This wins the moderncat award for the all-time best cat graphic! The urping kitty was designed by artist Ellen Gibbs from Austin, Texas. Kitty appears on this hysterical (yet extremely functional) bi-lingual warning sign that reads “Caution: Cat Vomit” on one side and “Cuidado: Vomito de Gato” on the other. Purchase one from the PETA Online Catalog.

The urping kitty can also be found on a variety of items from t-shirts to mouse pads at the Cat Vomit CafePress Store.

I just heard about this extremely modern, molded fiberglass pet product called the Zen Hideaway. The small version is sized perfectly for cats and can serve to conceal the litter box or to provide a private napping spot. The door is removable allowing kitty to come and go as he pleases. With its glass inset top, the Zen Hideaway could easily make a cool modern end table. Available in black, white, mint (shown above), and deep red.

Thanks to moderncat friend Lisa for the heads-up on this great new product.

The moderncat household just received a Cheeky Chaise lounger from our friends at Marmalade Pet Care. As these photos show, everyone absolutely loves it. And I have to say, it is exquisite. First of all, the packaging it comes in is beautiful. The plain brown cardboard box, simply printed with black ink, is wonderfully designed with great graphics and typography. When you take the lounger out of the box it is immediately obvious that this is a handcrafted, high-quality piece–not just another cardboard scratcher. It truly is a work of art. And the cats were instantly drawn to it, rubbing and sniffing and generally checking it out. We are very happy with this new addition to our home.

This is Ando. He’s in charge.

I received the following message from Brandon at Marmalade Pets and wanted to share it:

“There are some really poetic qualities of the bed that we have enjoyed: The bed will first start off as a rich and generous scratching surface, an especially tempting starting point is the coved area of the chaise bed. In a span of about 1-2 years, the scratched surfaces of the bed will begin to soften and the bed will begin a ‘life cycle’ of its own. The hardboard end panels will insure the overall clean lines and curves of the bed will be retained and its use as a sculptural furniture piece will last indefinitely. At the end of the bed’s life cycle, the entire piece is 100% recyclable, returning itself into the overall life cycle of materials!”

If your cat likes to snuggle-up in her own special bed, and you prefer a streamlined, modern look, this mod acrylic bed from Petbitat might be just the thing for you. Available in clear, white, or red acrylic with a variety of cool fabrics for the soft pad, there is sure to be one to suit your interior.

Who better to come up with a DIY cat toy than the master herself, Martha Stewart. Instructions and templates for making these felt cat toys can be found at marthastewart.com.

Thanks to moderncat reader Jannie for the tip!

A fun gift for the minimalist cat lover, these sterling silver and enamel earrings by artist and jewelry designer Mark Poulin certainly represent kitty by his most basic elements. Handmade by the designer in the USA, these are just one of Poulin’s many whimsical jewelry designs.

Mark Poulin’s jewelry can be found at SFMOMA, at his Etsy store, or you can purchase this pair of earrings from The Clay Pot via Amazon.

This streamline, Asian-inspired pet feeder would be the perfect addition to any modern kitchen. Created by the modern-design-loving pet owners at Trendy Pet, this bowl set is slightly raised, promoting better posture while eating, resulting in better digestion. The base is made from a water resistant, easy-to-clean material that supports two square ceramic bowls.

Add a soft glow to any room with this playful, yet stylish, cat lamp from Offi. The form stands over 20 inches tall and is lit from inside with a low-voltage bulb. Made from non-toxic, odorless plastic. Comes in a variety of fun colors.

Available at Amazon

A platform bed always looks great in a modern, minimalist home. Here’s the perfect cat-sized platform bed from Pre Fab Pets. Made of cabinet-grade birch plywood with an exposed edge and a two inch foam cushion with a removable ultrasuede cover. Available in three sizes.

Give kitty a special place to nap with the Silhouette cat mat designed by Elizabeth Paige Smith, creator of the Kittypod. Made of faux sheepskin fleece over a foam insert, the Silhouette has a removable cover to make cleaning easy.

This sexy set of bowls–one for food and another for water–was designed by Richie Tanaka for the Turkish product design company Gaia & Gino. The “Twins” bowl set is made of glossy melamine and comes in black & white or all white.

Do you know someone who is a Yoga fanatic as well as a cat lover? Well, look no further for the perfect holiday gift, Cat Yoga: Fitness and Flexibility for the Modern Feline. Filled with photos of cats in various Yoga positions accompanied by descriptions of how each position will help your cat achieve enlightenment, this new book will keep everyone laughing from cover to cover.

Buy it now at Amazon

If your flavor of modern tends more toward 70’s swank, then check out the Sak Bed by designer Michael Young. This Italian-made design incorporates the bright colors, curved forms, and glossy surfaces often used by 70s pop-designer Verner Panton. Only the hippest cats are allowed to nap here.

These are hard to find, but there is one available now at Amazon.

Designer Warren Lieu of One Form Design has followed-up his Cat Cocoon with this avant-garde pet platform called The Leading Edge. Made from wood and Plexiglas with a carpeted interior, The Leading Edge provides a lounging area and scratching surface suitable for cats looking to stay ahead of the crowd.

These fun felt cat toys will keep kitty entertained for hours. From the designers at Cat-interiors–makers of Rondo and the fabulous line of designer felt cat beds–these little cat toys are made from 5 mm thick wool felt and come in a variety of cool colors. Perfect for batting around on hardwood or cement floors.

Chicken, eggs, potatoes, yams, flaxseed, zucchini, spinach, honey, cranberries, and rosemary. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, you could almost eat this cat food yourself (but please don’t).

Prowl is an all-natural, organic, dehydrated cat food from The Honest Kitchen. This San Diego-based company is changing the pet food industry. All of their products are 100% human-food-grade and they are made in an FDA-approved human-food-producing facility in southern California. They use absolutely no by-products, added salt or sugar, chemical preservatives, artificial colors or flavors in their pet foods. Their grains are certified organic, their meats are hormone and antibiotic free, and their fruits and vegetables are guaranteed non-GMO. Their Quinoa is even certified fair-trade.

Prowl is made especially for cats. It is grain-free and packed with vitamins and minerals. Simply re-hydrate the powder by adding warm water. Dehydrated foods have many advantages; they are highly nutritious, easy to prepare and store, and they ship easily and inexpensively.

Available at Amazon

Announcing the new monthly giveaway from Moderncat, where each month one lucky winner will receive a fabulous product featured on the site. This month we will be giving away a Sleepypod mobile pet bed from Meowme. All you have to do to enter the drawing is sign-up to receive email updates from Moderncat. Get all the details here.

Bring a little modern flair to your kitchen with this fun ceramic cat bowl and vinyl feeding mat from the oh-so-hip product designers at George. The retro-mod graphics will add a splash of color to kitty’s dinner and the mat makes for easy clean-up.

This sleek reinterpretation of the cat tower from The Refined Feline brings a touch of Zen into the modern home while satisfying several of kitty’s needs–all in one piece of furniture. The Lotus Cat Tower stands almost six feet tall and includes multiple surfaces for climbing and lounging, a vertical sisal panel for scratching, a padded cushion for sitting, and a cubby for napping or hiding the litter box. With so many features it is sure to become a popular hangout.

Available at Amazon

I’ve been keeping an eye out for this new player in the modern pet furniture arena, Hepper Home. Based in Burlington, Vermont, the company just launched with a line of five pet beds and a cool mod birdhouse. My favorites are the Pod, Nest, and Podium, shown below.

These three beds are all lined with sherpa fleece and come in a variety of super mod colors. All Hepper Home products are designed by industrial designer Jed Crystal. The company is named after Hepper, the gorgeous gray and white cat pictured above. Terrific new company!