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New! Cuddle & Play Wool Toys from FitDog

Shop It 20 Apr

What do you look for when toy shopping for your dog? I like to combine a mix of the interactive, to keep Soda’s mind and body stimulated, and the cute, just for the awww factor. So when the eco friendly dog boutique FitDog were kind enough to send through 3 of their new Cuddle & Play Wool Toys for Soda to trial I was impressed on all levels.

The cuddle and play wool toys are naturally made from 100% New Zealand wool, through a process called “felting” which involves agitating hand-dyed wool with soap and water until the desired shape is formed – such as a mushroom, ring toss, or oh-so-cute elephant! Handmade by trained artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal, the toys are non toxic, completely biodegradable and washable – good for your dog and for the planet. The BEST part? They have no polyester filling inside, which means no coming home to an artificial snowstorm on your lawn.

My favourite pick was easily the adorable elephant – possibly one of the cutest dog toys I have ever seen, however Soda could not get enough of the Ringzee toy. She literally stole the toy in the middle of the photo shoot and kept it with her for the duration of the afternoon. It’s safe to say all three were a real hit and I can report that days of rough play later all are looking as good as new. Seriously how many dog toys can you say that about?

I just love the idea of Soda having a safe, sweet and colourful toy to play with that is ethically sourced and good for the environment. And Soda? Well she just cares about having fun. Looks like all the boxes have been ticked!

The cuddle and play Wool Toys come in a range of colours (pink elephants and purple mushrooms anyone?) and retail for just $14.95. For the full range and to purchase visit the FitDog Website.

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Guest Posting on Little Bits of Lovely

Behind the Scenes 05 Apr

If you love everything pretty, you’ll love the absolutely beautiful blog Little Bits of Lovely. The gorgeous Rachel has the most amazing sense of style, and the cutest pup named Charlie to boot! Catch me over there today sharing the 5 Lovely Things I Can’t Live Without. Read the full post here.

PS. Can you guess what one of them is?

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A New Addition… Meet Socks

Behind the Scenes 31 Mar

I am very excited to introduce to you today a new addition to the Pretty Fluffy family! This 18 month old Border Collie X was a rescue dog at the RSPCA Shelter when my parents decided to take him home with them earlier this year. Since then he has become a much loved member of the family. Pretty Fluffies, meet Socks…

NAME: Socks

AGE: 18 months, give or take!

BREED: Border Collie X

NICKNAME: Socksie

FAVOURITE TOY: Squeaky Pig

FAVOURITE GAME: Fetch, fetch and more fetch.

DISLIKES: People putting blue ribbons on him for photo shoots.

Sadly my parents were unable to find out much about Socks’ history. When he came to them he was severely underweight and quite shy. The RSPCA records mentioned something about a family surrendering Socks because they were moving, but this is unconfirmed. Unfortunately for a lot of working dogs like Socks, they are very cute and cuddly to begin with, but as they grow up their needs for exercise and mental stimulation become too much for their owners. Which is sad, because happy working dogs can be the most intelligent and loyal dogs you will ever know.

But lucky for Socks, he has hit the jackpot with my parents. Funnily enough they had originally gone to the pound to see if there were any older dogs that needed a home. My mum’s beautiful dog of 12 years, Spot, had passed away a few years prior and she was ready to bring another furry friend into her life. (I got a lot of my dog craziness from her!) However when they arrived at the pound my Dad began to tell the officer about his most favourite dog in the world – a Border Collie named Soda (just as any proud grandfather would!), and the carer mentioned they also had a Border Collie available for adoption. It was love at first sight.

Believe it or not, my Dad has never been a dog person. In fact growing up, I would have called him a cat person if anything! But to see him today with Socks is heart warming. Every morning they go to the park to play fetch, and when they’re at home Socks rarely leaves my Dad’s side. To my parents they have just welcomed another rescue dog into their lives, but to Socks, the love of my Mum and Dad means everything.

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new pet into your home, consider offering a rescue like Socks a home. To see more pets looking for fur-ever homes visit PetRescue or your local shelter. 

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Soda Pop Prints

Loving... Shop It 21 Mar

A few months ago, while I was visiting some of my favourite blogs, I came across a lovely little competition on Indie Pretty Projects featuring the amazing paper goods of a boutique designer named none other than Soda Pop Prints! Needless to say I was instantly smitten as I discovered all of the sweet goodies on their website – from gift cards and wrap, to personal stationary, recipe cards and more. Everything was so darn cute!

Feeling the name alone was a good luck omen, I got Soda to cross her paws and I entered the competition…And little do you know I was lucky enough to win! But the real surprise came days later when my prize arrived in my mailbox. Not only did I receive the beautiful holiday cards handcrafted by Soda Pop Prints’ Cheyenne, but she had also worked on creating my own set of ‘Soda’ Soda Pop Prints personalised cards just for me. I’ll tell you my heart nearly exploded with the sweetness of such an unexpected gesture! And as for the cards, could they be any cuter? They certainly have Soda’s stamp of approval!

To see more of Cheyenne’s lovely work you can visit the full Soda Pop Prints website, and to buy visit the Soda Pop Prints Etsy Shop.

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