Creative life began, for me, at the
young age of 5 years old, designing Barbie doll clothes. Then the passion for fashion hit me at 9 and by 14 I realized I was
an "outside of the box" thinker and entrepreneurial designer. Always designing and a self professed fabric-aholic,
my life has been dedicated to for making things of beauty. At 18, blessed with mom's good looks and dads height I flew
to Paris and began my modeling career as a High fashion then commercial model, bouncing between Houston, Dallas, New York,
New Jersey then finally Arizona. I have lost count of the number of commercials, bill boards, runways, packages,
ads, annual reports, magazines and newspapers I have modeled in or participated as a team player behind the scenes.
By 25 I attended Parsons School of Design in NYC and received my senior year “The
Future Designer of the Year Award” from the Knitting Textile Association for my devotion to creating beauty in the medium
of knitwear. After collage I designed for Gil Aimbez, Ralph Lauren and Cullinane. Then took my leap to self employment
and I have looked back. My first company I named Fibertales®. I specialized in scenic heirloom signed and dated
art cardigans I called "The Sweater of Your Lifetime." Absolut® Vodka commissioned me in 1995 and my work is
in their book under my maiden name "Absolut® Thulin." My work sold in the Collections Department of Nordstrom’s
and high-end art galleries on the East Coast. I received the blue ribbon for “Excellence of Craft Award”
from The Montclair Guild.
My life took a twisted and I became a freelance make up artist, costumer
designer and photo stylist of people, pets and things including styling for Fairytale Brownies. I was their food stylist!
Then one day I sewed some beautiful beds for my cats. Decadent Digs was born. My heart swelled from seeing them sleep
so happily! They looked like decorations on decorations! With my trunk of my car bursting I attended
a local craft show. To my delight I was picked up by my first retailer. I consigned with the Barkery et Cetera for 1
year doing research and development 2005. The next year I was picked up by my first wholesale retailer account, Posh Pet
Boutique and spaW. We are on our 4th year pampering all the darling pets in her area. Since that time Neiman Marcus
has invited me to do several trunk shows where we had a huge success! Slowly and steadily my work is being sought by aficionados
of high quality around the globe including receiving orders from well known celebrates and famous sports figures.
Having a mantra "If it's worth dong its worth doing well" ingrained in my core I strive for
adding more gush factor and more value everyday. My focus is to create and deliver pet decor that exceeds all
your expectations. That is beautiful and solidly constructed like a old fashioned fine piece of clothing finished inside and
out. Something worthy to feature in your home and be proud to display when company comes over. And to add hidden benefits
like inserts that are just as beautiful as the outer cover. I love cherry picking beautiful fabrics and trims. I love adding
jewelry accents and embellishments like the Haute Couture are known for. In short I am a gimpier and God has blessed
me with a mind that can visualize your needs and hands that cans orchestra and deliver. I live in profound gratitude for the
ability to serve.
Thank you for all your endearing compliments for you and your beloved critters
are the wind beneath my wings.
Barbara Joy! ce
Chief Pet Pamperer
