Friday With Dante

Today is a very special Friday – because it’s Norway’s National Day, known as Syttende Mai! Of course every year my dad can’t resist putting out as many flags as possible.:)

Syttende Mai Dante

Good stuff on the interwebs recently:

  • Since they’re nine hours ahead, I can already see photos from the Syttende Mai celebrations in my family’s hometown of Stavanger (I was actually born in Bergen after my parents moved there for my dad’s job)
  • These ten cooking shortcuts from Design Mom are pretty darn ingenious
  • Who doesn’t love Maddie the Coonhound? Dog Milk posted a great update on everything she and her dad, Theron Humphrey, have been up to. I can’t wait to meet them in September!
  • Stunning photography of the continuing war in Afghanistan by Majid Saeedi, as seen on Faded & Blurred
  • The sweetest (and easiest) gilded votives and bud vase DIY from Ez at Creature Comforts

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’ve got my first BBQ of the season, looking forward to it. I plan on being back next week with some actual content.:)

xoxo

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Friday With Dante

There he goes again…

There He Goes by Ellingsen Photography

A few good things I found during this busy week:

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! And if you’re in the States, Happy Mother’s Day!

xoxo

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SBACC Adoptables :: May

It was another group of sweethearts for Sarah and I one overcast day at the shelter recently. You’d think I would have learned by now to not bother showering before I go, because inevitably I wind up covered in dog fur and slobber and dirt from all the cuddles and playtime and have to shower all over again when I get home.:)

{As always, click any photo to go to the shelter’s info page about that dog.}

Miss Blanca here is a super happy-go-lucky purebred Boxer. She plays well with big and small dogs alike (her roomie is Paul, below, to give you an idea) and loves going on walks and sunbathing. And she kinda likes her ball.:)

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Blanca

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Blanca

Carson is a spunky terrier mix who’s just a year and a half. I think he’d be fantastic at doing agility or some kind of activity that gets him out there and using up that energy. He’s great with kids and other dogs, and gives good snuggles. (Who else now thinks of the butler from Downton Abbey when they hear the name Carson?):)

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Carson

Also, if you ever wanted to know how I get a ball-motivated pup’s attention (we usually don’t do treats because some have special dietary needs):

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Carson

Jack is your classic JRT – infectiously happy and ready to go anywhere with you! He gets along with literally everybody, including cats. His human passed away recently, poor thing!

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Jack

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Jack

Mister Paco is an older pup at nine years, but that just means no potty training! He’s pretty darn popular with the volunteers since he’s such a good walker and cuddler. Love those floppy grey ears!

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Paco

Paul is Blanca’s roomie, so clearly he does well with dogs of all sizes.:)He’s such a sweetie – very generous with the kisses!

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Paul

Sarge wasn’t the biggest fan of my camera that day, so you’ll have to check out this photo from a recent adoption event to believe me when I say he has the cutest grin! You’d never guess this sweet boy is five years old, I guess that Doxie/Chihuahua mix is a youthful combo.

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Sarge

And finally we have Stella (which if you grew up watching “Streetcar” you know you’re reading it more like STEL-LA!). This pretty girl was found as a stray and looks like she had some rough times in her past, but you’d never know it from how trusting she is with everyone. And how cute are those bat wing ears?

Seal Beach Animal Care Center Adoptable Shelter Dogs by Ellingsen Photography-Stella

Hope you’re all having an awesome week, and please share/link if someone you know is looking for a new furry family member!

xoxo

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Currently Listening

When it comes to music lately, I’ve been going very retro-ish and moody, with a few other earbugs thrown in. Lucky for me there’s lots of new stuff that has that great analog reverb.

Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside – “Shivers”. The woman’s voice is amazing, the whole album is fantastic.

Etta James – “Something’s Got A Hold On Me”. My parents had a CD of her greatest hits when I was a kid, and when I was about 15 I discovered it and proceeded to memorize every last note.:)My mom took me to see her and Dr John live and it was amazing, still one of the best live shows I’ve ever been to.

Fitz and the Tantrums – “Out of My League”. Heard this on KCRW not too long ago and can’t stop listening to it! Breakin’ the Chains of Love has also been on repeat.

Imelda May – “All For You”. She opened for Jamie Cullum the last time he came through L.A., and Nikki and I just loved her set. Such an stunning voice! Fun fact: the guitarist is her husband. Her latest album “More Mayhem” is fantastic.

Jamie Cullum – “Everything You Didn’t Do”. Speaking of Jamie, I can’t wait for his new album, all the new singles released thus far have been awesome. And new album = touring, huzzah!

If you use Spotify, you can listen to my full spring playlist by clicking here. And please share what’s been sticking in your head!

xoxo

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May Desktop Background

I mentioned recently how touched I was by Lily Stockman’s beautiful tribute to her dog, who was ailing at the time and passed earlier this week. So when I was scrolling back through my archives and came across this shot of the paw of our old beloved shih tzu, Mister Ted E. Bear (he had originally belonged to my grandmother, hence the name), this quote from Will Rogers immediately came to mind and I knew it was meant to be.

Here’s to all the Heart Dogs, and the beauty and fullness they bring to our lives.

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Have you ever lost a pet? How did you deal, and how long (if ever) did it take you before you were able to bring home a new furry family member?

xoxo

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Greyhounds CAN SitMay 2, 2013 - 11:58 pm

I’ve lost many dogs over the years, way too few have died in their sleep sadly. Usually I had more than one dog at the time so life would carry on minus a dearly loved presence. I grieve and eventually the tears become less and the smiles at the happy memories take over. And I keep having dogs knowing my heart will eventually be broken but also knowing it heals in time. A broken heart is no reason to not open it and your home to help another animal who needs you. Just my thoughts :)
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