In the Press

We’re blushing! 💕 Mimi Green has been spotted on TV, in magazines, and all over the web. From The Drew Barrymore Show to Modern Dog and even Ryan Seacrest’s pup, our colorful collars and dog-loving designs have been making headlines.

November 2024, Etsy (YouTube Video)

Etsy logo with a picture of a white dog in a velvet hand embroidered dog collar (clip from the TV ad)

Etsy 2024 Holiday Commercial | Waldo Gifting

We’re so thrilled to have Mimi Green featured in Etsy’s holiday gift video! If you look closely (it’s a little Where’s Waldo moment 👀), you’ll spot our embroidered velvet dog collar making its debut. Seeing our handmade designs included in Etsy’s roundup of special gifts is such an honor — and we couldn’t be more excited to share the spotlight with so many creative makers.

September 2023, Redfin

Leather dog collar tan engraved

“Bringing a new dog into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with a responsibility to ensure their well-being and happiness. Having the right items is crucial to make this transition as smooth as possible. These items cater to their basic needs and foster a safe and successful environment for your new companion. To help you get started, Redfin reached out to experts, including us, to highlight 15 essential items you should have when bringing a dog home for the first time.”

Dec 2020, Drew Barrymore Show

The Drew barrymore show clip showing her reviewing our hand embroidered velvet dog collars on set.

“This is so chic and so beautiful.” Drew Barrymore. Watch the episode here.

June 2017, NY Post

New York Post Tastemakers Ryan Seacrest's Fave things — Page 3 "I need to ensure [my black lab, right] Georgia looks her best too! This collar is simple but provides a perfect pop of color." Dog collar with engraved nameplate, from $49 at ShopMimiGreen.com Collar tag reads: "Bella Bear, 505-514-0216, I'm microchipped" Thanks, Ryan! ♥

Some mornings you wake up to find out your dog collar is one of Ryan Seacrest’s favorite things and in the NY Post! And those days….. those days are awesome! We are so happy that Georgia (Ryan Seacrest’s Black Lab) loves her Mimi Green Collar. View the full article online.

March 2010, Modern Dog Magazine

This is a numbered product collage, likely a "spring finds" or gift-guide spread from Modern Dog magazine, showing nine different dog-related items arranged in a grid: Green bandana with a white daisy flower decoration in the center, laid flat. A gift basket with a watering can, flowers, and what appears to be a bag of treats (possibly "Blue Buffalo") arranged together as a springtime gift set. A dog collar in a blue and floral/red pattern with a nametag or brand tag attached, coiled up. Three colorful flower-shaped hair accessories or bands (pink, yellow, and orange/floral designs) arranged together, possibly small collar or leash charms. A brown leather collar or bracelet-style item with a pink flower charm attached. A patterned fabric item, possibly a small bandana or bow tie, in purple/pink floral fabric with a scalloped edge. A round blue pet tag or pin featuring a painted orange/yellow sunflower design. A green and white patterned dog bed or cushion, folded, shown in the bottom left. Four colorful leather collars (pink, blue, purple, and green) each decorated with small white daisy flowers, displayed hanging on a tree branch outdoors. The overall image has a bright, springtime, floral theme with a mix of product photography (against white backgrounds) and one lifestyle shot (the collars on the tree branch). Magazine title: moderndog Tagline: The lifestyle magazine for modern dogs and their companions Issue: SPRING 2010 Headlines: Think Dog — Victoria Stilwell on reward-based training + new tricks for old dogs Canine Cancer-Fighting Super Foods 10 More "People" Foods for a Healthier Dog How to make your own backyard agility course Fab Finds under $10 Natural Flea Fighter The German Shepherd Vets Without Borders — Fast and Healthy Treat Recipes Vaccination 101: What's essential and what's not Is your dog depressed? Baby Dogs! Adorable, Adoptable Puppies p58

December 2009, Rachel Ray Magazine

Section header: OUR SITE, YOUR WAY Badge: Win It! Our Second Annual Giveaway! Heading: mega holiday gift-away! Body text: More presents ($145,463 worth). More time to enter (two weeks per prize). More chances to hit the Grand Prize (two tickets to the Rachael Ray show, p. 17)—all at rachaelraymag.com/giveaway. Section: november 2009 "Magazine
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December 2009, Redbook Magazine

This is a magazine "Gift Guide" page (page 158, from Redbook, December 2009) with the heading "personalized" in large lowercase script, featuring a numbered layout of ten gift ideas surrounding descriptive text. Layout and photos, numbered 1-10: Top left: A gingerbread-man shaped ornament or cookie reading "MOM" in icing. Left side: A red and white striped peppermint-patterned gift card or package labeled "Holiday" with festive red starburst graphics. Top center: A round, colorful children's plate featuring a cartoon elephant design with the name "JULIA" written across it in blue, surrounded by a tropical/jungle pattern border. Top right: A wooden baseball bat with a name (appears to be "Billie") painted or engraved near the top. Center: Two iced sugar cookies shaped like a smiling face and a gingerbread figure, one reading "TO MOM LOVE LIZ." Right side: A pair of small white ice skates with a red ribbon or tag attached reading something like "To Santa, Love Cara." Right/center: A round pink or red embroidered patch/pillow. Bottom right: A deck of playing cards with a skull-and-crossbones design on the box. Bottom left: A green package of pet treats labeled "real dogs, Apple Pie." Center, layered on top: A Polaroid-style photo of a person wearing sunglasses and a striped scarf. This is the same Redbook magazine cover you shared earlier (just a smaller version). Here's the text: Magazine title: REDBOOK Tagline: love your life Headlines: Instant Stress Busters — Quick fixes for holiday hassles Amazing, affordable gifts — All under $40! Could your marriage survive an affair? Holiday sparkle — Festive looks for your home—and for you! Rachel Weisz — The Lovely Bones star on the darkest fears of motherhood 12 questions that will change your life
 

December 2009, Chicago Magazine

This is a magazine gift guide page (from Chicago magazine, December 2009 issue) with the heading "FINDS UNDER $50" and a subheading noting these are all perfect gift ideas at the perfect price, alongside a red starburst badge reading "GREAT DEALS." The page is organized in a grid layout (appears to be 4 columns × 5 rows, roughly 20 items total), each with a small product photo, a short product name/description, and a price, arranged as a numbered shopping guide. The products shown are small and colorful, including what appear to be: Jewelry and accessories (bracelets, pins) Candy or treats Small toys or novelty items Candles Cosmetic or beauty items Books or stationery items A few holiday-themed decorative pieces Magazine title: Chicago Headlines: 80+ Great Gift Ideas 93 Things To Do — Take winter by storm with fresh adventures, sporty activities, and cozy ways to heat up 55 Best New Boots and Coats At 47, I've become a figure skating champ. Really. Fort Dearborn: what really happened
 

November 2009, Dogs in Canada

This is a magazine product spread (from "Dogs in Canada" magazine) featuring a flat-lay arrangement of dog fashion and accessory items on a white background. Items shown include: A brown and tan argyle-patterned dog sweater/vest (top left) Several colorful dog collars in various patterns — including a red and white striped collar, a hot pink and white patterned collar, and a teal/green patterned collar A black pom-pom style winter hat or hood accessory for a dog A pink knit or fabric dog coat/hoodie A hot pink and black patterned tote bag or carrier item A pink and white patterned fabric item, possibly a dog bed or carrier insert Caption/heading below the images (in French, since this appears to be a French-Canadian publication): "Il était tout de fourrure vêtu, de la tête aux pieds" — which translates to "He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his feet" (a playful reference to the classic Christmas poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"). Below that heading is a row of small text captions in French describing each product with brand names and pricing, though the text is quite small and difficult to read clearly at this resolution. The page appears to be a holiday-themed gift guide for dog fashion accessories, laid out in a magazine format with a plain white background and the products arranged decoratively. Dogs in Canada Holiday Gift guide with wrapped package and dog bone
 

October 2009, Daily Kibble

Site/blog title: daily kibble Navigation menu: Home, Reviews, Reader Scoop, In Store, Pic of the Litter, Contact Section heading: Today's Scoop Sidebar heading: Flower Power Byline/date: October 26, 2009 The body text below the heading is too small to read clearly at this resolution, but appears to reference a product (styled with an illustration of a dog/greyhound sitting at a vanity table) and links out at the bottom. Right sidebar: Google search widget, plus text about "Quality Pet Supplies & Accessories. Give Your Pet The Best" alongside what appears to be an ad or promotional box.
 

August 2009, Animal Planet

Animal Planet screenshot showing Mimi Greens crocheted flowers featured on a webpage.
 

July 2009, Local IQ

Left side — Article: Heading: "Becoming Brazilian locally" The article features three small circular headshot photos of people (labeled "Rachael Naysler," "Keith Reese," and "Retna Bhat"), each presumably a local business owner or expert being profiled, with accompanying paragraphs of text (too small to read clearly at this resolution) discussing what appears to be Brazilian-inspired local businesses, waxing/beauty services, or lifestyle topics based on the heading. Right side — "Stuff We Like" section: This appears to be a product gift-guide sidebar with a black background and white heading "stuff we like." It's organized into four labeled product callouts, each with a small photo and caption: Top left item — a colorful accessory or garment, with a heading that appears to reference "warmth for the fall" (partially legible) Top right item — a decorative or home item with a price around "$150" Bottom left item — described with a heading mentioning "style" and priced at "$35" and "$12.95" Bottom right item — a dog-related product (possibly a collar, matching the pet-accessory theme from other images you've shared), priced around "$95-$125" with additional small text about materials or features The exact product names and full descriptive text are too small to transcribe accurately at this resolution — the page is a compressed thumbnail-sized magazine spread. If you have a higher-resolution version, I'd be able to read the specific text more precisely. Magazine title: iQ Tagline: arts music food film culture Headline: Albuquerque's INK tank — Page 12
 

July 2009, PEOPLE Pets Online

PEOPLE Pets, with what appears to be a "Cesar's Way" logo/branding alongside it, plus navigation text (too small to read clearly) Article heading: Embroidered Collars with a Personalized Touch Visible product names/tags on the collars shown: "Cha Cha" (or similar), "Zack" (appears on a couple of the collar tags) The rest of the body text and right-sidebar content is too small to read accurately at this resolution. If you have a higher-resolution version, I can take another look and transcribe it more precisely.
 

April 2009, City Dog Magazine

City Dog magazine spread showing different pet supplies, including our hand embroidered velvet dog collars. Magazine title: City Dog Tagline: Life with dog in the West — Seattle, Portland, San Francisco Issue: Spring 2009 Headlines: Spring Fever Spring fling with Fido at Salish Lodge Eco-friendly spring cleaning tips for house and hound Make a difference: No more puppy mills Madison Park for the metropolitan mutt Top Ten Canine Friendly Campgrounds in the West