Our FouFou Dog Prize!

Recently we entered a giveaway hosted by our pals over at PriskyPaws, and guess what-- we won! Yup, that's right, we scored some super cute FouFou Dog swag! Seriously, how adorable are these accessories And yes, we took the pen to work. In addition to snagging the cutest bag tag ever and our new favorite pen, we got our paws on two Yorkie Key Chains, a Key Cover, and a blinged out sticker!

Want your own FouFou Dog accessories? Make sure to follow FouFouDog on Facebook and Twitter as they regularly host giveaways, or head over to their website for more info. Tell them the Barkistas sent you!

Dogs at Work Stamps

It's not often that you actually receive an email about the post office in your inbox...

Sidebar: Holy moly, last time I mailed letter, I'm pretty sure the cost of a stamp was like 29 cents... 

Anyway, check out these cute stamps from the U.S. Postal Service which celebrate "Dogs at Work," and are good for sticking on First-Class Mail (up to 2-ounces) and "square greeting cards subject to additional postage because of their shape."

Each design was created by John M. Thompson, who painted each of the subjects based off of photographs he had taken.

Our favorite has to be the Welsh springer spaniel therapy dog as we recently passed our Delta Society certification exam!

While we're not stamp collectors, we definitely might ask for these next time we have to post something. Swing by your local Post Office to purchase, or visit the USPS site/store for more info.

Gimme Gummy Chew Toys

Gummy bears just happen to be our favorite candy of choice, which is why we immediately fell in love with these fido-friendly chewies. Made from extra-durable food grade silcone, it's safe to pop your Gimme Gummy in the dishwasher for a quick clean. These adorable bears have also been safety tested to children's toy standards.

Available in a variety of colors and sizes starting at $6.49 from Wag.com.

Winter Warmers

BRRRR. It got cold this week in NYC, which has us finally pulling out those winter coats. We particularly love these two numbers from Pet Life which feature toggle detail on the back and faux-fur trimmed hoods.

Perfect for keeping your pup warm on their daily winter walks, the Winter White and Argyle Coat   are available from Wag.com on sale for $34.99.

#Valentine's Day Gift Guide!

So we've been a little MIA lately, and so as our way of saying sorry-- here are the gifts we'd love to spoil you with this Valentine's Day... if we could...

1. Bubba Rose Heart Shaped Box of Treats, $17.95
2. Sweetheart Trundle Bed, $75
3. Luxe Mutt Rosalicious Leash, $99.95
4. Squeaky Cupcake Toy, $4.99
5. Heart Hair Bows, $4.99

Will you be bringing home something sweet for your pup this February?

Best in Show Dishtowel

Doing the dishes doesn't have to be a chore with this adorable "Best in Show Dishtowel" from Anthropologie.

Machine-washable and made of cotton, it's the perfect new kitchen addition to kick off the new year.

$22 at Anthropologie.com.

Here's to a New Year!

Happy 2012! We hope you had a wonderful holiday and were able to celebrate the start of the new year with friends and family (both human and furry).

We're super excited about what 2012 holds for the Barkistas, and can't wait to share with you another year of great finds for the chic urban canine in your life!