puppy update

Hi everyone!

Time for a puppy update! 

Our little miniature golden doodle is named Bodhi (pronounced Bodie). It is short for Bodhisattva, a Sanskrit name meaning enlightened one (my husband was born in India).

We forgot the work that a puppy requires the first few weeks after bringing him home! Oh my. Constant diligence and patience are required. It all pays off of course. Bodhi wants to please and training is going well. 

His mother is an English Cream Golden Retriever and his father is a Toy Poodle. Bodhi seems to be taking after his father so far. His vet said he eats like a poodle (slowly) and his face shape is more like a poodle. He was the smallest of the four boys in his litter. The breeder thinks he will be about 25-30 pounds full grown. 

Thank goodness it is spring and we are able to be outside. He did get to experience snow for the first time after bringing him home. We had two snowfalls this winter in late February. We missed one of them while out of town in New Orleans and Fairhope, AL.

We wanted to rescue a puppy and I have been perusing rescue sites for months but it was very difficult finding what we really thought was right for us. We are used to the pleasing personalities of retrievers but needed a small dog for our cottage and we wanted to start with a puppy. We do not have a fenced yard, living on a wooded mountain property. Most rescues require a fenced yard.

I kept seeing photos of miniature golden doodles on Pinterest and noticed several on the streets of NYC while visiting our daughter in January. Our Atlanta friends lost their lab and were looking for a puppy. They found an ethical doodle breeder and we decided to see the puppies. Of course, game over after spending an hour with a litter of beautiful puppies!

We took the puppy to Hilton Head last week to meet two of our kids (the two East Coast ones, oldest lives in Colorado) and spend time with some good friends. 

The puppy needed socialization so the timing was perfect. He was used to just being with the two of us and needed to widen his world. 

He loved the beach and enjoyed meeting EVERY SINGLE PERSON who passed us on the beach. 

He also spent the day in Savannah with us. Our son attends SCAD.

He is under the table sleeping, you can see his tushy sticking out.

So we are adjusting to day to day life with a new little creature as our constant companion. 

Flower shopping with him the other day..... 

We are keeping the travel crate in the car and taking him everywhere with us that we can.

Happy spring everyone! We are getting busy in the yard and enjoying the daffodils we planted last fall. 

Thanks for visiting!

Cindy

Puppy!

Hi everyone!

This little thing is coming to live with us in two weeks!

We are so excited!!! A miniature golden doodle we are naming Bodhi.....

Thanks for visiting!

Cindy

a bit of cuteness for today

Mute for best viewing, actions are cuter than the commentary!

things I like this week

1. Such an easy appetizer for entertaining or a simple lunch for hubby and me paired with a salad. Just drizzle olive oil, finely chopped herbs and red peppers, salt and pepper over a log of goat or feta cheese and serve warm with crostini.

2. Isn't this place setting by Tom Sheerer with grass mats and  pink seersucker napkins pretty? Wicker vases for candles (bought some of these at Marshall's a few years ago), monogrammed plates (Gracious Style sells them) and unique footed glasses compliment.

3. Sandal weather is fast approaching. Joie is a company that is new to me, saw these on Piperlime. Love the color added to a traditional thong sandal. A fresh take on a classic.

4. Isn't this little furry peanut adorable? I think Andy would love him (or her)!

5. Chunky table lamps are my favorite, Circa Lighting sells this pierced celadon lamp by Ralph Lauren that would look great in our house.

6. Who doesn't love the courtyard gardens of Charleston and Savannah? We have visited in the spring in the past (always trying to be nonchalant as we peer into the private gated gardens on our strolls) and are looking forward to being there this fall for a week to get youngest son situated in school but we have never been on a garden tour for up close access. Have you? Savannah held their tour of homes a few weeks ago. The Garden Club of Charleston held their tour last weekend. Historic Charleston Foundation's House and Garden Tour and Antiques Show is still going on. Visiting all of these on the same trip is on my bucket list!

7. Saw this striped bedding in a simply decorated room by Tricia Foley on Boxwood Terrace blog. Love the wicker table and glass lamp. We found a similar striped duvet at Ikea for older son's apartment that was surprisingly soft after a wash and dry with non scented dryer sheets. West Elm and Garnet Hill sell striped sheets that look great too.

8. Cut spring flowering branches extra long for a dramatic tall accent in a high ceilinged living room. While you are at it, add two bright pillows and who doesn't need a gorgeous modern painting like this one by Robert Rea? This is his Georgetown living room that was featured in Veranda a few years ago.

9. I think the artistry and technique of chalk artist Dana Tanamachi is amazing! Her work is often seen in New York City and Brooklyn where she lives. I love this message, a print can be purchased for $60 here.

Thanks for visiting!

Cindy

dog blog

This is Mona, she has her own blog, visit her here.

photos Mona Westie

this morning in the garden...Andy

I was able to get some shots of Mr Handsome before a big blob of rain came our way. We are getting a wonderful welcomed downpour this morning after another full week without rain.

stylish serendipity photos

just because

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here I come!

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a dog in his garden

stylish serendipity photos

stylish dog

Etsy seller Mimi Green makes these dog collars in laminated designer cotton to protect the fabric and lasers your dog's ID info on the buckle...adorable and practical.

a dog's life

Check out this clever camera for your dog's collar, now we can see what our dogs are up to when we aren't home. Stocking stuffer idea.

Buy here.