Paisley of the Week! Dashing Dog Collar

Just look at this fantastic paisley dog collar from the Etsy shop My Fabulous Puppy. I don't own a dog (though my kids have been lobbying hard!) but if I did my dog could not be a cool canine without paisley bling like this.  Sasha, the diva doggy who was rescued from a shelter and knew she had to be fabulous, found that sparkly, pretty dog collars and sweaters are usually made for more dainty dogs. So unfair!  Who says you have to be petite to have the poshest pooch apparel?  Although I wouldn't fancy toting a German Shepard/Greyhound mix around in a Gucci bag, I agree with My Fabulous Puppy's motto that All Dogs Deserve to be Fabulous!  Sasha asked her owner to rescue her once again--from boring and utilitarian dog accessories and My Fabulous Puppy was born!  You go grrrrrl! (Sorry, I had to do that!) 

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Guess the Paisley of the Week!

I love this paisley watch by GUESS.  I want this watch.  Anyone out there who wants to buy me this watch please feel free.  It's available at Macy's....

Paisley of the Week! Silk Scarf

It's Monday--time for the Paisley of the Week!

This gorgeous fuchia, red and orange silk scarf was given to me by my Mom.  As a scarf it's a bit useless, too small to wear around my neck, really but I keep it because I love looking at it. 

Something I've learned photographing silk, it's better to have the flash either low or off.  It took me about 10 shots to get these two pictures.

If you know of a paisley that would be perfect for the Paisley of the Week! leave me a comment/link here or on Twitter or my Facebook page. 

Red Hot Valentine's Day Goodies

In one month, it's going to be Valentine's Day, and when I think of Valentines I think of RED!  Some people think that this holiday is only about mass marketing--but it doesn't have to be.  For the people who are special and unique in your life, you don't have to settle for gifts that are cheaply produced and sold in every chain store.  Gifts from your heart require creativity and thought--so you're in luck.  Etsy is chock full of people who use their creativity and thought every day to make their stores really special. These featured items are either handmade or handpicked vintage pieces that are available right now to get you thinking about how to suprise all your sweeties.   So without further ado, please enjoy!

Wear this adorable red nautical dress from Nou Nou Vintage when delivering your valentines.  I love these handmade ones from Studio Haus. These love notes are personal, totally unique and very reasonably priced.  What's not to love about that?

No ensemble is complete without the right accessories!  These sparkly red Swarovski crystal hearts from Jay Behrle and adorable red love bracelet by ZaneyMay could be a gift for someone special, or  for you if you drop the right hints...

Valentine's Day is only once a year, but you can feel fun flirty at anytime with this fluffy handbag by Gladraggz. 

Hang a dash of romance in your house year round with this cute country hug and kiss garland by PACountryCrafts.

Not everyone is into mushy romantic Valentine's Day things.  No problem--you can still share the love!  These robots by DesignLab443 have a sneaky heart on the back and  a secret zipper to hide a love note, a candy kiss or two, or a sweet (but not sugary!) present like these pink and red skull magnets from FiveFootFury13.

No Valentine's Day would be complete without a heart shaped candy dish and this vintage piece by Heliopsis fits the bill perfectly.  Where else are you going to put your Conversation Hearts?  Or better yet, you can stash those earrings and bracelet to wear again!

Thanks for looking!