Shopping Hound — Interior Design Hound

Holiday Gift Guide for Dog Lovers & Coffee Hounds

Coffee, please.

Thanksgiving was a whirlwind…

The house guests, the decorating, the baking, the cooking, the entertaining.

Pet Portrait Dog Bed. Image: Muttropolis

I have so much to be thankful for, but I think I need another week off!

Did I mention I have a major remodeling project underway in my own house?

So, to get back into the swing of things, I’m going to grab a stiff cup-o-canine and get serious about the gift giving season.

Latte Puppy. Image Caffé Society, UK

Have you noticed when you have Dogs in your life, your gift giving list grows?

My Dog has Peeps…does yours?

You know the people I’m talking about:

Pet Sitters
Veterinarians
Dog Trainers
Dog Walkers
Dog Groomers
Dog Park Buddies

The list can be a long one, so Taffy & I have put together a Gift Guide for all of the people in your Pets’ life.

What Dog-lover wouldn’t love this new mug from Fishs Eddy in New York?

Dog Walker Mug. Image: Fishs Eddy

Fishs Eddy, one of my favorite shopping spots in NYC, has created another winning Dog design with the Dog Walker mug.

Known for their fun dinnerware patterns, Fishs Eddy offers tons of fun gifts under $25 for everyone on your list.

Not familiar with the NYC store? You’ll find the dish on Fishs Eddy here.

Cappuccino Canine. Image: Skeddy

Did you notice the Dog dish next to the Dog Walker mug from Fishs Eddy?

Puggle fans rejoice!

Beagle + Pug = Puggle. Image: Fishs Eddy

At 7 inches by 3 inches, the Puggle Dog dish is the perfect size for serving up appetizers, parking a pair of eyeglasses, or catching pens & paperclips on a desk.

So fetch one for your stocking too!

Fetch Dog Java. Image: Vizsla Cafe

Fetch! Yeah, right…

Bad Dog Diner Mugs. Image: IDH

My Dog is a Dog school dropout, so I smiled when I spotted the Bad Dog collection of mugs.

Dog Trainer Diner Mugs. Image: IDH

Sit! Stay! Come!

Yep, Dog training is a fine art.

So is making the perfect cup of coffee…

Dog Coffee Mugs. Image: Latte Art

Top Dogs always start with the perfect cup.

Remember what your Mother always told you?

It is what’s on the inside that counts.

Top Dog Cup. Image: IDH

The Top Dogs on you list will appreciate the swirl design on the inside of the mug designed by Our Name is Mud.

Always remember in design, and gift-giving, it’s the small details that make a difference!

Later, I’ve got to let the Dog out and find another cup of coffee,

Disclosure

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Anyone heading to New York for the Holidays?

Well, it’s time to C. Wonder!

C. Wonder Dogs

See the wonder that Chris Burch created in SoHo:

C. Wonder.

It is the new store & lifestyle brand that has all of New York buzzing. Just take a look here.

The stylish retail emporium is a visual feast from the moment you reach the kelly green, lacquered doors on Spring Street.

As with anything new & original, it’s difficult to describe. There is simply no store around to compare it too…

Store Design, C. Wonder

Here’s my take on the key design elements which make the shopping environment a wonder in itself:

Dorothy Draper touches + a dash of Chinoiserie
Classic, modern furnishings lacquered like candy
Bold geometric patterns covering walls & floors
C. Wonder’s logo reinforced in every scale & form at every opportunity
Points of merchandising interest at every turn
Designer details, even in the restrooms!

Just add a BIG dollop of fun-house with a preppy accent to the above, and you’ll get the picture.

Interior Design, C. Wonder

You’re gonna love C. Wonder if you fall into any one of these categories:

Haute Dog
Artistic Hound
Fashion Hound
Shopping Hound
Interior Design Hound
Bargain Hunting Hound

Yes….I said Bargain Hunting Hound.

The average price at C. Wonder is $40!

Foo Dog Bookends $58 per Pair, C. Wonder.

Forty Bucks!

Chris Burch. The guy is the mistro of merchandising. Seriously.

Remember the preppy Eagle’s Eye label of clothing & sweaters? Chris Burch launched the brand with $2000 in college (1976) and eventually sold the brand for $60 million.

Not too shabby. And the guy likes Dogs.

So does the merchandising team at C. Wonder:

Bulldog Home Décor, C. Wonder

How flippin’ cute is that Puppy?

Here’s the best part…the adorable Bulldog porcelain dish is only $38.

Price for the embroidered Dog pillow cover? $34. Add another $10 if you need the pillow insert.

C. Wonder offers a kennel of Dogs including Beagles…

Dog Home Accessories, C. Wonder.

You’ll also find Pugs, Shih Tzus, Boxers and a few other Dogs running around the store.

Beagle Embroidered Pillow, C. Wonder.

C. Wonder is all about style and value.

Offering over 1600 SKU’s of delightful merchandise ranging from fashion to home accessories, you’re bound to find something wonderful for everyone on your gift list.

Want too see a peek at their merchandise selection? You’ll find a short video here.

Did I mention C. Wonder has colorful bicycles & Vespas in their collection?!

Scottie Dog Charm, C. Wonder.

Of course, I fancy all of the Pet products at the colorful store, from their colorful, non-slip Pet bowls to their Dog Collars & Leashes.

I think my Scottie Dog Taffy needs one of each of these colorful collars in her wardrobe, don’t you?

Designer Dog Collars, C. Wonder.

Notice the brilliant packaging. At a glance the colorful Dog lets you know the collar size.

No turning the Dog collar inside & out searching for a tag.

No reading the fine print.

It is just Bow-Wow-Wonderful!

Preppy Dog Collar & Lead, C. Wonder.

At $16, C. Wonder’s Dog Collars make the perfect gift for any Fashion Hound.

C. Wonder offers another element that’s difficult to find these days:

Spectacular service.

Or maybe I should call it spec-tech-ular!

There’s no need to leave the fitting room to fetch another size when you’ve got an intercom at your fingertips.

You can even control the lighting in the dressing rooms & select your own music.

How’s that for personal service?

So many retailers talk-the-talk when it comes to customer service, but C. Wonderful truly walks-the-walk!

Associates all carry hand-held devices that can ring you up anywhere in the store, so there’s no need to stand in line at the counter when you’re ready to make a purchase. Genius.