Founder Carol Perkins modeled with Ford New York, Paris and London, and has appeared in everything from Vogue to Harper's Bazaar to Victoria's Secret. Then, Carol became home bound, while recovering from a life threatening battle with a rare brain tumor, Carol started creating dog beds, toys and robes for friends as a form of therapy. The popularity of these products led to the launch of Harry Barker, named in honor of Carol’s sheltie Harry Barker.
Check out this modern industrial design! A unique stack able fish condo with a paint-able exterior that would be a perfect unique gift for that special person. Who wouldn't want something as chic as this in their home? Additional cubes can be purchased and stacked on top of another. Stack several FishHotels to create a great-looking fish condominium in your office or home. Fish Hotels is a winner of Canada’s Build A Better competition and designed by Teddy Luong. FishHotel features a square glass bowl surrounded by a paint-able ABS plastic facade with asymmetrical windows. Customize the outside of the plastic facade with the wall colors of your home! You can even remove the facade if you want to just feature the glass aquarium. The aquarium is very easy to clean, and the top is featured uncovered. The Fish Hotel measures 7.5 x 7.5 x 8 inches and weighs 5 pounds.
Everyone who has a pet enjoys thoughtful pet gifts. Who wouldn't find joy in watching their pet have fun with a new gift? Premier makes a Dogs Ice Treat Maker that is both fun and practical for the hot summer months? The gift is rather unique because it allows the owner to be creative in what he or she wants to freeze for their pets. One picture shows carrots and chicken brooth together. Add in some meat snacks in the middle of the frozen snack or a meat bone at the bottom. This gift is very unique while being practical and fun for pets through the hot summers.
Some of the cutest gifts are the hand made needlepoint dog and cat pillows. There is nothing like a little humor to liven up your furniture and a gift for that matter. Everyone loves pets, especially their own, so customize this gift for the person you love. One of my favorites is the West Highland Terrier Needlepoint Pillow by Chelsea Textiles. The pale green background with the dog all dressed up in a coat is one of the most adorable things I have seen. If you like the appearance of dogs dressed up in formal coats, then you will love some of my other picks. Although all of my picks are dogs, there are some cat pillows as well. My favorite pillows are of the portrait pillows, because it captures the beauty of the face of the dog. Needlepoint can take long hours, so these pillows will be appreciated and admired by your family and friends. Many of these companies do an excellent job of transferring such stunning prints to to these pillows in a lovely display of craftsmanship.
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Sometimes buying gifts for people can be challenging. Often times we want to work within a budget but at the same time come up with unique gifts that have the bang without draining the bank account. Topiary art is the sculpting of shrubs to create shapes and designs. These unique garden ideas are hardly seen in most neighbourhoods making this gift idea every unique. A topiary in the shape of an animal can be a very inviting plant at the front door. They are perfect for an apartment and a person who has a back yard which could eventually add to their collection. Topiary plants can be indoor and outdoor. For the person who is very selective as to what goes into their home, this gift can be placed outside for decoration, making it a gift that will be loved by most people. There are topiaries for dog lovers, and even cat lovers. The pay off is that these plants can be very visually attractive, and thus a sense of pride for many owners as they look into front yards having something so unique that no body else owns. Topiaries come in a variety of shapes ranging from animals to the very basic of geometric shapes. These plants generally use shrubs and sub-shrubs such as arborvitae, bay laurel, box, holly, myrtle, privet, and yew. To create unique shapes, a shaped wire cage is used as the plant grows. The most common types of topiary frames are those that come in basic shapes such as globes, pillars, and cones. Often times these shapes are seen combined with one another. The extra large elephant frames seen in the lavish French gardens are now available in different sizes on Amazon, though, the smaller animals are nicer gifts that a person can start out with. The dogs or squirrel, or the turtle are excellent gifts that many people would love and adore. These hand crafted topiary frames are constructed of high quality metal and finished in an elegant matte black powder coating to resist the elements. A topiary plant is a wonderful gift idea, and really what made the chia pet a best seller for years.
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Jonathan Adler is the champion for coming out with absolutely adorable home decor accents. He is known for his Hollywood Regency Decorating, and colorful punchy decor. Jonathan Adler pottery begins its life in a Soho studio, where Jonathan and his team design and sculpt every prototype. The product you are viewing is produced by skilled artisans at their main workshop in Peru. They make molds from prototypes and then hand craft each piece from high-fired stoneware or porcelain. Our Peruvian workshop was found through Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization that connects designers in America with artisans in developing countries to promote fair trade. Designed by Jonathan Adler and features brown stoneware with a sheer white glaze. The overall dimensions are 4.5" H x 3.75" W.
Robots have been captivating imaginations for years. Today you can buy spy robots with digital cameras, as well as the old classic robots right out of the 50's era. The Hexbug Crab has been around for years and still is very exciting! Innovation First has been leading the robotic toy maker, and even won the prestigious Best of Innovation Award at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show. VEX Robotics, Inc. (a subsidiary of Innovation First International) is also a leader in the supply of competition and hobby-robotics products. Their tiny robotic crab has been a popular choice by adults and kids alike for years. Put it on the floor in your office or give it to your kids as a gift, it is a toy for any age. They make great gifts for adults, because they can make people laugh. It is a very humorous gift to give. The crab is battery-powered and moves almost like the real thing. It reacts to light and sound. Clap or stomp near the crab and it will turn around; wave your hand in front of it and the crab will change direction. Size- 2" x 2.5"
Everyone enjoys a good laugh. I ran across this really cute squirrel decorative tree plaque, which could be really cute idea for that special someone in your life who enjoys humor. It features a decorative squirrel who cannot get out of a tight spot. This adorable squirrel will sure to be a grand attraction for neighbors and passers-by as they wonder if the squirrel will be able to dislodge himself. The squirrel appears on the one side of the tree, while his other end hangs precariously from the opposite side of the trunk. Watch as people do a double take when they see his bright, beady eye and fat, fluffy looking tail. Is he real or not? I am sure even squirrels themselves will be puzzled. Made from Poly Resin. Front end 4 x 4 ½ x 6 inches. Back end 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 10 inches.
