My little petunia thinks it’s cool to tear stuff to shreds.
I fell in love with that purple sparkly $25 collar. Within two days of wearing it, she had torn off and eaten the end of it. Awesome, right?
Almost as awesome as when she popped my Bender Ball and the replacement ball I bought online.
Pardon me while I commence my calming breathing exercises.
So, Chloe sported a ghetto collar for a good 8 months or so. Once I finally felt like dropping some more money on a new one, I turned to Etsy.
I’m kind of picky when it comes to collars for Chloe. I had enough people stopping me on the road telling me “he is a beautiful dog” or asking what “his name is” as it was, and that was with a purple sparkly collar.
Really? How many blonde girls do you know who would put purple sparkles on a boy dog? I always smile nicely and tell them “her name is Chloe.”
Chloe is also the prissiest girl you’ll ever meet. She will not be sporting camo any time soon. Therefore, I needed a girly collar.
I found myself searching for pretty yellow/pink collars. I figured she couldn’t be mistaken for a boy in such Springy, girly colors. Then I found a collar I kindasorta adored at Dog Collars Etc.
Wait for it….
How adorable is that? If you know me well, you know I like peacocks almost as much as I like sparkles.
So, now my dog matches my living room.
You don’t have to tell me. I know I’m really, really cool.
Chloe sure seems to like it, though. We have had zero shredding attempts. It’s the little victories.
Elizabeth of Dog Collars Etc. couldn’t have been more helpful in my collar mission. She loves to sew and sees a collar in every fabric she purchases. Elizabeth makes make dog collars, clothes, pet beds, and quilts and
has sold collars all over the world. I just might be asking her for fabric to cover Chloe’s favorite old papazan cushion dog bed…
Her most exciting client to date includes the narrator of “Swamp People” on the History Channel. It, of course, had Gators on it. How awesome is that?
Elizabeth is happy to search for fabrics to make specific collars for her buyers. I highly recommend her beautiful, high-quality handiwork. So, if you have a collar idea in mind, shoot her a message! Just tell her the peacock freak sent you.
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Love it – so cute! I have the opposite problem with my dog – he’s a toy poodle so people think he’s a girl usually!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance recently posted..Crunchy, Addictive Zucchini Crisps and Shin Splint Relief
I was out with my friend over the weekend and everyone kept calling her one year old daughter a “he”. SHE was wearing a teal romper with a bow….like seriously? I was more offended than the mother, but I just found it annoying.
People need to be more aware.
Sierra @ Posh Meets Pavement recently posted..A-Z of Me
hey i just got that same papsan chair and footstool a couple weeks ago. and when i brought it in the house and plopped the cushion on the floor kona automatically thought it was a dog bed haha
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! recently posted..Salmon, Biscuits, & Seasonal Produce
hahaha. I figured I should recycle the old cushion! that papazan chair is from our oooollldddd bonus room in New Jersey.. it dates back to my middle school years!
I love her new collar! I get the same with our dog, especially because HER name is Cruz. So she always has girlie collars. And our lab also enjoys destroying everything. Mostly my things though! Lovely.
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I love it!! You and your pup are such fashionistas.
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Hahaha – it’s the opposite with me – people always think my dog is a girl (“she is so pretty!”) so I tried to find a manly collar for my boy pup.
I like the embroidered options (I forget where I got the last one) b/c there’s no need to have a metal tag which is harder to read, scratches up the floor and makes noise. The one I have for Hunter has my street address on it so the neighbors who don’t know him already would be able to figure out which yard to return him to when he pulls a Houdini. Of course most of them just let him inside their house and call me, thinking I’m a bad owner because he was out wandering even though he can barely make it 1/4 mile these days.
Cute, cute! My mutt always gets her collards so nasty and dirty. I hate to spend too much money on them. I recently found one on etsy that is made of oil cloth, so is supposed to be waterproof and easy to clean. But I’m having a hard time stomaching the $30 price tag. Maybe the Easter bunny will put it in her basket.
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That was absolutely so nice of you to do a BRAG post about my sister’s collars! She loves what she does and I’m her biggest FAN! Cloe looks fabulous!!!
of course! I love her work.
Oh my goodness, I love that!! It has personality – very much like Chloe
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how the hell did you get her to stay still for those photos!?!? pretty collar!
psh.. it’s the fancy camera. she’s definitely not still in any of these.
Such a cutie she is! I love the collar it is so pretty! You should ask her to make you a matching head band! That would be so cute!
hahaha. I can see us now… we’d end up in a Land’s End catalog.
People always call my puppy a “he” when she is sporting a pink collar with friggin rhinestones and a bright pink halter and leash. Come on!
I love this site! I will have to order one once the pupcicle is all grown up
Elizabeth @ reads recipes runs recently posted..Ultrasound Update
Chloe is such a pretty dog! Love the new collar.
Amber K recently posted..Weight Loss Wednesday : “Diet” Food
I was on Pinterest and saw this recipe and immediately thought of you and your love of brownie batter. I haven’t tried it, but I bet it’s delish!
http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.co.nz/2012/01/brownie-batter-dip.html
YOU are my new favorite person in the world. I just pinned that and will be sure to try it soon
thanks!
Opposite problem with my dog. He’s a white, fluffy Maltese, so it’s automatically “SHE’S so sweet,” “what’s HER name,” etc etc. I have a blue and green striped collar on him, a blue leash, a blue poop bag holder….yeah….
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Hey Alyssa! I just found your blog today and I just love it!! You are so fun and positive and I need that in my life! I wish the blog world was real so we could be friends
Your dog is SO cute, I love the new collar. Anyway, just wanted to say hello and I look forward to reading!
psh, we can still be friends, Jessie.
I loved the new peacock collar! Your dog is so cute. I can’t wait to get a dog!!! Hopefully within the next year or two. I’ll keep this easy seller in mind when I finally do.
Annie @ What’s Annie Making? recently posted..Creamy Clean Spring Pasta
Chloe is so cute! I love the peacock collar. I love peacocks too – I was even a peacock for Halloween a couple of years ago and made my whole costume.
Heather @Run Eat Play recently posted..I’m not a Doctor, but I Like to Pretend
I was going to do that this year! the loofah was just too easy to pass up… maybe next year.
charlie says to tell his girlfriend she looks hot in her new collar.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey recently posted..grilling again
don’t encourage her. I keep catching her on cleaneatingchelsey.com oogling photos of that guy.
okay it’s official… I am not only jealous of you because you have a dog, I am now officially jealous of your dog because she has a peacock collar. Is it too bad to get a collar for a dog in the future?! Okay, now I’m sounding crazy..
haaha. I WOULD probably recommend getting the doggy first.
What an adorable collar! Cooper’s collar is looking quite shabby these days and he can use a new one as well. He is way better than when he was younger but he is pretty much the king of ruining everything! The cat also likes to shred his collar. Good choice with the peacock theme!
Ricole Runs recently posted..I Kicked Off My Sunday Shoes
Cool peacock inspired collar, adorable indeed and I believe one of the best I saw so far and I am still looking for great collection of dog collars online and I believe martingale dog collars can help me with that.
Oh yes.. My dog Hydro chewed dozens of collars. (He is boxer/lab) and there is nothing more irritating than your money being chewed and eaten! I love the collar- it’s beautiful! I will tell you that although Hydro is a boy- I totally would put a Hott pink sparkly collar on him if only my husband would let me.. hah
Coco recently posted..Just In Case + Sweaty & Salad Beast
cute! i bought my pups green bay packers collars off etsy. loooove etsy.
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Luv it! Particularly the pattern on the shiny black coat. We like the beautiful designs bring style to the pooches I say!
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