Pets & Beds
August 27, 2007

I'm so sorry for not updating my blog a little more frequent but I'm busy getting used to some changes in my life. Since a couple of days we have a teeny tiny blue chow living with us called Mona and she has changed the way I go about my day entirely.

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Being a single married woman (SMW) I spend a lot of time on my own during the day. This makes me very selfish. I can watch the telly, go shopping, play computer games, eat and sleep whenever I want and never really have to worry about someone else. During the hours when the Bo is home he perfectly blends in with the way I live and that's been working great for the past nine years. To be honest, I find it difficult but I'm trying hard to adjust. Am I the only one here or is this normal for first time dog owners?

I'm really happy Mona sort of gets along with the Boo (they sniffed each other today without the Boo slapping Mona - yay!) and that they give each other space. The Boo's favorite spot in the house is our bed so I actually think she's having a ball now I've moved her food upstairs, there's no good reason to come downstairs at all!

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With new pets, new furniture comes along. Not being a lover of tartan, corduroy, canvas and Muppet skin I turned to my sewing room and whipped up this pet bed for Mona and Boo - I hope they are going to share eventually.

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I've made a beanbag kind of base for the pet bed from white cotton duck because it's strong and also my favourite fabric to work with. I stuffed it with EPS (expanded polystyrene) pearls and made a separate slipcover of Cath Kidston fabric I can take off and put in the washer. I also made another cover from a darker fabric for in the car, to take with me on holidays or when she's going on a sleepover.

I'm willing to take custom orders for these pet beds. As they are super lightweight I can ship them quite reasonably. Just drop me a note with your wishes (size and fabric) and I'll send you a quote.

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