Barkitecture

If you are a dog lover, than this is the coffee table book for you. Barkitecture by Fred Albert is full of a variety of dog houses. Some are quite the monstrosities, and some are so perfectly designed that they fit seamlessly into the garden. The cover of the book illustrates a great example of this.

This thatched roof dog house is one of my favorites in the book. It reminds me of the play house at Old Westbury Gardens.

How funny is the one?

The book is just full of interesting designs that are very entertaining to look at.

The above picture is not from the book, but does it remind you of something? Maybe a post earlier this week... It is from Boutique Tents! They even make a dog version.

The last two pictures are of Mosley's house (my parents dog.) The shingles and the paint color match the house perfectly. Although it is tucked in a corner it still becomes another garden element or focal point instead of an eye sore.

Recession Reading

A good friend of mine recently reintroduced me to the public library, and I am so thankful!  I can't believe what I have been missing!  They make it so easy for you... you can search for a book on the online catalogue, place a hold on it, then it will be waiting for you at the front desk we you are ready to pick it up.  

They even have several good design books.  I like to keep my design books for my coffee table collection,  you may say.  Well I do too, but it is nice to check them out at the library for a couple of weeks to judge whether it is worthy of your collection.  

I just picked up two new books, and I cannot wait to get home to read them.  With this gloomy weather outside, it is the perfect time to cozy up with a blanket and a book.