independent design guide SUMMER 2009

Last week I launched the INDEPENDENT DESIGN GUIDE // summer 09 - and I love it! Of course, there is the oh-so-slight chance that I am biased since I curated the guide.

Plus, one of the designs is going to be our next giveaway....I bet you can't guess which one!

Check out more from the INDEPENDENT DESIGN GUIDE and then don't forget to vote for your favorite designers.

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