Merry Christmas

Beatrice & Harper

 

A very Merry Christmas from the girls at CCC. We hope your day is all you wished for.

Beatrice

Mrs. Alice

 

I came across this photo of a fabulous dog bed with a black and white Japanese Chin. Chins are quite rare in the United States and becoming far rarer as new CDC rules prevent the importation of puppies under 6 months of age. It took me a year to find Bea and she is from Canada (before the ban went into effect). Here is my little girl Beatrice all grown up. 

Living with Dogs

Carolyne Roehm and her Pups

I adore my dogs and yes, they are allowed on the furniture. They have dog beds they love, but when I am sitting on the sofas, they want to be with me. To each his own, but dogs have such short lives, I want them to enjoy each day to the fullest and I want them to be with me every moment they can be. And I have found a beautiful and functional way to protect my sofas.

Valentine's Day Pups

Harper

 

Harper will be turning 10 years old in just a few weeks. It's hard to believe - everyone thinks she is a puppy and she certainly looks and acts like one. She is such a little angel. This photo is from last Valentine's Day in her Maxbone Christian Cowan pink feather sweater.

Beatrice @ One Year & Harper

Beatrice @ 1 Year

 

Here is Baby Beatrice this past Saturday on her first birthday. She was weighed last week and she is 5.5 pounds. Such a cutie. She is wearing a classic pink cashmere sweater by Ralph Lauren. And here is Harper in an orange Ralph Lauren cashmere turtleneck. Harper is just 4 pounds and change - a tiny baby. She will be turning 10 in March.

New HomeGoods Find

CCC

 

I was in HomeGoods and one of the stockers was putting this out. I swooped it up instantly, my new faux boxwood topiary dog. I have it in my breakfast room at the moment styled with a dog bowl. Beatrice keeps checking the dog bowl to see if she is missing out on anything....

Happy Birthday Harper

Harper

 

Today is the 9th birthday of my wonderful Japanese Chin Harper. She has been at my side through all the highs and lows of this period, and I could not imagine a more wonderful friend.

The Chinoiserie Dog Bed

Dorothy Pagoda Dog Bed

 

I definitely have a thing for cute dog beds. I have them all over CCC. Eight to be exact including a wicker pineapple, a Chinese Chippendale, one with palm fronds - the pups can be pretty much anywhere and be hanging out with me in comfort (and style). My stone floors are not the comfiest.

Valentine's Day Flower Tips

Carolyne Roehm

Many of us will be getting roses for Valentine's Day whether as gifts from others or to ourselves. Most will come in those generic glass florist's vases or no vase. Do yourself a favor and put them in one of your blue and white Chinese vases or ginger jars. Such a beautiful combination. And carnations as shown above in this beautiful vignette by Carolyne Roehm are a gorgeous and very chic again alternative to roses.

BFFs

Harper & Beatrice

 

The girls are inseparable after just a weekend together. The puppy is a little angel and the happiest puppy I have ever seen. Completely relaxed and just enjoying life completely. Things could not have gone better.

My Favorite Dog Bed

Harry Barker Vintage Stripe Dog Bed

 

After much trial and error, I have finally found a dog bed I absolutely love. I got the Harry Barker Vintage Stripe Dog Bed pictured above about eight months ago, and it still looks brand new. It looks great, wears great, and my dog loves it. Winner winner chicken dinner.