Pooch Prints

Adding personal touches to a home is key to making your space reflex you. Seems simple enough, but time and time again I walk into homes and see catalog pages staring back at me. I totally get it, it's easy and it looks pretty. 

One easy way to start incorporating a bit of "you" into your space is some personal prints. Some designers see personal photos as a big no-no, but I'm not one of them. I think they can be a stylish way. A different way to do family photo's is a custom piece of art. 

In my family our dogs are crucial members so I wanted to make sure they were represented.  

Check out the proofs I just got: 


Moo:


Bear:


So cute! I'm in love with them. I know custom prints normally equal a high price tag, but not these! I found Whitney via her etsy shop, African Grey and two 8 x 10 custom prints come in at $32!

What about you? Do you represent your furry friends in your home decor?

17 comments:

  1. deliciously organizedSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    You have the cutest pups! These lovely!

    We don't have any furry friends just yet...I'm hoping when we move back to CA in Jan we will finally get one :)

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  2. HamptontoesSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I totally believe that one of the best ways to personalize a home is to add personal photos...they tell a story about who you are, where you've traveled, what activities you enjoy and who you surround yourself with...I cringe at the idea of photos be a no-no in a persons own home. Love your pooch prints!

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  3. KateSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    These are so cute! And I love adding personal pictures too. I want my house to be filled with things I love and that remind me of good times. And why take photos if you aren't going to look at them!?

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  4. UnknownSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Moo is so cute!!! So is Bear!
    You and your husband have beautiful children! :)

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  5. Splendid SassSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Aw...they are so darling! Love these prints.
    Have a nice day.
    Teresa

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  6. Haute HeadquartersSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I have been lusting after something like this for awhile and these seem perfect in every way (ie: price). I have yet to check out her etsy shop but I'm crossing my fingers she does kitty cats!!

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  7. Chats with JackSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Darling! I agree. If done well, personal photos are an important part of a family home. The dog prints are PERFECT and I just recommended them to one of my clients for part of her stairway gallery. Thank you!

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  8. Heather WarrenSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    adore them... I need one of my pug and bulldog. That you for the etsy site.

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  9. RobynSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    I completely agree with you. The personal touches are what make a house a home. We do not have furry kids. We have the actual kids ;) Instead of high priced artwork that we really can't afford, I have hung their masterpieces in the dining room. We are very casual at home. It was appropriate for our space. The kids always get compliments on their art, too.

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  10. Lissa PierceSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    So cute! I totally agree with the personal touches. I have been lazy and don't have many personal photos out but I have plans to get some hung. We also don't have a pooch yet, but when we do he will definetly be part of the photo wall.

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  11. diane@onlinefabricstoreSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Such cute prints and as a designer I always encourage my clients to add family photos or anything that represents the uniqueness of their family in their home. I personally have many items from pillows to door tassels that celebrate our furry family members, a chihuahua and a cocker spaniel. Cant wait to visit the Etsy store.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Those are so cute. I agree, personal and very stylish. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. liz @ bon temps beignetSeptember 9, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Cute pups!

    I DIY-ed a silhouette drawing of our dog, Gus. It was suuuper easy...

    http://bontempsbeignet.blogspot.com/2010/06/summer-to-do-list-gus-silhouette_08.html

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  14. Arianna BelleSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Hehe so cute! Agreed -definitely a great way to personalize a home! :) A DIY profile print of my maltipoo Little Foot is on my project to-do list!

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  15. High-Heeled Foot in the doorSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Oh so happy you guys think my little children are cute! I can't get enough of them.

    While I was working away at getting some custom artwork to represent them in our home they were outside playing...or so I thought. We went out at 11pm and saw that earlier in the day those two angels ripped apart 3 bags of trash and there was a mess all over the driveway.

    Ah gotta love them!

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  16. MERSeptember 9, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    I just had a watercolor of our Vella painted. It will be an anniversary present for the husband. http://www.happymenocal.com/

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  17. LindsaySeptember 9, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    So so adorable! I really should have one of these done for our golden.

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