This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of ZippyPaws. However, all text and opinions are my own. As always, I only share products that I trust.All photos by Alice G Patterson Photography.My favorite gift to give kids is a stuffed animal. They are cute, cuddly, and most importantly, I think they encourage creative play. It broke my heart a little each time one of my kids ... continue reading
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Dog Friendly Kennebunk, Maine
I recently took a vacation to Kennebunk, Maine, with my mom, sister Alice, and Alice's dogs, Franny ... continue reading

Happy Tails: Worzel the Cocker Spaniel
If nothing saves us from death, at least love should save us from life. ~Pablo NerudaLove comes ... continue reading

Engaging Tails: Quinn the Handsome Dog
When I first saw these photos of Quinn, I was struck by how much he looks like Elka Volensang's dog, ... continue reading

3 Lessons About Dog Adoption From A Shelter Volunteer
October is National Adopt A Shelter Dog Month. John Woods from All Things Dog is sharing his top ... continue reading

Dog Pawty: Eagle’s First Cake Smash
Eagle, the Golden Retriever, celebrated his first birthday with a cake smash and photo session with ... continue reading

Dog Pawty: Spaghetti the Irish Wolfhound
A dog might not know when her birthday or gotcha day is, but she is going to enjoy whatever a person ... continue reading

Engagement Photos with Shiba Inus | Red Rock Canyon, NV
I'm over the moon with this gorgeous dog-friendly engagement session from Alycia at Fig + Willow ... continue reading

Engaging Tails: Harper the Bernese Mountain Dog
Featuring an engagement session with a gorgeous background like this one from Abbey Armstrong ... continue reading

Caturday: Cat-Friendly Engagement Session
I am happy to say that lots of people include dogs in engagement sessions. Next on the list will be ... continue reading

Happy Tails: Misha the Malamute | Tillamook State Forest
June 8 is Best Friends Day! It is no secret that I think dogs make the best friends. These photos ... continue reading

Bentley the Australian Shepherd in Dallas, Texas
I'm sure it was a given that Bentley, the Australian Shepherd, would be part of the engagement ... continue reading

Happy Tails: Gunner the German Shepherd
This family photo session from Good Morrow Photography with Gunner, the German Shepherd, and his ... continue reading

Engaging Tails: Maddalena the Neapolitan Mastiff
I grew up with a Bullmastiff, so it is no surprise I'm enamored with Maddalena the Neapolitan ... continue reading

Engaging Tails: Stewie the Pomeranian-Corgi Mix
Stewie stole the spotlight in this engagement session from Frances Tang Photography. Although ... continue reading

Happy Tails: Faulkner the German Shorthaired Pointer
I may be biased, but I think dogs age better than humans. I just love the way German Shorthaired ... continue reading

Gift Idea: Family Portrait from Courtney Ahn Design
Everywhere you turn, someone is advising that you shop early for the holidays this year. Even ... continue reading












