Thank you Petco and BarkWorld for sponsoring this post and campaign. Discover the Petco Community.      I’ve exciting news to share! Bark & Swagger has been named as a Petco Ambassador! So that means, not only will I be bringing you news of the stylish, new things Petco is carrying, but I’ll also be sharing about the great community of like-minded pet parents Petco is building. And, as is the Bark & Swagger way, I’ve got some pop culture home decor gems to share. Heads up for great gifts, Star Wars fans! Read on for the scoop on the… [Continue Reading]

Do you and your dog love adventure? Is a weekend camping trip one of your go-to things to do? Then Ruffwear, one of my fave brands, has the best dog bed for you! It’s called the Urban Sprawl and it’s durable enough for base camp and soft and good-looking enough for the home. Outdoor adventure In the Overcast Blue What’s really helpful about this plush bed is its two-sided mattress offers both a soft and firm sleeping option. Say your pup has a hard time getting in and out of bed (and its not because they’re lazy!).  Maybe… [Continue Reading]

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 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]

Affiliate Links Sassy & Classy Thanks for visiting for Part Two of my Smucci Too! story. This innovative pet bed company has created the only completely interchangeable parts pet bed, that marries artistic design with practicality. Red Truck Bed Today, you’ll discover their secret design weapon, how they make these incredible beds, what Smucci Too! the Rescue is and what’s next for this forward-thinking design company. Their Secret Weapon The beds come in a variety of themes: Serenity/Nature; Bold Colors/Fashion & Trends and Classic Design with a… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Wild About Pink! Glam. Nature. Patterns. Pop of color. There’s no limit to the combinations you can create with Smucci Too!, this innovative pet bed company that’s made it easy and cost-effective to design your dog’s bed just how you like it. Parts are created to be easily interchangeable, washable, and stand up to the elements. And, they’re beautiful! You won’t find two beds exactly the same. I like that! They were generous enough to send us a bed for Sophie to try. It’s great-looking and works well in… [Continue Reading]

  Kathy Ireland and Elizabeth Taylor, with one of her beloved Maltese You may wonder what former supermodel and current business mogul, Kathy Ireland, and the iconic Elizabeth Taylor have in common. Inspiration. Read on to find out how one honors the other in a new pet product collection. Hers may be the world’s 28th most licensed brand and more successful than Martha Stewart’s, but in front of a roomful of femmeprenuers at Global Pet Expo recently, Kathy Ireland’s eyes flashed with sassy glee. She’s telling a story about overcoming adversity, something Ireland has done many times… [Continue Reading]