My Dearest Jolie,
12 years ago today, your papa and I found you at an outdoor adoption event in Brentwood. After abandoned by your original owner at a vet’s clinic because they didn’t want to pay the medical expenses to help you give birth and been sent to a shelter later, you were rescued but had been switched to many different froster families in between. Though you were so insecure and afraid that we might leave you again, you still decided to give us a chance. Just like that, we became your mama and papa, and you even got a little naughty sister, Mochi. You stayed, never left, because you knew this was where you meant to be.
You have blossomed to be a happy, adventurous and beautiful girl with the sweetest soul. I named my new business after you and your sister, Mochi; you modeled and walked on runways for my luxe doggie wear collection; you traveled coast to coast countless times; your photos graced magazines and calendars…and I hope you had lots of fun and lived a wonderful life.
It has only been 2 days since I held your in my arms and told you to not be afraid because you will be running and jumping again pain free; told you to look after us from above and make sure to visit us frequently in our dreams because we will miss you so much; told you to remember our voices because next time when you see us, we might look very different, but I know you will spot us instantly and we will all meet again…with tears streaming down my face.
It's been 48 hours since you left. Sometimes it feels like it's only been a minute since I last saw you, and you're going to come running and greeting us at the door after we parked the car in the garage. Sometimes it feels like a bad dream, and maybe I’ll wake up and see you sandwiching between us under the blanket. Or maybe you are taking a sunbath somewhere in the house and napping a warm afternoon away… Then I saw the kitchen counter where used to have so many of your medicinal bottles and IV bags is all cleaned up and empty, I know it's real.
"You don't know how much something means to you, until it's not there" It might sounds cliche, but it is so true. When I walked through the door when I got home 2 days ago...I suddenly realized that you weren't not coming home with us anymore. I stood there in the entryway for at least 5 minutes, staring at your purple flower coat on the coat rack and hoping that your excited face would peek around the corner to see who it was. But that never happened, and it hurt more than I thought it would. You have left such a big hole in my heart that I don’t know how long it will take to heal. There is an ache in my heart that will never go away. Grief is the price I pay for love.
The first thing I did at night after you were gone was to clean up and arrange a special designated area for your photos and belongings. I make sure that’s the place you can see us eating dinner and enjoying some family time together as always. And I will get to see you every time I walk around like you never left.
Since I never knew your real birthday, I decided to use the day you joined our family to be your birthday going forward. So, Happy Birthday, Jolie! You are the best kiddo papa and mama can ask for. Mochi misses you too! She wants to send you her birthday kisses, and you can feel them up there, right?
I try to keep myself busy with things to do, but every moment I pause, I think of you. How lucky we have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. But goodbyes are not forever. They simply mean we will miss you until we meet again.
I miss you deeply.
Time flies. Still remember the first few months and years when we were trying to get Mochi & Jolie started from ground zero, and hustling between all the trade shows, factories, warehouses and stores. And now look at us! We have reached 10 years milestone. It has been such an incredible journey and we treasure every single moment of it! Through lots of ups and downs, we have grown and matured, not just as a company, but also as a community. We want to say "THANK YOU" to every single one of you for continuing loving and supporting us along the way. Without you, we won't be here today. So, THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts.
We hope you will all join us for this special 10th Anniversary Celebration and cheers for another successful 10 years ahead!!
Thanksgiving Day began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.We gather on this day to be thankful for what we have, for the family we love, the friends we cherish, and for the blessings that will come.This year, not only we gave thanks, we wanted to give back too. We volunteered with "One Incredible Family" to prepare Thanksgiving meals for the unfortunate homeless. They've been serving Thanksgiving meals to the LA homeless for 25 years and this year, we were a part of their volunteer teams.
The American Kennel Club, that venerable institution of purebreds and dog shows, just announced its membership survey of most popular breeds. Did your handsome little guy or sweet little girl at home make the list? Read on.
1. Labrador Retriever
They’re gentle with the family but tough on crime (they’re especially talented sniffer-outers). That—plus sleek coats in yellow, chocolate and black—explain why this is the AKC’s top dog for 27 years in a row.
2. German Shepherd
Forget any connotations with the Five-O, this breed is all love. Maybe just give your mailman treats in advance to butter up your new puppy.
3. Golden Retriever
Preppy as hell, this breed’s ancestors hail back to the gamekeepers on the estate of the Scottish Lord Tweedmouth. No wonder these dogs like to act silly, they must be remembering that name.
4. French Bulldog
Pretty much the dog for the Instagram age: small and cute, with ridiculous bat ears and a jaunty little trot. (Fun fact: The stout breed, ranked no. 1 in popularity in both New York City and Los Angeles)
5. Bulldog
With a short smushed nose and the bandy front legs of a canine Popeye, these are so funny-looking that they are beautiful. So what if their snoring keeps you up at night? Every night…
6. Beagle
America’s love affair with medium-sized dogs eases a bit now that the beagle has made the list. He’s a hare-hound at heart, so be sure to hold the leash tightly when you’re approaching the yard of that damn cat.
7. Poodle
The AKC wants to dispel “the old stereotype of poodles as a foofy velvet-pillow dogs looking down their long noses at us.” Fine.
8. Rottweiler
A solid working dog, these have a fancy history accompanying soldiers in ancient Rome. Today he still looks that imposing, but he’s great with kids and has been slowly climbing the ranks in the last decade.
9. Yorkshire Terrier
At around seven pounds, with a mass of flowing hair begging to be brushed into a top knot, the Yorkie is the American Doll of pets.
10. Pointers (German Shorthaired)
These super-smart creatures are independent and love playing with children.
For the complete list, click here.
Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! February 16th is the first day of the lunar new year, and this year is the Year of the Dog!
The Dog is the eleventh of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. Monkey, Rooster and Dog were in another country, helping a god defeat evil spirits. After, they set off to the party together. Because they arrived at the same time, the Jade Emperor went by the order they met the god in the other country. Thus, Dog became eleventh.
Recent years of the Dog are:1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.
Dog is the symbol of loyalty and honesty. People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They are honest, friendly, faithful, loyal, smart, straightforward, venerable and have a strong sense of responsibility.
Men born in the Dog year are straightforward and genuine. They are energetic, though they’re more pessimistic inside.Very opinionated, they’re always ready to correct others and defend their stance. It’s not that they want to show off. They just feel it’s necessary to help others realize their mistakes.These men care deeply for their family. Their stubbornness fades in the face of their loved ones. They work to understand and compromise, resulting in a harmonious family life.
Women born in the Dog year are very cautious. They are indifferent towards people they don’t like, and don’t trust easily. But once they do, it’s permanent. They are intensely protective of their friends and family.They are genial and independent. They love outdoor activities and being in nature. However, they are also hard workers and don’t give up until they succeed. Security and a stable income are her requirements for a career.
Lucky things for Dogs
- Colors:green, red, purple
- Numbers:3, 4, 9
- Mineral:emerald
- Directions of auspiciousness:north, northwest
- Directions of wealth:southeast
- Directions of love:south
Unlucky things
- Colors:blue, brown
- Numbers:1, 7, 8
It is that happy time of the year again! Holiday season is upon us and we can't wait to share our joy with all of you guys! Thank you for your continuous love and support through the years.Without you, we won't be here.
To express our gratitude and wish everyone a very happy holiday season, we are gifting you a Free Gift with Every Purchase from 11/15 to 12/15. (Free Gift is subject to availability and while stocks last.)Every week, we will have different Free Gift Choices.Happy holidays from all of us at Mochi & Jolie!
We travel with our fur kids, a lot. Boss Mochi and Jolie have been flying high since they were little. Nowadays, it is much easier to fly with our four legged companions than ever before. These days, certain airlines don't just allow pets on planes, they encourage them.
Whether your toy breed is a frequent flyer or your big one needs to make a one-time trip across country, seek out a pet-friendly airline when you're pricing your travel options.
Note, though, that you'll need to stay abreast of each airline's rules and offerings all the way up until the time you leave. Many airlines offer options for pets to fly, but may restrict any number of pets, including short-nosed dog breeds or those traveling with flyers under age 18. Other airlines restrict times you can travel with a pet. American Airlines, for example, won't allow pets to fly on the airline when the forecasted temperature is above 85F at any location on the itinerary, while Alaska Airlines restricts pet travel on certain holidays.
Start your search for the pet-friendly airline that suits your itinerary with these five options:
Jet Blue JetPaws Program
The basics:A leader in the pet travel industry, Jet Blue charges a pet fee of $100 each way and allows one pet in a carrier per passenger. The pet is considered carry-on luggage and can not exceed 20 pounds along with the carrier.
Special extras:Jet Blue's JetPaws program includes a special bag tag for you carrier and your pet can earn 300 extra TrueBlue points on each flight segment you take together. Unlike most airlines that allow pets, Jet Blue allows you to book pets online. Or, you can call 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583).
United Airlines
The basics:United allows certain sized domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits and household birds (excluding co*ckatoos) to travel accompanied in the aircraft cabin on most flights within the U.S. for $125 each way.
Special extras:United allows the pet and a carry-on bag, which is unusual. For pets restricted from cabin travel, United offers PetSafe®, which includes plane compartments pressurized the same way as the cabin, airport-to-airport delivery for animals and features a 24-hour live animal desk and gives owners the ability to track pets. And points! You can earn 500 MileagePlus award miles for each PetSafe shipment within the U.S. and 1,000 miles for all other shipments.
WestJet
The basics:Certain pets can travel in the cabin, counting towards your carry-on baggage allowance, or as checked baggage.
Special extras:WestJet has one of the least expensive fees for pet plane travel, charging kennel fees from $50-$60 each way if pets are carried on, and $75-$90 if they become part of "checked baggage."
The allowances for pets traveling as checked baggage are also more generous than most other airlines. Pets that can fly as checked baggage include birds, cats, chinchillas, dogs, guinea pigs, hedgehogs and rabbits, and the airline allows 100 pounds for the pet and kennel combined. In addition, one passenger can check up to six pets, so WestJet is ideal for the multi-pet traveler.
Virgin Atlantic
The basics:Virgin Atlantic accepts only cats and dogs on flights, and restricts short-nosed breeds like Pekinese. The cost of taking your dog or cat on one of our flights depends on a combination of the size of its travel box, and they request a call to their shipping department to discuss the pets before you book tickets.
Special extra:The Flying Paws "scheme" means pets earn Flying Club miles. Pets flying to Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Detroit and other North American locations earn 1,000 bonus miles for owners who are Flying Club members.
Alaska Airlines Fur-st Class Care
The basics:For $100 each way, dogs, cats, rabbits and household birds are accepted in the aircraft cabin (counting as the carry-on bag allotment), and in the baggage and cargo compartments. Short-nosed dogs are prohibited and all pets traveling cargo have to have a health certificate dated within 10 days of the outbound departure date.
Special extras:Alaska Airlines is a great choice for unusual animals as it allows cats, dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, household birds, non-poisonous reptiles, pot-bellied pigs, rabbits and tropical fish to travel in its climate-controlled baggage and cargo compartments. The airline also offers Pet Connect™ animal travel for pets traveling without their owners.Pet Connectcustomers can get a free pet health examination and discounted health certificate at Banfield® Pet Hospitals located in PetSmart retail stores.
The holiday season is infused with the charm of age-old traditions and the magic of loved ones reuniting. It is also a season of giving. Giving gifts during the holidays is steeped in love and appreciation. However, although we love giving presents, we don't have a fat wallet to splurge on. So break through the clutter of the season, we have hand picked some of our most cherished, thoughtful gifts that won't break your wallet.
By now if you still do not know yet, Mochi & Jolie® is named after two small fluffy white dogs. And we call them Boss Mochi and Boss Jolie. They are the inspiration of this company and they have worked really hard since we started. They were the fitting models for our new apparels, the brand ambassadors at the trade shows, the walking and posing models for all the events...and till this day, they remain the office cheer squad and official greeters.
Over the years, Boss Mochi and Jolie have built quite a lot friendships of their own. Whether they met in person or from the internet, they are calling them "friends". Here are just a small bunch:
So now you know, we are a bunch of passionate pet lovers. We love our four legged companions and call them our "babies with fur". And that is also the reason you have seen many of our products are uniquely designed for the fur babies and the pet lovers, like ourselves, and they even have their own branded lines: MoMo™ and JoJo™. It is always joyful to design and produce a product for this community, because our hearts are filled with love, gratitude and happiness.
To share our love for the fur babies with all the pet lovers out there, we decided to launch our annual "Pet Lovers Week" event. It will be a magical week filled with once a year specials, surprises, free gifts and above all, LOVE. Make sure to follow us on Instagramand Facebook, never miss a beat! And don't forget to join our mail listto receive something extra sweet in the mail!
See you all at the Pet Lovers Week!
Talisman, a captivating collection of colorful and spiritual pieces, brings good luck and fulfills wishes. This collection consists of natural gemstones: Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, Chrysoprase and Mother-of-Pearl. Each one is different, and each carries its own unique magical power. A Swarovski crystal symbolizes your wishes and hope, and it is surrounded and held tight by your chosen lucky gemstone. The contrast of materials unites the simplicity and elegance.
Bobo and Bibi are an inspired, young couple on a journey together to find amusem*nts on art, food, fashion, and lifestyle based in New York City. By sharing these moments with others, they hope to inspire others to go out to seek similar experiences, and to create special moments of their own. They adore our Camera Necklace and we are fans of their work. Recently we had a chance to collaborate! Enjoy these amazingly beautiful photos taken by Bobo and Bibi.
To read the full article and see more beautiful imagery, check out Bobo and Bibi's blog.
Whether you like gold or silver, the choice is yours! Are you ready for the golden Fall? We are! With so many pretty things to choose from, it is hard to just pick one! Just follow your heart, and be happy, be beautiful, be unique, be yourself! ^___^
Today we celebrate the launch of our M Fusion Collection. With the intention of designing fresh, meaningful pieces and playing with all different kind of materials, M Fusion was born. We begin the new journey with something very special and exquisite, coming all the way from Copenhagen, Hannah Brown & Heidi Grey Leather Bracelets - our very first design collaboration with a talented Jewelry designer, Anja Dige.
Anja developed her skills and creativity in Milan, where she studied fashion and design. After having explored the Italian fashion industry, she went back to Denmark and turned her focus to jewelry. Inspired by nature, flower gardens and the beauty of the ocean, she creates jewelry for women of all ages with passion for Scandinavian design and great quality.
Our Companion Collection has just welcomed its 30th member - Toy Poodle Pendant Necklace. And we think it deserves a special toast!
"From the beginning of designing and creating this collection back in the end of year 2012 to here we are now, it has been a long and incredible journey. All the collection pieces have been adored and loved by people all over the world, this Companion Collection has put the brand on the global map. It is a classic and it is our corner stone." - Maggie Yuko, Designer & Creative Director
Fashion comes and goes, but style stays. Especially when you add your personal touch, the individuality shines through and it becomes a part of you. Why not bringing your beloved fur kids closer to your heart in a classic yet versatile way? Celebrating the love bond and feeling the joy!
This early year, we stepped out our comfort zone, wrapped up our jewels and watches and headed to Frankfurt, Germany. We finally had our very first international trade show - Ambiente 2015, the biggest show in Europe. It was a long 5 days show in a giant venture - Messe Frankfurt and we met so many new and friendly European business people and friends there. It was a great experience for us, not only we have learned so much about the differences of how people doing business in Europe, but also collected first hand valuable information for our brand to grow in that continent.
Frankfurt is a beautiful city, mixed with tradition and modern life style. Germans are friendly and warm, and taxis are always so spotlessly clean, not to mention, most of them are Mercedes-Benz. Needless to say, Frankfurt left us a beautiful impression. Will be back and see you again soon, Frankfurt! :)
For this Valentine's Day, we have prepared a very special treat for you. For every purchase of $25 and above, you will receive a pair of adorable Love Keys as our sweet gift for you! Share the love with the one you adore!
The Love Keys Gift with Purchase Event runs from Feb. 4th till Feb. 8th, while supplies last.
Hello there,
Entering year 2015, we are so excited to introduce our very first product of the year to you - KADIN Ring from our brand new NEXUS Collection. Kadin ring is our very first ring design and it opens a new chapter for our brand. It is modern, chic, yet very versatile, either you are dressed up or down, it will never go wrong with our KADIN Ring!
KADIN Ring will be available on 1.26.15 with three colors to choose from, silver, gold or black. For more product details, please visit our online store.
We hope you will fall in love with KADIN, just like we all do.
The insanely cute Westie is one of the most popular small terriers among pet owners. Standing 10 to 11 inches at the shoulder, with dark piercing eyes, compact body, and an adorable carrot-shaped tail wagging with delight, the Westie’s looks are irresistible. Beneath the plush-toy exterior, though, beats the heart of true working terrier. Bred to hunt rats and other furry critters, Westies are surprisingly strong and tough. The all-white coat should be hard to the touch, never soft and fluffy.
Elegant. Proud. Clever. Poodles are impressive dogs. Behind the blue ribbons, impressive hairdos, and regal attitude, you will find an affectionate family dog with an ancient history and many talents. No matter the size, Poodles are renowned for a playful but dignified personality and keen intelligence.
Its name (pronounced BEE-shon Free-ZAY) is French for “fluffy white dog,” which is a very accurate way to describe these 10- to 20-pound four-legged cotton balls. Bred to be hypoallergenic, their white, curly coats rarely shed. This breed is easily trained and carries a charismatic, cheerful, and curious disposition. And their history of being pampered by French royalty makes them tolerant of being adorned in bows and bling, should you feel the urge.
