I came across these Log Bowls as I was cruising Craftzine the other day, and drooling (from me, not North) quickly commenced. Although I wouldn't pass up the chance to see these in my cupboard, I had a grand idea on how to talk myself into buying a few: use them as doggie bowls instead!

Since these are all handmade from local trees, then artfully put together with a glass bowl by skilled craftsmen, I'm guessing the price for a whole set is pretty steep. But with the varying sizes and heights, it would make buying a platform almost a nonissue, so incorporating one or two shouldn't be too hard for my pocketbook to handle. Have you ever used human bowls as doggie bowls?
La Table: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
Eating off the ground . . . how barbaric! Well, your precious pets no longer have to put their noses (so close) to the floor as these ceramic dishes come with their very own wood dining
"La Table," $110 for the set. I'm betting this modern design has a place in someone's sleek home . . . but is it you?
Is Your Dog Hungry Like a Wolf? Give 'Em the Poor Pig Bowl
The hunt is on! Let your dog get back to his savage roots (well, sort of) with this Poor Pig Pet Bowl ($24) from Urban Addition. Coming in either gray or pink, this number is not like any other food bowl — Fido gobbles up his meal from piggy's belly, and knows he's done when he gets to the exposed ribs at the bottom! Nom, nom, nom!
Like Urban Addition says, "your cuddly cutie becomes the jungle beast" when eating from this unique dish. Plus when he's done, you can hang the bowl from the ring in piggy's nose, creating a makeshift modern art installation in your own kitchen! I love it when things pull double duty.
Do You Call It a Bowl or a Dish?
Sometimes I call it a bowl, other times a dish – what do you call the receptacle for your pets' food and water? I simply can't decide and often see the products labeled as one or another — technically a dish is "a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food" and a bowl is "a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids," so either word can work . . . right?
Bare Bones: Ferret Couture
Although doggies may be the first pet that you might think of dressing up in little coats and jackets, they aren't the only ones with lines of couture clothing to spend your cash on. I never would have thought of it on my own, but cuddly ferrets seem to be a natural choice to show off their energy and personality with some savvy duds. Although, I'm not sure how many people would see this hip Camo Hoodie from Ferret Couture, since ferrets are mostly indoor animals, but it's totally cute nonetheless coming with a coordinating leash and harness. Remember, dogs are not the only animals that can be walked! Ferret Couture is based in the UK, but I think it's cool enough to spread the love from across the pond. Check out more of their high class goods when you read more