NelliDesigns

NelliDesigns Founded in 2008, NelliDesigns creates Gift & Memorial Candles inspired by one dog, but for the love of all pets everywhere.

An online candle business dedicated to pet lovers interested in honoring their four-legged companions - past and present. Our Memorial candles are an original design using replica collars with engraved personalized pet tags and charms to honor our beloved pets.

Because some kids have fur🐶🩷Happy Dog Mom Day, my friends!🥂🍾🐶
05/11/2025

Because some kids have fur🐶🩷
Happy Dog Mom Day, my friends!🥂🍾🐶


“What??? Happy National Puppy Day??? I’m down with that!”(Isn’t that EVERYday???)  2020
03/23/2025

“What??? Happy National Puppy Day??? I’m down with that!”
(Isn’t that EVERYday???)
2020


Leaping Labrachauns! It’s St. Piper Paddy Day!🍀🐶. Cheers to that! 🍺  🍀🐶  🍀
03/17/2025

Leaping Labrachauns! It’s St. Piper Paddy Day!🍀🐶. Cheers to that! 🍺
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Sooooo I’ve been a bit M.I.A lately, and I apologize for not being more present here. But I’ve actually been busy being ...
02/26/2025

Sooooo I’ve been a bit M.I.A lately, and I apologize for not being more present here. But I’ve actually been busy being in the present with my dad.
He’s beat cancer 3x. THREE! The last time was just over two years ago and it was a brutal treatment that took our family on quite a ride of emotions. We went from near death to “you beat it” in a matter of a few months. And at age 84, he was back on the golf course later that same year.
But here we are. Again. We know there’s no “beating it” this time around. Our high fives are because dad has enough energy for the grocery store. So we go. And I watch as he buys copious amounts of sugar in the form of ice cream (.drews_stl of course). He tried eating healthy with the previous cancer, so might as well go for sugar-overload this time.
This was during one of his treatments at Missouri Baptist Hospital’s Cancer Center. We met Louie the resident dog ~ who took to dad like Velcro. (They always know a dog lover). It was good to see dad smile and forget for just a moment about his cancer.
Dogs do that, though. It’s their inherent nature to ease our anxieties. Science has proven over and over those with dogs show lower stress or better stress management. Additionally, the feeling of being loved unconditionally eases loneliness; the sense of purpose that comes from dog ownership brings with it greater joy in one’s overall life.
So it’s no wonder so many dogs have found employment in hospitals, retirement ands assisted living communities.
We don’t know how much time dad has left, and while he can be short with us at times (cancer talking), it’s nothing but pure joy to see that frustration turn to a genuine moment of happiness.



Best view from my desk❤️🐶I recently decided to do a little redecorating and sold an old chair. I moved Piper’s bed into ...
11/08/2024

Best view from my desk❤️🐶
I recently decided to do a little redecorating and sold an old chair. I moved Piper’s bed into the space and she seems to love it there more than the corner it was in. But now I’m also looking at outlets…..I hate outlets.
So do I get dog bed with a higher back?
Just live with the outlets?
Move her bed back to the corner so I can put a new chair there?
Dog Decor problems…..🐶🙄

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Guess who turned 4 today…..…..and ironically got sick 4 times.  It’s been a ride this year with this one, and her inflam...
09/11/2024

Guess who turned 4 today…..
…..and ironically got sick 4 times. It’s been a ride this year with this one, and her inflammatory bowel disease. When you adopt or rescue, you know it’s going to be a lot of great ups and (hopefully) few downs. And while those down times are heartbreaking, the ups feel so much sweeter.
Despite today, she’s been doing great these past few months. Thanks to the team we have our pupper Piper back.
The Piper who carries more than one toy at any given time. The Piper who sneak-attacks kisses and snuggles.
The Piper who can’t bother to put down her monkey to bark at our latest delivery person.
The Piper who sleeps with her monkey ~ in her mouth.
The Piper who idolizes the mailman the same way many idolize
Happy birthday, Piper, our PeeWee, our Peanut, our Piper-roni. Cheers, wags and high five to many many more 🙌



Splashing into birthday  #4 this week!
09/09/2024

Splashing into birthday #4 this week!



Jumpin right into Labrador Day!!
09/02/2024

Jumpin right into Labrador Day!!



Happy Dog Day to the best boat buddy ~ let’s pretend summer isn’t over😎🐶☀️
08/27/2024

Happy Dog Day to the best boat buddy ~ let’s pretend summer isn’t over😎🐶☀️



Thursday night = Girls Night (But not complete without my custom Woof & Wine glass) CHEERS!🍷🐶     🐶
08/15/2024

Thursday night = Girls Night
(But not complete without my custom Woof & Wine glass) CHEERS!🍷🐶


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There’s just something about summer nights. The warm breeze, the cool Chardonnay, the ball drop at our feet (most of the...
07/28/2024

There’s just something about summer nights.
The warm breeze, the cool Chardonnay, the ball drop at our feet (most of the time)….
As I age, I see the simple treasures as true wealth .
May your days be simply wealthy.😉



Cheers!!  Raise a Piper Pint to all you dog dads for being dogs best friend! 🍺🍺 I know in our family, Tom is Piper’s tra...
06/16/2024

Cheers!! Raise a Piper Pint to all you dog dads for being dogs best friend! 🍺🍺
I know in our family, Tom is Piper’s trainer, swim coach, paw-nicurist, play buddy, grill buddy, and so much more. It was Tom who pushed me to get another dog after the loss of Nelli. He said, “we’re dog people.” And he’s right….the man I had to push to get a dog 32 years ago now can’t see life without a dog.
And he’s been an amazing dog dad….i think he surprised himself how in love he could be with our dogs. Tom has definitely made life worth wagging about for Maggie, Nelli and now Piper. We soooo appreciate him!
So CHEERS to all you Fido Fathers out there ~ thank you for being dogs best friend
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We are an online candle business dedicated to pet lovers who believe in celerating and remembering their four-legged companions - past and present. Our Memorial candles are an original design using replica collars with engraved personalized pet tags and charms to honor our beloved pets. Contact us today @ www.nellidesigns.com