Interview with I AM SOTERIA
I had the pleasure of interviewing I AM SOTERIA via Zoom and asked her all about her poem LOVE’S GIFT about her dog, Baldwin, that she composed as a special addition to our virtual gallery exhibit BE MY VALENTINE. Soteria is a friend of mine from our days taking classes … Continue reading →
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I still remember making a mailbox out of a shoe box, tape and aluminum foil to have my friends put Valentines in when I was in elementary. I remember the hard “KISS ME” and “HUG ME” candy and all the whispering about what someone gave you for Valentines. Well here … Continue reading →
DipJar: A New Tool for Fundraising
While attending the Best Friends National Convention, I met Melissa Smith of DipJar and discovered a new tool to help rescues, shelters, and non-profits called DipJar. DipJar is very similar to a tip jar in that individuals can make an additional contribution to your organization but with credit card. The … Continue reading →
Just In Time for Father’s Day: The Naughty Dog Joke Book
What’s black and white and red all over? The Naughty Dog Joke Book! Featuring 28 original cartoon dog illustrations by Rick Gardner of Binky and Bell, The Naughty Dog Joke book showcases a unique collection of groan-worthy dad jokes, corny puns, and word plays. This fundraiser for homeless pets is … Continue reading →
Kacy the World’s Greatest Dog!
Recently, my family lost our beloved Kacy. It has been devastating to say the least, but I decided one of the best ways to deal with my grief and our loss was to talk about her and celebrate her life. Kacy was not always her name. When we adopted Kacy … Continue reading →
Binky and Bell at Peak City Veterinary Hospital
Binky and Bell stickers are now at Peak City Veterinary Hospital in Apex. These stickers and the donation jar with them benefit Peak Lab Rescue (also of Apex). It’s a natural fit. Dr. Cindy Johnson at Peak City is very active with numerous rescues and shelters in the area including … Continue reading →
A Visit to Cause For Paws Thrift Shop
Binky and Bell has teamed up with Cause For Paws NC to sell our cartoon dog art stickers at the South Saunders Street non-profit thrift store in downtown Raleigh. Cause For Paws has two retail stores as well as operates a rescue group that helps foster homeless cats and dogs. … Continue reading →
Angel Fund Grant
Binky and Bell would like to thank the Apex Chamber of Commerce for their Angel Fund Grant to support us as a local small business! Thank you for supporting us during this time where all our festivals and special events either have been cancelled or postponed and we have moved … Continue reading →
Binky
Binky was my first dog after graduating from college and leaving home. She is where the Binky in Binky and Bell comes from. Binky was part Black Lab and Brittany Spaniel. She was smart, loving and eager to please. So far, she has been my only dog that I could … Continue reading →
Binky and Bell at Bottle Revolution
We are happy to announce that Binky and Bell is working in collaboration with Bottle Revolution Raleigh to support Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Bottle Revolution now has several of our stickers and a donation jar specifically to help Second Chance. Bottle Revolution is located at 4025 Lake Boone Trail #105. … Continue reading →
Intarsia Dog Wall Art
We have been working on lots of new art since COVID-19 created the perfect storm to stay and work from home. Our latest creation is called an intarsia. Intarsia is a style of decorative wood inlay, involving a mosaic of usually wood pieces. It is a mixture of woodworking and carving; … Continue reading →