"Please sir, I want some more"

My baby girl, Lily, went to the vet this past weekend for two vaccines and a blood test. They brought her back out from getting her blood drawn with a tiny little bandage on her arm (the needle moved thus causing some bleeding). She is fine, I don't even think it hurt her (because, as the nurse told me, Lily gave ample kisses after it was done) but that little bandage was the cutest thing I have ever seen. I kept it on her most of the day, firstly, to stop the bleeding, secondly, because every time I looked at her I swooned because of the overwhelming cuteness factor.

She is spoiled already, but all she had to do was put her little bandaged arm out and she got whatever she wanted that day. :)

Tee Time

For our furry friends at the local SPCA---My company's annual golf tournament. (I got to be the unofficial official photographer of the day.)

Tee time promptly at 12:30.

Fun had by all.

(including our four-legged friends)

*Sorry there were so many pictures, but I was SO excited that I got to be the photographer for the day and I just wanted to share some of my shots. They are probably laughably amateur but I am always practicing in order to get better. :)

*BEWARE*

of buying overly adorable things even if you don't own a pet...

I stumbled onto this adorable accessory store for the trendy dog or cat. Their products are sweet and simple and they made me start believing that I was sure my puppy was in need of one of their cute stuffed animals...or maybe a blanket...or a new collar...

I want to snuggle up with one of these!

Two of the cutest dog beds I have ever seen. Literally drooling over these. Hee.

Pamper your pooch and get them here.

I deliberated back and forth for a good while about whether or not to introduce you to one of the loves of my life. I try and focus mainly on simply elegant things that I find to be inspiring and beautiful but I realized that she fits into that category. She is what brings a smile to my face every groggy morning. She is my constant companion and champion snuggler.

May I introduce: Lily.

Lily is a beautiful mixture of chihuahua and terrier, with some other breeds in there also I am sure. We adopted her from a shelter when she was about 7 weeks old. She has become the closest thing to a baby that I can imagine right now. At any chance possible she sits on my hip (like a child would) and lays her head on my shoulder while I put on makeup or cook or even if I am just standing around. She is the most perfect little companion I could ever hope for. *I do apologize. I seem to ramble when it comes to her...*

Lily also poses a decor challenge. I am always on the lookout for more pleasing accessories that fit more seamlessly into my home decor. This seems to be a trend these days as more people have indoor pets but do not want the standard plastic food bowls and dirty pet carrier-turned-bed. So I am always looking for new styles.

Oh, and yes, Lily does have a small wardrobe. I mainly stick to jackets and sweatshirts in order to keep her warm in the winter. Don't judge me too harshly ;)

Here are a few items I found online that would not only fit in decor-wise but would stand out as sleek design.

Two out-of-the-ordinary beds found here and here.

A contemporary take on the average food and water bowl. Found here.