2015 CASPCA Bow-WOW-Walk - Thanks!!

We are so impressed!

In Charlottesville, we live in a community that is SO animal friendly and where humans flock instantly to any occasion to support animals in need - we are so lucky, and a GREAT "Thank you!" goes out to this amazing herd of humans (and well-behaved canines!) that gathered on this steamy Saturday for the second annual Bow-WOW-Walk!!

Almost all of our team, "Picture This!", held still just long enough for a celebratory group shot:

Photo courtesy Jeff Monroe.

We thank all of our participants for their generous donations - not pictured are team members, local artists Nancy Bass and Scheline Crutchfield (check out those links for their amazing work!!).

While we waited to register and walk, new friends were made and treats were had.

We munched on a great and generous treat bag donated by our great friend Patty at Animal Connection. She's a health nut like Mom, so everything was grain free and delicious!

Sweet Libby was totally ready for her walk.

My personal walker Zoe, preparing Pandora for the walk, and petting was definitely allowed!

Handsome blue-eyed Samson meets Play-Doh.

He's quite a ham, that Samson.

Pandora needed some snuggle time during the wait. There were a LOT of dogs and (tall) humans there... she was a little tiny bit intimidated, but ended up walking with a lot of gusto.

Me? Well, I was thinking: "WHEN IS THIS SHOW GOING TO START??"

Well, we did take off at 10, and boy, was it fun! 

Awesome tutus! These ladies dressed up for the occasion!

The Weenie Club.

"Are ya coming, Mom??"

It was a super walk, hot and steamy, with plenty of water along the way and dog pools at the end, manned by the great folks from the Charlottesville Fire and Rescue Teams.

We hope you will join us next year for another walk through downtown Charlottesville.

PS: C'Ville: you are awesome, I'm proud to live here!!

xx TITUS

Photos by Kay Taylor of Sheridan Avenue Studios, copyright 2015.

See you next year!

Visit to the IX Art Park: Dream Big!

Just recently, I took a little trip with my Boss and Aunt Kay to a really cool new local art project here in Charlottesville.

Amazing, I tell ya!

It's called the IX ART PARK and is located in the IX Warehouse district right in the heart of Downtown.

"The IX Art Park unites historic reuse, urban redevelopment, and greenspace principles to establish a signature multi-use destination in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. Tucked in a broad green valley only three blocks from Charlottesville's historic downtown mall, the old Frank Ix and Sons silk factory is transforming into a diverse mixed-use community for the Arts. The park features innovative development, arts patronage and environmental stewardship that is not just a benefit to IX residents, but to the entire community. Come dream Charlottesville with us and DREAM BIG."

"IX will also teach career craft skills in metal, wood, concrete, glass, mosaic and tile. Yes, art can have a financial function. Furthermore, the IX Art Park intends to provide semi-permanent artist in residence studios, installation spaces and retail opportunities for the arts. The city needs them. We’re thinking of a microcinema. A black box theater. And a public piazza. There might even be dancing. Do you tango? Or, maybe clog? Step?"

If  you are visiting Charlottesville, you should definitely check it out!

The energy is super-inspiring, and so are the colors!

So much to see already, and they've only just begun!

You know I like to dabble in some art and painting myself, and this is right up my alley.

I look forward to seeing it develop over the next few years. 

Learn more about the project here.

And, as always, remember to

xx

Titus

Copyright 2014 Titus the Teckel | Sheridan Avenue Studios. All rights reserved. 
All images property of La Linea Bella ! and Sheridan Avenue Studios. 
Thanks to all the folks behind the IX Project! xx

Guess WHO??

Well I'll be darned!

There I was, cruising along East High Street in C-Ville in my red Fiat 500 Model "T"

and what do I spy?

Me!

In high places! 

On a Billboard! Wowsie!

It's for the wonderful people who take care of me when I'm sick and when I have fleas. 

Check it out some time, I'll be waving atcha!

xx TITUS

Project Bow Titus Part Deux: Bill and my favorite orange bow tie.

You know what's the biggest compliment of them all? (And you know I like to think BIG!)

When your really-really cool friends want to borrow your favorite bow tie, that's what!

Meet Bill. As you can tell he's a really snazzy dude. He owns a hair studio and he's one of C-Ville's best hair stylists -- the ladies swarm in from all over Virginia for his magic touch. 

(I might have to let him coiff some of my fluff one day!)

Last week he asked me if he could borrow my awesome orange tie for a special occasion.

What do you think, does he look as fantastic with it as I do? 

(I say: pretty darn tootin' close!)

xoxo TITUS

Remember: if you'd like to have your special bow tie featured on Project Bow-Titus, 
send it along with a photo or your story to La Linea Bella ! or contact us via e-mail!

As usual, all photos are copyright Sheridan Avenue Studios/Casati Art Studio 2013 and may not be reproduced or "borrowed" without our express permission -- ciao!