For many of us, we count our furry friends among members of our household, and as such, they call the shots on decor. Brooke Shields tells us that her dog's furniture priorities typically veer into functional territory.
'My dog would eat the ceiling if she could reach it,' she tells us on a video call from New York City. 'She would eat the walls. She would eat the floor. She's not a puppy, and she just chews everything that's in her vicinity.'
She says it lovingly; the actor and model has channeled her passion for pet wellbeing into her role as chief brand officer at Prospect Pet, which has just launched the Paw Protector balm.
'I heard their story about their vision of being clean and conscious and where it started on a farm in Maine, and I was just sort of taken by how conscious they were of ethically sourcing their materials and really looking at what we were putting into our pets' bodies and on our pets' bodies.'
This is Brooke's top dog bed pick, and we can see why: it's made of reinforced ripstop and seams, and it is also water-resistant.
So, what has her solution to maintaining her home with rambunctious dogs been? It's a practice of trial and error, she tells us.
'I bought her a beautiful bed,' Brooke shares. 'Admittedly, it was fancy. It was not cheap. Literally within 30 minutes,' she ate the whole outside, the bed and the wood, and then I had to sand it down.'
She says there's one particular dog bed she found that is durable: 'The company Kong, they make those kongs that you can fill with kibble and it keeps them interested. They have this Cuddler Bed. I've gotten that and I put it in the kitchen and then other select places.'
With dog proofing all sorted out, Brooke tells us that her approach to holiday decor is natural and timeless.
'I love a real tree,' she shares. 'I love a real garland wrapped up around the staircase. I love natural things, like pinecones. When I was a kid, I used to love the opposite. I had tinsel, and I had multicolored lights. Now, I like cranberries and things that are just really earth-centric for our house. No colored lights, we just have little fairy lights that are white. I just love anything that smells like pine; I love all the senses being incited at the holiday season.'
Clearly, she has devised a scheme that works for both the humans and the pups in the home. We've hand-picked some of her Christmas essentials, as it's not too late to follow her example this year.
Shop Brooke Shields' Holiday Essentials
These best-selling white LED string lights have earned over 1,000 five-star reviews. They are a must-have for your festive tree, so we recommend grabbing a set before they sell out, especially with the holidays just around the corner.
I adore the refined charm of these pinecone ornaments. Their gently sparkling edges catch the light beautifully, making them glow against a tree adorned with a delicate tangle of string lights. Sold in sets of six, these pinecones bring a touch of natural elegance to every branch.
Want your home to smell like pine? No holiday season is complete without Diptyque's Sapin, and this year it's back in a gorgeous hand-laid gold glass vessel, which looks just as beautiful as it smells. Bursting with notes of Siberian pine, resin, cedar, and moss, this candle is a must-have classic at this time of year.
If you want to make a sophisticated statement, this cedar garland is a perfect choice. Lush and realistic, it adds instant grandeur and a festive touch to any mantel.
This wreath is a beautiful choice. I especially love the addition of red berries, which bring a subtle touch of seasonal flair.
These subtle yet clear Christmas lights provide an understated take on a holiday classic. Unlike brighter options, they offer a soft twinkle that blends effortlessly into your space, allowing your red and gold ornaments to shine.
