In this post election season, one thing we can all agree upon: the most beloved inhabitants of the White House have been the presidential pets.  Speculation goes on as to what type of pet will be entering the White House with the new first family.  We thought it would be fun to take a look back through history at our Presidential pooches.

George Washington had seven dogs, four black & tan coonhounds named Taster, Tipsy, Tipler and Drunkard-(hmm- wonder what they had in their water bowls?) and three Staghounds (SweetLips, Scentwell and Vulcan). John Adams had two dogs, Juno and Satan, breed unknown.  Thomas Jeffersonhad two Briards; one was named Buzzy.  James Monroe had a spaniel, and John Tyler had a French-named Italian greyhound name LeBeau.  James Buchanan owned two dogs, a Newfoundler names Lara and a toy terrier named Punch.  That brings us up to Abraham Lincoln, who had a dog named Fido (no joke).  Ulysses S. Grantowned Rosie and Faithful, a Newfoundler.  James Garfield’s detractors were probably not amused by his dog named Veto.  Grover Cleveland had a poodle, and Benjamin Harrison had a Collie named Dash.  Theodore Roosevelt governed with eight dogs in tow: Pete the bull terrier, Skip, a Rat Terrier, Blackjack, a Manchester Terrier, Manchu, a Peckinese, Rollo, the Saint Bernard, Sailor-”Boy, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and Gem and Susan (? breed).  Woodrow Wilson had one Greyhound named Mountain Boy and a Bull Terrier named Bruce.  FDR had 7: 2 scottish terriers, one German Sheperd, a Llewellyn Setter,  an Old English Sheepdog, a Great Dane and a Mastiff.  JFK had the most with nine: Charley the (Welsh Terrier), Shannon, the Irish Cocker Spaniel, Wolf & Pushinka, Mutts, Clipper the German Shepard, and and Charlie and Pushinka’s offspring: White Tips, Blackie and Streaker. Lyndon Johnson had 4 beagles,a white Collie and a mutt.  Richard Nixon loved his four dogs, Checkers, the cocker Spaniel being the most famous. Ronald Regan had two purebreds: A Bouviern des Flandes named Lucky and a King Charles Spaniel named Rex.  George H Bush had Millie, a Springer Spaniel, and Ranger, her pup.  Bill Clinton had a chocolate Lab named Buddy, and George W Bush has three 3 dogs, Spot Fetcher who is Millie’s pup (a presidential dog dynasty?) and Miss Beasley and Barney, a pair of Scottish Terriers. 

Though your dog won’t reside in the White House, you can create luxurious pet retreat worthy of a presidential pet with Chaise & Lounge’s luxurious pet beds.  These dog beds are quality furniture, made of the same hardwood frames that are used for sofas.  They come in the full range of styles, from contemporary to traditional, and everything in between. Luxurious, yet durable fabrics, in your choice of color, pattern and/or prints, are available.  And the prices are unbelievable, we invite you to search and compare. We are sure you’ll agree these are the best priced quality pet beds on the market.

And why should pets have all the fun?  These lovely little pet bed are actually perfect for children, the perfect size to sit on and play video games.  And your decor won’t be compromised.  To the contrary, these little gems will be a distinctive design feature.  Order yours today.

Check out these great Pet Beds for dogs. Spoil the ultra Chic Pooch with a decorative comfy pet bed. Your favorite dog deserves to have a special place of their own within the home without compromising your homes style and decor. These beautiful Luxury Pet Beds come in many designs. Microfiber in Cow Print, Pink, brown or black. Also the faux leather beds are great. Check out the brown one with nail heads. Crushed Velvet is always good for the discerning Dog. Red, Orange, or Animal print. These are adorable. These dog beds are also great Puppy beds. Also check out the Yin and Yang Wood bed, or a furry brown chaise. They also have other accessories for your pooch. Try this adorable Pet Carrier In Orange and Leopard print. They also have a willow dog grooming basket for pooches on the go. These are amazing discount dog beds! Compare these dog bed prices to others. This is actually real furniture with hard wood frames just like sofas. These also make great kids sofas. The are great for kids 3 to 10 that like to sit in front of the TV and play Nintendo.

Look for those hard to find comforter bed sets at www.shopchaiselounge. They have hip and cool fabrics in all kinds of colors. This quality set comes with evrything you need and makes a great gift as well. All sets include Duvet cover, duvet insert that buttons in on four corners, 2 pillow shams and decorative pillows. the only other thing you may need is a bed skirt (small extra cost) and you can call the store for this at 949-643-2060 located in Aliso Viejo Ca. Forget lugging all that heavy bedding from a store. This site ships for free.

Check out the Mink set or the Manganese bedding set, very similar to the Hotel Collection at Macy’s. Compare prices for a Queen set at Macy’s pay $1200 and for Chaise & Lounge only $540. These bed sets are luxurious and beautiful for the price. Some of them can even be washed in the washer machine. You can call direct for any questions.

How about some great items to enhance your travel. Chaise & Lounge carries all sorts of bags and gadgets for tooling around on your trips. For those long trips try a the softest travel pillow & blanket. It comes in it’s own carrier. This blanket also features a pocket for your glasses or i-pod. It comes in black, grey or deep red. This nap sack also makes a great gift!

For all you game players check out this adorable pink travel backgammon set, domino set and travel card with case. For all the girls in your life who wouldn’t love a travel jewelry wrap in red or orange or a jewelry roll in Bright Zebra green and white! Any girlie girl would love an upright week-end trolley bag on wheels in leopard and orange.

For the men in your life try a travel tie and cuff link holder. Or how about a portable wine tote for those special dinners with friends. Nobody beats this site for travel jewelry cases. There are lots of other cool things like picnic baskets and flat iron bags, make-up cases and totes. This site has something for everyone! This site ships fast and makes your gift shopping easy.

Need a unique gift idea this holiday season?  Why not forget the dreary winter weather, and think spring?  What better way to celebrate the season of life’s renewal than with a lazy afternoon outdoors and a leisurely picnic?  We have a couple of fantastic options to help you get underway.  Our handsome Navy-blue picnic tote has everything you need for a romantic picnic for two-2 forks, spoon, knives and cloth napkins. It also include a plastic insulated wine cooler bag with a freezer pack.  It’s all packaged in an attractive 23″ high Navy blue tote. Just grab it and go create a memory!  If you plan on inviting a couple of friends, then let us recommend the fabulous Hat Box picnic basket.  This is a luxury picnic basket set.  It contains everything  you need for a festive meal al fresco.  The beautiful off white basket contain 4 wine glasses, forks, spoons, and ceramic plates, for those times when plastic just won’t do. Check it out on the site, we guarantee it is one of the prettiest picnic baskets you have ever seen.  It would make a great Christmas gift.  And, how about some wine canisters or travel cases to go along with it?  We have a travel wine canister in a beautiful black leather or brown plaid covering that coordinates beautifully with the picnic basket or tote.  We also carry a wine for 2 travel case, that contains 2 wine glasses.  Unique gift ideas that invoke images of balmy weather, spring’s promise, and sultry summer fun!

Has someone in your life become a new mom?  Or is someone about to become a new mom?  At Chaise&Lounge, we have two new items that are sure to please the most discriminating mother to be: our Baby Bag.  The Baby Bag comes in two fresh patterns, black & green or leopard & orange.  Each would make a fantastic and unique gift for a new mom, being both fashionable and functional.  The Baby Bag is a roomy open tote with multiple interior pockets to store all the products needed to run around town with baby-in-tow.  It also features a lined zippered compartment for wet clothing or diapers, which really comes in handy when accidents happen. It also includes a changing pad.  It measures 15″x7″x13.5″.  If you need a great gift idea for a new mom, we think this is it!

Wracking your brain for new and unique gift ideas for the special woman, or women in your life?  At Chaise and Lounge, we offer some fun and unusual gift items that are sure to delight. Best of all, our items are of the highest quality with excellent pricing.  Ready for some suggestions?

One of our most popular gifts for women are Jewelry Boxes, and  Chaise and Lounge offers a fabulous array.  We have them in wood with a luxurious piano finish that adds a touch of glamour to your dresser.  The versatile stying goes well with all styles, from traditional to modern.  You can select yours with a beautiful burl or ebony finish, or our new sleek and contemporary high gloss finish in orange, brown or gunmetal gray.  Practical and functional, they also inject a nice dose of glamour and flair to her boudoir.

Thinking outside of the box for something really unusual, but greatly appreciated? How about a luxury bedding set?  Our bedding sets consist of a a duvet cover and insert, two shams and two decorative pillows. An unbelievable deal at this price.  They are a great way to instantly transform a bedroom.  We have  a wide assortment of colors and patterns, from the latest trends to timeless classics.  We have solids, color blocks, florals, stripes, modern, abstract and traditional patterns in every color imaginable. And, of course, unbeatable prices. A great gift for her, and a ridiculously easy shopping experience for you.

If you are looking for a special, but less personal gift for a woman, how about some lovely & decorative candles, in the latest exotic fragrances.  Deep jewel colors and an out of this world fragrances, such as balsalm and cedar, blackberry sage, papaya vanilla, grapefruit, and pomegranate citrus become instant favorites. Not to be missed are some of our more decorative candles in glass or porcelaine containers that add a serene elegance to any room.  A great versatile gift for women!

Did you ever see an item so necessary and useful, but until now not invented, that you wonder “Now why didn’t I think of that? ” The cargo handbag hook is one of those items.  Designed to hook onto the headrest, it secures handbags and purses while driving. If you have a front seat passenger, just flip it around to the back seat, which is also a great place to hang shopping bags.  Its rhinestone studded Fleur de lys pattern brings a glamorous whimsy to a very functional and practical gift.  Another great gift for women brought to you from Chaise and Lounge!

Okay, it’s that time of the year again.  All of a sudden, it’s December and there’s no putting off that holiday shopping any longer.  Well, you are on the right site.  At Chaise & Lounge, we have pages and pages of unique gifts that make perfect holiday presents. And shopping couldn’t be easier at Chaise & Lounge.  Our gifts and items are categorized by type, such as accessories, gifts, lighting, area rugs, etc. Or you could browse by our unique color groups or by finishes: lime, tangerine, sky, crimson, natural,and metallic.  How about something unique and special for the special woman, or women, in your life.  A beautiful gemstone belt buckle? Or our luxurious candle or diffuser with yummy scents like blackberry sage, or bougainvillea, or even pineapple cilantro?  We have fabulous bags for weekend getaways or a quick trip to the tennis court.  Or be one of the first to pick up a new CARGO handbag hook, a Chaise & Lounge exclusive, to help her keep her bag safe and secure as she races around town. Take the stress out of holiday shopping by shopping at Chaise & Lounge’s easy & shopping site, then relax and enjoy the holidays.

Check out these very cool Belts and Buckles at Shopchaiselounge. Exclusive distributer for Cowtown Belts and buckles. These decorative and unique and natural gemstone belt buckles will add calss and style to any outfit. These belt buckles include gemstones like Peridot. This beautiful bright green stone was discovered by early crusaders in Europe.

Peridot is mentioned in many ancient references as chrysolite. It is mentioned throughout the Bible, and early Christians considered it sacred. Today still, Catholic Bishops traditionally wear a ring of peridot and amethyst as a symbol of purity and morality. Another one is Apatite in vibrant blue. Apatite is an inspirational stone. It develops psychic abilities and spiritual attunement. Use it to aid communication and self-expression.

Know a woman that owns her own business. How about a Garnet belt? The Garnet is known as the stone for a successful business. If your business is not as good as it should be, just put 3 or more garnets on your desk. It is believed that if a garnet is put under a pillow it will cure depression. Garnets can be used to make a person popular and have self-esteem when worn as jewelry.

Shop chaise lounge has many other amazing hand-made stone belts in, Citrine, AMethyst, Adventurine, Cowhide and Iolite. Check these out, they make great gifts!

Chaise & Lounge website features a variety of beautiful wool carpets. Is there a difference between the terms “rug” and “carpets”? No, the words are used interchangeably. There is a difference, however, between hand-knotted and hand tufted. Hand-knotted is created by knotting yarn over warps. A hand-tufted rug is created by pushing wool or acrylic yarn through a primary backing, creating a ‘tuft’. A secondary foundation, called a scrim, is then applied. The rug maker uses a latex glue to hold the tufts in place. Then the scrim is covered by a third layer, which protects the floor. Lastly, the pile is created by shearing off the tops of the looped tufts. What determines the height of the pile is how much yarn is cut off, and how far up the initial loop was pushed up.

Hand-tufting is less time consuming than hand-tying, but a high level of craftsmanship is still required to create intricate designs. A pattern which is transferred onto the primary foundation shows the craftsman where to push though each colored tuft.

Because they can be made faster, hand tufted rugs are generally less expensive than hand knotted rugs. Hand tufting creates beautiful and durable rugs that last decades and hold up well to foot traffic. Some of the best rugs in today’s market are hand-tufted. Hand-tufting has been a huge revolution in the field of rug making.

Chaise & Lounge carries some of the most unique and beautiful designs and colors. You can call them for more traditional styles and colors but the ones on the website are usually styles that you do not see in other places. We have every pattern and color imaginable and a great rug can transform and complete a room. These rugs are hand made in India.