Last year for Kathy's birthday I had a woman I know do an original painting of the classic dogs playing poker with our dogs included (at least 2 of them). It turned out great and was a big hit, so much so that I don't know how to top it this year.
We have several other paintings from this woman and I can't recommend her enough. Her name is Sara Pulver and she lives in Rochester, NY, not far from where we used to live. She's a lot of fun to work with on projects like this and I just found out she has illustrated a children's book that will be coming out soon:
http://lucythewonderweenie.blogspot.com/2013/01/about-author.html
If you are so inclined, check out her webstore at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/3crows?ref=shop_sugg
Do yourself a favor and buy some of her original artwork. She's very reasonably priced and has a distinctive style that never fails to make me smile

I've always wanted one. I should take the plunge.
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