Etsy Finds: Vintage Animal Print
Since we've been celebrating all things pet and animal related on The Storque for the last two weeks, I thought it only fitting that this week's Vintage Etsy Finds be animal related — animal print, that is. Add a little animal allure to your wardrobe and you can be a Bettie Page or Sophia Loren caliber siren …
Bark the Vote
Dogs are definitely getting more political these days. (Or at least their owners are.) It seems our dogs can get us to do just about anything. They want to sleep on the bed? We move over. They whimper and give puppy dog eyes? We give them treats. Bark at the door? We let them out. So how far does the dog’s influence go? For …
Fresh Shops: tinyminds
Preface:There I was, just minding my own business, writing an exciting Storque Fresh Shops article, when the technology mainstream media scooped up the story out from under my nose! It took only a matter of hours for tinyminds magical little Etsy shop to trickle up from Technabob's blog all the way to Corey …
Etsy Find: Beware of Dogs!
Pets are a bone of contention for my family. My son, age 4, wants a dog TODAY. (A Rottweiler, to be exact — preferably one named Manny that sleeps under his bed.) My daughter, age 2, is very afraid of dogs. In fact, she’s still talking about the only time she worked up the courage to pet a dog.So what pet did I find for my kids? …
Etsy Pets: Pet Memorials
My passion for clay has taken me down many roads in the 12 years I've been throwing. Most of my experience has been in creating functional pottery (dinnerware, vases, bowls, etc.), but every once in a while I would receive a request to make an funeral urn. Each time I sat at my wheel to make one I was flooded with ideas …
Etsy Finds: Mint Polka Dotted Dog Dress
The more absurd your pet looks, the more likely she (and therefore you) are to be remembered. (Or at least that's what a good friend once told me.) Ironically, his dog was very boring, so I don't remember either of their names. Regardless, if you've noticed your pup is looking bleak and you've been considering spicing …
Etsy Finds: Sugar Gliders
I've been on the lookout for Etsy stuff inspired by sugar gliders and I found this great print of a collage by onecreativegirl. Sugar gliders are cute. If I could have a pet, I would have a sugar glider. I daydream of having one that I could carry around in my pocket and be my little pal. I've heard they bond …
Workin' Like a Dog
One of my favorite shows on the National Geographic Channel has always been Dogs with Jobs, a show that profiles canines with working jobs. It's got something to do with the idea of a dog having a higher purpose than just a household pet. Don't get me wrong, I think that all pets have a purpose, but it's those truly …
Etsy Finds: Sandstone Dog Bowl
I am always looking for something to get my sister – a gift for her dog always works the best. Made from a gorgeous slab of polished sandstone, this unique dog bowl is shaped like a dog bone and fits into any natural décor. A great gift for the friend or dog that has everything or a classic addition to the inside or …
