Jack Mayberry is an interior designer, artist, and manager of perch., and most important: "father" of Girl.
In the November 2009 issue of CUE, he and Girl are featured in a monthly feature called "Shop Dogs". Caroline and Valorie are so proud of them!
The photo shoot in the shop was so much fun! Posing Girl had its challenges, but as you can see, she turned out to be a Top Model! And handsome Jack always takes a great picture, and well the shop looks pretty too!
So pick up an issue today. Or just read the article below retyped with love for you to enjoy.
From November 2009 CUE by Lee Cutrone (photography by Cheryl Gerber):
Anyone who has ever loved a dog knows canines are great companions. For many people, dogs are a constant source for entertaining stories as well. John Grogan, author of
Marley & Me, clearly knew the value of a good tale. So does Jack Mayberry, manager of Perch (2844 Magazine Street; 504 899-2122;
www.perch-home.com;) and owner of Girl, one of the store's three resident shop dogs.
Mayberry's repartee on the subject of Girl is peppered with one-liners that manage to convey affection and exasperation at the same time. His account of the moment last summer when he selected Girl, a fawn-colored-Boxer-Catahoula mix, from a tangle of puppies being shown at an LASPCA adoption day at Canine Connection: "I went ti Harry's Hardware for spray paint and came home with a dog." His instantaneous reply when asked Girl's official position at Perch: "Sitting."
An interior designer and artist, Mayberry works with Perch owner Caroline Robert and design diva Valorie Hart to bring customers an inspired mix of antique, vintage and modern home furnishings. All three are dog owners and are responsible for the rotating mix of shop dogs, which explains why visitors may encounter different dogs du jour when they make return trips to the store.
Girl came from a little of 13 puppies rescued from the 9the Ward last year and works off some of her youthful, super-frisky energy as a part-time shop dog three or four times a week. She's especially fond of licking customers, sitting next to a statue that resembles her in the store's window (where tourists love to photograph her), and playing in the courtyard behind the shop.
The other two days a week she attends Camp Bow Wow, a doggie day care on Tchoupitoulas Street, where she can mix with like-sized pets. wade in a pool and romp outdoors. "The best thing about Camp Bow Wow is if I'm busy, I can go on the computer and see what she's doing," Mayberry says, referring to Bow Wow's "camper cams," cameras focused on the dogs so owners can check on them anytime.
Trying to corral Girl is a little like asking the wind not to blow, Mayberry says, so he and his charge maintain a structured schedule. In the mornings, they rise early, often walk to Coliseum Square Park, where Girl plays in the fountain, and arrive at work by 8 a.m. "She loves coming to work," Mayberry says. "She gets really excited. She's very people-friendly."
She's equally fond of Mayberry's two cats, as well as popcorn, her toy squirrel, red bone and rubber tire, and hanging on her owner's every word. Mayberry's final thought about Girl:
"She's my angel."
Happy Halloween from the Kreepy Krewe of Perch!
We've chosen a few scary images from our favorite bloggers! Enjoy!
Our own Thing at perch.
Don't you love this stack of books!
Edie Vam Breems looking so cute
Rhonda (seated at the back) and Edie seated at the front) were supposed to give a little talk. But they had so many books to sign, and so many people to meet they didn't have the time. But the one on one time they spent with everyone was way better!
Caroline Robert, Rhonda Eleish, and Valorie Hart - BFBs - Blog Friends Forever!
This is the link HERE
My competitor is strong! A slim margin separated us in our last run-off.
The photo shoot in the shop was so much fun! Posing Girl had its challenges, but as you can see, she turned out to be a Top Model! And handsome Jack always takes a great picture, and well the shop looks pretty too!
From November 2009 CUE by Lee Cutrone (photography by Cheryl Gerber):
It's a bit of pain the way Apartment Therapy has set up their Room For Color contest.
Right now we are carrying their pillows. They are so chic, a couture style pillow at a department store price.
Zippered linen covers, with down feather inserts, the hand of the fabric is exquisite. Dwell has it's fabrics done in Portugal, a place know for centuries of producing very fine textiles.
We'll be getting in bed linens soon.
Or get something for your Halloween home decorating or party.
We had a little party, an art opening for Jack Mayberry HERE
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