Poodle Time! Poodle In The Kitchen

Cooking season is steaming towards us.

Vintage linen tea towel from my personal collection

 I am sure many have had their executive meetings to figure out who is making what (for at least Thanksgiving). It is time to dust off the tried and true favorite recipes and maybe throw in some new ones to stir things up.

With the holidays coming, I explored how to add a little Poodle to the kitchen.  Here are a few ideas from online shops.

A smart looking tea towel-found at Cupcake Provocateur

Retro inspired kitchen apron from Jessica Steele-can be found at Elizabeth's Embellishments

Le Woof Plate from Anthropologie

This is a poor picture but a great cookie cutter-it's copper and
yes a bit pricy for a cookie cutter.  I found it at
Copper Gifts

Try to make clean up as fun as possible with some outrageous Poodle gloves.
You can get a pair at Wayfair.

And maybe your furry kid needs to lose a few ounces after the holidays? We have found a great idea for Niko. It's the Kibble Nibble. Here's a short video of him and it in action. 

I purchased his at our vet's, but Premier Pet has a huge selection of interactive toys. The Magic Mushroom looks to be next on our list.

Poodle Time!-Liz and Poodles

Liz Taylor and Poodles

Liz Taylor's love for animals is renown. I will be the first to admit that her major dog love was "Sugar", a Maltese who passed away in 2005. After "Sugar", she fell for "Daisy", a descendent of Sugar. 

 Liz also had Poodles, especially during her earlier years. Some of these pictures could possibly be studio orchestrated. The studios took advantage of her obvious emotional connection with animals.

Most of these photos were difficult to put a date and place on. The second one in this grouping was the only definite date I found. On others, guesses were made based on clothing and interior design. 

Judging from the coat style, I would put this photo during the late 40's.

Taken in 1950

I don't think Liz ever did her own grooming, but I love the Poodle print shirtwaist dress she is
wearing. The hair and dress says mid 50's to me. 

I think this is a bit strange looking (painting). The little dog looks so unkept. The style and interior colors are very 50's.

Major Diva picture-one of my favorites. I would put this photo around early 60's.

Until next week, and Sophia firmly believes that all Poodles are stars!

Poodle Time!-La Gimblette

Today's post is a bit different than what I usually do. I previously mentioned that I am a newly retired teacher. To be specific, an art teacher.  For many years I had "Art History Wednesday". Today's post feels like those Wednesdays.

One of my earlier research items for my Pinterest Poodle! Board was a painting entitled Young Girl with Poodle (La Gimblette). The painting was created by François Boucher (September 29, 1703 – May 30,1770), one of the foremost painters of the French Rococo period. He is known for his rich and atmospheric works portraying the French upper class. Boucher also painted several portraits of his very famous patroness, Madame de Pompadour.

I thought at the time that I would eventually find a color version of the painting, but research found the sad truth. The Nazis stole La Gimblette for Adolph Hitler during World War II. The work originally belonged to the Jacques Stern Collection in Paris. Hitler, a failed artist himself, had dreams of creating an art museum in his hometown of Litz, Austria. He was going to use his stolen art to do this.

The Nazis looted 20% of the art of Europe. As they plundered, they would photograph and catalogue each item in an album for their Fürer. It is said that about 100 albums of photographs of art were created. Forty-five were recovered at the end of the war by the allies. Occasionally a new album turns up. An album with a photo of La Gimblette was donated to the National Archives in 2007. 

One hundred thousand pieces of original art are still missing from the art pillage during World War II. At this point, La Gimblette is still among the missing. One can only guess what beautiful colors Boucher used because all we have is this small black and white photo.  Maybe someday the beautiful girl and her dancing Poodle will find their way back home.  

In my research last winter, I was able to find a 300 dpi download of this work of art. This time around, I could not locate it, but have it on my computer. It would make a nice print. If anyone wants the larger version, email me and I will send it to you.  

The organization that has been active since World War II in stolen art recovery is the Monuments Men Foundation. Their website has up to the minute information of the efforts being made to recover still missing work.  

Until Next Week--Sophia and Niko

Poodle Time!-Poodles On Wheels

Today's post is inspired by a tip about Jack Lemon and his love of Poodles. He was once quoted as saying, "I don't need a car and driver but the Poodle does". Thanks KMF for the great tip. It really inspired me. 

Jack Lemmon and his Poodle in his Ferrari

Photo by John Rawlings, definitely 50's but don't have the exact date.

A pink Poodle in what I think is a pink Thunderbird, during the 50's.

And that pooch happens to be a Poodle. I 'm not sure where I got this but place it in the late 40's.

Winston Churchill in route with one of his Poodles.  He had two during his life time and they were both named Rufus.

Just a cute vintage photograph and a girl, her tri-cycle, and her Poodle.

Mom, when I said we should get a cool sports car, I meant something larger that this!
You can give this one to the cat.

Sophia, Niko and I are going to tool on out.  Have a great week.

Poodle Time!-Poodles and Movie Posters

Poodles and Movies From the 50's

Today's post has only two items. These two movie posters go together perfectly. The other posters will have to wait their turn. 

Has anyone else ever noticed that the most widely viewed poster from the 1954 Sabrina has Audrey Hepburn (in her gorgeous Givenchy ball gown) posing with two Standard Poodles? I guess it does make a statement. But here is a movie poster with the actual Poodle actor, known as David in the film. I have always considered that the little guy was in there for a symbol of sophistication and I love his collar. But the poor boy always seems to be handed off to someone or just shoved aside, when something more important comes along (this is my personal opinion, of course).  

Next up is the Doris Day/Ray Bolger 1952 musical April in Paris. The photo of Doris Day in a chorus girl outfit with six technicolor Poodles on the leash has been pretty popular on the Internet.  Rarely seen is this poster for the movie.  With it's limited color palette and stylized design, I think it is pretty cool.  

For a data base of Poodles in movies, here is a good place to go.  It is a part of the Poodle History Project. 

Sophia and Niko hope you have enjoyed our small bit of Poodle movie history.  Mom is
probably going to watch one of her old movies now,  so it is nap time.

Poodle Time !-Art That Has Been Inspired by Poodles

Every dog at sometime has probably inspired artists. Today's post has just a few works that has been inspired by

POODLES

 This is part one of a multi part series because Poodles have done a lot of inspiring! Let's begin our tour...........................

Two Miniature Black Poodles- Frederick Thomas Daws. R.A. (British, 1878-1949) was

One of Britin's premier animal painters. For the money you can still get his work at auctions. 

 Check out Encore Editions for 

reasonable posters.

Roxy by Tom Corbin, a Kansas City based artist who now has work on display at Kansas City's Box Gallery-now through July 27th.

The Blue Boy, One of the great mosaics by KG Studio in
Oakland California

"Since 1983, colourful giant animals have been spotted around the world. Some seem to emerge right out of the water, while others hang in the balance like some kind of animal laundry between close-knit buildings. Still others stand guard atop historic landmarks and downtown balconies. Created using recycled plastic bottles by Cracking Art Group, these animals represent the art collective's strong social and environmental ethic while bringing accessible contemporary art to the masses.

Read and see more animals here.

Pomp by Jennifer Davis

Niko hopes you have enjoyed our first art tour.

Poodle Time!-Poodles in Fashion Photography

This week's Poodle post highlights Poodles being used in fashion photos.  I are going to start with the 30's and work  forward to more current work. 

Vogue - July 1934 - Isabel Johnson Sitting with Poodle

  by Edward Steichen

Vogue- April 15, 1945, photograph by John Rawlings 

 Life Magazine, Photo by Nina Leen -I could not find the date.
I would guess early to mid 50s.

Italian Vogue, 2009-Photo by Greg Lotus,

Kerry Washington in July Italian Vogue-photo by Mark Seliger

Sophia hopes you have enjoyed our fashion journey together.

Poodle Time!-Notables Who Hung Out With Poodles

Time for a Poodle themed article again.  Today's feature is a few of the famous who liked Poodles.

Elizabeth Taylor was a known animal lover and Poodles were included in this passion

A  Poodle named Oliver was the bridal gift to Grace Kelly from her  friend and co-star Cary Grant. (To Catch A Thief)

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis wit her poodle Gaulie-early 50s

Cary Grant discussing a scrip with a friend

Winston Churchill was a Poodle man. He owned two brown miniature Poodles, both called Rufus. They were treated like members of his family. 

And finally, how can I have the famous and Poodles without one of Audrey Hepburn's iconic shots for Sabrina

Sophia and Niko hope you enjoyed some of our  favorite notables.

Poodle Time!-First Edition And-Some Of My Favorite Photos

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Poodle!, one of my Pinterest boards has been the most fun to organize. It has also been a board with quite a few repins.  So today, I am taking a slight deviation from the usual and featuring some of my favorite pins on my Poodle! board. 

Vintage Knitting Ad-Knit For You And Your Poodle!

1952-Dori Day With Technicolor Poodles-A Promo Shot For a Picture She Was Starring In, "April In Paris" 

We Must Be Coordinated!

Vintage Poodle Print

This Lady Is Stylin'

And Of Course, Every Group Needs A Diva

Sophia and Niko hope you enjoyed the selection