design guide BIRDCAGES

It's been a fun and busy month - obviously not a lot of blogging going on - but a lot of work on the new INDEPENDENT DESIGN GUIDE // fall 09.

Not only does the design guide feature new designers, it has a new design of it's own. With inspiration from glossy magazines, and my own preference for flipping through pages - I designed something to do just that.

Here are a few of my favorites from "La Cage", a feature of this seasons birdcage theme.

To check out birdcages and more, visit the new INDEPENDENT DESIGN GUIDE // fall 09

pet-o-rama

A year or so ago while doing a little window shopping in Los Altos, I remember feeling a little peckish. Right there were the most perfect little icing covered cookies. "How cute..." I thought, "they're in the shape of dog bones!".

Recently, I found myself back in Five Paw Bakery in Los Altos. Not confused by pregnancy hormones, I could see the cookies for what they were....delicious little dog treats. But, hey, those birthday cakes look awfully yummy....but why is there a dog wearing a birthday hat?

For some wonderfully modern pet stuff from independent designers where better to look than online. Here are some favorites:

TOP (l - r):
Lollipop dog leash, $24.95, The Modern Pet
Ralph Birdhouse, $195, Modern Birdhouses
"Water" pet dish, $50, Everyday Studio

MIDDLE (l - r):
Scooter pillow, $69, Pillow Pillow Pillow (available online through Rare Device)
Black bird print pet bed, $180-$220, Deadly Squire
Wallmount fish bowl, $34, through Chimpfeet.com

BOTTOM (l - r):
Personalized pet tag, $16, KLA designs
Ludlow collar, $15, Lodi and Lewi
Zombie cat nip toys, $4 for 2, Prairie Bird