His full name is Denver Picard Schimek, if you’re curious. And yes, he’s as happy as that smile indicates. I mean, hey, if you lived in such a colorful, art-filled home, you’d be all smiles, too!

This is Elliott. He has the biggest, saddest eyes I’ve ever seen (and I love that).

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“Unstuffy, cozy-casual elegance” is how Dogster describes Janne Peters’ dog portraits — and I couldn’t agree more! Check out more of these beautiful dogs and their stylish digs here.

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I ran across photographer Tom Andrews‘ work on Flickr and stopped dead in my aimlessly-browsing-the-Internet tracks. This L.A.-based documentary photographer has such a unique view of the world; his photos of street dogs (and their owners) are simultaneously heartbreaking and beautiful, a testament to humanity and the intangible dog-human connection.

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We know Jonathan Adler is a “dog person”; his many dog-themed products are evidence of that. So, we’re excited when a few pups are able to sneak their way into his interior design portfolio for their 15 minutes of fame.

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It’s not every day you see a vintage Up5 Chair by Gaetano Pesce, especially one that functions almost solely as a dog bed! Do you think he knows he’s sleeping on a piece of design history? Regardless, that does look like a mighty cozy spot!

Dogs in weddings? YES! I don’t have to tell you guys how important these little balls of fur are, those lucky enough to be a dog’s best friend already know. So, it’s kind of a no-brainer that they should have a starring role in their BFFs’ weddings, right? A starring role and maybe even a custom-made tux… I’m just sayin’.

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