Handmade Christmas

It seems the older I get, the more I appreciate handmade items, especially during the holidays.  In my 20's, flush with career success I would decorate via department stores. It felt wonderful to look at a tree and say "I want mine to look exactly like that!" and buy all the decorations right there.

Times have changed, and so have I.  I want my tree and my home, to be unique. The thought of someone walking into my home and thinking " oh she got decorations from Dillards/Macys/Penneys" is horrifying.


Its a bit late, but I will be showcasing a few really cool items, mainly found on Artfire and Etsy from now until Christmas. Maybe you will love something so much you just have to have it, or maybe it will inspire you to make something of your own this holiday season.

<3, Michelle & Dougal

Two New Bandana fabrics released today!

Christmas Sweets

Two new Christmas Bandanas available today! Christmas Sweets and Penguins! I love the penguins all bundled up in scarves against the chilly wind, and those candies instantly remind me of Christmas at my grandmothers, and the ribbon hard candy she always had in a crystal box.

Now available at Dougal's Doo Rags! 

 

Penguins

All I want for Christmas....

is to get snipped!    Yes, the time has come to "alter" Dougal.  He's hiking his leg up, and displayed some pretty inappropriate urges at the dog park today. My little boy is growing up!  I'll probably have it done around the first of the year, before school starts and I can take a day or two off work to keep an eye on him.  With my previous terriers, they always say to keep them quiet for a week or so, and quite frankly that is just not possible without constant crating.

 Scout needs to get fixed as well, so I think if I can coordinate it with the roomie to have them both done at the same time, that would help in their recovery.  If they both feel miserable, maybe they won't play as hard. That's my thought process anyways.

I'm waiting a little longer to have Dougal fixed than I have my past dogs, but he is so sweet that I wanted him to have a little more "man bonding" time with Scout to pick up some habits. Now that he can kickstand with the best of them, I need to start looking for a vet I feel comfortable with for the surgery.

Cheer up little brown dog, you get to keep your man bits for Christmas!  That New Year's gift will be a doozy though. : )

Winter is coming.....

eventually! Woke up to 38 degrees here in Texas, but it warmed up quickly to 66 today. Dougal and Scout played outside for a bit, but preferred to snuggle in a blanket on the couch for most of the day.  I will be premiering a new product in the next few days - the Kitteh Kozy - a catnip mat that is microwaveable so your favorite feline can snuggle something warm and tasty!  Stay warm today, and enjoy the crisp feel to the air.

Welcome to Dougal's Doo Rags

Good morning world!  I'm Michelle and I am owned by two terriers, Dougal and Scout. Dougal thought he needed a blog, so here we are.

Why would an 8 month old Cairn Terrier puppy need a blog, you ask? Well, Dougal is pretty grumpy and thinks some really funny stuff.  I swear he's an old man in a puppy suit.  Also, he is the spokesdog and muse for Dougal's Doo Rags.  I make dog bandanas, or dog scarfs as some of you like to call them, catnip pillows and more. I'm working on costumes and coats, but don't hold your breath waiting for them.

In addition to my duties as Dougal's keeper, I am also a full time student, part time serving wench at a local country club and much more.  I hope you check back with us from time to time to see what Dougal is up to, or what cool bandanas and toys we have for your Best Friend.

<3, Dougal, Scout and Michelle