Another custom denim dress.
Must be the thing for spring.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
We are now a foster home for a local rescue!
We picked up our first little visitor yesterday!
She's a sweet mini Doxie who lost her home.
She's fitting in quite nicely and has already found her favorite spot in the house.
Since we have experience and adore this breed, this adventure will be so much fun!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
I am a handmade shop
My etsy shop is on vacation. I'll be re-evaluating whether to continue selling there for the holidays. I loved selling there for the past 7 years but am not convinced that this is where I want to continue. I am a handmade shop. Etsy was THE place for handmade shops. Their new guidelines make it clear that my business of designing, making patterns, cutting/pinning, sewing and bringing a new and unique idea to life will become obsolete.
I have moved a dozen or so of my creations to SquareMarket. This isn't a handmade venue but it's been made very clear that Etsy, while it was built and succeeded from a vision of handmade, is actually not.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Going home to see my family in 2 weeks.
I miss them every day.
I have a grand daughter that is getting so big so fast and it's difficult to be so far away.
Every time I go back though, I start to miss the desert and the slow paced sleepy little town I live in. I wish I could talk my whole family into settling here with me.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Have a Pup That You Just Can't Leave Out of Your Special Day?
I've created this pattern, chose quality satin fabric and invented this tux with comfort and style in mind.
You can purchase after taking measurements of your pup's chest, neck and length.
I will custom make one for you!
Friday, September 6, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Something Happened Yesterday
When I retired as a nurse in 2011, I never thought about missing the feeling that I was contributing to making the world a better place. I helped patients recover from their illnesses, assisted in healing wounds, taught them how to care for themselves by giving them the tools they needed to be independent, but mostly listened to them. I listened to their complaints, their goals and their feelings of helplessness and we together worked on plans for achieving their success.
About 6 months after I retired, as I was sewing my umpteenth dog dress, I started feeling that what I was doing was not important to the whole scheme of things. I started to remember comments made about how selling dog clothes was trivial and much like putting lipstick on a pig. I started to feel quite useless.
But....yesterday something happened that has changed my outlook.
I received a message from a previous customer.
Her precious puppy had died unexpectedly.
She wanted me to know that she buried her pup in my dress.
It made her smile a little.
I still know that making dog dresses is certainly not as important as nursing.
I want to send accolades and hugs to all nurses everywhere.
May you all keep being awesome and some day retire with the feeling that you have changed the world one patient at a time.
I now plan to change the world one precious puppy at a time.
Friday, August 30, 2013
My very last photo shoot with my Penelope for awhile
I have been testing out my new felt collars on my grand dog Penelope.
Penelope will be traveling with us to San Francisco to be reunited with my daughter, who Penelope owns.
She loves the comfort of felt and it doesn't mat her hair like regular collars do.
We use a retractable leash for her on our walks which works out nicely!
I'm sure going to miss this little one!!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
Garden Wedding with your Puppy
It's the season for garden weddings.
If you are going to be married outside, did you ever think of having your best friend attend?
Here's a little dress just perfect for the occasion!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Fiona Apple
I've never really been a fan until now.
What a beautiful woman and story.
One just has to do what is needed even if others are disappointed. For the love of their life.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
I need more supplies.
This is the most frustrating aspect of selling handmade.
Just when I think I have enough, I run out of something else.
I now need 2 or 3 supplies to re-list a couple items and it's driving me to distraction.
Rhinestone buckles are what's needed for this dress.
I may also need solid fabric but I just don't want to think about it.
I'm thinking of downsizing my shop to creations that require only what I have on hand.
I try this every year and then end up on a supply buying spree that becomes epic.
O please help me.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Little Black Dress
This dress has been around since 2006.
I still sell plenty of them after all these years.
I'm always surprised when something I created has sustainability.
i guess you could call this the "little black dress" of the doggie world.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/miascloset?section_id=5145527
https://www.etsy.com/shop/miascloset?section_id=5145527
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
My newest felt collar creation!
I'm so excited to be creating collars again.
Find them here.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/82528697/dog-collarred-polka-dots-and-pearl-bow?ref=shop_home_active
Find them here.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/82528697/dog-collarred-polka-dots-and-pearl-bow?ref=shop_home_active
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Vests have been used to calm an anxious pup effectively.
It's much like swaddling a fussy baby.
I love to create them with a little flair instead of the utilitarian black or beige.
This one was created with a fun pattern in a fashionable turquoise.
I add buttons and a bow tie for flair.
These are created with your pup's comfort and your fashion sense in mind
Look for them here.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
When your baby is nearing the end of life, all you can do is keep them comfy.
This is the time when all bets are off. When they're young, you train them to behave and expect obedience.
As they age, this isn't as important anymore. You want to sleep on the couch, yep, let me help you get up there. You want some of my steak? Of course I'll share with you.
Walks? Only if you feel up to it. I'll take you to the end of the driveway and back if that's all you can handle.
You don't want to eat your high quality nutritious made with a dog in mind kibble?
Let me cook you some eggs and ham.
Does your snoring bother me?
O hells no,,,like music to my ears.
I will miss you but before you go, let me help make these last days the best.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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