french bulldogs

My Christmas List.

I’m back!! It has been so long since I did a post. I’m sorry my blog had pretty much come to a stand still as I’ve been busy with my final year of uni. But I am back and I’m gonna try and be disciplined enough to post every few days especially as we are getting closer to Christmas (my favourite time of the year) I really want to share with you my Christmas must haves and ideas for the winter months.

This year I have been super organized -or maybe just a bit too keen, but I have written my Christmas list. I like putting a list together, it helps friends and family have an idea or the sorts of things I am after and it also gives me some things to look forward to and not just buy them for myself -which is me all over, if I see something I like I always find a way to justify buying it.

My birthday is on Boxing Day so I have to wait the whole year for pressies, but it does make Christmas time doubly, extra special for me 🙂 while everyone gets the Christmas blues on boxing day morning I wake up to even more gifts hehe.

katies christmas list

As you can see it’s a mixture of all sorts of things, jewelry, clothes, tec and home wear. I know some people have one main something they are after but for me it’s lots of smaller things catch my eye.

I’d love to add a few more charms to my gorgeous Pandora bracelet and these, mostly taken from the spring 2015 collection with the white flowers are so pretty and make great additions to my grey leather bracelet.

I love my Canon camera but this lens with its shallow depth of field would make portraits extra special.

Marc Jacobs Decadence is to literally die for, each time a pass a store with a bottle on display I always give a little spritz and melt a little inside.

Lingerie and nightwear is an area of my wardrobe I don’t spend much money on but a matching set always makes you feel more pretty.

Ahhh a thick, fluffy feather duvet mmmm luxury especially now its colder outside.

This Diva Mac lipstick is the perfect autumn shade as well as gorgeous for Christmas.

And finally anything french bulldog, ggah I am obsessed with their little squished faces.

So there you go a little run down of a few things that have made it on to my Christmas and Birthday List.

Have you written a list yet? Maybe I’ve inspired you, there’s only 6 weeks to Christmas so the count down has begun.

Doggy Date.

So, as some of you may know from my pervious posts. I signed up for borrowmydoggy.com -a networking site that connects dog owners with people who are interested in doggy sitting or dog walking. I’m here to sing its praises. I have met Charlotte through BorrowMyDogg, a lovely lady who lives only 5 mins away who is a dog owner of 5 beautiful dogs of which one is a french bulldog called Billie. We got in touch last week and met up for a dog walk on Saturday in the park. 

Billie is a gorgeous little fawn french bulldog who is such an angel. She came for a doggy sleepover on Saturday afternoon and we looked after her through till Sunday night. She was as good as gold, snuggled up with us on the sofa; so well behaved and just a great doggy companion.

I was a little sceptical about BorrowMyDog, I didn’t know if anyone would get in touch but I am so glad I have met Charlotte, I can give Billie some individual love and attention away from the 4 other dogs which is good for her and just as good for me too. 

We are now the proud weekend owners of Billie the french bulldog. 

Honestly if anyone is looking for a part time doggy, maybe you don’t have the time to commit to a dog of your own or you simply want a doggy companion I would highly recommend BorrowMyDoggy.com.

https://www.borrowmydoggy.com

Borrow My Doggy.

For those of you who know me or have seen my past posts, I absolutely and completely love and adore french bulldogs. I can’t describe to you my complete and utter excitement towards them. I go all goo goo when I see one and hysterical when I cuddle them. I think I have now convinced Zac that he loves them too. Anyway we live in a house share in Greenwich with our amazing friends but its just not practical for us to have a dog at the moment so I continue to look longingly at all the frenchies in the park but then last week I was scrolling through Facebook and came across an Ad for a discount for Borrowmydoggy.com. I had some time to kill so I looked into. It’s a networking site for dog owners looking for people who could look after their dog for an afternoon,  a day or a weekend. Maybe the owner is away or perhaps they feel their dog isn’t getting as much attention as they need. Whatever the circumstance, dog owners can create a doggie profile and borrowers (such as myself) can get in touch and make a furry new friend.

This site it perfect for people such as ourselves who can’t own a dog of our own just yet but would love some cuddle time with someone else’s. The site is fully verified and secure, each profile is checked and legitimate so I just couldn’t wait to sign up. There is a small subscription fee which gives you third party insurance as well as 24 hour Vet line which gives me piece of mind not that anything would ever happen.

I have created a little profile about myself including why I have signed up, a bit about myself and my availability. After this you get to find a doggy. You can scroll through doggy’s profiles that are closest to you, then contact the own to arrange a time to meet. 

Batpig & Me Tumble It

Me being me messaged every french bulldog and pug (because they are also almost as cute) in my local area and sat back and tried to contain my excitement. I received replies from 2 doggies already!! Im going to arrange a meet up with Billie the frenchie this evening. I think it is a really good scheme, it’s safe and secure helping owners who feel their dogs need a little extra TLC and perfect for borrowers who get to give it. Maybe this weekend we’l have a super cute french bulldog to snuggle up with on the sofa. eeeekkk! 🙂 

French bulldog

If you are interest in a part-time furry friend then go check them out https://www.borrowmydoggy.com/

Please leave a comment if you have found a doggy friend on Borrow my Doggy

Frenchies.

I am absolutely and completely in love with French Bulldogs. I love everything about tthem from their wrinkly faces to their big ears, little legs and chubby bodies. Eeeekk- makes me all gushy just thinking about them! They are so cute.
I have managed to convince my boyfriend that we are going to get one some day. Maybe if I’m good he might surprise me with one sooner- a girl can only wish.
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French bulldogs are a cross between an English Bulldog, a Pug and a Terrier this adorable combination came about in the 1800’s to create small friendly companions for lace makers and ladies of the time but the bread was then popularized in France giving them their name.

Frenchies have the softest, glossy coat and big eyes and a snuffly nose. They are inquisitive and affectionate even though they are a little lazy and love to sleep. But for me its their endearing mannerisms that are surprisingly human that make them so charming to me. They have little tiny hips so they often sit cross legged and the large heads are heavy so they often prop it up on a cushion- too adorable. And they snore, but it’s a cute little snuffly snore you can’t help but love. Also they are the perfect pet for apartments and small living spaces as they don’t need too much exercise and they are quiet so won’t wake up the neighbours.

"Will you play?" French Bulldog

I can’t think of anything better than coming home to an excitable Frenchie who wants nothing more than to snuggle up in my arms for a cuddle some affection and play.
Frenchies come in white, black, fawn, tan, blue and brindle or a combination of these colours. For me it’s fawn and black which are my favourite, one of each colour would be my dream but let’s not get too ahead of ourselves.
But for now I’l just have to settle with following a few of my favourite Frenchies on instagram. little_rooney & THEO_THE_FRENCHBULLDOG & bear.the.frenchie. They are so adorable and lighten up my day every time I scroll past their beautiful snaps.

If you can’t get enough of Frenchies then why not follow my doggie pinterest board https://uk.pinterest.com/clarke1809/doggies/