Archive | August, 2009
BRAND NEW! Cat Eye Bed from Precision Pet Products with BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Here’s a brand new ultra mod bed that is a big hit with my moderncats. It’s the Cat Eye Bed from Precision Pet Products. This new bed packs several features into a cool modern form that fits into a small box for shipping and has a reasonable price tag, too. The Cat Eye Bed has [...]
Continue reading...Pet Photography: Q & A with Michelle Brodsky
30. August 2009
For the second interview in our pet photography Q & A series, I’d like to introduce Michelle Brodsky from Phoenix, Arizona. Michelle is a photographer for one of my favorite local no-kill shelters, the Arizona Animal Welfare League. She also donates 10% of all her photography fees to AAWL — such generosity and incredible talent! [...]
Continue reading...New iPhone App Might Help You Save Your Cat’s Life
28. August 2009
No one wants to be in an emergency situation with their pet, but if something happens, having the answers at your fingertips might come in handy. That’s exactly what this new iPhone application Pet First Aid offers. Packed full of useful information in an easy to navigate interface, Pet First Aid could help you find [...]
Continue reading...Endless Whimsy Giveaway Winners
27. August 2009
The adorable little sculptures from Endless Whimsy seem to be a big hit with Moderncat readers! Out of almost 900 entries, the three lucky winners are: Carol LuBien (comment #80) Lauren (comment #440) Sherry D (comment #737) Keep and eye out for an email from me if you are one of the winners. Thanks to [...]
Continue reading...Book Review: Homer’s Odyssey
26. August 2009
Guest book review by Peter J. Wolf Believe it or not, I don’t actually seek out cat books (the burgeoning kit lit genre). And yet, the minute I was handed Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat, I was intrigued. There’s the book’s [...]
Continue reading...Special Etsy Giveaway! Limited Edition Mobile from Salty & Sweet
25. August 2009
Andrea Leggitt is the super-talented designer and illustrator behind the Etsy shop Salty and Sweet. She uses her talents to create beautiful mobiles from cut silhouettes, including a Moderncat fave, the Here Kitty Kitty mobile. Andrea’s illustrations capture the movements of our feline friends perfectly and when assembled into a mobile, the forms become lifelike. [...]
Continue reading...Kim’s DIY Cat Perch: IKEA Baby Changing Table in Disguise
25. August 2009
Kim and her boyfriend took a trip to IKEA in search of something they could hack to create a window perch for their cats. They ended up in the baby section where they found a simple two-shelf changing table called Sniglar. Kim knew she wanted a narrow napping spot for the cats to perch on, [...]
Continue reading...Furballs as Thunderclouds
20. August 2009
What to do with all that excess cat fur? You can make a sweater, or you can make cat toys, or if you’re so inclined, you can make art. That’s just what Katrin Paul did when she created this art installation Fur Balls (as Thunderclouds) at Youkobo Art Space in Tokyo. Katrin’s four gorgeous black [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Sighting: Happy Tabby on Design*Sponge
20. August 2009
This adorable tabby was sighted over at Design*Sponge today in a DIY post where an old stereo console is converted into a stylish headboard. Check out the post here. Thanks to Megan for the sighting.
Continue reading...Etsy Find: Tiny Cat Sculptures from Endless Whimsy & BONUS GIVEAWAY!
19. August 2009
Looking for a creative outlet to balance her day job as a music teacher, Renovia Marro began sculpting polymer clay kitties and launched her Etsy shop Endless Whimsy. Her two cats Stoli, a Russian Blue, and Luxor, an Egyptian Mau, serve as her muses. The sculptures have a simple style that captures the feline essence [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Sanctuary Spotlight: Tabby’s Place
18. August 2009
After the last Rescue Round-up I received a note from Angela Townsend, the Development Director at Tabby’s Place, a cat sanctuary in Ringoes, New Jersey. The first thing I noticed was the clean contemporary design of the facility, and after further investigation on the Tabby’s Place website, I am so impressed by this organization I [...]
Continue reading...Urban Pet Haus Top Dwelling Design and Giveaway Winners
17. August 2009
Voting was close this time, but of the three Urban Pet Haus dwellings, the favorite among Moderncat readers is Sunk (#1). This sleek new cat bed/lounge will be in production soon. Stay tuned for more details and pricing. Bonus: Two Giveaway Winners! Two lucky readers will get to test drive the new Sunk Dwelling! Chosen [...]
Continue reading...BRAND NEW! Introducing the Cat Quarters from Inspired Pet Designs
17. August 2009
Our beloved cats do require at least the basics including food & water, litter, and a place to nap, but all this gear can require a fair amount of space and in a smaller apartment, it can take over. I just came across a brand new company, Inspired Pet Designs, and their first product, the [...]
Continue reading...Cat Rescue Update & Giveaway Winner
16. August 2009
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to the Oasis de los Gatos cat rescue project! We surpassed our goal of $3000! These funds will go toward much needed vet care for these sweet cats and for other expenses associated with finding them loving forever homes. The generosity of the Moderncat community is overwhelming. [...]
Continue reading...Nom Nom Nom Your Day Away
14. August 2009
If you’ve grown bored with the Chat Noir game, but still find yourself looking for a diversion from real work, then here’s another brainless, yet frighteningly addictive, game for you. Nom Nom Nom 4 Fud is very obviously a promotion-laden little marketing tool, but, hey, I can handle some branding if I get to play [...]
Continue reading...Pet Photography: Q & A with Edyta Szyszlo
14. August 2009
I’ve always been fascinated by pet photography, marveling at the exquisite photos some photographers can make of subjects who may be less than cooperative. To investigate the topic, I’ve rounded-up several pet photographers who have what I’d call a modern style. I’ll be interviewing each of them in a Q & A series. This first [...]
Continue reading...Oh Boy! Cat Toy Giveaway Winners
12. August 2009
Here are the winners of the Eco Leaf cat toys from Etsy seller Oh Boy! Cat Toy: Sherrykay (comment #33) Justine (comment #144) Chari (comment #227) Jess (comment #417) Jacki (comment #442) Laura (comment #457) Heather (comment #545) Sally (comment #576) Nicole (comment #615) Maja (comment #683) Congratulations! Enjoy your cat toys!
Continue reading...July Moderncat Giveaway Winner Plus Discount Coupon
12. August 2009
Congratulations to Blake from Austin, Texas, winner of the July giveaway. Blake’s moderncats will be climbing to heaven on a new CatVantage modular cat tree! DISCOUNT COUPON CODE For those of you who still want your own CatVantage, you can take 10% off you order on the CatVantage cat tree and all accessories now through [...]
Continue reading...Urban Pet Haus Dwellings, Vote for Your Favorite and Enter to Win!
10. August 2009
Modern pet product design company Urban Pet Haus wants your opinion on which of their fabulous pet dwellings should go to market. There are three to choose from. Just leave a comment on this post with your vote and you’ll be entered to win the top design. One winner will be chosen in a random [...]
Continue reading...Pattern & Paw Giveaway Winners Plus Discount Coupon
9. August 2009
Congratulations to Erin (comment #149) and Bethany (comment #183) winners of the collar giveaway form Pattern & Paw! Erin & Bethany will each receive a style pack with their top three collar designs. DISCOUNT COUPON CODE And we have a special offer for Moderncat readers! Take 15% off your entire order at Pattern & Paw [...]
Continue reading...The Random Cat Project
7. August 2009
As a cat lover, I always look for cats when I’m out and about. I even try to carry cat treats with me, just in case. I usually check to see if they are friendly because meeting a new feline friend makes my day, although it does break my heart to see outdoor kitties, especially [...]
Continue reading...Celebrating Two Years of Moderncat
7. August 2009
Today is the two-year anniversary of the first post on Moderncat. So much has happened since our last anniversary! This year Moderncat was featured on Apartment Therapy as part of Pet Month and again on Behind the Blog. The Pet Elite featured a Moderncat Trend Report. And the always awesome Julia Szabo gave us a [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Guest Post on Paw Nation
6. August 2009
Check out my first guest post over at AOL living’s new pet blog Paw Nation. I’ll be writing posts regularly with my Moderncat modern finds. This time I rounded-up ten of the coolest modern cat beds. Read the post here.
Continue reading...BRAND NEW! Designer Pillow Bed from Cat Livin’
4. August 2009
Check out the latest designer offering from Cat Livin’! The Bed is handcrafted in California and measures 17″ x 20″ x 5″. It is filled with shredded polyurethane that compresses for comfort but always bounces back to it’s original shape. And here’s an interesting new feature that I haven’t seen in a lot of other [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Featured on 365 Cat Ladies Blog
4. August 2009
Artist Susan Faye created a fun blog called 365 Cat Ladies, where she features a different cat lady (or lad) each day of the year. She asked me to submit my favorite cat story, which she posted today. It’s a story about my friends Nancy and Andy and their two cats Gioco and Macchia. Read [...]
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