What is it about wiener dogs (and everything wiener dog-related) that is so darn irresistible? It’s like how I can’t give up vanilla shakes from McDonald’s even though dog knows what’s actually in them (don’t tell me). West Elm has tapped into the lovable and forever endearing nature of the dachshund with a series of playful summertime plates featuring designs by Brooklyn artist Claudia Pearson. Outfitted in shades and retro beach gear, Pearson’s doxie is sure to put you in the summer spirit. A long dog on a longboard? What’s better that that? Not even a vanilla milkshake.
Designer Eero Aarnio’s Doggy Building Blocks come in a set of three and can be assembled to make tons of fun creations. I love that their Tetris-like style allows them to fit together like puzzle pieces.
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Check out these adorable bookends from Italian company Spisani.
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Susan Kare is one of the most influential computer iconographers ever. Since 1983, she has designed thousands of software icons that have become familiar to anyone who has ever used a computer. This spotted dog character was created by Susan in the Cairo “heiroglyphic” font that came with the original Macintosh. And now this “dogcow” as he came to be known by many, is available as a limited edition signed print as part of Susan Kare’s icon poster collection.
Ribbonesia is the brainchild of Japanese artist and illustrator ‘BAKU’ Maeda. He began experimenting with ribbon and the idea idea of traditional Japanese paper folding… ultimately turning the ribbons into animals. Each animal is made by hand and is completely unique. You gotta love the dog!
Photo by Kei Furuse.
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From the Bauhaus to the Beamer, I’m a huge fan of German design. The folks over at German company Cloud7 have put their collective finger on what so many designers from their country have espoused: the importance of eye-catching, clean, functional design. Cloud7′s line of doggie wares (featuring bowls, beds, toys, and pillows) is the newest entry on my list of Favorite German Things (right up there with their chocolate cake).
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Jonathan Adler‘s classic minimal Dachshund has been re-imagined for the festival of lights and turned into the most adorable menorah ever. Personally, I would have a hard time putting this away after the holiday season.
Best In Park likes to consider themselves, “a little old school,” meaning they love “handsome gentleman’s checks, classic styling, and are partial to a bow-tie when the occasion arises.” But above everything, they are “old school” about the quality of their craftsmanship and the superior materials they work with.
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