Upcycle and Sleep in Style With Molly Mutt Pet Beds & Giveaway

Rocco looks great on his Molly Mutt duvet cover

What's cuter than a sleeping dog? A sleeping dog on an adorable dog bed!

And what's even better than that? An eco-friendly dog bed duvet that allows you to upcycle your old things while easily changing the look and feel of your dog beds to suit your design tastes of the day!

I'll admit, I'm a dog bed fanatic. It's hard to pass up a new bed with a cute design that will look perfect in (name the room/corner of the house).

But what if you could buy machine washable duvets and simply cover your old dog beds? Or better yet, stuff your old things into the duvet to give your pup that comforting, familiar smell... of you! 

One of the adorable Molly Mutt duvet patterns

I think duvet covers for dog beds are brilliant. So when we discovered Molly Mutt, makers of quality, washable duvet covers for pet beds, we were all over it! 

We had the chance to try out a Molly Mutt duvet cover in this adorable plaid pattern. There are so many cute patterns we had a hard time choosing just one. But what's great is that at $19 (for the small size duvet that Rocco is reclining on) you can get multiple covers. While one's in the wash, you'll always have a fresh one handy!

Rocco strikes a pose and has plenty of room on the small Molly Mutt duvet cover

What's all this about upcycling?

Molly Mutt's bedding business is built on the concept of upcycling -- using fabrics from around your home to fill the beds, thus saving them from the landfill. 

Upcycling is about giving new life to your useless or unwanted items with no additional energy required. And because you are repurposing your items rather than discarding them (or even recycling them), upcycling ultimately means reduced air pollution, water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and costs associated with recycling and landfill management.

You can read more about upcycling on the Molly Mutt blog.

What we love about Molly Mutt

In addition to the eco-friendly benefits, we love how easy it is to transform any old thing laying around the house into an adorable pet bed with Molly Mutt.

The Molly Mutt duvet covers are machine washable and of course so is the stuffing when you fill it with your own machine washable items. 

You can find lots of cute accessories at Molly Mutt, too, like this pillow pack that can be added on to any dog bed. 

Check out the crate covers and collars and leashes too. We love all the designs!

Win a Molly Mutt Duvet and Pillow Kit Combo!

Enter via the giveaway widget below for a chance to win a Molly Mutt Pillow Pack Kit!  This includes a duvet cover in the size and design of your choice,  a stuff sack and pillow pack! 

All you need to do to enter the giveaway is enter your name and email on the giveaway widget below. Then follow the instructions to tell us in the comments below about the Molly Mutt pattern that best fits your dog's personality.  In the giveaway widget, you'll find more ways to earn even more chances to win. 

Good luck!

This giveaway is sponsored by and will be fulfilled by Molly Mutt. All opinions expressed herein are our own.

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Holiday Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers!

Still looking for some unique, or just fun and fabulous, holiday gifts for the pets and pet lovers in your life? Here are some of our favorites!

Custom clock from The Clock Lady

For the pet lover who doesn't have enough time: These clocks from The Clock Lady are perfect for giving the gift of time! Choose from custom designs using your own photo or order directly from The Clock Lady's Etsy Store. To ensure delivery in time for Christmas, place custom orders by Dec. 12 and Etsy orders by Dec. 15.

Designer lounge beds from P.L.A.Y.

For the pet lover (and pet) with an eye for design and comfort: This fall, P.L.A.Y. added bolster beds with reversible covers to their line of fabulous pet beds.  Since you can never have too many pet beds, P.L.A.Y. offers bolster lounge beds and cushion beds to complement any decor style and taste.

LED collar from Dog-E-Glow.com

For the dog who enjoys the night life: Lighted dog collars and leashes from Dog-E-Glow.com are the ultimate accessory for evening walks or spotting your dog in a dark backyard. Long-lasting LED lights are visible up to 1,000 feet and collars and leashes come in an array of fashion styles and NCAA college logo branded designs.

Bone Jour doormat from Absolutely Floored!

For Monsieur messy paws: This adorable doormat from Absolutely Floored! will welcome any visitor to you home. Choose from a number of pet styles or personalize with your name or initials.

Cosmo models a Julius K9 Power Harness

For the dog with a message: A fast favorite among our fellow agility competitors, the Julius K9 Power Harness was developed in Hungary for professional use for police and rescue dogs. Now it's available in an assortment of stylish colors with a customizable message panel on each side. Cosmo's other side says Rock Star! Available at Canis Callidus and Clean Run. 

Angry Birds Plush Ball with soundchip and Tuff Stuff Flyer from Hartz

For the Angry Birds enthusiast: Hartz has come out with a line of Angry Birds toys so dogs and cats can join the Angry Birds fun.  Choose from toys in plush materials, durable ballistic nylon and latex, some with squeakers or soundchips. Available at Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

Beef on Me Sandwich and Sushi Platter squeaker toys at NipandBones.com

For the dog with discerning taste: Some dogs just need to be the first on their block with a new toy. These adorable plush squeaky toys will delight dog and owner alike. The beef on me sandwich has a squeaker and crinkle legs while the sushi platter which four squeaker toys is perfect for sharing. Available at NipandBones.com.

Houndstooth coat and Jacquard sweater from Martha Stewart Pets for PetSmart

For the fashion hound: The Martha Stewart collection at PetSmart offers jackets and sweaters to warm the heart of any hound or human. Try the classic creme on grey jacquard sweater or the snappy houndstooth coat. Available at PetSmart.com.

Dog Bone necklace from Freaky Dog People

For your favorite dog walker: This sterling silver dog bone necklace from Freaky Dog People is the perfect gift for the dog caretaker in your life. Make the gift complete with cute t-shirts and other accessories from FreakyDogPeople.com.

Happy Shopping!

Giveaway: $50 off on pet beds from P.L.A.Y.

Cosmo poses on his pet bed from P.L.A.Y.

It's still birthday week at To Dog With Love, so we are celebrating with another great giveaway!

Earlier this year we reviewed a new pet bed from P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle and You), and today we are giving away two $50 coupons to be used towards the purchase of any Artist or Original Collection pet bed!

Cosmo adores his bed, so we can both say this is truly a great opportunity to pick up the bed of your pet's dreams!

And what's more, Cosmo has found so many great uses for his bed! In addition to sleeping and posing, Cosmo uses his bed to enhance his restorative yoga practice...

And as a collection pad for toys...

It's also a great place to enjoy a good chew!

P.L.A.Y. beds also come in plenty of great styles to match any decor.

The Rules

It's simple to enter. Just leave a comment on this blog post and tell me what your pet likes to do in bed! (Maybe Cosmo is unusual, I don't know!)

Only one $50 coupon can be won per household. We have two to give away.

Entries must be posted by Friday July 29 at midnight EDT. Winners will be picked at random and posted on this blog on Monday, August 1.

Go on and enter! What are you waiting for!

Pet Product Review: P.L.A.Y. Pet Beds

We've been on the hunt for a new dog bed for awhile... one that would be both comfortable for Cosmo AND stylish enough to look great in our living room. So when we heard about a new pet bed company that focuses on great design and quality, and uses planet-friendly materials, we had to check them out.

Cosmo takes the Savannah P.L.A.Y. bed for a test drive

What we learned

• P.L.A.Y.  is a new (since December 2010)  pet bed company based out of San Francisco
• Designs are stylish and creative, created exclusively for P.L.A.Y.  by local San Francisco artists
• Most use 100 percent cotton coverings and all are entirely machine washable
• The lofty filler is made from recycled plastic bottles (which is incredibly lofty and comfy!)
• All beds are made in a facility that meets the strict quality standards for manufacturing infant and children products

In additional to all the above, P.L.A.Y. beds are priced right and offer the option to purchase covers separately, so you can change your look with each season. Turns out that's a great option since the  biggest problem we had was choosing just one.

Our first choice, and not our last...

After careful deliberation, we chose the small Savannah bed to complement our living room decor. At first, I thought it might be too small. But after a few weeks of naps and lounging about, Cosmo has convinced me it's just right.

Tip: If your dog is near the top-end of the suggested weight for each bed size, consider going up a size, especially if you have the room for it. I'm still glad we opted for the small for our bungalow-sized living room... and my bungalow-sized pup.

Cosmo demonstrates how the bed does double-duty as a pillow

Regarding style and quality, I love the look of the bed and the quality is top-notch. The piping and seams are stitched beautifully and the custom zipper on the under side makes it easy to remove the cover for washing.

A few other choices...

From the Artist Collection, the Cameo and Chandelier are suitably glamorous for Cosmo.

For my home office,  I like the whimsy of What Dogs Dream in lawn green.

Scoop! While current designs are fabulous in round and rectangle cushion-style beds, we hear a "bumper" style bed is in the works!  Can't wait to see that one too.

As far as Cosmo is concerned, he loves his Savannah bed and says, "enough already with the photos! Nitey nite!"

Where to find P.L.A.Y.

• Purchase beds on www.petplay.com
• On Twitter
• On Facebook

Coming up: We've had the bed just a few weeks and there's been no need to wash it. The fabric seems to stay clean and is really durable too. When we do, we'll post the results of the machine-washing.

Disclaimer: P.L.A.Y. sent us a complimentary dog bed to review. We were not paid for our review and all opinions are strictly our own.