Sebastian Weighs In: How Should a Dog Wear Pants?


In all seriousness, how should a dog wear pants?  Sebastian weighs in on this dilemma circulating the internet as we speak.


We think both styles look legit.  
But you should add suspenders for extra support (Sebastian says he had to learn that the hard way)!




Now get off the internet and go put some pants on!




XOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian

DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater: Present Style


It's that time of year again and Sebastian's Ugly Christmas Sweater collection is starting to pile up higher than he'd like to admit.  This year, we chose to do a simple look that's possibly more cute than ugly.  What do you think?


Get This Look:
-2 yards ribbon (we used 2" width)
-Plain dog sweater (we made our own, but you can buy a pre-made one like this one here)
-Sewing machine or fabric glue (depending on your level of experience and patience)
-One button for center of bow
-Hand sewing needle and thread
-Present tag and sharpie


Since we made the tee from scratch, I was able to customize it even more with this fuzzy green stretch material creating long sleeves and a turtleneck. Yowza!


This project is super easy and quick.  I made it in about an hour total (including sewing the tee together). 

As always, Sebastian was eager to hit the streets in his new look!


Sebastian can't help but notice how much more attention he gets when he's dressed to impress.


Sebastian's style advice: Wear a color that pops with the color of your fur.


We stopped by our local coffee shop - Queen Bee Cafe -  not just to show off, but because the coffee is really good...Oh and because they allow (well-behaved) dogs! 


Oh, the joys of being so cute.


We wanna know - Whats your fashion game plan this holiday season?  Send us pics to share on our Facebook page! 



XOXOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian

Sebastian Goes to Alaska!

Last week, we headed North for our very first trip to Alaska.  We stayed in a cozy little cabin at the Chena Hot Springs Resort in Fairbanks.  As usual, Sebastian poses to tell the story of our trip in photos.


The steam from the hot springs is obvious all over the resort.


And the humans aren't the only ones who enjoy it!


That's our cozy little cabin in the background, which gladly allows up to two pets.  We highly recommend it for all our dog moms and dads out there.  You can check it out here.


As tiny as Sebastian is, he looooooves the snow.


Snow trails and several layers of clothes - for everyone!


Here he is outside the Ice Museum on site at the resort.


Mini frozen lakes on the side of the highway are plentiful.


We pulled over to catch some sun rays too.


Unexpectedly, we found out we were just one hour from the "North Pole."  We ended up at the Santa Claus House where we went crazy at the fudge bar.


And apparently Santa is not on the clock.  


Sebastian feelin' sexy in his new buffalo plaid hoodie handmade by his momma. He fit right in with the locals, I'd say.


But of course nothing beats the view of a sleeping pup.





XOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian

Rattlesnake Lake and Rattlesnake Ledge Hike

We went on a little hike just 45 minutes outside of Seattle.  We couldn't help but notice how odd this place looked with hundreds of tree stumps covering the ground.


Turns out, the drought has caused this lake to drop 29 feet revealing old-growth tree stumps from a forest cleared long ago.  


Here's Sebastian smiling at the top of Rattlesnake Ledge, only 1100 feet above the lake!  We passed a ridiculous amount of dogs on this trail and we highly recommend this adventure for dogs of all sizes.


Here you can see just how much the lake has shrunk down below.  And we are happy to report we did not see any rattlesnakes!  Read up on the very interesting history of this area here.



XOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian




DIY Treat Jar from a Coffee Tin


Super easy and affordable treat jar from a recycled coffee tin!  

What you'll need:


We found this cool paw print paper at Dollar Tree as gift wrap.  Get yourself a whole roll and make treat jars for your friends!





What do you guys think?!  



XOXOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian

4th Annual National Craft for your Local Shelters Day - The results are in!

HUGE shout out to Quality Sewing &Vacuum in Seattle for letting me host this special event in their store and use their sewing machines!


We completed: 31 beds, 28 dog toys, and 49 bandanas


We had volunteers of all ages stop by to donate their time and talent.


All of our fabric and materials were donated by volunteers and customers. 


We made quite the mess, but everything turned out beautiful and I can't wait to see the shelter animals using our hand-crafted items!


All items are being donated to Seattle Animal Shelter.  Check out a few of the shelter models below available for adoption!



Until next year, furiends!


XOXOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian

4th Annual National Craft for your Local Shelters Day!

The official day of National Craft for your local Shelters Day is July 21st.  It was started in 2012.  Help us keep it going and growing!  Read below for all the details and plan your own Craft for Shelters event!


What is National Craft for your Local Shelters Day?
It is a day set aside to recognize that we can give back to our local shelters in a crafty way.  This includes making beds, toys, vests and bandanas that say "adopt me," leashes, and sew much more.  What better way to give back to a shelter than the best way you know how - and for us, it's crafting.

Sebastian and Winston posing with a pile of handmade rope toys

How can you join the force?
We've come up with a list of things to think about to help everyone interested
1.  Decide on a shelter to donate to - contact them and make sure they want to receive your donation.
2.  If you are not sure what to make, ask your shelter of choice what it is they could use the most - besides money and food of course.
3.  Decide what materials you are going to need.  Utilize what you know you are great at and make sure your "game plan" is realistic.  Do you need a pattern?  How long does it take to make one of your items?  Etc.  If you decide on "adopt me" items like vests or bandanas, make them bright and eye-catching.
4.  Set a date to craft and also think about organizing a craft night with your crafty friends just for this project.  How fun would that be?!
5.  Don't forget the cats and other animals in shelters.  Cats could use bandanas for adoptable pictures and to help attract attention.

Winston on top of the crate beds volunteers made in just a few hours!



Inspiration and Links to Tutorials
2.  Braided Dog Rope Toys - it does not get any easier than this! 
3.  Pet Bed


Shelters around the Nation in Need of Crafted Items:
Women's Humane Society in Pennsylvania
Dogs By Debin in Kansas City, MO

Seattle, WA pet lovers:  Come join us at Quality Sewing and Vacuum in Ballard on July 25th!  We'll be making items for the Seattle shelters all day.  Call (206) 782-9400 for more details.



XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian

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