Congratulations to sarahlc (comment #800), winner of the preparedness package from Puutty Power and The Honest Kitchen! Sarah and her kittanos will be super-prepared for anything now! If you still want to get yourself a Me-Ow First Aid Kit for Cats, Puutty Power is offering 10% off all Me-Ow kits purchased in October. Just enter [...]
Continue reading...30. September 2009
In keeping with the preparedness month theme, I just had to share this little gem with you. It’s a pet emergency evacuation jacket. It is a flame-retardant suit with a handle on top and big pockets on the sides filled with emergency supplies and a manual (written in Japanese, but the website says it is [...]
Continue reading...30. September 2009
Check out this gorgeous guy spotted in the 2010 IKEA catalog. Moderncats are everywhere! Thanks to Melissa for the sighting.
Continue reading...30. September 2009
Congratulations to the three lucky winners of the Paws ‘n Tails cat collar giveaway! The winners are: Marta (comment #16) Angie (comment #36) Cathy (comment #200) You will each receive an email confirming your to two choices of collar designs. I’m sure your kitties will love their new wardrobe!
Continue reading...29. September 2009
Here’s another great contest within a contest that will definitely appeal to all the creative Moderncat readers! If you don’t already know about Blurb.com, you’re going to love this. It’s an online service that lets you publish your own beautiful, full-color books, one (or several) at a time. It looks very easy, you simply download [...]
Continue reading...29. September 2009
I was recently asked to do an interview with a new Russian website, www.33cats.ru. The site is bringing important information about living with cats to our feline-loving friends in Russia. I’m thrilled to be able to share my findings and research with cat lovers so far away! Read the article in Russian or in English.
Continue reading...29. September 2009
Next time you’re serving a latte or cappuccino to your cat-loving friends, top it off with one of these cool cat designs created using a handmade stencil from CoffeeStencil.com and some cinnamon or chocolate powder. Sweet! via Daily Candy | thanks to Ruth for the tip
Continue reading...27. September 2009
Here’s a chance to make your creativity pay off! The folks over at Caboodle want to see what you can do with their product. Caboodles are designed for customization — you can decorate them any way you want to match your style. So we’re asking you to get out your art supplies and show us [...]
Continue reading...26. September 2009
Dave is an architect and a photographer and, boy, does it show in these gorgeous photos of the cat tower that he and his girlfriend Alison made for their two new arrivals Milo and Lyra (there are only two, although the photo above shows one Milo and six Lyras!) The best part is that this [...]
Continue reading...25. September 2009
Congrats to Rebecca (comment #677), winner of the mod-print kitty quilt from Colorado Catnip Toys. May your kitty enjoy countless hours of lazy lounging!
Continue reading...25. September 2009
These whimsical vintage-style posters are from artist Ken Bailey, who often pairs his two passions — food and animals — in his artwork. His cheese-loving Chat Noirabove just cracks me up! These posters and more by Ken Bailey are available at www.allposters.com.
Continue reading...25. September 2009
And the winner of the Whisker Studio Kitty Cot is Sonnet (comment #583)! Her kitties will soon be lounging comfortably on their new two-story hammock. DISCOUNT COUPON But don’t worry, if you had your heart set on a Kitty Cot, or any of the other new offerings from Whisker Studio, here’s your chance to take [...]
Continue reading...24. September 2009
Congratulations to Diane (comment #18) and Dee (comment #117) winners of the Kevy K Twitter giveaway! You will each receive a limited edition Kevy K stone feeder in Lava Marble. Some lucky moderncats will be dining in style! Thanks to everyone for following Kevy K on Twitter!
Continue reading...22. September 2009
September is National Preparedness Month and to help make sure that you and your cats are ready for an emergency, the awesome cat only online product store Puutty Power is offering a special giveaway package with everything you need to be prepared. This giveaway includes the Me-Ow First Aid Kit for Cats plus a 4 [...]
Continue reading...21. September 2009
Is kitty’s wardrobe in need of an update? Well check out these stylish cat collars from Canadian Etsy seller Paws ‘n Tails. Available in a wide range of hip fabrics including retro/vintage inspired prints, stripes, solids, dots, florals and a whole lot more, each collar is handmade from soft fabric and has a breakaway clasp [...]
Continue reading...21. September 2009
So many great cat rescue and animal welfare organizations and fundraisers from the Moderncat readers this month! I’m going to have to post them all in two parts. If you have info about a cat rescue organization or fundraiser, please email a summary to kate [at] moderncat [dot] net. Duncan’s Place (Loveland, CO) Come on [...]
Continue reading...21. September 2009
The design team over at Sleepypod, makers of the innovative mobile pet bed/carrier, have created a totally new kind of pet bed, which will be launched later this year. Crater Dot is a contoured lounge comprised of two parts, the outer contoured lounge base made of molded foam with a polyester fabric cover, and the [...]
Continue reading...20. September 2009
What kitty wouldn’t appreciate a special quilt to call their own? Etsy seller Colorado Catnip Toys is offering this beautiful kitty quilt to one lucky moderncat. Handmade from 100% cotton fabric in a sunset colored mod square and stripe pattern, the quilt measures 21 inches square and comes with a catnip toy attached. Each of [...]
Continue reading...20. September 2009
If you’re interested in learning a little more about the background of Moderncat, check out this interview I did with the blog AZ Hot Now. Thanks to Melanie for a great write-up!
Continue reading...18. September 2009
Here’s the perfect kitchen accessory for every atomic ranch with cats. The Kitty Cat Cafe placemat and food bowl from O.R.E. Pet adds a retro touch to dinner time. With a fun splash of orange and the message “Feed me and I will love you forever,” this set is a must-have for any mid-century moderncat. [...]
Continue reading...18. September 2009
Don’t forget, you can still enter to win one of three fabulous prizes from pet product designer Ree-Yong! Just visits our fundraising page at GiveForward and make a donation in any amount to help support Tabby’s Place Cat Sanctuary and you’ll be entered to win. Every little bit counts! Please help us reach our goal! [...]
Continue reading...18. September 2009
Check out this article in today’s Washington Post Express about accessories for the modern pet. There’s even a quote from yours truly!
Continue reading...16. September 2009
I first introduced Whisker Studio back in May when they released their first product, the Sky Climber. Well, they just launched a complete line of high-quality wood cat furniture to match with fluid organic lines designed to fit beautifully into a contemporary or traditional home. The new line includes the Catnapper, Cat Cave, Kitty Cot, [...]
Continue reading...14. September 2009
Moderncat reader Deb Schimmel and her beautiful cat Dusty, were recently featured in Time Out Chicago showing off their incredibly cool loft. Deb’s eclectic, but modern, decorating style includes mid-century modern pieces along side an Otis and Claude climber and a fabulous 70s-style portrait of Dusty painted by a friend. Love the frame!
Continue reading...14. September 2009
I’m headed to Las Vegas this week to attend the 2009 SuperZoo pet product trade show. Stay tuned for reports on all the latest cat gear and other new products!
30. September 2009
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