Daily Find
Almost all items in the store are designed by High Maintenance Bitch, the doggie emporium created by locals Lori and Ryan Pacchiano. The creative duo has made everything from fancy feathered boas to magnetic rhinestone ear studs. Your little princess will beg for the fashionable coats, collars, "Cosmutics," accessories, carriers, toys and premium food.
By Kathy Schultz | January 22, 2007
Convergence Zone
No, this is not referring to your girlfriend or any girls you know. "High Maintenance Bitch" ($14.95, Sasquatch, 2006) is a new book about girl's best friend written by sister and brother Lori Pacchiano and Ryan Pacchiano.
By Kathy Schultz | July 21, 2006
Looking for the perfect wedding gift to give a dog-loving couple? How about a creative way to decorate the baby's bedroom? Want to brighten your days at the office with a wily wink from your best friend Fido? For playful pet portraits, let your fingers do the walking to Noisy Dog Studio (www.noisydogstudio.com). After one look at this online gallery of insanely cute pooch paintings, you'll easily be able to imagine your walls whining for a Noisy Dog original.
By Lori Hinton | April 18, 2006
Forget fussy sweaters, feather boas and rhinestone collars. Here in fleece country, we like low-maintenance stuff for our pets and, OK, ourselves. We want practical, funny, and most important, we want smart. So here are a few of our — and our companions' — favorite things.
By Shirleen Holt | March 8, 2006
Given our demanding work schedules and generally busy lives, it's tough to fulfill your doggie's dreams each day. How many times have you felt guilty for working late, and for keeping your canine companion waiting for that much-needed walk?
By Lori Hinton | February 21, 2006
