Have you ever wondered about the people who made your favorite mug, shirt or chair? In Why Do We Have Things? Rita Mehta of The American Edit and Erin Husted of Hackwith Design House interview the independent designers, artists, small business owners and creatives behind our favorite things.
Today’s guest is REBECCA ATWOOD, the founder and maker behind Rebecca Atwood Designs, a Brooklyn-based line of home goods that focus on the artistic process. Erin & Becca talk about how Becca’s career experience designing for key retailers led her to launch her own collection, about learning all of the different aspects of owning your own business, and about building a thoughtful business that aligns with your own ideals.
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Four&Sons /// One of our most inspirational magazines has featured the Mr. Dog Trophy Toys. Get the new issue.
]]>MARCH 31 2016
RIMA SUQI
I am not a dog owner, but I am an “auntie” to a French Bulldog who absolutely destroys every toy I give her, usually within a few hours. Over Christmas, and against my better judgment, I gave her a trophy toy (examples pictured) made by a new company called Mr Dog. It was well priced, nicely designed and I fully expected that the next time I visited it would be demolished. Yet, four months later, it still looks fantastic; the body is in one piece, the squeaker still squeaks, the rope is a teensy bit frayed (but only on one side). It’s a miracle.
“If you’re going to spend $20 on a dog toy, you should get one that works,” says Matthew Morris, co-owner and creative director of the company. Morris knows what he’s talking about – years ago he had a company called Blue Ribbon Dog that made ultra-stylish dog productscarried by the likes of Paul Smith. With Mr Dog he is rethinking durability and style, specifically how his product range fits into owners’ homes. “I want to create stuff that looks beautiful on your Einstein Moomjy rug,” he says.
Morris partnered with illustrator Alessandra Olanow on the graphics, which he describes as “a Sharpie look with a Tom Sachs viewpoint”. Theartwork is screenprinted onto heavy-duty canvas, with handles made of maritime rope. There are three styles of trophy toy – Grand Champion Select ($18), Best of Breed ($20) and Best in Show ($22) – all sure to be winners with the dog in your life (and the owners, too).
We’re big fans of Mr. Dog’s canvas trophy toys and are thrilled to see them bringing their uniquely modern aesthetic into the world of dog beds! So far, their bedding collectionincludes three black and white designs, available in 4 sizes: Stripe, Floral, and Geometric.
TY @dogmilk by Capree Kimball
]]>As proud dog lovers, there’s one thing we all know: every pup is a winner! The folks at Mr. Dog agree, which is why they’ve teamed up with illustrator Alessandra Olanow to launch their first collection of canvas dog toys. From Best in Show to Grand Champion Select, dogs of all shapes and sizes can be awarded the trophy they deserve!
TY @dogmilk by Capree Kimball
]]>Best in Show Dog Toy: Made from sturdy cotton canvas and industrial-grade polypropelene rope, Mr Dog's "Best in Show" toy is not only guaranteed to make your pooch feel like a winner, it's also bound to last through countless puppy play dates. Co-created for the NYC-based company with Brooklyn-based illustrator Alessandra Olanow, the toy comes complete with a squeaker inside to keep your best pal entertained for hours.
]]>Thanks to fourandsons.com for the bark worthy recommendation.
Mr.Dog is a single man, er brand, with a singular point of view: dog products should be no different in quality and style to their human counterparts. “We make products that complement the homes we live in: objects as beautiful as our most beloved home furnishings, carefully curated and timeless.” says founder Matthew Morris. The recently launched Mr.Dog beds are filled with a durable combination of shredded latex and cotton rag in order to recreate the feeling of a couch cushion or mattress. The brand is planning to debut bowls, collars and leashes later in the year. In the meantime, their trophy-shaped chew toys will have your four-legged friend feeling like best in show all day, every day.
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