At Tea, we believe that every design we create should be filled with heart and personality. We pour love, care, and attention to detail into every design, because we know how much the little touches matter! This holiday season, we’re especially excited to share something close to our hearts—a design that combines our love for the holidays and our beloved pets!
Introducing our Holiday Dogs print, a special and festive addition to our collection. This year, we wanted to spread some extra joy by incorporating the furry friends who brighten our lives every day. Our Holiday Dogs print features charming, hand-drawn illustrations of the Tea team’s very own dogs. From cute curls to festive accessories, this print brings all the joy and warmth of the holidays straight to your wardrobe.
Meet the dogs behind the design:
Meet Blue
How would you describe your dog’s personality in one sentence?
Hungry, happy, playful puppy, melancholic love!
What’s your favorite thing about your dog?
His discerning palette (no he will not eat the green beans from the frozen mixed vegetables). His obsession with his ball. The smell of his paws. How he wags his tail like it’s a weapon when we get home. The litany of tricks he’ll run through to get a treat. His sad, sweet eyes and his mascara-laden eyebrows. The fact he’ll paw at our legs so he can snuggle! Basically, everything…except his age.
Tell us the story of how you got your dog.
Growing up in Stockton, Ca, this adorable little twice orphaned baby was lost to the streets until found by the local pound. At 16 weeks he was saved from the kill shelter and shipped to the San Francisco SPCA. There he was happened upon by Beth and Jason who immediately fell in love, mainly because he was so calm, which they later found out was largely due to the fact he was drugged as a result of his neutering ceremony. Nine and a half years later and we could not be happier!
Meet Mia
How would you describe your dog’s personality in one sentence?
Mia is loving and playful with a great sense of humor.
What’s your favorite thing about your dog?
My favorite thing about her is her sweet and loving personality.
Tell us the story of how you got your dog.
We were looking to adopt a dog and were working with Milo to find our match. I saw a photo of her and her 10 puppies in the rescue. I made an appointment to meet her and we immediately connected. It has now been 5 years and we are so happy.
Meet Annie
How would you describe your dog’s personality in one sentence?
Annie, the goodest good dog and sneaky Gutter Pig— a hungry blonde mop who knew just how cute she was.
What’s your favorite thing about your dog?
Her laziness was legendary, but she was always my shadow, eager to join even the most mundane adventures. She had a knack for cracking us up, barking muffled commands with toys stuffed in her mouth, and her hilariously guilt-inducing looks could convince anyone it was time for a trip to the park.
Tell us the story of how you got your dog.
When my friend’s brother needed to re-home her, fate stepped in, and we were in the right place at the right time. In the midst of the Covid pandemic, we embarked on an unforgettable road trip to Park City, Utah, to bring her home. She didn’t just join our lives—she transformed them forever!
Meet Leo & Toby
How would you describe your dog’s personality in one sentence?
Leo (on the left) is my gentle and reserved companion. Toby (on the right) keeps things lively with his playful mischief and is always being scolded!
What’s your favorite thing about your dog?
Leo melts my heart with his loving nature. Toby’s endless joy and wagging tail bring constant happiness!
Tell us the story of how you got your dog.
Our journey into dog parenthood is so heartwarming- reflecting on the anxiousness that awaited our committed to adopt them. Our children were 6 and 8 when we decided to make the commitment- after a series of bunnies, hamsters and goldfish! It’s amazing how our daughters’ persistence led to such loving additions to our family—First Leo then 4 years later, along came Toby. Life is truly better with unconditional love from furry friends! Our boys have brought so much joy and laughter to our household!
Meet Ouija
How would you describe your dog’s personality in one sentence?
The fluffiest, floppiest ball of happiness & pure joy!
What’s your favorite thing about your dog?
Ouija acts like everyday is the best day! He is always excited to meet new people and shows love to everyone he crosses paths with; he’s a great reminder to bring kindness and excitement to everyday and interaction.
Tell us the story of how you got your dog.
I had been looking to rescue a dog for a few months, but hadn’t met the right best friend. Cue meeting Ouija at the dog park on the first day he was being fostered at Wonderdog Rescue in SF. It was love at first sight and a chance encounter that fully changed my life for the better.
Meet Louie
How would you describe your dog’s personality in one sentence?
The spunkiest little guy, who’s only looking or cuddles & kisses.
What’s your favorite thing about your dog?
His resilience. Louie was rescued from a traumatic living situation, it has been inspiring to see him go from being scared of everyone and everything to being excited to meet new people and just the littlest guy full of the most love.
Tell us the story of how you got your dog.
Louie was an abandoned dog who I found living in an abandoned lot; while he did not want to be rescued, we were able to catch him and through help from our local rescue rehabilitate him and make him a permanent member of our family!