As seen at www.getyouscoop.com on March 3, 2008

Friends and family can be so nosy - always hounding you for the latest details in life.

Maybe its time to shepherd in a new era of communication.

The new Canine Collection from Donovan Designs of Columbus should do the trick. The line includes both notepads and stationery and features 27 different breeds of dogs (with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Humane Society).

The Canine Collection joins an already fetching lineup of cards, notepads, labels, bag tags and invitations. And they make great gift ideas too, whether it’s for a colleague, family member, or even you’re best friend. Get it? Man’s best friend? Come on, throw me a bone here, people. Anyway...

Founded by college friends, and named after the University of Kentucky dorm where they all lived, the company began with an open house in 2000. Now, products from Donovan Designs and 2skirts, a successful stationery company Donovan acquired last year, can now be found in over 1,000 retailers in 48 states.

Some people might think email is an appropriate alternative to the hand-written note. We beg to differ.

For styles and retailer information, visit donovandesignsinc.com.