All my clients hear me talk about it — it’s the one cent sale at Aaron Brothers Art & Framing. It’s a twice yearly event and it’s running until Jan 21st. A large portion of their frames go on sale buy-one-get-one-for-a-penny!  They carry the best selection of 5×5 frames of any store I’ve visited. Great time to stock up.

There seems to be an unlimited supply of great dogs who need homes –which makes me sad. These beautiful dogs were the product of irresponsible breeding. They’re "double dapples"  — and have limited eyesight. They will live normal happy lives, but need someone who understands their special situation. They were lots of fun to photograph and make very good pets. Call DFW Dachshund rescue if you know someone who is looking for a really special dog like this!  

One of the things I really like about the holidays is the way people spend a little more time thinking about those less fortunate. I don’t meet many homeless children, but I do meet wonderful homeless dogs through my work with several rescue organizations –most of them in foster care waiting for a  loving family to find them and make room for them.  I am always struck by the kindness and generosity of the foster families. This is hard work!

These people spend many hours getting them cleaned up and healthy, trained and settled — and all this just to give them up! Then in their free time, they have to raise money for the food and vet bills. This takes real strength. Happy holidays and many thanks to those who work tirelessly for no compensation, at all hours of the day and night, so that someone else can have a wonderful dog. Those of us who have adopted rescue dogs are truly grateful.

And here are two wonderful boys who need a home… email me for more info.

I’ve always said that dogs are just "unconditional love on four feet"…and that is certainly true of Hannah. She’s 15 years old and came to see me yesterday with her celebrity DJ Mom, Wendi. The two of them were obviously soul mates! I’ve had many calls from people with older dogs and it always makes me feel good to know that when they’re gone, there will be beautiful pictures to remember them by. Hannah has a great smile (and, of course, so does Wendi!).

How fun to bring a new baby in to the world just in time for the holidays! I’ve had such beautiful newborns in the studio this month I just had to share…