SIPKE VISSER SHARES HIS LOVE OF ANIMALS THROUGH HIS WONDERFUL PHOTOGRAPHS
Leslie Simitch told me about this fabulous book that she had seen at Colette's in Paris, "Doggies". Sipke Visser describes his relationship to dogs, "I don’t have a personal preference for dogs and I really like all animals. What makes dogs specifically interesting, perhaps, is that they can seem very human-like. In some of the pictures, it almost seems like they and myself completely understand each other. People get very interesting when they’re around dogs, probably because they feel they can sometimes communicate on the same level."
MRS. SIZZLE WAS TOLD ABOUT A COOL NEW BOOK CALLED IN DOGS WE TRUST. CHECK IT OUT.
Jess Bonham introduced me to Will Robson-Scott and Ollie Grove and their sensational new project and book entitled, IN DOGS WE TRUST. Photographers and friends from childhood, the two searched across the social spectrum to shoot intriguing characters and their beloved hounds in locations as diverse as Hackney, Hampstead, Venice Beach, Brooklyn and Queens. Published and designed by Victory Edition , NYC.
MRS. SIZZLE FOUND PHOTOGRAPHER DONNA DEMARI AND HER FABULOUS FINN
My Golden Finn as told by Donna Demari
"In 2009, I lost my two best friends. They were Labrador retrievers, brothers and their names were Luke and Forrest.
I never thought I would recover or my heart would ever heal. I wrote a book to honor their lives and I was also determined not to have another dog.
They were the loves of my life and irreplaceable.
IRENE ALBRIGHT HAS A FASHION LIBRARY AND A FASHION DOG NAMED GUS
Irene Albright is a fashion DYNAMO. Amy Lombard and I had the pleasure of visiting the library the other day to get a tour and a few licks from Gus! What an impressive place. Irene shares, "After working as a stylist for 20 years and desperately seeking wardrobe for a shoot, I decided to build my own showroom; a safe haven for all my friends who were stylists to pull their shoots." The Albright Fashion Library, since opening in 1990, has expanded and evolved into a resource for the industry’s top stylists, magazine editors and costume designers.
MRS. SIZZLE SAYS ENOUGH SNOW BUT BOSCO OF WESTWIND ORCHARD DOESN'T SEEM TO MIND AT ALL
“Home, home on the range, where this English Lab named Bosco plays. Where seldom is heard a discouraging word and skies are not cloudy all day.”
Ok, it is winter so there are some clouds…but you know what I mean. In fact, winter is my favorite season at Westwind Orchard! On a typical day as Head Farm Dog, I wake up early and take care of important business, like tapping the maple trees for syrup with Pop and visiting my friends at the chicken coop and beehives. Most humans are afraid of bees, but Dad has taught me to sit very still as he tends to them. I love when they buzz around my head, tickling my nose, smelling all sweet.
MRS. SIZZLE LOVES DOG & CO! MEET THE COUPLE BEHIND THE VIRTUAL DOG STORE
When I first started Mrs. Sizzle I was introduced to a cool lady who handed me her card that said DOG & CO, coming soon. It was worth the wait! Melinda Montney curates the coolest doggie stuff that she can find and it's no mistake that this gal came from fashion. Check out the story behind the store!
MRS. SIZZLE HEARS ABOUT CATHERINE JOHNSON'S COLLECTION OF DOG PICTURES
I have loved dogs for as long as I can remember. For my fifth birthday my parents gave me an endearing and wacky terrier I named Little Bob, an name apropos for a diminutive dog with such a considerable personality. Since then, I have been captivated by the relationships between people and their dogs, their shared bond and mutual admiration.
MEET SASHA AND MAX, THE SWEETEST TOY POODLE EVER, PHOTOGRAPHED BY YSA PEREZ
Mrs. Sizzle met this stylish duo the other week in downtown New York. Sasha is a model with Elite and Max is her gorgeous toy poodle that she adopted when her husband's cousin was pregnant. Sasha and her husband Dimitri were talking care of Max and it organically turned into a permanent situation - a very cozy one at that!
I AM HAVING A BIG LOVE MOMENT FOR THE HEARTS AND #RESCUE FAIRIES IN NYC RIGHT NOW
It's been a week and I am grateful. Grateful to have found my place in this big city and surrounding myself with animal heroes. I first want to express my profound gratitude to the team that tirelessly spreads love and helps so many animals in NYC - Social Tees. They are a a not-for-profit, strictly no-kill 501c3 organization in the East Village of NYC that takes abandoned animals from kill shelters and provides them with safe haven and veterinary care before placing them in proper forever homes.
FOR THE LOVE OF DOG BY J.N. URBANSKI, A MRS. SIZZLE FAVORITE
Years ago, a new country neighbor confided that whenever her husband went away on business she slept with a loaded shotgun by the bed, but I believe in accidents, sleepwalking and all the other disasters that Hollywood screenwriters can mustre. A shotgun only wakes you up after it has blown off your leg when you knocked it over reaching for a glass of water. A dog, however, wakes you up before something happens (or will ever happen).
A TRIP TO ELLIOTT ERWITT'S WAS THE MOST FUN THING EVER FOR MRS. SIZZLE
As a dog lover and a lover of photography, what more could have drawn me to Elliott Erwitt's studio? The man had been hounded by me for months since I started this blog, and we finally met up one fine day in January. The girls and I sauntered up to the Upper West Side to join Elliott walking down Central Park West. He wanted to sit a bit, get to see the dogs and let them sniff him before we went on our loop that ended up at his studio. A few stories were told and I must have passed muster, as I was invited upstairs for a delicious espresso that he made me.
REMEMBERING LARRY SULTAN ON VALENTINE'S DAY
I found this Valentine’s card in my files recently; I used to receive them every year from my old friend Larry Sultan. Larry passed away in 2009 and it rocked me. The last time I spoke to him, we shared stories of our cancers and the Indian nurse that he saw in New York. I miss that dear man, so I wanted to share this with you all - a bit belated, Valentine-wise, but close enough!
MY FRIENDS AT HOUNDWORTHY ARE AT IT AGAIN THIS TIME WITH THEIR FIRST VIDEO SERIES. CHECK IT OUT!
Man this was fun to get! That wacky guy Morgan and his fun loving partner Jo are making more noise with their energetic brand. Morgan emailed me yesterday to share the news about the new Houndworthy video - one of many to come!
SWEET EDIE SIZZLE GOT HER PORTRAIT DONE BY MISS BOXWOOD
Do we not LOVE instagram? I came across these delightful illustrations and had to share. Linda Kocur is an illustrator, designer, and principal of Miss Boxwood—a hand-crafted paper goods company. Her studio is managed by two very demanding Basset Hounds and
a Welsh Terrier with a personality disorder.
DEEP BREEDING: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN PLATON AND CHARLOTTE STOCKDALE FOR GARAGE MAGAZINE
I first worked with PLATON many years ago for Esquire magazine. It was a boxing story that we cast at Gleason's gym and I will never forget Platon's intense focus while working on this job. So when I came across this brilliant story in Garage Magazine, it was no surprise to me that is was a PLATON project. As he so aptly recalls, "This project was an extraordinary experience. For me it was a celebration of the relationship between human beings and animals. Having all these beautiful dogs in my studio changed the dynamic immensely with all the models I was privileged to work with. In many cases, the dogs needed reassurance and were timid in front of the light. The models suddenly found themselves nurturing and supporting these lovely animals in their moment of vulnerability. The end result has soul, humility and sincerity. You can see it in all the model’s eyes in each image. They are nothing but perfectly authentic.
MRS. SIZZLE IS OBSESSED WITH MARTIN USBORNE'S DOGS IN CARS SERIES
I first came across this series at AIPAD NY 2014. I was undone on every level - the emotion, the cinematic lighting, the DOGS. I was lucky enough to have met Martin the next day before her returned to England.
MRS. SIZZLE CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF NICOLA FORMICHETTI'S LOVE FOR TANK AND BAMBI
Like any fabulous pair of shoes, sometimes good things come in two’s. Nicola Formichetti certainly found that out when he was united with his furry little friends, Tank and Bambi. We had to ask the man a few q's about his pooches. So Tank and Bambi, have you always had dogs and how did they come to be your mascots?
MRS. SIZZLE iS SHARING THE VALENTINE LOVE WITH FUN IDEAS FOR CATS AND DOGS ALIKE
Roses are red violets are blue make sure you get something for your furry friend too! While you're thinking about gifts for your significant other (or Seamless deals for you and your BFF for Pal-entines day) we at Mrs. Sizzle have found the best gifts to shower your favorite furry cuddle buddy with! Check out loved themed clothes and toys for your pet here.