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Bedtime for puppy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1525327_582577811818852_1834222773_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1525327_582577811818852_1834222773_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=582577811818852&set=a.503913379685296.1073741825.149091201834184&type=1&theater" target="_blank">via </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, I'm still searching for my new four-legged companion. This cutie above is a contender, I've put in an application and inquiry. There are also a couple of rescue puppies I'm inquiring about. But of course, my mind goes immediately to the dog bed. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/52/2a/18/522a18f4efa377f3d04c0d1ec204ae34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/52/2a/18/522a18f4efa377f3d04c0d1ec204ae34.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We had a simple wicker basket for our doxie's when I was growing up. We never had crates because our dogs were a little older when we got them and hadn't been crate trained. But apparently, it's the thing to do these days - even though they look like jail to me. And lordy but they are unattractive!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.puppiesunlimited.net/images/midwestICrate_sngldr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="http://www.puppiesunlimited.net/images/midwestICrate_sngldr.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Though there are some variations on the standard cube crate, but for some reason, this one feel so much more cage like than even the cube style. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/19/85/fe/1985fe65289062ccfbaa2ba44515a08d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/19/85/fe/1985fe65289062ccfbaa2ba44515a08d.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other interesting choices available: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/236x/e9/2d/80/e92d8073dded7a05263c53ac99721824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/236x/e9/2d/80/e92d8073dded7a05263c53ac99721824.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The original Hush Puppy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/fe/fb/90/fefb907f80f2e491cfeff32f1fe07509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/fe/fb/90/fefb907f80f2e491cfeff32f1fe07509.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Something fit for Marie Antoinette's petit chien, perhaps?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fe/5d/97/fe5d97b5ce5a2854970169947ebf4627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fe/5d/97/fe5d97b5ce5a2854970169947ebf4627.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little mid-century modern glam, perhaps?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3f/a8/28/3fa8283e605c8f9b8ddde9c60abd5411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3f/a8/28/3fa8283e605c8f9b8ddde9c60abd5411.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Elegant day bed</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/80/cc/a280cc8325625cc12c16be4fc5603877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/80/cc/a280cc8325625cc12c16be4fc5603877.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple cuddly</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/27/08/a8/2708a87eae10ef4f5ec3bd9d63238af9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/27/08/a8/2708a87eae10ef4f5ec3bd9d63238af9.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Classic DIY. (btw, I do hope the lid is fixed in its open position, I keep thinking it will bonk the poor babies on their heads, or trap them in!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fb/87/eb/fb87eb2d17834a3b2011a97e687e36a8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fb/87/eb/fb87eb2d17834a3b2011a97e687e36a8.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Where's the cabaña boy?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d6/37/63/d63763e71bb875a0d186ddcb61988c82.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d6/37/63/d63763e71bb875a0d186ddcb61988c82.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Just no. This is so wrong! (well-executed though)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/b0/49/72b0490dc5a8b849d9eea9db3469915b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/b0/49/72b0490dc5a8b849d9eea9db3469915b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though these "Bunbeds" are awfully cute! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Going back to the crate idea, you can get bumpers:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/c2/22/bf/c222bf9e154facda4c45d135b93f352d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/c2/22/bf/c222bf9e154facda4c45d135b93f352d.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are close to what I was thinking up in my head to "upgrade" the standard crate. I like how it has rolled doors and side-windows. Seems a fairly easy project and also washable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ac/bc/cf/acbccf995581f1d74f74131cc5effa6f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ac/bc/cf/acbccf995581f1d74f74131cc5effa6f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/33/e3/1e/33e31e29d0ba3f90a0da608aedcda589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/33/e3/1e/33e31e29d0ba3f90a0da608aedcda589.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> All sources <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/linda_merrill/cute-dog-stuff/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Where does your favorite four-legged family member sleep?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgPYeCjM23dZS9yHyR0kOTyM1TZen997e8npR1j_IEl180bTVLbr2NzggWoMYE1Xiz3QH-OU1IZAG6nIXQI-fWoS3KAMbp9xoRIVNz_WAjGg_E7e82Jyjdb-PySfqh_Q9_2E3a3oyEww/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgPYeCjM23dZS9yHyR0kOTyM1TZen997e8npR1j_IEl180bTVLbr2NzggWoMYE1Xiz3QH-OU1IZAG6nIXQI-fWoS3KAMbp9xoRIVNz_WAjGg_E7e82Jyjdb-PySfqh_Q9_2E3a3oyEww/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

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Howard Slatkin's "Fifth Avenue Style" Where more is more and design lessons abound

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vendomepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FifthAve_cover_web3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.vendomepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FifthAve_cover_web3.jpg" /></a></div><br />One of my favorite books of late 2013 is "Fifth Avenue Style" by interior designer, and fabulous Instagram user, Howard Slatkin, published by The Vendome Press. The book, shot by Tria Giovan, focuses on Howard's own New York apartment and is a feast for the eyes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.agentofstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/10/tumblr_msseks2vdg1qhptmvo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.agentofstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/10/tumblr_msseks2vdg1qhptmvo1_500.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.agentofstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/10/tumblr_msseks2vdg1qhptmvo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> Photo by David Solodukho</div><br />First, let me say that this book was the most beautifully packaged book I've ever received. It highlighted Howard's devotion to style and detail. It came wrapped like a gift and was just such a treat to open up and dive into.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF-RNziJqg6jTHesemjJFE8J9aQ0FYYs3pvOwRYcV5qMUJJdeTX4OZVO8Ivh-0tI7h_xVtmnLJ2Bn4L_bgq2uNS1ohV-PNkvQYg17zWIN4jCK7ZFk-4b5x5V-4hyphenhyphenQlc4iqycRWvrzliY/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF-RNziJqg6jTHesemjJFE8J9aQ0FYYs3pvOwRYcV5qMUJJdeTX4OZVO8Ivh-0tI7h_xVtmnLJ2Bn4L_bgq2uNS1ohV-PNkvQYg17zWIN4jCK7ZFk-4b5x5V-4hyphenhyphenQlc4iqycRWvrzliY/s1600/photo.JPG" width="563" /></a></div><br />Tthis isn't just another coffee table book bursting with pretty pictures - though of course its chock full of those too!It's a lesson in practical design solutions for creating unique, personal rooms that are also comfortable and functional. The importance of function comes up right in Howard's introduction with his appeal for the importance of the "service rooms". "<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">I've always felt that getting all the "back areas" right was essential to living well. Today, however, too many people - including architects - seem more inclined to dedicate as much square footage as possible to the living room or entry or staircase, while skimping on pantries, closets and service areas. The result, in my opinion, is disorganization and the tail wagging the dog: large public rooms, but not a beautifully run or organized household.   </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">                                                                    ~ Howard Slatkin</blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vendomepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/FifthAvenueStyle_spreads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="http://www.vendomepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/FifthAvenueStyle_spreads.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Each area of the house is profiled through the book including before photos, floor plans, elevations, and inspiration boards. Though the apartment is filled with amazing antiques and collections, the close up photography shows framed and unframed family photos throughout.<br /><br />From Howard's <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/howardslatkin/fifth-avenue-stylebook/" target="_blank">Pinterest Page</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/47/76/cc/4776cc8dca0433890b56674e7af8af15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/47/76/cc/4776cc8dca0433890b56674e7af8af15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Detail of screening room vestibule</span></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/53/c8/10/53c8109cf7bcab24d9b09cce13703cb0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="515" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/53/c8/10/53c8109cf7bcab24d9b09cce13703cb0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d2/09/60/d209605846e041b9afc1c660103b78b7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d2/09/60/d209605846e041b9afc1c660103b78b7.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Winnie Slatkin - all together now - awww!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?t=chameleoninte-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0865652899&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />

Howard Slatkin's "Fifth Avenue Style" Where more is more and design lessons abound

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