Luxury Pet Accessories from kathy ireland’s Loved Ones: A GIVEAWAY!
She’s the model turned business mogul who took an idea, launched with a pair of socks, and grew it into a multi-billion dollar company. Kathy Ireland, the fresh-faced stunner who captivated us as a supermodel in the 80’s, is one of today’s top female executives and a great role model for women everywhere.
Today, Ireland has designed over 15,000 products, available in 50 countries, in categories that all offer solutions – for families, especially busy moms; for business people and for people in love. kathy ireland Worldwide® (kiWW) has annual sales exceeding 2 billion, with Forbes calling her the “prototype for model-turned-mogul,” and British Vogue proclaiming her the world’s richest model.
Read on for details on entering a luxury pet accessories giveaway from kathy ireland’s Loved Ones!!
kathy ireland’s Loved Ones pet collection
Kathy’s latest foray is into the world of pets, with licensing partner and pet industry leader, Worldwise®. Called kathy ireland’s Loved Ones, she’s offering pet families a home decor-friendly, tasteful and high quality collection of beds, collars, leashes, accessories and toys. Entering the pet space was inspired by her 13 year old pup, Sparky.
“We want pets to be welcome in any room of the home,” Ireland explained of the venture. “Having worked for so many years in home goods, we wanted to bring those palettes, those types of designs into the pet space, and feel it’s going to draw everyone [in the family] together.” Ireland’s philosophy that “life is messy,” is something we can all relate to, and she has made it her mission to find or create products that are inclusive for all family members, furry ones included.
The collection offers several styles of beds for every kind of pup. One of my faves, the Quilted Pet Bed with Lounge Mat, features a quilted bed base with a reversible mat inside, which looks classic and very chic. The bed collection retails from between $40.00‑$180.00, not too bad.
The collection of leashes, collars and accessories have a classic, timeless look, and offer interesting details, like the Tag Silencer© to quiet the jangling of i.d. tags, as well as an easy attach leash ring which makes it simple to put a leash on an excited pet. The Tag Silencer is a great one for us, because that jangling sometimes drives me a little crazy. The leashes also feature a shock absorber to help eliminate strain from a dog that pulls, a feature a few companies are doing now and one that I’m sure dog moms, and even dads, appreciate. These retail from $8.00‑$30.00, again, a reasonable price point.
The luxe Gracie and Delilah® collection
Of particular interest is the collection within a collection called Gracie and Delilah®. Kathy shared that Elizabeth Taylor was a mentor to her and they were very close. A staunch animal lover and one who “had a way with animals,” relayed Ireland, Liz came to Kathy with a very special request when she was nearing the end of her life. Taylor asked Ireland if she would take her two beloved Maltese, Gracie and Delilah, and care for them when she passed.
Kathy and her family not only took the two babies in, and have them to this day, but she honored her dear friend by naming this luxury collection after them. The Gracie and Delilah® collection features products for both dogs and cats with luxury fabrics, detailing and some sparkle and shine. Perfect for La Liz!
A luxury giveaway!
Ireland and Worldwise are generously offering Bark & Swagger followers a special treat from their exclusive Gracie and Delilah® collection! Two lucky winners will be chosen.
The grand prize winner will receive a gorgeous Gracie and Delilah® Quilted Pet Bed. The second prize winner will receive a matching Gracie and Delilah® studded dog collar with tag silencer and leash. All classic, all beautiful!
Here’s how to enter…
The giveaway is open to U.S. residents, 18+ years of age. Required is to:
- join the SwagTeam for the fresh news first
- Like our FB page
- Like the kathy ireland Loved ones FB page
Note the extras you can do to tally up more points.
The giveaway will run from Thursday, December 18 at 7am EST – Friday, December 26th at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!!
For those who can’t wait and may want a kathy ireland Loved Ones piece for the holiday, you can find them here.
Summary
When I first previewed the kathy ireland Loved Ones pet collection at Global Pet Expo last March, I really liked it and thought, like her other solutions-based products, that it would be very popular. But even more than that, I really liked Kathy. Her warm, friendly and very open demeanor, coupled with her business savvy, makes her someone other femmepreneurs aspire to. As a wildly successful former supermodel, you also have to figure the girl knows a thing about style. What a powerful combination!
What’s the key ingredient that keeps you going, keeps you from giving up? Is it something that can help others, too?
I have enjoyed going thru the site and is always refreshing to learn there are always others who take heart to any and all animals,helping to rescue,giving advice,selling products that ,Our pets like ,as we spoil them more,keeping them safe.
Hi Mary Ann! So glad you are enjoying the site. Would love to know what your greatest challenge being a dog mom is. I’m always looking to cover topics that a lot of my readers would find helpful in solving a problem. Let me know! Happy New year!
Love.
Nice, right?
I just look at my dogs. They keep me going, are always there to cheer me up and make me laugh. And I know they love me and need me. That’s enough to keep me going.
Yes, I feel the same way! Really nice, Kate.
I would say hope and love 🙂
Hi Mallory! You can also purchase this from Amazon. I put a link in the article for those who fall in love with the pieces and either don’t win the giveaway or wanted the pieces faster. Happy New Year!
My dog Blackie, He was the reason I got up in the morning after my husband of 35 years died. Blackie gets me going, outside to play, go for walks. He’s my BFF.
Hi Sherry! Just saw this comment. So so sorry about your husband. You’re blessed to have Blackie and so so glad you won the giveaway prize! Happy New Year! And pls send a pic of Blackie in his new collar and leash set!
Hope for a better life, than where I’m from and comfortable provision in my retirement age with a house and yard full of pups.
Andrea, sounds like a great plan to me. Putting good energy out there for your to realize those dreams. Happy New Year!
My soul is nourished by love of others (people and animals) and remaining ever mindful of what others may need or want. Anyone can do this!
Love this, Margot! So so true. It’s like a button I have that says, “Service is joy.” Plain and simple. We get more joy from doing for others and that is what fuels us. Happy New Year, Margot!
Strength I knowing gods got a plan for me!
Amen, Lisa.
I think my dog is what keeps me going. Just seeing her brings a smile to my face and makes me feel better whenever I am done or upset about something. Her little face and excitement when she seems me and showing me unconditional love is what keeps me happy and going!
I can so relate, Christine. Sophie and Jasper take me outside of myself, make me forget my troubles for the time being and put a big smile on my face. And, caring for them fills my heart. Happy for you that you are blessed with your pup. Happy New Year!
My dog would love to win this prize pack. The collar and leash look wonderful and she loves to go for walks. The bed looks so soft and comfortable too. She need a new one because recently the kitten ruined it by soiling all over it. Thank you and Liz for offering this prize pack for dogs. It looks great!
Glad you like, Lori! And, so happy you won the gorgeous bed! Finally, it is on the way to you…whew! Look forward to seeing the pics of your baby in her new bed.
My cats, daughters and sister keep me going.
That’s really nice, Susan. You’re blessed. Happy New Year!
My furry companions definitely inspire me to stay focused on what’s important & live in the moment.
I totally hear you. Feel the same way. We’re blessed!
My family is what keeps me going and so does my precious fur baby !!
Amen, Teresa! Happy New Year!
I am a Domestic Violence Survivor and the one thing that keeps me going is knowing I am free, and that having Layla in my life makes me want to make my life a better one for both of us, and by sharing our story we hope and pray it will help someone else.
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas
Thank you so much for sharing this, Ruth. So happy you and Layla have each other. Wishing you both good health, joy, love and prosperity in 2015 and beyond.