdoor cushion and I'm going to be the test-dog for this model. When I'm chuffed about it, it's going to be produced next year.

Then I received a brandnew porcelain water-bowl that was designed by »Rosenthal« with a jolly print by Andy Warhol.


And also my mistress made a tasty cupcake of apple, zucchini and eggs, ornated by a »7« of some liver sausage, mhhhh!
B.t.w.: I didn't know what the green thing on the top of the cake has been for, it tasted unbearable...


Later that day - as you can see I still had to wear this crown - another present arrived.
My absolute adored liver-cake made by the german dog-bakery »Lehmann«.


There's only one question left: Why do I only have birthday once a year?
I've heard that 1 dog year counts like 7 human years!
So wouldn't it be fair to celebrate 6 times more?




Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Scratching post

Today the word "post" got a complete new meaning for me: This cattree made by the Dutch designer »Erik Stehmann« shows that there possibly exsists a kind of friendship - or let's say helpfulness between dogs and cats.
Okay, this tree really looks fantastic compared to the traditional furniture for cats, but it turns everything topsy-turvy in my view of the world. I think I've to make an appointment with my trusted psychologist....




Finally a short warning that hits the mark: Mind your head....!.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Take a nip to the loo

It's a matter of fact that some dogs love to sip out of the toilet. It's not my alley, so I don't have any explication or excuse for this behaviour. But apart from that: For all dog owners it's an really awkward affair...
My advice: Take these doggish things with a sense of humour! I found a damned funny water bowl, that will rock you with laughter - as well as every guest you'll host in the future.
Wanna bet?

 The CSB Dog Toilet Bowl available at »perpetual kid« or »Amazon«

Bottoms up, my friends!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Teacup dog

It's really healthy to drink enough every day. So why not celebrate your thirst in an elegant way?
Wow - that rhymes...

I found a superlovely teapot - topped with a lid that looks like a cheeky puppy - and comes with two integrated pastel coloured cups.
It's created by the Japanese designer, Shinzi Katoh (via »ModCloth«) who is well known in making book illustrations and product design.




For me the only cup dog that I'll ever accept...

Thursday, March 8, 2012

spring fever

It's becoming spring! The tulips and hyacinths are growing in my garden and I'm feeling totally excited about that.
Some of my collegues feel much more excited about other things - called reproduction.
Luckily that's not one of my problems, but I sympathise with their typical symptoms named absence of appetite, insomnia and heartache.
I found a really interesting solution for their pain in terms of a »Hot Doll« - a sexdoll and companion for dogs. Available in vicious black or virginial white:


I, personally, think that it doesn't look like a typical "playmate". For me it's a design object for a stylish home.
But it is purportedly: Love is blind.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Ouch!

My dearest friends.
Most of you certainly know how it feels when you have to go to the vet:
It's a terrible nightmare!
The most degrading thing is when he prescribes a cone of shame. (B.t.w. it's the perfect definition of this awful object...)
Julia Duncan-Roitman, the founder of »Pink Baby Mouse Shop« doesn't only breed mice (yeah, it's true, buddies!) - she also designed these incredible "Cone Pillows" that show different dog breeds on colourful fabrics.


P.S.
Dear talented inventors & designers.
It would be really kind, if you would give some attention to the look of these horrible cones of shame. I'm sure it would be a profitable job for you...And I swear that all dogs in the world - including me - would be deeply grateful.
Kind regards and a big woofeee!
Anton

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Beauty sleep

I know that there are several dogs out there, who are allowed to sleep in the bed of their humans. Sadly this privilege isn't mine....
But maybe after my mistress will see this beautiful duvet cover made by the famous spanish designer »Amaya Arzuaga« her scandalous behaviour will change:



It would fit perfect to my home, because nobody could see my white hair onto the sheets - not even my mistress after brushing me off....