19/02/2026
And …
Moving on …
The Poodle is now resting in a pink Terrazzo jar… because of course he is. Subtle was never really his thing. And in true Cookie fashion, he has officially become a “Cooke jar.”
Honestly, if anyone was going to turn into a statement piece, it was him. Even now I feel like he expects to be positioned properly, admired daily, and possibly spotlighted. Eye level, thank you very much. He always did have main-character energy.
As emotional as bringing him home was, there was something strangely comforting about having him back where he belongs — still overseeing life, just in a slightly more compact, designer version.
And then, in the sweetest little moment, my gorgeous client Barbara Xipolitas Mastoros turned up with a tiny stuffed poodle that looks just like my pink poodle. I hadn’t said a word — she just knew. So now the two of them live at the gym together like the ultimate pink power duo. Supervising. Guarding. Silently judging. Definitely still expecting VIP treatment.
I also want to thank everyone for the beautiful floral memorial that seemed to grow bigger and more stunning as the week went on. Every arrangement, every message, every bit of food that arrived at our door — it wrapped us in love during a very heavy time. We felt it all.
Cookie wasn’t just a dog. He was a presence. A personality. A legend. Most of you have your own stories of him — and that makes my heart so full.
It’s time now to gently move forward and cherish the beautiful memories, the laughs, the drama, and the unconditional love he gave us.
Forever the fabulous Cookie 💖