Desert-Dog Denim

18/11/2022

I will be there with up-cycled dog and cat toys. Hope to see pets and their humans!

This Black Friday, it's easy to cross everyone off your list all in one LOCAL place AND treat yourself to Mimosas, Music and Market goodies too. The St. Philip's Plaza Market will be open for a special Black Friday event on November 25th from 10 am - 3 pm, where you can shop from dozens of canopies filled with 100% locally-created and uniquely Tucson artwork, hand-created jewelry and silversmithing, quirky southwestern metal art, woodcrafting, handmade games, stunning clay pottery, beautiful authentic Mexican and Native American merchandise, luxurious bath soaps and skincare products, and delicious savory foods and baked goodies for your office or school party. This season, we hope you'll commit to supporting our local creative and artistic communities by shopping from the tables of our local Tucson makers and handcrafters at the St Philip's Plaza Market.

Afterward, be sure to enjoy the spirit of the season with friends for a delicious brunch, bottomless mimosas and signature cocktail menu from Reforma Modern Mexican. Mezcal + Tequila, Union Public House, and Proof Artisanal Pizza & Pasta on our stunning cobblestone patio while grooving to the sounds of our LIVE and DJ music! While you're there, be sure to pick up a gift card as a stocking stuffer for your friends and family to enjoy later.

Come see why the St Philip's Plaza Market is Tucson's most historic, must-see art and creative destination - and why our award-winning restaurants continue to bring Tucson's visiting and local communities back again and again.

We're located at 4280 N Campbell Ave, on the SE corner of River and Campbell. See you there!

08/10/2022

Our new bags are lined with flannel and cotton in dog-themed prints. Check them out tomorrow at St. Philip’s market, 10-3. Along with our upcycled denim dog toys, of course.

11/09/2022

Always pleased to see toys carried about so gently.

03/09/2022

At St. Phillip’s market on this breezy morning.

12/08/2022

Stop by GuadFest the next two Saturdays to check out my new biz, Desert-Dog Denim.

25/07/2022

Meet Casper, the small dog who is the inspiration for Desert Dog Denim. He’s never met a toy he doesn’t want to destroy. It’s nearly mission accomplished with this one. We take old cotton jeans and turn them into pretty tough toys.

15/07/2022

My first-ever biz, Desert-Dog Denim, makes it debut on Aug. 13.

After 40 years of working for others, it was my plan to start my own. It's taken six years to figure out what, but I was finally inspired by my son's dog, Casper, a toy-shredding machine.

Desert-Dog toys are made of worn jeans that contain at least 98 percent cotton. The goal is to re-use as much as possible, from the pockets to the belt loops. The braided tugs in the photo were once seams on pant legs.

Casper still destroys toys, but it takes him much longer. And he isn't gnawing on synthetic fabric coverings stuffed with puffy clouds of, well, what is that inside most dog toys?

Desert-Dog Denim will be part of Guadalajara Grill's 20th anniversary celebrations on Aug. 13 at the Broadway location and Aug. 20 at the Kolb Road restaurant. There will be an artisans markets, music and, of course, food and drink. Hours are 5 to 9. Hope to see you there. Bobbie Jo

15/07/2022