Unique Personalized Gifts for Parents of Fur Babies (a little extra gift guide for the fur baby parent that is a little extra)
I am not a pet mom. We also have some animal allergies among us and I am still trying to potty train a toddler. But I know there are those of you that welcome the camaraderie and dare I say added chaos of a four legged friend. This Gift Guide is for the people that save the animals to pamper them in lives befitting the most petted member of a (royal) family.
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Let’s start with STAUD. This It Girl label has been on my radar for several years. Priced somewhat reasonably for high quality of the moment styles - especially with a sale - it seems almost incongruous that they would debut this custom pet line. Did you think being a “cat lady” was a bad thing? Au contraire, mon frère. There is nothing more stylish than sporting a custom cashmere matching set or a more casual sweat-suit paired with the perfect purse adorned with the your beloved ones visage and literal pet name. And for all those first dates? Manage those expectations right away. Let prospective suitors know there’s already someone who has your heart. They better be ready to woo you both! I could totally see you (all of you - you know who “you” are) sporting these on the regular!
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You may wonder what could top that. Well, not much, but I will try. My next suggestion is the custom animal portrait which knowing my artistic limitations I have outsourced. I have given 2 and a half of these in my lifetime. (I will expand on the half a little later.) These are tried and true as I have gifted them to friends who have received them warmly and are displayed in places of honor (or at least that’s what I’ve been told).
The first portrait I commissioned was with a company called Iconic Paw because there was never a more regal beagle than Bruno Bear. He is forever immortalized in “The Statesman” which really captures Bruno’s dignified elegance as well as the simmering sexy beast lurking just under his ruffles and waistcoat. Bridgerton watch out! It is also an excellent way to break up remote meeting monotony as he makes an excellent Zoom background. Iconic Paw has many other commanding period ensembles available as well as super hero, wizarding and modern themed ones. They also will work with humans.
The second portrait I had made was from Hedgehog Art Studio. It was for a small pup with a big personality aptly named Zeus. This time I was looking for something a bit more playful and this artist was able to deliver as well as personalize it with thunderbolts to really express Zeus’s rightful place on top of Mt. Olympus.
KATE SOMYK ART
Kate Somyk is an artist and is married to Val from Hedgehog Art Studio (above). They are Ukrainian and both share a love of animals which is featured in both of their work. Kate is selling this $8 downloadable print on Etsy to support all the animals that are in need in Ukraine. From Etsy:
Description
Digital print from my original watercolor artwork.
A3 size- 297x420mm
The Ukrainian woman carried her old dog for 17 kilometres in her arms to cross the border.
ALL funds will go to animals suffered from war in Ukraine.
My Instagram - instagram.com/kate.somyk
So this is the “half portrait” I mentioned earlier. It’s a silhouette from the charmingly named Etsy shop Cicadas in June. A timeless classic. Some animals only need a side shadow to make a statement. Fluffy here with its whiskers and solid neck is aptly named. I can visualize Fluffy in his favorite place on the windowsill drinking in the sunlight barely lifting a paw except to stretch as the birds twitter past. He saunters over to his food bowl when his appetite needs sating and then returns to his spot. He has a good life. A very good life.
This online shop specializes in custom jewelry in 14K gold and sterling silver. They have almost 100 casts of different breeds of dogs to choose from. Not just charms, they can make bracelets, rings, necklaces and other accessories as well as add gemstones. You can also get it engraved to further personalize your bestie bling.
This must be the place if you want to put your pet on anything and everything. It was very hard for me to choose what to feature as this site really had so very many options. This phone case seemed like a cute and practical way to bring your best buddy with you wherever you go in case you ever for a second almost forgot about her.
If you want a custom 2-D portrait of your fuzzy friend you van also get that done at The Pet Pillow. It’s not cheap, but who can put a dollar amount on love? And if price is truly no object, you can get a 3-D version of your pet.
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