Affiliate Links Imagine the whimsy of Dr. Seuss meets the elegance of Italian design, and you have the Alessi Lula. I stumbled upon this great modern dog bowl design, while looking around online for items I love. And, this one’s unusual and a beauty! Created for Alessi, a high end Italian design brand,  the Lula was designed by Miriam Mirri of Italy. It’s a brush stainless piece of art, with a lid. Atop the lid, is the adorable, cartoon-like figurine of Lula. The idea for the bowl, according to Mirri, was to shape it like… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Two weeks from now,  there’ll be lots of furry creatures of every stripe, scale and color parading around towns all over the country. And, we’ll be bonding with our best friends, the best excuse to play dress up with them. Yup, Halloween is coming! Sophie and Jasper are ready to go. In fact, we’ve already tried on and made any necessary nips and tucks. This year, they’re rocking Animal Planet Halloween costumes. They’ve made some adorable ones for pets and were kind enough to outfit little Jasper. Mama took care of Sophie. The… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links There’s a lot to consider that I didn’t realize when buying a pet bed. How does my pet sleep? Is he a lounger, all sprawled out. Is she a cuddler, tucked into a ball? Is he a burrower, who likes to disappear beneath the covers? P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle and You, an impressive, forward-thinking brand I discovered, has considered all of this and more. Beautiful, original designer pet beds and eco-friendly materials. Ergonomically comfortable structure. Great enrichment toys. Pet. Lifestyle. And You. This is what P.L.A.Y. is all about. A premiere lifestyle brand for… [Continue Reading]

  Fashion hounds of the two and four-legged kind, there’s a fun and fabulous designer dog fashion competition going on right now you’ve got to know about! Want to discover the designers canine couture-lovers seek out?   The ones who help set the trends? They’re all gathering in one place through November 10th, displaying some of their best designs, under the umbrella of an organization called PawVogue. And, we can get a sneak peak at the entries in the Fashionista 2014 competition! The best bet? If you see something you like, you can own it, custom-made for your little baby.… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links If you’re neck’s a bit thick and your thighs are kinda wide, your chest is big and your legs are short, don’t worry. You might just be a bulldog. Much beloved, but often unserved in the pet fashion business. I’m as guilty as the others. I haven’t designed for the bully’s at Couture by Sophie. My sample models are both small dogs. Sophie’s a skinny minny, and Jasper’s wider, but still small. I did have an experience recently that made me think about creating French and English Bulldog clothing. A friend from The… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links If you’re a Bark & Swagger follower, you know I’m a fan of the PUPSAVER. For me, it’s the best dog car seat out there. It’s the only one officially crash-tested by the same company that crash tests infant car seats for the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). With the holidays almost upon us, we’re already thinking gifts – for us, our pups, our friends and loved ones. If you live outside a major city or just plain get around in a car with your dog, you need a car seat. I… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links The Madison Carrier Yvette Ruta designs have captivated pet parents in the know, making hers the art of pet fashion. Yesterday, I introduced you to this prolific and talented Dallas-based designer and the exceptional pet beds and bedding she’s created. And, while her business might have started with beds,  it now includes a whole lot more. I saw Yvette’s black and white couture collection on the Yorkie 911 runway fundraiser last June, and the designs were very contemporary and fresh.  I wasn’t alone in my opinion, because many others… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Yvette with Chanel & Hali Dazzling pet couture and awesome accessories; one-of-a-kind handbags and sparkly jewelry…wait! I’m not done! Infant apparel to ooo and ah; luxurious home goods that beg a touch…is there anything Yvette Ruta can’t do? During a recent talk with the outgoing Dallas designer, whose clientele includes some Hollywood notables, I asked her how she manages such prolific creativity, with just so many hours in a day! Yvette has mastered the art of pet fashion. Listen to what drives her ability to do it all, learn… [Continue Reading]