We have spent over 116 hours bringing the Snoop Dog blanket to life. You can watch him come to life in 19 seconds.

 

What happens to the hundreds of pieces of art that don’t make it to the final design?

Every finished product has a story, a behind-the-scenes narrative often as intricate and fascinating as the artwork itself. Today, we’re peeling back a few of the early layers on our blanket design: Supercar Dreams. It’s a tale of creativity, chaos, and countless discarded drafts that, until now, remained our little secret.

Our journey begins in a studio, where the air is thick with the scent of digital paint and the quiet scratching of pencils on paper. This is where the magic happens, where ideas are born and either nurtured into existence or crumpled and tossed aside in pursuit of something greater. We start with a draft, a simple piece of art that serves as the seed for what will become a forest of creativity.

 

When you envision a lapdog, you might picture a tiny, fluffy little creature that fits snugly on your knees. However, in my world, the term ‘lapdog’ takes on a much more expansive meaning. Picture this: I’m at my desk, immersed in creating vibrant and playful designs for our next line of blankets, when 101 pounds of pure love named Eddie, our Great Dane, decides it’s the perfect time for a hug. He’s not one for half measures; one paw claims one knee, the other paw secures the opposite, and before I know it, I’m enveloped in a Great Dane embrace as he perches each of his paws on my shoulders. Meanwhile, Bear, our 140-pound Doberman with a heart as large as his stature, settles his weight upon my knee, content in his role as the world’s heaviest lapdog.

This is a regular occurrence in my home-office, a place where conventional definitions don’t apply, and it’s precisely this kind of heartwarming chaos that inspired the creation of Lapdog Blankets. It began with a simple desire: to craft blankets that not only bring warmth and comfort but also a touch of whimsy and the joy of original art to all of us who share our lives with lapdogs, both big and small. For those of us whose ‘lapdogs’ aren’t quite lap-sized, we know all too well the love they bring is as grand as their unintentionally comical attempts to fit into spaces too small for them.

At Lapdog Blankets, we recognize that whether your canine companion is a petite poodle or a towering Great Dane, they all share an unyielding desire to be close to us. It’s this universal trait among dogs, their innate need for closeness and affection, that not only warms our laps but also our hearts. This inspired us to create a product that would not only serve a practical purpose but also embody the love and humor that come with sharing your home with these gentle giants.

Our blankets are an ode to these moments of unbridled affection, designed to withstand the weight and warmth of our biggest fur babies while also being delicate enough for the tiniest of terriers. They’re crafted for durability because we know that a lapdog’s love knows no bounds – and neither does their energy. Every blanket is a canvas, showcasing original art that reflects the quirky and endearing personalities of our canine friends. We believe that each snuggle, each enthusiastic greeting, and each loving, if awkward, embrace should be met with as much personality and comfort as our dogs offer us.

But it’s not just about creating a robust product. It’s about capturing the essence of what it means to live and laugh with dogs that may not fit on our laps but insist on trying anyway. It’s about those everyday moments when the size of your dog is inversely proportional to their perception of themselves. Our blankets are for those times when you’re working away, and you feel that familiar nudge of a wet nose, followed by the inevitable plop of a heavy head upon your lap, a silent yet weighty reminder of the bond you share.

Creating the perfect blanket for all lapdog enthusiasts means understanding the nuances of ‘lapdog love’. It means recognizing that what we’re really wrapping ourselves in is not just a blanket, but also the stories, the laughter, and the quiet companionship that our dogs provide. We launched Lapdog Blankets to celebrate these shared moments, to provide a touch of art and light-heartedness to the everyday, and to ensure that no matter the size of your furry friend, you’ll always have a piece of that love with you.

So, as I sit here, with Eddie’s paws on my shoulders and Bear’s considerable presence on my knee, I’m reminded that this is more than just a business. It’s a tribute to the joyous absurdity and the enormous hearts of our four-legged family members who never tire of showing us their love in the most unexpectedly delightful ways. Lapdog Blankets is for all of us who’ve ever had a giant dog try to curl up on our laps, unbothered by their size, focused only on the closeness that makes every day with them a little warmer, a little fuzzier, and infinitely more memorable.

In essence, every blanket we make is imbued with that sense of warmth and companionship. It’s not just about the size of the dog or the person it’s draped over; it’s about the size of the love that’s shared between them. It’s about each home that echoes with the thumps of oversized paws, each laugh shared with family over the antics of our gentle behemoths, and every quiet evening spent with a book and a heavy head resting in your lap.

Lapdog Blankets isn’t just a brand; it’s a celebration of the dogs that are too big for our laps but fit perfectly in our hearts.

Enjoy our unique reversible art blankets here.