It has been a tremendously sad and difficult week in our house. On Monday, we had to say goodbye to our sweet Margot.

She was the most loving and amazing companion that anyone could ask for. Everyone who met her instantly fell in love with her. She loved running in the park and swimming in the river. Every day we would come home to her sitting on the back of the sofa so she could watch the world outside, and watch for us to come home. Each night she would curl up behind my knees to sleep.

Now our house has empty corners and empty hearts.

Margot, I miss you so much.

So it seems that the whole summer blogging thing really went to the dogs hey?

So to mark my return to regularly scheduled blogging, I thought a dog themed post would be appropriate.

My husband's favourite filmmaker is Wes Andersen, and he has spent many hours watching and rewatching this man's works. So when it came time for us to name our new puppy a few years ago, it wasn't surprising that he turned to those films for inspiration. And so now we have our Margot, named after Margot Tenenbaum from The Royal Tenenbaums.

I have always wanted to get a painting commissioned of Margot, and am forever saving links to artists who I might want to contact eventually. Then earlier this week, I read this post by Jenny, who not only wrote about a great dog portrait painter, but also reminded me of Richie Tenenbaum's art wall, which was full of portraits of his sister.

It was then that I decided that I wanted to pay a further homage to the film, and make a little art wall of portraits of our Margot. I will keep you up to date on the progress. In the meantime, here are some artists who I would love to have make paintings for us.

Robert Clarke

Tali, who has etsy shops here and here:

Lisa Brawn:

Ahh, the end of the week. I am especially grateful for this weekend, as I have been working for 12 days straight. Nice way to start off the new yeah, eh? Anyway, here are a couple of things that kept me going this week:

My new HBC Point Blanket! After coveting one for years, I used my Christmas money on this delightful heirloom. Pictures soon!

I love Selvedge magazine, but never buy it as it's a bit costly, especially for something that is basically just a picture book for me. I was on their website earlier this week and found their drygoods section. Some beautiful things over their.

Maggie has been documenting her friend's wardrobes, and her latest on her friend Rachel Brune is my fave so far. I covet everything. That pink vintage dress is to die for, and I am wondering how I can add tiny shoulder buttons and ruffles to my wardrobe.

And then I thought I would fill this space with a little introduction of my constant companion. Pictured above is my lovely dog, Margot. She is a 1 1/2 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and is the most delightful thing to come home to everyday. And I am quite looking forward to some quality time in the park with her this weekend. I hope you all have good plans for the next couple of days too.