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My name is Camilla and I am a mother of twins based in the USA. I love everything tiny and adorable.

My daughter Clio had her Cagnolino since she was 2. Then one day she went to college and accidentally forgot him at home. We all felt sad, quite a bit lonely, and needed to be cheered up. So we got busy and... some magical things happened. Empty nest syndrome: defeated! Follow us on Instagram for more magical things!

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I (mom) came up with the idea to take pictures of this plushie toy in the spur of the moment. I just wanted to make my daughter Clio feel less sad for having forgotten it at home, showing her that I was going to take good care of him by keeping him super busy during her absence! I just meant it to be funny and cute, but in reality it soon became a way to distract myself from the void I felt when my daughters left home for college, and also gave me a creative outlet that made the isolation during the peak of the pandemic feel less claustrophobic.

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Today Was The Best Day Ever, For All Of Us: We Went To Visit His Mommy

Today Was The Best Day Ever, For All Of Us: We Went To Visit His Mommy

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Waiting For His Mommy To Call

Waiting For His Mommy To Call

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Cagnolino in Italian means “little dog” and that’s the very simple name she called him when she first got it. I bought it for her when she was about 2 years old, a good 20 years ago! It was the very first plushie she got really attached to, the most special one that never left her side… until she forgot it at home after winter break during her junior year in college!!!

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Remember That Day We Finally Had Enough Snow To Play With?

Remember That Day We Finally Had Enough Snow To Play With?

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Visiting A Friend, Not Sure She Really Likes Me Though

Visiting A Friend, Not Sure She Really Likes Me Though

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I shared the first photos of Cagnolino with family and friends and everyone went absolutely crazy about them! A friend told me that those pictures brought back a bit of that pure childhood magic that made her feel “deeply happy". They seemed to be able to strike a particular chord in everyone who saw them, so I realized that Cagnolino’s objective cuteness HAD to be shared with a larger audience. The Instagram account allowed me to keep everyone updated on his latest “adventures” and spread his cheer more broadly. “What is he going to do next?” is what we all want to know, right?

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Self Efficient Little Boy Preparing His Own Nutritious Breakfast!

Self Efficient Little Boy Preparing His Own Nutritious Breakfast!

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Such A Perfect Little Helper Doing His Own Chores

Such A Perfect Little Helper Doing His Own Chores

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Taking pictures of Cagnolino has absolutely become a way to stay closer to my kid! This little plushie is not just any other toy, this is definitely a “Velveteen Rabbit” moment right here! It has been a loved and treasured companion throughout her childhood, and he’s very precious to me especially because of the love my baby girl has always had for it. Every time I look at it, it brings back a bit of that wonderful part of her childhood.

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Finally A Playdate With A Dear Friend!

Finally A Playdate With A Dear Friend!

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We Always Find A Way To Pass The Time Together. I Think He's Cheating Though...

We Always Find A Way To Pass The Time Together. I Think He's Cheating Though...

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Most people are utterly charmed by the cuteness of the magical world I try to create with and around him. Small, simple, sweet, even humorous and ironic. Many people send me private messages to let me know how touched they are by the pictures and what it evokes in them.

Also, funny thing is that just as much as my daughter used to take Cagnolino wherever she went, now I'm the one who takes him everywhere! I mean… holidays, wedding anniversary getaways, family get-togethers, college graduations, shopping trips, hiking…he’s coming with me no matter what! Often my husband takes pictures of me while I’m shamelessly photographing this little plushie in the midst of crowds of people, while crouched down or even laying on the ground to get the best angles, while people look at me as if I’m insane…he’s totally worth it, though!

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Is That Going To Be A Surprise Cake For His Mommy?

Is That Going To Be A Surprise Cake For His Mommy?

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Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She’ll be super duper surprised given his lack of opposable thumbs!

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Celebrating Palm Sunday

Celebrating Palm Sunday

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On A Cozy Evening By The Fire With His Favorite Books

On A Cozy Evening By The Fire With His Favorite Books

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We Also Did All Of The Usual Things A Good Boy Does Before Going To Bed

We Also Did All Of The Usual Things A Good Boy Does Before Going To Bed

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Risky. I would not want to tell my daughter her beloved stuffed toy accidently fell in the toliet.

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Pizza Night Is Always Our Favorite

Pizza Night Is Always Our Favorite

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Why Can't A Boy Play Around With Makeup? Don't Judge!

Why Can't A Boy Play Around With Makeup? Don't Judge!

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We Had Rice, String Beans And Meatballs Together

We Had Rice, String Beans And Meatballs Together

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Thinking Of His Mommy

Thinking Of His Mommy

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Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

💭 I love my mommy so much...how much longer must I endure without her? 💭

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Hanging His Laundry To Air-Dry On A Perfectly Warm Sunny Day

Hanging His Laundry To Air-Dry On A Perfectly Warm Sunny Day

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That Is Going To Be A Beautiful Scarf For His Mommy

That Is Going To Be A Beautiful Scarf For His Mommy

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Some Gardening Will Get Our Garden Ready For Spring

Some Gardening Will Get Our Garden Ready For Spring

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A Nice Shower To Re-Energize His Little Body

A Nice Shower To Re-Energize His Little Body

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Gathering Wood For The Stove Is A Good Little Boy's Job

Gathering Wood For The Stove Is A Good Little Boy's Job

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Beef Stuffed Tortilla Or Stuffed Burrito?

Beef Stuffed Tortilla Or Stuffed Burrito?

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A Lovely Way To Start The Day On A Good Vibe

A Lovely Way To Start The Day On A Good Vibe

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Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how the very festive flower matches the aggressively festive placemat!

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Swing Happily Little Boy!

Swing Happily Little Boy!

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Are You All Getting Ready For Easter Egg Hunting?

Are You All Getting Ready For Easter Egg Hunting?

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We Watched Some Funny Videos On Youtube

We Watched Some Funny Videos On Youtube

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A Good Italian Coffee Is Always Perfect Way To Boost Our Mornings

A Good Italian Coffee Is Always Perfect Way To Boost Our Mornings

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That First Day He Asked If He Could Help Set Up The Table For Dinner

That First Day He Asked If He Could Help Set Up The Table For Dinner

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Did You Know That Weight Lifting Is Great To Keep Even A Little Doggy In Shape?

Did You Know That Weight Lifting Is Great To Keep Even A Little Doggy In Shape?

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We Brushed His Teeth

We Brushed His Teeth

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