If Harrison didn't already eat her kibble out of a Holden Designs pet feeder, I think these re-purposed wine crates would be at the top of my list. The company Whiner and Diner makes custom wooden wine crate Dog/Cat feeders ($150-$225), small beds and toy boxes that all come straight from European and Californian vineyards. You can chose from four different paint finishes in addition to the natural wood, and can even customize it with your pet's name. Check all their products out right here.

I guess it's not a Chicago summer weekend if there isn't some sort of outdoor festival, block party, flea market, fair or concert. I'm really psyched about this weekend because Domino Magazine is is throwing a weekend-long shopping event and festival in Lincoln Park called The Domino Design District. There will be discounts (at least 20%) to shoppers in over 40 stores throughout the Lincoln Park area, plus free classes on everything from flower arranging to how to make your home smell great as well as free ice-cream tastings, pet portraits (going to be first in line for this free portrait, need to get Hambie to the groomer ASAP!) and designer consultations. Armitage Avenue in Lincoln Park from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. Click here for all the info, participating stores, and schedule of events.

I've conceded the point to many people, including my parents on a regular basis, that my dog Harrison is spoiled. She eats organic avocado-formulated meals, has three beds, blah blah blah. I know. I get it. I can't help it. But lately Matt has taken it to a new level. He's been speaking to her in French so she can grow up bilingual (OBVIOUSLY!). That guy on the street outside of a sports bar in Chicago saying, "Air-EE, AIR-EE-SON, Allez, allez, bonne fille,"—that's my boyfriend. Yeah. But I've noticed that there are other people out there that take their pets way too seriously. Case in point, the above and below Holden Designs pet bed ($250), the perfect piece to go with your Hans Wegner ch07 lounge chair ($2,120). And why wouldn't you want your dog to be napping on something inspired by Hans Wegner, one of the most well known designers from Denmark? His three-legged shell chair was originally introduced in 1963, but only a few limited series were produced. The chair was relaunched about ten years ago after three decades of oblivion. Interestingly, one of the original shell chairs from the 60s sold for $20,000 at Christies in London in 1999.

Speaking of French dogs, my friend Zoya is blogging from Paris with her new hilarious blog Le French Dog Blog—think of it as a cheeky Sartorialist for Parisien canines. Check it out!

Little Harrison Hamilton Hambone III injured her paw yesterday and has been limping around the house like little pony for 24 hours now (but doesn't that red arm band make her look tough?). Matt and I have turned our loft into a make-shift canine infirmary—accomplished entirely by bringing her treats every hour instead of every 2 hours as normal. We took her to her first Chicago vet today and she put on the normal show of incontrollable shaking and tucking her tail so far between her legs that it nearly hits her nose. This is usually so painful to watch, but I have to admit I was completely distracted by the decor. Since when are vets so nice that you think, "Maybe I could get a job here as a receptionist..."? The biscuits were kept in clear Alvar Aalto Savoy vases ($55-$145) and the examination room had an Eero Saarinen plastic back side chair ($508) backed up against over-sized black & white photographs. I think all this helped (me) cope with the trauma just a little bit. As for Hare, we think she'll be back on all fours in no time.

The famed mid-century American pottery Heath Ceramics created a special-edition pet bowl ($65) exclusive to the Portland design store Canoe. The bowl comes in an aqua and matte brown finish and was produced from one of Heath's archived designs. If Harrison stops terrorizing the neighbor's poodle I might think about it. Ok, who am I kidding, I already ordered it.

Maura of the fabulous Wisconsin-based online store Henry's contacted me yesterday about her teas. Henry's carries 14 different types of high quality teas ($7-$19), something I'm definitely going to order because I love green tea and I love love love the apothecary packaging. I also couldn't resist the Jail Birds ($31, $45)! So cute! I want to give one to Hamilton for her freeway rescue anniversary which was last week. Check out Henry's, there's so many unique general store items. Have a great Thanksgiving!

I thought this would be an light way to start out the multi-part gift guide series, but let's face it our dogs are more important than most of our extended family, it's nothing to take too lightly.

From top left to right: I love this Jonathan Adler British Flag dog bed ($195-$225), it's like one of his giant pillows; I think my favorite item on this list is Barbour waxed cotton dog jacket ($69-$98), it's great for dogs that tend to get burrs everywhere which subsequently form massive dreadlocks that need to be snipped out; This Re-used Yarn dog ($14) from Muji is actually for children, but whatever, it works and it's eco-friendly; if your dog is a tennis-ball addict why not really give her a treat from the mundane world of Penn and Wilson with a Black Dog orbee tennis ball 3-pack ($20), a Martha's Vineyard icon. Part stick, part plush toy, what's not to like? Stick Plush toy ($15-16) is both owner and dog friendly; I've posted about Holden Designs' pet feeders ($98-$145) maybe more than once, and Hare has one so 'nuff said; I had to balance out the Barbour with this Hippie Hound lead ($20-22); I think these vinyl feeding mats ($8-$13) are a necessity—especially for messy eaters; Deadly Squire beds ($160-$220) are rad, period.

If your dog sheds, The FURminator is a brush you have to try, it's the Mach 12 for mutts; I think these boiled wool dog toys ($10) are great, no squeaks inside and eco-friendly; Any reputable golden retriever who claims to have championship papers would be lost without a Smathers + Branson needlepoint collar ($75); But if you're dog is more of a "I went to Boulder and worked holidays as a lift operator" type, maybe one of these Knot-a-leashes ($20-$25) is the right choice; A great alternative to lugging a bed when you have to travel with the pup is these cozy dog quilts ($130); you can't deny Paul Smith's chic striped lead ($190), a modern classic.

Speaking of dog walking, while we've been out of town a lot lately and are leaving again on Friday, Miss Eleanor Hambleton has been spending a lot of time at Dog's Day Inn, her home away from home. When Matt picked her up the other day they told him of a little incident. Apparently Harrison's collar got caught on another dog's while they were playing and despite the massive amount of growling and whimpering it took about an hour for them to get untangled. The good people that work there recommended we get her a new collar with a plastic clasp. Harrison's got a very specific taste when it comes to collars and doesn't typically like the nylon variety, but she was convinced by the Ella Dish line.

Harrison had crazy anti-gravity bed-head this morning, so I promised her I wouldn't post a photo of her face, but that's her new heart and arrows collar with glow-in-the-dark clasp. Available here ($34).

I wouldn't want to start off another year of blogging any other way than with a post about my friend Priscilla Woolworth's new online general store. I still remember walking into Priscilla's home in L.A. for the first time five years ago and being inspired to no end by her use of color and objets d'art. As I got to know her over the years I observed her deep passion for the planet, public health, and products that help people live better. You may have guessed by her last name that running a general store is in her blood. Priscilla is four generations away from one of the founders of the Woolworth chain and believes with a little updating, an old-fashioned Woolworth General Store can serve a new set of customers and become much more than just a fond memory. Her goal is to provide the best selection of Eco-friendly products on the market, which are practical, well designed and affordable. Check it out right here! Above: Headscratcher ($5), I've felt this and it is unbelievable, I'll be ordering mine right after I finish this post.

Argentinian Incense Burner ($90).

Natural Parenting Book ($15).

Recycled Aluminum Foil ($5.25).

Golden Rules Painting on wood ($120).

Bio Bags for dogs ($6.50), these are great! I'm glad I have a better online source to order them.