house and home by ari clare
A Man’s Best Friend and The Cat’s Meow
This month we will be celebrating Fiesta Del PAWs, so fittingly, my article is focused on dogs and
cats and the fabulous designs that now cater to our favorite four-legged friends. My dog, Zach is like
my baby and for sure he lives better than I do. While I am hard at work all day he is at home lounging
on those fabulous Barcelona chairs and drinking out of his Burberry bowls. Must be nice! I will feature
some fun and innovative new dog and cat designer items that are a must for our spoiled and overly-
pampered pets.
(2) The Aluma Den is a great invention. It’s
a modern day crate that doubles as a con-
temporary end table injecting a little form
(1) This first choice I broke down and bought for my
and function into your space. No more ugly
own baby Zach. So, I had to share it with everyone as we
plastic or metal wire cages in the corner now.
are always afraid the dog bowls will be an eye sore to our
Here is a much more attractive solution. Cre-
otherwise fabulously designed home spaces. Now you
ate a hip little nest for your favorite pet and
do not need to be embarrassed or hide them when com-
they will be in heaven! A dog or cat house
pany comes... who could ever be offended by Burberry Dog
fitting for MTV-style cribs. Available through
Bowls? They are hip, attractive and a simple luxury for your
2bmod.com for around $375 dollars.
pet! Available through
NeimanMarcus.com. The small bowl
retails for $50 and a larger sized bowl for $65.
(3) The Kitty Pod retails for about $640 dollars but is well worth the dough
if you are a modernist at heart and refuse to go for the carpeted cat tree route
for your home. This hip and stylish pad for your kitty is made of wood and
corrugated cardboard and is like a sculpture in its own right. Now make
everyone happy and you don’t have to compromise your design sense!
(5) This one may be a bit out of reach for most of us, but was worth a mention as
after all it is Louis Vuitton! Priced at a staggering $1,350. The Louis Vuitton Pet Carrier
will be sure to get attention as one fancy accessory. When you want the very best
for you and your pet—take them with you as this little stylish carrier could make life
much easier. After all, if the wallet and purses are good enough for us, why shouldn’t
you enjoy this sophisticated traveling condo?
(4)
(6) This last item is inspired by the amazing architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
South Bark’s “3 in 1“ Blueberry
and is a pet house like you’ve never seen before. Available in three sizes ranging
Facial—available at South Bark Dog
in pricing from $349 to $1,100. The larger sizes are fitted with plush carpeting on
Wash a great place offering dog
the inside. This hip and trendy space for your sidekick will be sure to enhance the
wash, pet supplies, organic treats and
design style of your own home. Available in natural or orange wood stained slats.
various foods among other good-
ies. Pamper your dog or cat with a
Blueberry Facial. The 12-ounce bottle
retails for $15.99. South Bark Dog House Boi is located at 1435 University Ave. in Hillcrest between Ichiban Sushi and Baja Betty’s.
Wash located at 2037 30th Street. Now showing more home accents and furniture than at the previous location.
62 RAGE monthly | June 2009
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