Affiliate Links     I got it; I got it! No, I got it!   It’s only April, but never too soon to get ready for summer! I, for one, count it as my favorite season. With our move to Florida, the pups are spending a lot of time in and around the pool and I have such a great tip to share! We’ve discovered the Best Pool Toy Ever! I don’t use caps lightly, mind you. 🙂 It’s the Super Subbies Squiddy Tub Pool Toy and my-oh-my, does it pack a… [Continue Reading]

I love this week’s 52 Snapshots of Life theme – Foolish – because the picture I chose takes me back to last summer at my cousin Barbara’s annual family picnic. It’s usually the third Sunday in June around Father’s Day, when the weather is already nice enough to hop into their pool, something Sophie has participated in for the last two. I remember the looks on the faces of my cousins the first time she did it. She just decided it was time for a swim, marched over to the steps and went on in! They thought it was hilarious and,… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links       We just ran a giveaway on the site with Dog Fashion Spa, the brand making beautiful-smelling grooming products for dogs that use gentle ingredients and are vegan, too!  I think they’re some of the best spa products around. Three winners were chosen at random to receive a Dog Fashion Spa item to try for themselves. But we want everyone to win! So, Dog Fashion Spa was generous enough to exclusively offer us this great deal: For three days only – April 2, 3 and 4 – any purchase of over $25.00… [Continue Reading]

If you’re not living in New York City or some other still freezing place in the U. S., Spring seems to have sprung. I originally grabbed the camera to take this 52 Snapshots of Life shot for a friend’s magazine called Sniffery.com (cute name, right?).  In a little bit of self-promotion, Jasper and Sophie are wearing my new Couture by Sophie spring Moto Jackets – The James and The Ellie – both made from high-quality, cruelty-free materials.     Jasper, like the who-knew? fashion model he is, was right on point, posing. Sophie wants nothing to do with any of… [Continue Reading]

Wow is all I can say! Fellow pet blogger and friend Carol Bryant, of Fidose of Reality, and her partner, Darlene Bryant are doing great things for Cocker Spaniel rescue and to help save dog’s lives. With their Wigglebutt Warriors® charity, named for the shimmy and shake of their Cocker Spaniel, Dexter’s, tush, they’ve already raised over $33,000! And now, they’re scouring the country for the recipient of their next fundraising gala, Wigglebutts Uncorked. Could it be your favorite 501(c)3? Maybe. Read on to find out more! What’s a Wigglebutt Warrior, anyway? Wigglebutt Warriors® is the fundraising arm of Fidose of… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links     Does your dog have dry skin? Rough paw pads? Do they develop gunk in the corners of their eyes? You don’t have to be a diva to think any of this is for the dogs!  Sophie and Jasper have experienced these conditions and more, at one time or another, and my go-to brand from experience is Dog Fashion Spa. I love and use several of their products because not only do they work for us, but they are made with gentle and responsible ingredients and they smell great. To me, they’re the best… [Continue Reading]

  Jasper fell into the pool. Luckily, he’s a strong boy and he pulled himself out. But, what if he didn’t know how to get himself out or fell into the ocean? Can dogs drown? Yes! Thousands do each year. And, with swimming so much a part of our lives now, I was really interested in learning more about the HedzUp Watercollar™. Here’s what it does: Shaped like a hexagon, it attaches to your dog’s own collar and prevents it from drowning by keeping its nose and ears above water, even if the dog is unconscious. When a dog swims or… [Continue Reading]

  I love this shade! It’s the ultra suede fabric I used for some pieces in my Couture by Sophie The Icons Collection. I like how it pops and the richness of the color, and it’s perfect for this week’s 52 Snapshots of Life Photo Challenge theme – Green! Sophie and Jasper weren’t thrilled to pose for this pic, but acquiesced when they saw a yummy treat in their immediate future. 🙂 I probably should’ve take the cardboard poster roll out of the background, but it’s Saturday, chores day, and there’s lots to do! My pet blogging friend and colleague,… [Continue Reading]