Carved Beagle by Ralph Shoop

Beautiful little carved Beagle dog by Ralph Shoop.  I love the expression on the little dog's face!  The carving is dated 1991.  I've done a little research on Mr. Shoop, and believe that he was from Maryland, however, I have not been able to find out much more about him or his work.

Beagles!

Is there anything cuter than a Beagle???

Snoopy in San Francisco Dangle Earrings

We loved these vintage Snoopy earrings the moment we saw them!


The earrings are each approximately 3/4" tall x 1/2" wide; they are multicolored cloisonne style enamel. Oddly, one earring is silver tone; the other is gold tone - I purchased together and this is the first time I've noticed that they are a different metal! Snoopy, that cute Peanuts beagle, is laying on top of a San Franciso cable car ... in the same manner that he is usually seen lounging on top of his dog house.

These are United Features, Aviva Taiwan. 

In Memoriam: Lucy

Lucy

1993-2010

Some Lucy's favorite things:

• Snuggling with her family
• Broccoli and sugar snap peas
• Sunbathing
• Rides in the car
• Gismo
• Walks with Cocoa
• Curling up with Grandma Josie and watching television
• Spring crocuses
• M&Ms
• Walking in the garden

We'll all miss you, sweet little Lu!

A Display in the Museum

The Museum houses a lot of small figurines in the collection!  This is one of the wall displays.

The Playful Little Dog - A Wonder Book Featuring Archie, a Boston Terrier

This adorable book was written by Jean Horton Berg and beautifully illustrated by Maurice Robertson.   The book is copyrighted 1951; this version is from 1983.  In the story, Archie - a cuter than cute Boston Terrier - and his family move from a "no dogs allowed" apartment building to a home in the suburbs.   This is the story of Archie and his new friend - a large boxer with a big bark.