**hey guys! please welcome cara today as she shares with us the different ways we can celebrate our furry friends in our interior spaces with style. xo, bonnie

about vixen goods: cara’s designs are inspired by her affection for dogs, which all began when with her childhood dog toto, a gray poodle mix. she’s passionate about finding stylish ways to celebrate our trusty sidekicks, and each of her pillows are handmade with this in mind.

Dogs have always had a special place in my heart. It all began as a little girl with a small gray poodle mix named Toto. Now, I’ve got Parker, a huge rough collie who is as big as me and a dead ringer for Lassie. When decorating, I’ve always enjoyed surrounding myself with dogs of all pedigrees.  And it was that passion that inspired me to start my collection of modern appliqué pillow covers featuring dog silhouettes. In the spirit of our trusty sidekicks, here are a few of my favorite ways to bring a love for dogs into your interior space!

Add a bit of kitsch with vintage figurines.  Antique, thrift stores and flea-markets are fantastic places to search for these treasures. Some of my special finds include a black French poodle candle, a dachshund ceramic planter, and a gorgeous pair of brass hound bookends. My favorite is the rough collie figurine—classic 60’s—he looks stately placed on my sofa end table and always makes me smile. Figurines look fabulous placed on mantels, open shelves and anywhere else you’d like to add a light-hearted accent.

One of my little pleasures is inviting Parker up on the sofa to snuggle up with and watch a scary movie.  To keep my upholstery protected, I found a chic faux fur throw he lays on contently like a prince.  I rest easy knowing I can simply throw it in the wash.  I love the idea of a throw with your dog’s name monogrammed to add a personal touch. This preppy striped washable wool throw from Land’s End can be monogrammed with your dog’s initial or name.

I love retro periodicals, books and photographs. When I travel, I drag my husband into the local used book store to take a quick peek around their selection of dog books. Many vintage dog books have frame-worthy photos and pages with illustrations of grooming styles and breed profiles.  Frame them in thin black metal frames and white mats to add a sleek gallery look.  Vintage women’s magazines from the 60’s and 70’s often have entertaining ads featuring dogs that make a cheeky statement.  And I can’t resist old black and white photographs, like this one with a lady walking her beautiful Borzois.

Modern photography celebrating dogs in action can set the scene in a room. Photographer Ron Schmidt captures dogs with a sense of humor. I absolutely love his “Obedience School” print. Find his clever images at Plow & Hearth. Etsy is a great place to find modern photos including this lovely print of two boxers on a dock.

Custom paintings add a personal touch.  My dog before Parker was a blonde mutt named Kona. To honor his memory, I painted his portrait and he hangs in an ornate frame in my living room. It could get frustrating trying to find items with my little guy on it. But now with all the custom options available, it’s easy for those with “League of Nations” dogs to find something just right.

Playful accessories perk up your space with vivid shots of color! This cushioned green rug with dog silhouettes makes a cute statement in a mud room, laundry room or kitchen.  Inject a happy splash of color in a bathroom or entryway with these fun wall hooks. This magazine holder with a graphic yellow pup and Foo dog lamp could add the finishing touches to a home office.

Whatever your decorating style, you can make it work for you. After all, “Home is where the dog is!”

How do you celebrate your dog(s) in your interior spaces?

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hello, lovelies! this afternoon, we arrived to santa barbara- our old stomping grounds! we’re here for a little bicycling (business) trip, but at the end of the week i get to go stay in our old homestead with my bestie who now lives there. i’m so excited to return to it’s sunshine and views for a few days! i plan on using it as a time for a little rejuvenation and rest before i return to a very (very) busy month at home. you can join me by following along on instagram, i’ll meet you there! (just search for @goinghometoroost.)

i’ll be popping in and out this week with some posts for you and am also sharing my workload with a few fabulous guest bloggers. i know you’re going to love what they have in store for you! xox, bonnie

photo: santa barbara by bonnie christine | going home to roost

clockwise: pride print – $20 | not afraid of storms – $32 | feels good to get some stuff done – $20 | buffalo head – $23 | sun’s wings teepee – $15 | no looking back – $19

i’ve been bookmarking several pieces of art from a few of my favorite artists lately for our new home (and nursery!) and wanted to share them here with you. i think they all represent encouragement and empowerment in some way, and i love the color palette they’ve created. if you like, you can follow along as i share more artful goods over on pinterest.

whew. what a week! before signing off for the weekend i just wanted to pop in and say thank you for all your support, sweet comments and encouragement this week! you all are so much fun to share things with, and i get so excited to hear about all your creative accomplishments as well! i’m so thankful for our community here and appreciate you each so much. since so much happened this week, here’s a little recap if you’re just getting caught up:

roost tribe website & shop: on monday, i shared with you the brand new roost tribe website and shop! it’s full of juicy info and pretty little things. you can read about it here, or hop on over and check it out for yourself.

my big news! i’ve been waiting for months to tell you, and finally was able to announce my first fabric collection with art gallery fabrics! it’s my biggest dream come true. :)

home sweet home printable: just in case you missed it last week, don’t forget to grab this home sweet home printable i made for you to celebrate our california home being featured over on young house love.

april desktop & iphone calendar: we’re nearly half way through the month, but if you missed april’s desktop & iphone calendar set it’s not too late to beautify your digital workspaces!

etsy shop is back open! and last but not least, after a long hiatus i’m happy to finally reopen my etsy shop, sweet bonnie christine.

enter to win a 1 year subscription to the roost tribe: hop on over to thoughts by natalie for a chance to win a year’s subscription to the roost tribe!

the next week or so is going to prove just as exciting as i have some MORE news to announce and have a fabulous giveaway planned for you on monday! in my personal life, david and i are also super excited to be going under contract for a (different) home today and are also excited to travel back to our old california town next week for a bit. stay tuned, more on all this to come!

what’s happening in your life lately? xo, bonnie

photo by bonnie christine

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i’ve been wanting to try my hand at some block printing for quite some time now. this method from mariah over at sugar and charm uses hand carved stamps (something else i’ve been wanting to try), and the results are beautiful and rustic. i just love them so much, but i’m a sucker for this golden yellow color and just about anything that comes from the forest. mariah also teaches us how to hand dye vintage linens, like the pink one above. with this tutorial, you could stamp custom designs on paper goods, linens, onsies and more!

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hello lovelies! back by popular demand, i’ve decided to open up a special place on the blog for a spring showcase! if you glance over in the right hand sidebar, you’ll see a place with the spring showcase emblem in it. below i’ll be opening up 15 large spots for anyone who would like to showcase their shop, blog or website for the spring buying season!

in addition to having your ad in this prime real estate spot, if you purchase all three months you’ll also be featured on going home to roost as well as be included in one of the gift guides during the months that you’re advertising.

these spots will go on a first come first serve basis and are available to book for april, may and june. offer is not valid with any other deals. just e-mail me if you’re interested!

*roost tribe members get 20% off any advertising any time making this deal even sweeter!

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do you ever just see something you can’t stop thinking about? for me this week, it’s been this 15 minute (3 ingredient, vegan, no bake) thin mint recipe from top with cinnamon. they seem simple enough and look so delicious! i’m hoping to make some for a little gathering i’m having next weekend. plus, part of the recipe involves removing (or eating) the cream filling from the oreos (or newman’s o’s). umm, count me in! head on over to top with cinnamon for the full recipe, and be sure to take a look around her beautiful blog while you’re there!

she does justice provides a different kind of handmade experience. in addition to making beautiful scarves and headbands, she also creates hope. megan’s mission is to show those in need that they are known and loved. each month she does justice spotlights a differnt organization, and at the end of that month the organization gets a check for 10% of the shop’s gross profits to help further their mission. this month’s organization is sole hope.

i first met megan during my holy yoga training last year and immediately fell in love with her sweet personality, mission in life and love for orphans and the poor. i personally have this headband, and love to wear it! the fabric is great for working out, and also comfortable enough to throw on for a day of casual wear as well. head on over to she does justice to be inspired and encouraged!

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