Last week my precious Pomeranian Babydoll was at the emergency room after her last grooming session of the season. Suddenly her hind legs buckled underneath her like they couldn’t support her weight. I was so worried that I took her to the emergency animal hospital just behind the Pink House. After a thorough check-up the vet assured us that he detected nothing. So Babydoll and I went home after making a follow-up appointment with her vet the next day. We later found out that it was all because of a normal cleaning procedure. Phew! After all that, Babydoll was just fine.

During the panic to and from the animal hospital, Babydoll travelled home after the shock in my Jeanne Lottie Doggie Bag. Like a good mother, I carried Baby safe by my side in the padded cotton quilt bag. Designed especially for small dogs, this bag is sure to bring cheer to both you and your tiny loved one.

True Happiness is…bringing comfort to those you love.

The Jeanne Lottie Doggie Bag comes in bright orange, yellow and fuchsia. Available exclusively at the Jeanne Lottie boutique in Yorkville.

Light and washable. Priced at $40.

Who doesn’t love a big rock? Men out there, take note, we deserve only the best when it comes to the four Cs: cut, clarity, colour and carat. If you’re still waiting for that rock from your significant other, maybe flashing our rock around will give him a hint. If he still doesn’t get it, you might need to think twice…

Jeanne Lottie’s Diamond Solitaire Key Ring has been our top bestseller for over five years. Made from European Crystal, it’s not quite the real thing but think of it as something to tide you over until you get your genuine diamond fix.

True Happiness is… bling bling.

The Diamond Solitaire Key Ring is available from the Pink House and other Jeanne Lottie retailers around Canada. Check out our Store Locations.

The Diamond Solitaire Key Ring is priced at $15.  Currently available in silver setting only.

What is it about a classic shape that says everlasting cool? Like well-cut suits, and a good pair of pumps, a handbag in a classic shape will never disappoint. Jeanne Lottie’s not the only one who’s hungering for some understated sophistication this season. We’ve noticed that a lot of designers are bringing back the idea too. It’s a welcome change from the heavy-on-bling, rock-it-all-night mood of the past winter.

Jeanne Lottie’s Black Lucite clutch keeps it cool and elegant with a single colour, clean lines, and minimal detailing to highlight the simplicity of its design. But as always, what’s a purse for if it’s not fun? The hard Lucite outer-shell gives a little shine to your nighttime sparkle. Whether you pair it with a French manicure and cashmere twin-set, or with black nails and pink taffeta, this clutch will balance out whatever look you go for. Because that’s what classic design does.

True Happiness…lasts forever.

The Black Lucite Clutch is priced at $70.

We’ve been enjoying some beautiful weather ever since we set our clocks forward. Now that spring’s here, it’s only a hop, skip and a jump away from summer. We all know that there’s no turning back once that last giant pile of ice by the sidewalk melts. Are we too eager? No! Everyone’s feeling the summer vibe.

We’ve chosen to herald the oncoming sunshine with a tribute to fields of lavender. Our Summer Garden Bag says it all: white  faux pebble leather tote, with embroidered lavender artwork, and a pink bow to match.

The Summer Garden Bag has double handles – sturdy! – and a detachable lilac pouch – handy! – that’s made of ultra suede. It’s one for the girlie girl who isn’t afraid to show her colours. Walk around the city and still feel like you’re in a spring meadow. Whether you’re walking to work or to the water cooler, you’ll feel like you’re strolling in a summer meadow with the Summer Garden Bag on your arm.

True Happiness is…expressing your mood.

The Summer Garden Bag is priced at $85.

Happy March, dear readers. We’re one step closer to budding trees and carpets of daisies. Spring is so close you can almost smell it in the air! Everyone at Jeanne Lottie is eagerly anticipating the day we can all shout “Spring has sprung!” For the occasion, we’ve re-imagined our signature Jeanne Lottie fragrance Diamant Rose as a collector’s item in the shape of three hand-crafted  pink limestone handbags.

Like the scent of spring in the air, Diamant Rose is refreshingly light and floral with topnotes of freesia, jasmine, tuberose, and a hint of musk to lend some body. It’s a fragrance that evokes the joie de vivre spirit of Jeanne Lottie itself. Come check it out!

This is a limited edition. Available exclusively at the Pink House in Yorkville.

Priced at $85. Refill bottle available, priced at $28.

True Happiness is…true beauty.

Dear Readers,

In case you missed out on our March Newsletter, we’re announcing Jeanne Lottie’s Win-a-Bag Draw here, on our blog. As always, if you’re interested in receiving our newsletter just send an e-mail with your name and contact info to: yorkville@jeannelottie.com with the subject “NEWSLETTER.”

Join us on and win this bag!

Jeanne Lottie’s holding a draw this month for one of our new Spring/Summer 2010 bags!

Enter to win in 3 easy steps:

1. Head over to our Facebook page by clicking on the link above.

2. Become a fan of Jeanne Lottie.

3. Tell your friends so they can get a chance win too!

If you’re already a fan of JL, you’re automatically entered to win. We’ll contact the lucky winner over Facebook, and we’ll send you the bag by mail.

Open to Canadian residents only. Contest closes March 31st, 2010.