Royal Hounds & Crowns

Interior Design Hounds take note:

 

We’re experiencing a British invasion.

 

 

Dog at Buckingham Place.  Image: Daily Mail

 

 

 

From Buckingham style to pop Britannia…

 

 

 

 Britannia Pillows.  Image: Karen Hilton Designs

 

 

…the British influence can be seen in the form of crown motifs, regal design elements and the Union Jack. 

 

 

They’ve invaded the world of home décor,

 

 

Union Jack Designs.  Image: An Angel at My Table

 

 

 

Fashion,

 

 

 

British Bulldog Handbag.  Image: Jimmy Woods

 

 

 

…and even the Dog park.

 

 

 

 Retractable Dog Lead.  Image: 26 Bars & a Band.

 

 

 

I dunno…could this trend have something to do with the upcoming  Royal Wedding?

 

 

It would certainly take a king-sized personality to pull off this Graham & Brown  wallpaper.

 

 

The Crowns & Coronets wallpaper was designed specifically for the Royal occasion:

 

 

 

But, I know a few princesses that would be up to the challenge.

 

 

I know,  you’re thinking, ”What’s a Crown without a little bling?” 

 

 

Don’t worry, Graham & Brown has thought of all the designer touches… 

 

 

 

 

Stick-on Crown Jewels.  Seriously.

 

 

But wait…There’s more.

 

 

Designer paint colors that “made Britain great.”   

 

  

 

 

The collection includes colors with catchy names like:

 

• Jewel in the Crown
• Cool Britannia
• Princess to Be

 

 

If I were Kate Middleton,  I’d be insulted!

 

 

Forget the stick-on jewels…

 

 

I’d have an issue with this blasé color selected to reflect what, exactly??

 

 

A washed out complexion or a colorful dull personality?   

 

 

 

British Paint Colors.  Image: Graham & Brown.

 

 

 

Nothing is ever dull when it comes to mad Dogs & Englishmen.

 

 

 

Jack Russell Pillow. Image: An Angel at My Table

 

 

The bright Union Jack and Royal Hounds abound on Pet accessories. 

 

 

Diamond Dogs has crafted Dog collars for clients ranging from Mick Jagger, Elton John and U2 to the English Royal family.

 

 

It’s only natural that they’d have the Queen’s Crown & King’s Crown on Dog Collars in their collection.

 

 

 

 

Unleashed Life, designers of the William Dog Bed , introduced several styles of Royal bedding in their collection at the recent Global Pet Expo.

 

 

One of my favorites is the Royal Post Dog bed featuring a crowned Hound:

 

 

Royal Post Dog Bed.  Image: Unleashed Life

 

 

If you know a Royal Chow Hound, there are plenty of regal Dog bowls to suit every taste.

 

 

 

Crown Dog Bowl.  Image: Village Pet Outfitters

 

 

 

Speaking of Chow Hounds…

 

 

 

Royal Wedding Cookies.  Image: Biscuiteers

 

 

Can you believe these Royal treats?

 

 

Later, I’ve got to let the Dog out,