1. Bare floors, without carpet or throw rugs, can give a nice open airy feeling to a room.
2. Paw prints and nose smudges on glass doors and windows break up glare and soften the light in a room.
3. Dog crates, when stacked three high, can add height to a room and pull the eye up. Cats love to inhabit the upper crates, leaving the lower ones for the dogs.
4. Old towels and blankets thrown casually on upholstered furniture can add a wonderful homey, country-quilt look to an otherwise bland room.
5. Common smooth upholstery fabrics can look almost velvety when lightly textured with pet hair.
6. Kennels placed end to end and topped with plate glass can create an unusual coffee table, one your friends will really remember.
7. Doggie beds, randomly placed around a room, can add color and texture, much as throw pillows do.
8. Shredded or chewed books and magazines send a message to guests that they are free to relax and feel at home.
9. Dog crates can make versatile end tables, and can be slip covered to match any room decor.
10. There is absolutely nothing that makes a guest feel as welcome as a friendly dog hopping in his lap as soon as he sits down.
"Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions, they pass no criticisms"
-George Elliot
If you are a pet lover like myself you are really going to enjoy the new "Cat and Dog" Christmas tree. Join us for Our Third Annual Holiday Decorating Workshop on September 8th. And, learn how to create a tree like this in your own home. Or just stop by. We'd love to see you! Go ahead click on this link here --> Making Memories Event for more information.

