where the fluffy ones sleep
Since I run Pampered Puppy, I've been thinking a lot about dogs lately. I recently got a preview copy of a fabulous book called Barkitecture, which is a coffee-table book about fabulous dog houses. Many of the houses were crafted by architects and other designers, and it's really a fun and fabulous read for dog lovers.
It occured to me that a similar great topic would be about dog beds. David Salmon makes some fabulous ones, as does Gucci and a lady named Sheila Parness in London. For those sans dog, these elaborate designer beds are expensive. As in thousands of dollars expensive. So it would be of great interest to dog owners. Even the ones who don't have that kind of cash to spend. Think coffee-table book, conversation piece. The book could cover some history, feature lots of drool-factor photos (pardon the pun), even do some interviews with big-name designers who have lent those names to doggie beds. Discussion, perhaps, on why we crazy dog lovers spend so much money and effort into acquiring things like the perfect doggy bed.
I figure the book would take several trips; at a minimum, I'd need to fly to New York and London to interview and photograph some of the beds I've been reading about. Perhaps a few other trips, depending on where my research led me.
A friend of mine, Jen, is a professional photographer and we've even discussed doing the book together, her photos and my research and words.
For now, it sits in the ideaBlog. But I'd really like to do this, and I think it's a feasible idea. These kinds of books are becoming very popular as people spend more and more on their pets.
2002.08.20 10:58 PM
How do I go about contacting Sheila Parness of London? I can't seem to find her products, except in an old magazine article. I have a retail store I'm starting and I would like more information on her products. If you know of her contact information, I'd love to know.
Thank you!
Stephanie, I think I have her contact info somewhere. Let me look into it.
Angie,
Thank you for looking for her info! I really appreciate it! Oh, and happy holidays!
DEAR ANGIE I LOOKED ALL OVER THE INTERNET TRYING TO GET INFO ABOUT SHEILA PARNESS AND HER PET GROOMING PRODUCTS AND I COULDN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE.I AM INTERESTING IN HER PRODUCTS .I HAVE A SHOP AT CORAL GABLES IN MIAMI.I REALLY APRECIATE IF YOU CAN GET ME ANY INFORMATION ABOUT HER. THANKS SO MUCH. ERNESTO.
Posted by: ERNESTO SANCHEZ on January 30, 2003 8:44 PMI HAVE IN STOCK 4000 BOTTLES OF SHEILA PARNESS GROOMING PRODUCTS FROM BEDDING SPRAYS TO SHAMPOOS, CONDITIONERS & TEAR STAIN REMOVERS ETC...
Posted by: jason smith on February 12, 2003 7:44 AMAngie-
Do you or anyone else visiting this board have contact information or a website for Sheila Parness of London? I've been waiting on her contact information since December '02. Thanks for your help.
-Stephanie
My staff and I are in the process of creating our Summer 2004 publication and may feature Sheila Parness products in the feature, if we can grab hold of her. Do you happen to have her contact information? If so, that would be wonderful, as we've been waiting on some information for over a year. Thank you for your help!
-Stephanie E.
Fur & Feathers
Further to the above posts, I too am looking for contact details for Sheila Parness. Please could you pass them on.
Many thanks!
Posted by: Jason Rayner on December 11, 2003 4:37 AM