Archive | January, 2010
The Colorful Cats of Andy Warhol
On yesterday’s post about the 2010 cat calendar from Animals in Color, there were several reader comments comparing Sebastiano’s colorful cats to the work of pop artist Andy Warhol. Well, did you know that Warhol was a huge cat lover? He and his mother, Julia Warhola, both loved cats and had several of their own, [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a 2010 Cat Calendar from Animals In Color
27. January 2010
Last year we hosted a giveaway for some colorful cat portraits by Italian artist Sebastiano Ranchetti of Animals In Color. Well, his new 2010 calendars are now available and here’s your chance to win one! To enter, please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing on February [...]
Continue reading...Ex-Boyfriend Giveaway Winner Plus Discount Coupon
27. January 2010
Congratulations to Wendy (comment #73), winner of the Ex-Boyfriend t-shirt giveaway! Wendy–along with lots of other readers–chose DJ Kitty as her fave. I’m sure this shirt will lead to plenty of stimulating conversation! DISCOUNT CODE With so many great designs, it’s hard to choose just one, so Ex-Boyfriend is offering a 10% discount if you [...]
Continue reading...Dummy Cat, I Love You
26. January 2010
Check out this Etsy find. It’s a sweet little brass necklace named “Dummy Cat” by Bangkok-based Etsy seller Labyrinth Vintage. She’s a jewelry designer whose inspirations include animals, vintage style, and fashion. Dummy Cat is based on an original illustration of the designer’s cats and he has movable arms, which I think makes him that [...]
Continue reading...Meet Morgan & Enter to Win a Cozy Cat Bed!
26. January 2010
Meet Morgan. He’s a special little guy, born with bilateral cataracts and juvenile diabetes. But he’s a lucky guy, too, because his mom Donna is crafty and creative! She’s the one behind the Etsy shop Morgan’s Beds where she sells comfy handmade cat beds to help pay for Morgan’s medical expenses. The beds are made [...]
Continue reading...Woven Pet Basket Available in the US
25. January 2010
After I posted the Neko Chigura traditional Japanese cat bed a couple of weeks ago, many readers expressed disappointment because it is not available in the US. Well, here we have something similar, a woven pet basket from Design Within Reach. This beautiful and simple piece was designed by weaver Heather Dalrymple who is know [...]
Continue reading...Pet Portraits from British Artist Karie-Ann Cooper
25. January 2010
British artist Karie-Ann Cooper is a true animal lover and it shows in her pet portraits. She specializes in graphite and colored pencil portraits, and she always starts with the eyes, because she feels the eyes are the most important part of any portrait. In addition to pet portraits, Karie-Ann also draws wildlife, which she [...]
Continue reading...Give Us Your Feedback and Enter to Win a 1-Year Supply of World’s Best Cat Litter™!
24. January 2010
World’s Best Cat Litter™ wants to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete a short survey telling us about the cat litter that you use and what features are important to you. As a thank you for taking the survey, you will be entered in a drawing to win a 1-year supply [...]
Continue reading...Miss Moustache Giveaway Winners
24. January 2010
Thanks to everyone for the great comments on the Miss Moustache product line! The two lucky winners of the giveaway are Brenda (comment #358) and Amber S (comment #430). Congrats and keep an eye out for an email from me with details on how to claim your prizes.
Continue reading...Some More Japanese Style For Your Moderncat
23. January 2010
Glass and steel and a place for kitty to nap, what could be more Moderncat? This gorgeous table, designed by Koichi Futatsumata from Japanese design firm Case-Real, combines sleek modern materials with a comfy rattan hammock for kitty to lounge in. Designed to put kitty on display, as in a museum showcase or store window, [...]
Continue reading...Look Closely! You Won’t Bead-lieve Your Eyes!
21. January 2010
These little kitties are a sight to behold! Each one is handmade with thousands of tiny glass beads threaded on galvanized wire. These little works of art come from UniqueGiftArt.com. Smaller sculptures measure 9″ x 6″ x 7″ and sell for $44.99, and the larger calico is 11″ x 9″ x 21″ for $349.99. That’s [...]
Continue reading...Wow! So Many Comments!
21. January 2010
I just approved the 55,000th comment on Moderncat! Seriously! I can’t believe what an amazing, active community we have here on Moderncat. It amazes me every day that so many people get such a kick out of the things I find. Thank you all for participating! The 55,000th comment was from Laura T (comment 447 [...]
Continue reading...Super-cool Kitty Wear from Ex-Boyfriend, Plus Bonus Giveaway WINNER’S CHOICE!
20. January 2010
The folks over at Ex-Boyfriend believe that t-shirts can act as conversation pieces, and these kitty-themed illustrations are sure to make you the center of attention. Ex-Boyfriend is a Baltimore-based graphics company that works with a local printing company to produce a huge variety of t-shirts, hoodies, messenger bags, and other items with any one [...]
Continue reading...New Colors! Eco Nap Mat from West Paw Design
19. January 2010
West Paw Design just released several fresh new colors of their Eco Nap Mat. This pet bed is not only stylish, but it’s very earth-friendly. 85% of the fabric is from recycled plastic water bottles, but you’d never know it because it is incredibly soft! Available in several sizes, machine washable and made in the [...]
Continue reading...Kitty Can Has Cheezburger!
18. January 2010
Here’s a tasty treat for kitty to sink her teeth into. It’s a scrumptious catnip cheesburger from Etsy seller Yes Please Burger! Each one is made to order from cotton and felt fabrics with 100% organic catnip inside. Yum!
Continue reading...Introducing Miss Moustache PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY!
17. January 2010
I’m very excited to show you these cute, cute, cute handmade cat collars and harnesses from Toronto-based Miss Moustache. All Miss Moustache products are inspired by two crazy cats, Bali and Shanghai. The collars are made with breakaway safety buckles and the harnesses are comfortable and lightweight. And check out the charms on the collars! [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Cute Kitty Skirts and Shirts from Zoe Chen
14. January 2010
San Francisco-based illustrator and graphic designer Zoe Chen was inspired by her cat, Queenie, to create these whimsical kitty graphics for a very cool line of clothing. Designs are screen printed and sewn onto beautiful linen and cotton skirts and tops. Just the right designer kitty touch. Zoe Chen’s kitty wear is available from her [...]
Continue reading...Cubicat: Brilliant Multifunctional Cat Product from France
13. January 2010
I absolutely love it when a cat product satisfies multiple needs and this cool little item from France does just that. The Cubicat has two hideaway compartments plus a top cushion that can all be used for napping while the inner compartments can also be used for storing toys. There are two sisal scratching pads [...]
Continue reading...More Modern Concepts from Steve Lukes
12. January 2010
Last month when I showed you a concept for a cat bed from Steve Lukes, several readers left feedback for Steve concerning the food bowl being right next to the sleeping area. Well, Steve went back to the drawing board (well, back to the computer) and revised his ideas based on the feedback. The ultra [...]
Continue reading...Year of the Tiger Print by Jonny Wan
12. January 2010
UK-based illustrator Jonny Wan is celebrating the Year of the Tiger with this awesome illustration. You can, too, by purchasing a print from Society6. via Grain Edit | thanks to Peter for spotting this one
Continue reading...Modern Raised Pet Feeders from a Company with a Conscience
11. January 2010
UK-based Scissal created these beautiful raised feeders with sensitivity toward how they are manufactured. The company founders felt strongly that quality pet products should not be manufactured in countries with poor animal welfare records. Therefore, these feeders are designed and manufactured in the UK. Makes sense, why should a country benefit from pet product manufacturing [...]
Continue reading...Contemporary 2-in-1 Pet Caddy and Bed
7. January 2010
The Richell Tiny Tot Pet Caddyoffers a 2-in-1 design that just might make it easier to take kitty to the vet. The top of this contemporary carrier is easily removable, allowing you to use the padded bottom portion as a bed while at home. When it’s time to go, simply snap the top on and [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Eco-friendly Scratcher & Lounger from DKcat
6. January 2010
I love this new scratcher/lounger from DKcat! It’s so sleek and modern, plus, like all DKcat products, it uses reclaimed, eco-friendly, and healthy materials. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the tan and grey carpet tile would look great in a modern interior. Very nice! Available from the DKcat Etsy shop or directly from the DKcat [...]
Continue reading...Urban Pet Haus Curve Perches Now Available
6. January 2010
They’re here! The first shipment of Curve perches form Urban Pet Haus is now available! We have some Curve perches that UPH gave us to test out, and let me tell you, they are some of the most well-used cat furniture in the house. Here is Simba enjoying herself on the smaller perch. And this [...]
Continue reading...November Moderncat Giveaway Winner
6. January 2010
I had some difficulty getting a hold of the November giveaway winner, so this announcement is a bit late, but the winner of the ModKat litter box is Trudy from Bellingham, WA! Trudy’s kitty Tai will be stylin’ in her new black ModKat. Enjoy!
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28. January 2010
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