A collection of ideas for custom pet gates to keep furry friends safe at home. Keeping our pets safe sometimes means they need to be contained or kept from getting underfoot. So they can still feel like part of the action, custom pet gates -- in keeping with house style -- are just the ticket. These examples all have wood frames with center inserts that allow pets to keep … [Read more...]
Built-ins For Pets 2
More clever pet built ins, ideas to make life comfy for our furry families. I continue to collect various ways for us to include pet built ins in our homes. We all know it's not really whether Mama's happy, it's whether our dogs and cats are happy. No "beware of dog" sign needed as the big guy [top] is all smiles. And who wouldn't be, with his own space in the mudroom? … [Read more...]
Stylish Dog Beds
Fetching dog beds for our four legged friends. An often repeated question on decorating forums is where to find dog beds. We want our homes to reflect who we are and look their best, but that's hard to achieve when Fido's lair is tattered. This microsuede bed is reversible, so even the pups can enjoy a change now and then. The removable tufted seat can be used for their … [Read more...]
Built-ins For Pets
Clever ideas to make life easier for pets and their families. Dogs and cats are a big part of our families and we always want them to be safe and comfortable in our homes. I started collecting various ways to build in pet- friendly sleeping and feeding areas during construction -- it would have been better to start in the planning stages. None of these built ins for pets … [Read more...]
Ceramic Pet Bowls
Well designed ceramic pet bowls are available in a variety of styles and colors. Recently I began looking for new pet bowls, both for food and water. The health and safety of my pets is always a priority, but I didn't want to sacrifice style. Bon chien stoneware bowls from Harry Barker are not only handsome, they are free of lead and cadmium. The fancy script lettering … [Read more...]
