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New Mocat Bed & Scratcher

Check out the new Mocat, a cat bed and scratcher designed with a contemporary look and a variety of textures meant to entice moderncats and their owners.
Available from The Sophisticated Cat.

Cats and Their Designers at Design Observer

The design and culture website Design Observer recently posted a slideshow of cats and their designers. #33 is a photo of my very own cat guy Peter J. Wolf with one of the newest additions to the Moderncat family, Sebastian, who was adopted from The Great Kitty Rescue, along with Flora, Dee, and Ginseng. Sebastian’s [...]

Etsy Find: Here Kitty Kitty Mobile

This sleek kitty silhouette mobile from Etsy seller Salty and Sweet captures both the elegance and the playful nature of a moderncat.
Thanks to Sarah for the tip.

Moderncat Gallery Update

The Moderncat Gallery has been updated with tons of new photos. Thanks to everyone who submitted. If you don’t see your moderncats in the gallery, please email me again or send new pix to kate [at] moderncat [dot] net.

Red Tango Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Cathy (comment #167) winner of the Red Tango giveaway! Cathy will be stylin’ with her new Red Tango bowling bag, compact, and pillbox. Congrats!

Your Wallet Will Never Be Empty

Not with these adorable leather wallets from Amsterdam-based Keecie. Each wallet is handmade and features a silkscreen of a kitty chasing two birds on the inside. Available in a variety of colors, with or without a purse strap.

Kitty’s Revenge

How would your moderncat feel about sinking her claws into this cardboard canine? Layers of laminated cardboard make a lovely scratching surface, but does this give kitty the wrong idea?
Available from Uncommon Goods. Thanks to Alexis for the tip.

Easter Etsy Find: Kitty Egg Crayons

With Easter coming up, it’s time to start planning a basket for the moderncat lovers in your life. For a touch of calorie-free color, check out these cute Kitty Egg Crayons from Etsy seller Kitty Baby Love. Each one is individually molded from wax crayons and then the faces are hand carved.

The Devious Book for Cats

Guest book review by Peter J. Wolf
Typing “cats” into the search field at Amazon.com turns up more than 495,000 books–to say nothing of the grooming aids, health care products, toys, etc. Although I haven’t read them all, I’m going out on a limb here and suggesting that the vast majority of them are about cats, [...]

More from Martha: DIY Cardboard Cat Playhouse

It’s not exactly modern architecture, but this DIY Cardboard Cat Playhouse from MarthaStewart.com could be a good starting point for you to test your design skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided here to create this kitty abode using the simplest materials and tools.

Red Tango Giveaway!

Here’s your chance to be super-styling with a fabulous giveaway package from Moderncat fave Red Tango. One lucky winner will win a black & pink Red Tango bowling bag with a matching compact and pillbox. Too cute!
To enter, please visit the Red Tango website and take a look at all the fabulous mod-cat merchandise, then [...]

New Cat-only Online Retailer Offers Special Discount Code

Check out the brand new UK-based feline-only online retailer Cool Cat Collars. They have a nice selection of safe cat collars and tags, plus they plan to add cat beds, toys, bowls, and more.
As a special treat for Moderncat readers, Cool Cat Collars is offering 10% off your entire purchase now through March 31, 2009. [...]

SnoozePal Winner & Discount Coupon!

Congratulations to Cait, winner of the brand new SnoozePalâ„¢ from Cat Above! Don’t worry if you didn’t win, because we have some great offers from Cat Above:
$3.00 off one SnoozePal. Enter code MOD91 at checkout.
For those who need two: $11.00 off with the purchase of two SnoozePals (shipped together). Enter discount code MOD92.
Both coupons expire [...]

Kitty Song & 61 Things On My Cat

For your Friday enjoyment, I have to share with you one of the most beautiful and sweetest songs I’ve ever heard. It’s called “Kitty Song” written and performed by Sam Hart. The song is featured in this video “61 Things On My Cat,” made by Sam and his girlfriend Karen and starring their moderncat Toby. [...]

Etsy Find: Repurposed Vintage Suitcase Cat Beds

Totally retro and very fun, take a look at these cat beds made from re-purposed vintage suitcases from Etsy seller Vintage Renaissance. Check your local thrift store for some languishing luggage and let your creativity go wild!

Thanks to Melissa for the tip.

New Book from Julia Szabo: Pretty Pet-Friendly

Hot off the press! Check out the latest book from pet writer Julia Szabo, Pretty Pet-Friendly: Easy Ways to Keep Spot’s Digs Stylish & Spotless. I’m absolutely thrilled because Moderncat is included in the book’s resource guide! Here is what Julia wrote:

Kate Benjamin’s blog ModernCat.net is a must for anyone seeking to live stylishly with [...]

Moderncat Sighting: Lucky Tabby at Home in the Hollywood Hills

This handsome tabby was spotted snoozing at his home in the Hollywood Hills in a recent issue of Ty Pennington’s At Home magazine. This lucky moderncat shares his beautiful mid-century modern house with actress Constance Zimmer, Russ Lamoureux, and their daughter Colette.

Etsy Find: Snuggle Beds from CraftSmith

The newest addition to the Moderncat Etsy Faves list is CraftSmith, maker of these beautiful Snuggle Beds. Made of 100% cotton, the Snuggle Beds give kitty a comfortable napping spot that fits perfectly and flexes just enough to form to her body. The texture makes the Snuggle Bed look like it would quickly become a [...]

DIY Pet Adoption Announcement from MarthaStewart.com

Do you have a new feline family member? Well, make sure to let the world know, and do it with some Martha-approved style. You can get directions and download a template from MarthaStewart.com for these lovely DIY pet-adoption announcements. What a nice way to welcome your new arrival.

Pet Ego Italian Designer Goods Now in Chocolate and Ivory

Italian pet design importer Pet Ego just announced two new colors in their product line — chocolate and ivory. You can now get several of their most popular items, including the Vicci litterbox and Linda litter scoop, in these lovely mod hues.

New From Red Tango: Super-cute Everything Cases

Check out the newest mod kitty fashion accessory from the always awesome Red Tango — pink and black patent vinyl everything cases. Measuring 6″ x 4.5″ x 2″, these cases are perfect for toting make-up or whatever you like. The zipper lets you fully open the case to see inside and the nylon lining makes [...]

BRAND NEW! SnoozePal Cat Hammock-in-a-Box BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Introducing a brand new product from Cat Above, makers of the original Cat Hammock. Their newest product, available for the first time today, is the environmentally-friendly and affordable SnoozePal™ cat hammock-in-a-box. This extremely durable corrugated cardboard box measures 21.5 x 15 x 16.5 inches and houses a fleece-lined cat hammock that holds up to 20 [...]

Swarovski Cat Collar Giveaway Winner & Discount Code

Congratulations to Denah, winner of the Swarovski Cat Collar courtesy of The Pet Extraordinarium.
DISCOUNT COUPON CODE
If you didn’t win but still want to order a collar or any other item from The Pet Extraordinarium, please treat yourself to 10% off your entire order now through March 31. Just enter the code MODERN at check out [...]

Toy Week Wrap-up & Giveaway Winners

What a week! It’s been a pleasure sharing my toy finds with you and now it’s my pleasure to announce the 123 winners of all the great giveaways! Winners were chosen in random drawings. Here are the comment numbers that were drawn for each giveaway. If you are a winner, you will receive an email [...]

Toy Week Giveaways Galore! Don’t Forget to Enter!

So many giveaways this week! Remember, you have until Sunday, March 15 to enter. Don’t miss your chance to win one of these fabulous prizes!

Make Your Own Cat Toys Book + 20 rats

Three Paca Pets + 20 rats

Jake & Micah Feast + 20 rats
Etsy Cat Toys Part 1 (Love Sock, Catnip Blob, Pair of Hearts [...]