Purrfect present

Waffles has been our cat since May and he has impressed all who have met him mightily in the seven months he's been living with us, judging by the presents he received.

Cian and Babs knew that our tired tabby likes to spend a lot of his time on the sofa. Now he can snuggle up to the beautiful Mog cushion cover from one of my design heroes, Donna Wilson.

GO THE WHOLE MOG: Waffles and his Donna Wilson cushion.
Photo: Eoghan Writes

PAWS FOR THOUGHT: Waffles mulls over the design of the Mog cushion.
Photo: Eoghan Writes

His dining area has also been transformed with this gorgeous Tigrito Cat Bowl by Miriam Mirri for super fun Italian design brand Alessi, which he also received from Cian and Babs.

EIGHT OUT OF TEN COOL CATS PREFER IT:
The Tigrito Cat Bowl by Miriam Mirri for Alessi.
Photo: Eoghan Writes

DIFFERENT KITS: The Tigrito Cat Bowl also comes in blue and yellow. 

Previous arrangements included old plastic trays which once housed microwave meals and unsatisfactory double bowls, making throwing out less than desirable fresh cat food a chore and resulted in dry food falling all over the place after an enthusiastic dining experience.

Miriam Mirri has also designed the Lula and Lupita dog bowls and Mio cat bowl for Alessi (photographed below). Alessi products are available from Arnotts and Stock in Dublin.

BOW WOW: The Lula dog bowls by Miriam Mirri for Alessi

TAIL-WAGGING APPROVAL: The Lupita dog bowls by Miriam Mirri for Alessi

CATTITUDE: The Mio cat bowls by Miriam Mirri for Alessi

Update: I think you may have to order the pet bowls online as I'm not sure they're available in Irish stores. However, I could be corrected on this. Alessi sells them, as does Amazon.

Pugs and kisses for my new neighbour

He's definitely the smallest resident of our terrace. And the cutest too.

His arrival last weekend was much anticipated and I got to meet the man himself during the week. He is nine weeks old.

This is Bunsen, the pug puppy who belongs to my neighbours, Aeveen and Owen. Incidentally, their stunning house is one of my favourite places to get inspiration for what my home could someday be like.

Anyway, back to Bunsen. I am lost for words to describe how amazingly cute he is. These beautiful photos taken by owner Owen convey how adorable he is.

FURRY CUTE INDEED: Note his black claws and black tipped ears.
Photo by Owen McPolin.

UNLEASH INNER STYLE: Bunsen looks smart in his red collar.
Photo by Owen McPolin.

PUP-ULAR FELLOW: Bunsen impresses all who meet him.
Photo by Owen McPolin.

Bunsen's owners did everything that is advised if you are getting a puppy from a breeder - they contacted a reputable breeder who invited them to see the puppies with their parents in their happy home environment. Sadly, many puppies are bred in terrible conditions in puppy mills. For advice on what to take into consideration when getting a puppy, click here for advice from Irish Cavelier Rescue.

ICKLE PICKLE: Bunsen and myself. Photo by Himself.