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My sweet little boy Archie has opened his heart fully to our new malshi member of the pack. When we moved from the city out to the country — unfortunately there aren’t little dogs even at the dog park. Our labradoodle has had an easy time making dog friends — everyone has dogs his size and he loves dogs of all sizes. Archie — really needed social interaction from another small dog and we adopted a malshi puppy. I was worried he’d be nippy and grumbly — but he has been quite the opposite!

I got Minny exactly a month ago — and got her groomed about 3 weeks ago. She got to the point that she was picking up all sorts of fall debris — I thought I’d take our groomer up on her offer to “fix her fluff when it’s time”. She came home with a top knot and a ramen noodle bandana! HA She’s asleep with Lamchop4. (Our super senior shih poo who passed in June had 78 over her 19 years. We have a toy destroyer in the family.)

Meet Minny Pearl. (We live in Minnesota) My Shih-poo of 19 years passed away in June and in August I made a new friend and brought her home. She has melted into our home easily and my hsuband and dad are smitten with “fuzz ball”. ❤️ the mistake part was just to get people to look. It was a good decision — even if she bites my toes during meetings!!!

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After being so impressed with my first purchase, I came back for three more watch bands—and once again, Nora did not disappoint!
This time I chose three genuine leather bands, each with its own personality.

My favorite is the navy genuine alligator-embossed leather band. I had been searching for a navy watch band, and this one is absolutely perfect. The glossy finish gives it a sophisticated, polished look while still being incredibly comfortable. At $70 (including shipping), it was worth every penny and has quickly become one of my favorite Apple Watch bands.

The rich cocoa brown leather band with silver hardware is another standout. The leather is unbelievably soft—almost buttery—and it’s one of the most comfortable watch bands I’ve ever worn. The silver hardware pairs beautifully with my Apple Watch, making it an excellent everyday choice. At $35 (including shipping), the quality far exceeded my expectations.

The third band is a pink pearlescent croc-embossed leather band with gold hardware. The color is gorgeous, feminine, and elegant. It arrived a little stiffer than the other two, but that’s typical of quality leather. I’m confident it will soften beautifully with wear. At $35 (including shipping), it is another excellent value.
One thing I really appreciate about ordering from Nora is her communication. I received PSPs (pre-shipment photos) within 3–4 days, which gave me confidence that everything looked exactly as expected before the order was sent. Once shipped, my package arrived in about 14 days, and everything was carefully packaged and in perfect condition.

Between this order and my first purchase, I now own four of Nora’s watch bands, and I genuinely love having options that coordinate with my work wardrobe. I wear my Apple Watch every day to stay on top of projects, meetings, and notifications, so having beautiful, high-quality bands that match my outfits makes wearing it even more enjoyable.
If I had to rate each one individually:

⭐ Navy alligator-embossed leather: 5/5
⭐ Cocoa brown leather: 5/5
⭐ Cream & tan Goyard-inspired band: 5/5
⭐ Pink pearlescent croc-embossed leather: 4.5/5 (only because it’s still breaking in)

Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend Nora’s shop. The craftsmanship, comfort, pricing, attention to detail, and excellent customer service have made me a repeat customer, and I already know I’ll be purchasing more bands in the future.