Closing out 2009!

HAPPY IMPENDING NEW YEAR!

Only 3 more days until 2010, so lets wrap up 2009, shall we?
For any orders placed between now and January 1st, I am offering 20% off the total orders of over $35 or more. Hurry and grab your end of the year deal!

Thanks to everyone who made 2009 such an incredible one for Peachy Keen Pets! It has been amazing meeting everyone at the events, conversing with you online, and seeing the AWESOME pictures of your pets online!!! (and for those of you who still need to send pictures, send them to me at niki@peachykeenpets.com and I will post them right away!)

2010 is bringing a lot of updates and additions to Peachy Keen Pets. First, the launch of fantastic cold-weather coats in January! Three layers to make things warm and snug for your pet:
1) Inner warm lining layer similar to non-feather winter coats (all our products are animal-free, no leather or feathers found here)
2) Middle layer with awesome fabrics or cool vintage sheets (Star Wars, Smurfs, etc!)
3) Top layer of clear vinyl to make the coat water, wind and snow proof! Pictures to come very soon, keep checking in on the blog to see the latest styles!

We are also ordering a ton of new fabrics that are totally unique and hard to find, so the orders with those fabrics will truly be one of a kind! I love making limited run items so that you and your pet are the only ones on the block sporting that style :)

Lots of new contests in the works for the new year as well, so let's start the first one off NOW!
If you refer a friend to Peachy Keen Pets and they make a purchase over $40, you will receive a FREE bandana for your dog with any fabric of your choice! If your friend makes a purchase over $100, you receive a FREE leash too! This offer is limited to the first two weeks in January, so pass the word on about PKP! Check out www.peachykeenpets.com or www.facebook.com/peachykeenpets for fabric swatches!

Thanks for your support and keep checking back for more news and contests!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from Santa-beard Miso!

So much going on this December and big plans for the New Year!

First of all, I am offering great GIFT CERTIFICATES for any $ amount or any specific item you choose! I will mail you a pretty card with gift card number and information on it for the pet-lover on your holiday gift list! That way, they can send their pets measurements and pick their own fabric, just in case you aren't exactly sure what they would like best! Contact me at niki@peachykeenpets.com for your order, or check me out on www.facebook.com/peachykeenpets where you can see fabric options, customer photos, and more!

Events this month are many, so you've got to stop by at one of the crafty, handmade, local to Toronto shows we are doing!
Saturday, December 12: Artisans Gift Fair at The Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave., Toronto from 12-6pm! FREE ADMISSION

Sunday, December 13: Indie Christmas Market at Ransack The Universe, 1207 Bloor W. at Landsdowne Subway, Toronto, 11am - 7pm FREE ADMISSION

Saturday, December 19: Artisans Gift Fair at The Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave., Toronto, 12-6pm! SECOND DATE! FREE ADMISSION

Sunday, December 20: Trunk Market at Heartbeat 960, 960 Queen St. W., Toronto, 4-8pm FREE ADMISSION


Hope to see you at some events!!! Bring your pets and try stuff on! And remember, if you have purchased anything from Peachy Keen Pets in the past, please send pictures and I will put them on the website!

Big plans ahead! Plus Megan Battersby Photography!

Starting December 1, Peachy Keen Pets is going to donate 15% of profits from all holiday/winter items to the Pugalug Pug Rescue. Come check us out at one of the events we are attending in December!

December 6: Pug Claus @ Urban Dog, Toronto. 2-4pm (47 Parliament)

December 12 & 19 @ The Tranzac, Toronto, 12-6pm (Brunswick, S. of Bloor)

Novembers events have been totally amazing, and I'm really looking forward to what next month has to offer!

I'm also working on some new items for the December shows and for the website, such as bag-holders, coats, and maybe even cute boxes of homemade grain-free treats to give away to our customers!

I would also like to draw some attention to a fabulous photographer, Megan Battersby, who has kindly offered me her services for all my product photography used for Peachy Keen Pets so far!
I asked Megan how she got started and to tell you all a little bit about herself. Read on, and check out her great links for more information and lots and lots of fabulous photos!!!

"I’ve always enjoyed photography, and even worked at a department store studio while I was in university. Shortly after the birth of my daughter, I realized how much fun it was to photograph children. I started playing around with some ideas with my own daughter, and then ventured into borrowing my friend’s children. It just blossomed from there. I will photograph just about anything- maternity, newborns (my favourite!), kids, families, couples, and yes even pets!!! I’ve covered events for Canadian Living magazine, and most recently have ventured into product photography, courtesy of Peachy Keen Pets.

If I had to choose my most favourite subject to photograph, it would be working with fresh newborns (yes I said FRESH!). It truly is the most precious time to capture and cherish the sweet tender moments."

Where to find Megan Battersby Photography:

On the web:

http://www.meganbattersby.com

On Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toronto-ON/Megan-Battersby-Photography/107060722224?ref=nf

On BlogSpot:

http://www.meganbattersbyphotography.blogspot.com/

On Twitter:

http://twitter.com/_mb_photography

Thanks so much Megan!

Swansea Craft Sale - last minute addition!

Peachy Keen Pets has been added last minute to an event!!
Come out to the Swansea Craft Sale tomorrow, Saturday, November 21 at the Swansea Community Centre, 207 Windmere (alternative entrance at 15 Waller) in Bloor West Village! 56 vendors, bring your kids because Santa will make an appearance, only $2 admission! 15 years running, it should be a great event!

www.swanseacraftsale.com

Here we are!

HUMMUS WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR FIRST BLOG POST!


At last, a blog to call our own... because there are just not enough ways to keep up with Peachy Keen Pets and all of our happenings, right?


www.peachykeenpets.com
www.etsy.com/shop/peachykeenpets
www.flickr.com/photos/peachykeenpets
www.youtube.com/user/peachykeenpets

Plus our facebook fanpage!

This blog will be full of information on my company, Peachy Keen Pets, but in addition to that there will be tons of contests to win free merchandise, animal rescue success stories and links to animals that still need homes, silly pictures and videos of the pug mascots, Miso and Hummus, healthy grain-free recipes for your pet, and anything else I can think of!

While I get things organized, check out my first link to a rescue organization very close to our hearts at Peachy Keen Pets, Pugalug Pug Rescue. (www.pugalug.com)
At the time of writing this, Pugalug Pug Rescue has rescued 166 pugs since October 2005, including our wonderful pug, Hummus! They are a registered charity and run solely on amazing volunteers committed to finding the right forever homes for the dogs that come into their care. I know firsthand the love and attention they put into each adoption, they do amazing and wonderful work! To donate to their cause, go to their website! Also check out the goofy fun that are the pug photos and videos of their Rescue events, especially the latest Halloween costume pics! The Pugalug group has also recently honored us on their Biz Links page as a Puganthropist! We are so happy to contribute to a cause that has caused us and so many others incredible happiness! If you look in the Happy Tails section, find GUS under 2008, that is our Hummus's story of his life before us!

Until next time...

Niki (with pug help from Miso & Hummus)