Warm from Head to Toe - Gifts Made from the Heart

 

Happy Thursday everyone!

 

Melanie and I are having a wonderful time at our art retreat!

 

For a FUN surprise I made Melanie some goodies to give her while were away in the mountains. :)

 

Since it is even cooler up in the mountains than in Boulder this time of year, I thought it would be neat to make her a new hat and some cozy slippers to keep her head and feet toasty warm.

 

I got some beautiful new yarn in her favorite colors from Universal Yarn and used my favorite simple hat pattern to make this FUN project.

 

It is the same as the one I made for Fred but with a few less rows and a crochet button embellishment to decorate the top!

 

Then after I finished the hat, I grabbed 2 of my other favorite yarns, Da Vinci & Amazing Yarn from Lion Brand and made her some new slippers!

 

I loved these so much that I made a pair for myself too!

 

I will show you mine next week along with some new crochet animals I just finished that will make you smile!

 

xoxoxo

Melissa

Woofie Warmer Wednesday

 

Happy Woofie Warmer Wednesday everyone!

 

Meet Otis!

 

Photo courtesy of Sarah S., TX

 

He loves his new Woofie Warmer Neck Warmer!

 

Powder Blue collar / Black trim / Mustard bobbles

Many customers over the years have asked for a crocheted warming hug for their doggies that do not wear hats and sweaters & for larger canine family members that do not quite fit in the 36 lb weight limit of the Dog Sweater Vests.

I custom make each Woofie Warmer for you to order!

Woofie Warmer Dog Neck Warmers are comfy and warm for dogs of ALL sizes!

When ordering your Woofie Warmer, I just need to know your dog's ...

Breed

Weight

Neck Size

to know what size to custom make for you.

 

And...

Just like the Dog Sweater Vests and Barkclava Dog Hats ~

 

You get to choose the 3 colors for the ...

Collar / Trim / Bobbles

 

If you would like Archie and I to make you your very own Woofie Warmer, please feel free to visit the Woofie Warmer Gallery ~ http://www.woofiewarmer.com/ ~ for inspiration and my Etsy Shop to order!

Please also feel free to contact me anytime with any questions!

xoxoxo
Melissa & Archie

Yellowstone ~ Fred's Photography Trip to Montana!

 

Hi everyone!

 

Happy Tuesday!

 

I am so excited to show you some of photos that my husband Fred just shot on his photography workshop in Montana last month.

 

The took another trip with the Nikon Mentor Series like he did this past January to Panama, but this trek focused on light painting at night in Yellowstone National Park!

 

They actually shot day and night from early sunrise to way after sunset all week!

 

Fred needed a vacation after his vacation to catch up on some sleep when he got home! :)

 

He had so much FUN!

 

I am so inspired by his images I cannot even tell you with words!

 

I framed these as soon as he showed them to me!

 

They are now hanging in the office so I can enjoy them all day long!

 

What trips do you have planned for the rest of the year?

 

Melanie and I are so excited to go to our 2 day art retreat in the mountains tomorrow and Thursday with Carla Sonheim.

 

I promise will take lots of pictures of what we create to share with you!

 

xoxoxo

Melissa

Wonderful Warm Woofies ~ Meet Weasley & Walter

 

Meet Weasley!

 

Happy Monday everyone!

 

I just cannot think of a better way to start my day and week than with receiving wonderful photos from all of you! :)

 

R-Chee & I smiled from ear to ear when we got to see Weasley enjoying is Harry Potter Sweater Vest shown above.

 

Photo courtesy of Kate D., NJ of The Urban Hounds blog.

 

Meet Walter

 

... and this handsome schnauzer is Walter from Washington!

 

His mom Peg shared these wonderful photos of him enjoying his Broccoli Sweater Vest from The Eat Your Veggies Collection.

 

 

R-Chee and I love this time of year!

 

The air is cool and crisp, the leaves are changing and falling and we are busy crocheting sweater vests, hats, and neck warmers for you to enjoy!

 

We have been stocking our etsy shop with lots of sweater vests that are ready to ship today. :)

 

You will find lots of colors and sizes to choose from or we are happy to make them custom for you in whatever color combo you would like!

 

 

Please contact us anytime with any questions.

 

 

We would love to create something special for you too!

 

 

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

Friday Funnies ~ Do You Hear Something?

 

Happy Friday everyone!

 

It is me...

R-Chee!

 

Is it just me... or do you feel a big rumble vibrating through the ground?

 

I hear something and it is getting louder & louder!

 

Boy!

 

It sure sounds BIG!

 

Ooooo!

 

Oh my!

 

It is BIG!

 

It is a buffalo!

 

What did you say dad?

 

This buffalo lives in Montana?

 

You took his photograph last week on your photoshoot at Yellowstone?

 

You mean he does not live in Boulder?

 

He is not in my favorite meadow that we visit?

Phew!

 

That is a relief!

 

He is a bit too big for me to play with!

 

I cannot wait to see more of your photoshoot dad!

 

Momma promised she would write a special post for next week so we can all see!

 

Yay!

 

What FUN plans do you have for the weekend?

 

Please leave me a note and tell me all about them!

 

I cannot wait to hear!

 

xoxoxo

R-Cheee

Festive Furbabies ~ Halloween Inspired Sweater Vests

 

Happy Thursday everyone!

 

Yay!

 

October is here!

 

R-Chee and I love this time of year!

 

The air is cool and crisp, the leaves are changing and falling and we are busy crocheting sweater vests, hats, and neck warmers for you to enjoy!

 

We have been stocking our etsy shop with lots of sweater vests that are ready to ship today. :)

 

You will find lots of colors and sizes to choose from or we are happy to make them custom for you in whatever color combo you would like!

 

Here are just a few of the sweater vests & that you will find or custom order...

 

 

 

 

 

Please contact us anytime if you have any questions or if you would like to share your photos too!

 

We always love to hear from you!

 

Have a super day everyone!

 

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

Pugs in the Park ~ 2012

 

Hi everyone!

 

It is me...

R-Chee!

 

I am so excited to tell you about the Colorado Pug Rescue's annual Pug Party ~ Pugs in The Park ~ I went to with my pawrents this past weekend!

 

It was so much FUN to meet so many puggies and people all in one place!

 

CPR did a wonderful job of organizing the party with lots of vendors to visit, events to enter and contests to win!

 

This puggy entered the costume contest as a plate full of spaghetti & meatballs!

 

How deeeelicious is that?

 

This puggy is getting ready to run through the Pug Olympics obstacle race!

 

... and these 3 puggies cannot wait to enter the 2nd wave of the hot dog eating contest!

 

The were so many contestants that they had to do it in two heats of competition!

 

Here I am listening to my momma tell me what a good boy I am! :)

She was very proud of me that I was so well behaved the whole day!

 

She rewarded me with lots of Cheerios all afternoon! :)

 

 

I had a great day & made so many new friends

 

... but I could tell I am still learning my social skills!

 

Silly me... I did not know it at the time, but I was involved in a dramatic love triangle!

 

It all started when this cute little girl greeted me with a big smile when I said hello!

 

 

...but alas this was her boyfriend, and he did not want me to hang out with them too long!

 

He blew lots of raspberries at me from the playing field.

 

I quickly got the message and went on my way!

 

 

At the end of the day, I waved goodbye to these 3 chaps as their pawrents took them home after a FUN day in the sun!

 

I think the one on the end had one too many hot dog pieces! :)

 

What a fabulous day and fundraiser the Colorado Pug Rescue set up for all of us to enjoy!

 

Thank you to them & all of the rescues out there who work so hard for all of us!

 

The love & dedication every single rescue person has to saving needy animals is simply magical!

 

*It is truly the yummy stuff of life that I think makes the world go round and round! :) *

 

xoxoxo

R-Chee & Melissa



Customer Photo Gallery ~ FUN Foodable Containers

 

Happy Tuesday everyone!

 

R-Chee & I have some photos to share with you today!

 

Our friends, Winston, Vito, Vinny & Jack the beagle sent us these FUN Foodable photos to make us all smile today!

 

Winston tells us that he loves his new lunch box that just arrived!

 

He stuffs it full of his favorite snacks from Pugs In The Kitchen bakery!

 

 

...and Vinny & Vito love their custom dog bowls so much that they won't share them with beagle cousin Jack even for a afternoon snack!

 

They keep them licked clean until the dinner bell!

 

 

Oh man!  What does a beagle have to do to get a pug crumb around here? :)

 

Thank you Gina & Lise for sharing your photos with us!

 

You made our day!

 

Please share your photos with us anytime!

 

R-Chee and I would always love to see and feature them too!

 

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

It's Time to Pawty! ~ R-Chee's Pug Cave is complete!

 

 Hi everyone!

 

It is me... R-Chee!

 

Today I am reporting to you from my grown up Pug Man Cave!

 

Here I am trying to act,

 

*ehmmm*...

 

I mean BEING manly & demanding my dinner!

 

I started acting like this ever since my new giftie arrived in the mail from Auntie Peta!

 

 

Lookie at what I got!

 

An official R-Chee Pug Man Cave Sign!

 

I am sooooo excited!

 

It is the perfect finishing touch I was looking for!

 

Thank you Auntie Peta for your beautiful handmade with love quilted sign!

 

It is Perfect!

 

The Pawty has officially started in my Pug Cave!

 

I feel the music in my little pug feet and they are movin' every which way!

 

Would you like to dance with me?

 

You are all invited to celebrate my Pug Cave Grand opening!

 

It is open to you 24/7 so please come by anytime!

 

I have food, games and music playing!

 

No need to knock!

 

Just lick the window twice and it will magically open!

 

It is better than the clapper!

 

Tee Hee!

 

xoxoxoxo

R-Chee