Today is the 6th day of puppy ownership, and I had to share this image of my two dogs, Tallulah (a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog) and Janou (a Weimaraner/Catahoula cross). I had to pull over in my car to snap this shot… My poor beleaguered Janou is now having to put up with the young minx Tallulah.
So why am I writing about this in a decor column? In a very odd way, my home decor is totally inspired by my surroundings and experiences…
When I moved into 19th century rowhouse five years ago, my living room decor - from paint colours to upholstery - were inspired by Janou’s mottled coat of taupe, beige and chocolate brown. Who would guess that I have now started on redecorating my living room and by some strange coincidence, the new colours are actually completely complementary to Tallulah’s coat of grey, charcoal grey, black and blue (her striking blue eye!). The makeover will be unveiled next spring in Style at Home magazine, but I just think it’s so odd that I was somehow channeling the look of this new puppy. Channeling you say? When I decided on the colour scheme for my living room, it was two months before Tallulah was even born. Does this make me a psychic dog owning decorator? Inquiring minds want to know…
On another note, thanks to everyone for their kind and thoughtful comments about Canadian Home & Country magazine. It is ever so much appreciated
