Doxie Lovers: Super Cute Dachshund Plush Toy

I have a shop on Etsy.com and if you're not familiar with Etsy, it's a community of entrepreneurs selling handmade or vintage items.  There are some REALLY cool things on Etsy!  If you know me, you know that I am crazy about dogs.  While I have 2 border terriers, I love all dogs and there is a seller on Etsy who has made some really cute stuffed Doxie toys.

Friends of Scoktopus / Black Bird Fashion is an Etsy shop out of Anacortes, Washington and while they also make sock monkey toys and other stuffed toys - all handmade, I'm crazy about their stuffed Dachshunds!  The fabrics are so cute and who can resist a doxie of any kind?  Check them out for yourself here.

And here's a photo of one of my favorite Doxies...

www.etsy.com/shop/blackbirdfashion

Hound and Thistle Loves Etsy

I am in love...it's a new love...but a true love.  I am in love with Etsy and you might be too.  If you're not familiar with Etsy, it's a site that allows one to sell their handmade and vintage items.  It's a friendly place for crafters and budding entrepreneurs, like me!  Hound and Thistle has had a profile for a while now and it took me way too long to jump in to the warm Etsy waters and I'm so glad I did!  I've been officially selling on Etsy for approximately 4 months and while sales aren't through the roof (yet), I've sold to nice folks across the US and in Canada, Australia, and the UK.

Etsy provides its sellers with an abundance of resources to promote their businesses and is so easy to use!  Etsy members can create "treasuries" which feature items of a certain theme and Hound and Thistle has been lucky enough to be featured in several treasuries so far!  It's nice to be loved.  :)

If you aren't a seller, Etsy is a cool place to shop online.  You can find the most unique gifts AND support a community of craftspeople, designers, and those with a keen eye for vintage items.  If you're looking for a special gift for mom, or something unique for your picky sister, check out Etsy, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Thanks to Etsy's cool tools, you can now see some of my items for sale at the top of my blog...and of course, on the Hound and Thistle Facebook page, you can view Hound and Thistle items by clicking "My Etsy".  If you haven't been to the H&T Facebook page, be sure to stop by and "like" us...we'd love to have you!

Stop by Hound and Thistle's Etsy Shop and let me know what you think!

Gear For Fashionable Pups

When we were at the Atlanta Humane Society's Pet Parade, we met the nicest folks...Hollywoof Styles. The owners are a couple of dog lovers who like us, also love design. They create handmade collars, leashes, harnesses, etc...to set your dog (or cat) apart from the pack! If you are looking for a stylish collar or leash for your dog, you need to pay a visit to their Etsy site: www.hollywoofstyles.etsy.com because you'll find all sorts of cute stuff for your furry friends! Of course, not only is their stuff cute and cool, but the owners couldn't be nicer and more helpful. We're all about being kind and helping one another at Hound and Thistle and you will also find that is the case with Hollywoof Styles, they are good folks indeed!