Dogs of the Blogs: Chevrons & Stripes

I first discovered today’s beautiful blog through an adorable photo of her dog when her home was featured on the Glitter Guide back in February. It’s safe to say since then I’ve been smitten. Combining a fresh sense of style and a fine eye for design, Chevrons & Stripes is the spot to go to for inspiration galore. Every post by the lovely Sarah spins out new ideas, bursts of colour and fabulous finds. Oh and did I mention she has an adorable little pup that will melt your heart like butter? Time to meet Sarah and Ziggy…

Who: Sarah and Ziggy
Where: Chevrons & Stripes
In A Nutshell: Chevrons & Stripes is a lifestyle blog with a focus on interior design, fashion, food, travel, and all of the little things that make life worth living!

Describe your blog in 3 words…
Colorful, Modern, Quirky.

What are your most popular or favourite posts to date?
I’m really excited about a new weekly feature that I launched a couple of months ago called “The It List.”  Every week I ask one of my favorite bloggers ten questions about some of their favorite things (i.e. artists, music, shops, etc.)  I love learning about everyones latest and greatest finds! You can find the entire series here.

Tell us about your dog…
Ziggy is such a special dog. I think everyone says that about their pet but we can’t help but feel like Ziggy is a pretty unique little dude.  He’s whip smart, can learn new tricks in under an hour, and uses his skills to get into some serious mischief. His antics have us endlessly laughing.  He’s only 1 and 1/2 years old so his personality is still developing but it’s safe to say he’ll always be a sweetheart – he loves people and other pups and I’m pretty sure he knows he’s a charmer! If only he had another little buddy to play with – but that’s a conversation for a later date…

If you had to describe your dog in three words, you’d say…
Funny, Mischievous, Loving.

How is your dog involved in your blog?
Ziggy is C&S’s number one cheerleader. Not a day goes by where he’s not sitting at my feet or on my lap while I write. I think that’s his way of showing support, haha. He’s also quite popular on instagram.

If you had one tip to share with other blogggers it would be…
Stay true to your own aesthetic and try not to let looking at other “bigger” blogs make you feel unimportant.  There’s a niche on the internet for everyone.

Sarah’s TOP 5 Pretty & Fluffy picks…
1. One of my most prized possessions is a customized dog portrait that Katie Logan of See Scout Sleep did of Ziggy.  She truly captured him perfectly and even replaced one of the stripes from our bedding in the drawing with jamaican flags – representative of his name’s heritage, haha. (Pictured)
2. This Instax MINI is the perfect gadget for snapping pics on the go – that is, when I’m not glued to Instagram. (Pictured)
3. Macarons - I can’t get enough! When my sweet tooth kicks in, these are my vice.
4. This adorable gingham dog bed from Wagwear would be perfect for our family summer home so that Ziggy doesn’t continue to steal my parent’s dog’s bed.
5. I am dying for the complete set of these metallic F. Scott Fitzgerald novels re-designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.  I’m pretty sure they’d add the perfect pop of sparkle to my bookshelf (plus, re-reading some of the classics is on my to-do list)!

Want to follow Chevrons & Stripes? You can follow Sarah on Twitter or subscribe to the full blog here. Look out for a Facebook page coming soon!

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Smitten Shots: Style Me Pretty Los Angeles Wedding

Not everyone knows this, but the wedding blog Style Me Pretty was the first blog I ever read AND the inspiration behind the launch of Pretty Fluffy. When I was planning my own wedding I was addicted – ADDICTED! I tell you – to visiting Style Me Pretty numerous times a day, everyday. I loved their aesthetic and how they had created such a joyful, beautiful atmosphere with their slice of the internet. I nearly died the day Abby featured my inspiration board on the homepage. To this day I still jump back on and visit for my dose of pretty. So when I recently came across this jaw-droppingly stunning wedding featuring two snuggable bulldogs, I knew I had to share it with you all. My favourite picks are below but make sure you visit the original post and full gallery over at Style Me Pretty for the whole beautiful story.

My gosh – love the bride, love the flowers, love the dogs! If this wedding doesn’t make you want to get married (again even!) I don’t know what would. And for that final piece of heart-stopping cuteness check out the pooches, William and Polly, featuring in the couple’s wedding video.

CREDITS:
All images via Style Me Pretty
Photography by Lauren Ross Photography
Event Design + Planning: Beth Helmstetter Events
Floral Design: Holly Flora
Wedding Cake: Vanilla Bakeshop
Wedding Cinematography: Lovespun Films

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Harry the Border Collie by Wet Nose Fotos

Well if this photo session wasn’t designed to steal my heart I don’t know what would! With fresh bursts of colour, amazing lighting and a beautiful face front and centre it had me at hello. Featuring little more than a pup of a Border Collie, this gorgeous session from Wet Nose Fotos is much more than a selection of pretty pictures. As you read the story below, you’ll find out this session is a testament to the unconditional love between a dog and his owner; and the never give up spirit of our furry friends.

From Shannon, Wet Nose Fotos:
He might be only 15 months old, but this gorgeous Border Collie knows how to work it! My client bought this session as a birthday gift for his girlfriend Lindsey {what a sweet guy, he’s going to be in the good books for quite a while now!}. I headed to our afternoon session location at Silvan Reservoir in the Yarra Valley, about 40km east of Melbourne, Victoria, which was glowing in the late light.

When I met this handsome young man I was amazed, he has THE fluffiest tail I’ve ever seen EVER! It’s absolutely gorgeous and for a Border Collie a little unexpected. Next up are those dreamy eyes . . . WOW. Yellow and piercing and he knows how to use them! Ok, ok, I may be a little smitten.

Harry was from the same father as Lindsey’s older border collie of 5 years, Milo. She got him from Kyneton, north-west of Melbourne and he was chosen because he was the best looking {no argument there!}. Lindsey got him the same time as her Mum, who chose his brother and called him Ollie.

Harry had a very troubled first 10 weeks of his life where he decided to drink half a litre of paint when his new owners were getting the house painted and he basically was ready to be put down. He lost so much weight he reached under 4kg (skin and bones). Poor Harry was in hospital for 4 whole weeks. One more day of losing weight and the vet was going to pull the plug.

After force-feeding him through a tube every single morning for 6 weeks, he started regaining weight and developed normally. Unfortunately he may have permanently kidney damaged but he’s absolutely perfect in his owner’s eyes.

In Lindsey’s boyfriend Paul’s own words -
“Harry is great because he is the total opposite to his brother; he is so affectionate and would never hurt a fly. He can run for hours on end and is kind to Charlie, my Scottish Terrier. They have never had a fight and can even share the one bone! Harry only went to 3 weeks of obedience training and he can sit, stay, roll over, shake and go through an obstacle course. Harry reminds me of my female border collie who lived for 19 human years. He is a big girl!“

About Wet Nose Fotos:
Wet Nose Fotos sessions are relaxed and fun. There is plenty of praise, cuddles and 100% natural Australian treats! We only book a limited number of sessions each month and provide you with a great experience before, during and after the session in addition to a superb collection of images finished to perfection. Sessions are shot Australia wide including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane. For more information visit the Wet Nose Fotos Website, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. And if you want to learn to take great photos of your own pets be sure to check out their Pet Photography Workshop.

As a special Easter deal for Pretty Fluffy readers, Wet Nose Fotos is offering $150 OFF their session fee. BE QUICK! The offer is only valid for bookings made during April {non-refundable session deposit must be made in April}. Use the Code PF150OFF when booking. Click through on the image above for more details.

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Instagram Puppy Love

Are you on Instagram? I’ve joined up this month and it’s quickly becoming my new obsession. For those who are yet to be part of this fabulous craze, Instagram is the free App that allows you to snap photos with your iPhone and then beautify them through a range of filters before sharing them with the world. And for dog lovers? It’s the perfect way to capture those funny and sweet moments with your pets, as well as finding a whole new community of proud pooch owners to connect with. Here’s my TOP 10 Pretty Fluffy picks of Instagram…

Looking to get involved? What not join be in participating in Fat Mum Slim’s March Photo A Day Challenge. The premise is simple, each day has a set category and all you have to do is intepret that category in a photo. Here are some of my recent pics…

So why not come and join in the fun! You can find me on Instagram under pretty_fluffy — and don’t forget to leave your Instagram handle in the comments below so I can follow you back!

Who are your favourite picks of the Instagram litter? 

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