mixing patterns in design and fashion can be intimidating, but when done well it has the power to elevate any room or outfit! while this practice may seem only for bohemian-types, it is actually something that creates visual depth no matter the personal style. from kate spade’s preppy pairings of stripes and polka dots, to... Continue Reading →
dog-friendly vacation spots for everyone
no matter where you take your dog, making time to be together and share new experiences is what matters most. from luxury hotels to a night under the stars, whatever you choose is sure to (literally) thrill your dog and let him know just how much he matters to you. below is a list of... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: our new ‘jitterbug’ pattern
Wake me up before you go go, Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo. british pop duo Wham! exploded on to the UK and USA pop scene in 1984 with their inexplicably upbeat and catchy song ‘jitterbug (wake me up before you go-go)” which quickly climbed to the top of the charts. in addition... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: our new ‘closer to fine’ pattern
the indigo girls. love them or hate them, they were a key component of the 90’s female folk rock revolution. i am willing to go on the record right now as being on the ‘love’ side of this debate, as an enthusiastic attendee of the inaugural lilith fair circa 1997. composed of amy ray and... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: time after time
a song so iconic it made rolling stone’s list of the top 100 pop songs of the century, cyndi lauper’s ‘time after time’ means something different to everyone. for many, it is the audio backdrop to the final dance scene from 90’s classic ‘romy & michelle’s high school reunion.’ for others, this is an anthem... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: isakov’s amsterdam comes to life
acoustic-folk artist gregory alan isakov is inspired by a life full of travel when writing songs, capturing the unique feeling of a place with delicate guitar licks complimented by accompanying strings and piano. it was his 5th studio album, the weatherman, that caught the attention of indie listeners in 2013 and propelled isakov into the... Continue Reading →
pattern play: lion’s roar (and the dogs who love it!)
“And every once in a while I'd sing a song for you That would rise above the mountains and the stars and the sea And if I wanted it to it would lead you back to me” we can always feel the love we have for our dogs, even in the stormy days life... Continue Reading →
pattern play: romeo & juliet (and the dogs who love it!)
“and i dreamed a dream for you, and now that dream is real” i remember singing this song at the top of my lungs, windows down, knowing this love is the stuff of dreams, only found with very few people. and yet, when it comes to these furry ones we fall head over heels... Continue Reading →
pattern play: NEW!! papillon & new theory
meet papillon & new theory! our latest & greatest new patterns - available in EVERYTHING! duvets, petite duvets, crate covers, round duvets...everything! here is papillon. it's exotic, kind of feels moroccan somehow-and is perfect for so many rooms in your house. we have nothing else even close, design-wise! buy papillon here » and here's new... Continue Reading →
pattern play: the boxer
one of my favorite songs from childhood. my parents used to make me & my 3 siblings super clean the house on saturday - a day we cleverly called "saturday cleaning." and honestly, the ONLY thing that didn't blow about saturday cleaning was that we listened to folksy late 60's music (whilst scrubbing the toilet,... Continue Reading →