PUPPY POWER!

If you're anything like my darling Emma, the mere utterance of the word puppy will reduce you to a soppy, mushy, dribbling pool of goo on the floor. She frequently shows me - with a big dumb grin on her face - cutesy photos from the internet of baby bunnies cuddling up to puppies on sheepskins, and other things similarly warm fuzzy inducing. The founders of Brooklyn NY business Found My Animal also seem to be gaga about dogs, which I guess is part of the reason why Emma wanted to stock their wares at the shop.

 

 

                                                This is a collapsable water bowl.

                                                I know dogs don't skip.

The hard facts: Found my animal make accessories for dogs and their humans such as leashes and collars. The rope and hardware are marine grade and will age gracefully and pretty much last forever. The materials and labour are all from within the US, and Found My Animal are also a B-corp, which means they are certified to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Orange rope has become somewhat of a trademark of Found My Animal products. Not only will orange ensure you are rescued if swept away by the ocean when walking Rex on the beach, but it's also the color of animal protection awareness. Founders Bethany and Anna are born animal nuts and have been into their welfare most of their lives. They've combined this passion with their design backgrounds to create a brand focused on rescuing animals. They are strong promoters of animal adoption, spray and neuter programs and donation to, and volunteering at animal shelters. 

                                FMA Founder Bethany Obrecht.

Shameless celeb plug: Jessica Biel, Drew Barrymore, Bradley Cooper, Martha Stewart, Amanda Seyfried, Erykah Badu amongst others all own animals that wear Found My Animal.

Come and visit us at The Flock, or look online if you want to give yourself and your dog the ultimate bonding gift that will last for life.

NEW CITY BARBERS CHRISTCHURCH

Okay boys, here's a post for you.

My new barber is Chris Terry at New City Barbers. At The Flock I need to look as amazing as the stock we sell and Chris is a very important part of the equation. If you're like me then the barber shop model of hairdressing (can I say hairdressing?) is perfect as no booking is required, there is no fuss, and cuts are a good price for cheap asses. My problem has always been that the experience itself has never been cool. I'm sorry, I need cool. The conventional surroundings are usually either sterile or faux 'ye olde', neither of which are my style, and the haircuts are often a bit iffy. Never fear guys, now we have New City Barbers - Problem solved.

                                Barbers Chris Terry and Cut Throat Jim.

                               Hang up your coat - at your own risk wahaahaaaa.

                                       Sit here with beer.

                                The waiting room coffee table. You'll be talking, not reading.

    Or you might be killing it on the board.

                            

                       I can't repeat this topic of conversation.

Located in the formerly bustling central city of Christchurch, New City Barbers is a word-of-mouth business budged out the back of the NG building in an impossibly low foot traffic area that faces onto a wasteland where buildings once stood proud pre-quake. 

    The NG Building on Madras - New City's home

Chris takes a more traditional angle on the barber shop experience. He wants New City Barbers to be a place where men can come and just Be. Conversation is encouraged between everyone in the shop, and judging from my experience today any topics are a go. He offers a hot shave with a real cut throat razor, about which he seems to know a hell of a lot. You may even be lucky to have a Wigrim Breweries Pilsner, or choose a whiskey from the selection to sip as you get the once over.

All of this happens in a renovated workshop that has been effortlessly styled. Let the photos speak for themselves.

 

                                            Cut Throat Jim has a lot of ladies.

  

   

                                      Boris the Banzai gets cut for free.

Go and see Chris or Jim today. Don't tell them I sent you.

http://newcitybarbers.co.nz/ 
https://www.facebook.com/NewCityBarbers?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/CutThroatJims