Archive | March, 2010
Ross Boyd Notecard Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Ali B (comment #40) winner of the house cat notecards by Ross T. Boyd! We hope you enjoy sending these to your cat-loving friends! If you didn’t win, you can still purchase Ross’ wonderful house cat and wild cat drawings on all sorts of merchandise at his CafePress store.
Continue reading...Ultra Mod Feeding Station for Moderncats, Too!
30. March 2010
Why should Fido be the only one to enjoy this beautiful piece of modern design? Although it’s marketed for modern canines, this gorgeous feeding station from Eastvold Custom Woodworking would suit a modern feline just as well. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s extremely functional. Two raised stainless steel bowls are cantilevered to the [...]
Continue reading...Ex-Boyfriend Key Chain Winner
30. March 2010
Congrats to Marty Thomas (comment #118), you get to choose one of the cool new key chain bottle openers from Ex-Boyfriend. Enjoy! Everyone else can still order one now through April 17 and 100% of the profits will go to the Maryland SPCA.
Continue reading...Pet Photography: Q & A with Brooke Jacobs PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY!
28. March 2010
For our next pet photography Q & A we have New York city-based photographer Brooke Jacobs. Brooke has been photographing pets for years and shares her experience with us today, along with a special giveaway at the end. How long have you been photographing pets and how did you get started? After graduating with a [...]
Continue reading...Dress Up Your Gadgets with These Hip Kitty Decals
27. March 2010
Does your technology need a face lift? Well, these cute kitty decals can transform just about any gadget into a fun art piece. Plus, they provide a scratch-resistant protective shield and there’s no permanent adhesive or sticky residue — just pull them off when you want to change the look. Available for all sorts of [...]
Continue reading...Introducing the SureFlap Microchip Activated Cat Door
25. March 2010
If you have indoor/outdoor kitties and you use a cat door, have you ever walked into the kitchen to find the neighbor’s cat chowing down? Or maybe even some other kind of critter? That’s the problem with regular cat doors, they let the whole neighborhood in. I’ve seen cat doors that are activated by a [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a Set of Watson the Cat Coasters!
24. March 2010
Do you remember our fabulous feline friend Watson the Cat from the folks over at Medium Control Design? Well they are offering two sets of these hip Watson the Cat coasters for a couple of lucky readers. The coasters are made using scrap wood that is sanded and then flocked with the signature Watson graphic [...]
Continue reading...Interview on FloppyCats.com
24. March 2010
Check out my latest interview over at the wonderful Ragdoll blog FloppyCats.com. Thanks to Jenny for interviewing me!
Continue reading...Animal Drawings by Ross T Boyd, Enter to Win a Set of Notecards!
23. March 2010
I wanted to share with you these beautiful pen and ink drawings by my friend, Phoenix-based artist Ross T. Boyd. Ross has been drawing animals of all kinds for decades, spending hours and hours on each image. These are some of my favorite images of house cats, especially the first one, called “Cattitude,” which looks [...]
Continue reading...Thank You
23. March 2010
I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the comments and emails about Sophie’s passing. I read every single one of them and I am completely overwhelmed at how incredible this community is. It is so comforting to know that others cherish their cats in the same way that I do. As [...]
Continue reading...Pop Your Top & Help Homeless Animals! Bonus Giveaway from Ex-Boyfriend
22. March 2010
In honor of April’s Prevention to Cruelty of Animals Month, the folks over at Ex-boyfriend have created these hip bottle opener key chains for a fundraiser. Now through April 17, 100% of the proceeds from sales of the new key chains will be donated to the Maryland SPCA. The key chain bottle openers sell for [...]
Continue reading...Caboodle March Meowness Sale!
22. March 2010
Why should college basketball have all the fun? Celebrate March Meowness with a brand new Caboodle on sale for just $19.95 now through the end of the month. Plus, they are offering $5 flat rate domestic shipping and $20 flat rate shipping to Canada. Just enter coupon code MARCHMEOWNESS when you place your order at [...]
Continue reading...Marvelous Moderncats Loving Like Kittysville
21. March 2010
Jayne from Like Kittysville does such an incredible job handmaking each of her beautiful retro cat beds, and her customers certainly appreciate it! Like Kittysville now has a Shutterfly album of happy customers with some wonderful photos of kitties enjoying their beds. Here are some of my favorites, including our very own Miss Jemima Puddleduck [...]
Continue reading...Goodbye to My Sweet Sophie
20. March 2010
Today I had to say goodbye to my sweet kitty Sophie. Sophie was an older cat, probably around 20, I’m not sure. She had only been with me for five years, coming to me after her owner passed away. She was such a tough cookie, fighting kidney failure, feline diabetes, and arthritis. She just kept [...]
Continue reading...Urban Tails: Posh Cat Boarding in Vancouver
18. March 2010
There’s no place like home, but if I had to board my cats, this is where I’d want them to be. Urban Tails in Vancouver, BC offers some of the most luxurious cat boarding accommodations I’ve ever seen. Kitty may not want to come home after a stay here! Urban Tails’ spacious cat suites are [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Studio Garland Giveaway Winner
18. March 2010
The lucky winner of the Moderncat Studio Cat Silhouette Garland giveaway is Jamie (comment # 89)! I hope the garlands will brighten up your cubicle and your day! For those of you who were waiting to get one of the garlands, now’s the time! If you place an order from the Moderncat Studio Etsy shop [...]
Continue reading...Cat Head Bed Fit for a Moderncat – Now On Sale!
17. March 2010
This sleek and simple cat bed would be perfect for any moderncat looking for a spot to nap. Just came across it for the first time at The Conran Shop, regularly $135, on sale now for just $33.75! Thanks to Dawn for the find.
Continue reading...Technical Difficulties: Images Not Showing in Email
17. March 2010
There seems to be an issue with the post images not showing in emails. A few people have reported this problem recently. Please leave a comment if you are having the same issue. I found that I have to click the link at the top of the email that says “Display images” then I have [...]
Continue reading...This Brooklyn Moderncat Paradise Could Be Yours!
17. March 2010
When this little gem showed-up in my in box, I immediately started thinking of reasons to move to Brooklyn. This incredible 800 square foot modern apartment is located in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn and it’s owner, Russell P. Granger, has created one of the most beautiful and functional cat-oriented designs I’ve ever seen. Russell [...]
Continue reading...Feline Portraits in Wire by Sculptor Elizabeth Berrien
15. March 2010
These intricate three-dimensional sculptures were created by Elizabeth Berrien, who is known for her amazing wire sculptures and illustrations. All of Elizabeth’s different works are quite impressive, but her animal sculptures — especially the cats — capture both spirit and form with incredible accuracy. A cat lover herself, Elizabeth creates custom wire portraits for cat [...]
Continue reading...Where Does Your Cat Scratch? Send Us Your Photos and Enter to Win!
15. March 2010
We’re doing a little research on scratching and we need your help. We want to see photos of where your cat scratches — the good, the bad, and the ugly. We’re not looking for pretty magazine photos. We want to see where they scratch, what they scratch on (different materials like sisal, carpet, cardboard, wood, [...]
Continue reading...Paw Nation Guest Post: Great Scratchers from $10 to $500
13. March 2010
This month on Paw Nation, I’ve rounded-up some of my favorite scratchers, in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Check out the post here.
Continue reading...Octopussy Giveaway Winner
13. March 2010
Congratulations to Tammy (comment #226), winner of the Octopussy giveaway from Cattitude Creations! I’m sure Tammy’s three cats will get hours of enjoyment from this little critter!
Continue reading...A Touch of Moderncat Style for Your Home or Office BONUS GIVEAWAY!
11. March 2010
Just added to the Moderncat Studio Etsy shop, modern cat silhouette garlands! These decorative cut paper garlands will add the perfect touch of cat style to any room. They come in two sizes, large for $10, measuring six feet long, and mini for $6, measuring 18 inches. Hang one by your computer to brighten up [...]
Continue reading...Polish Stamps Commemorate Fabulous Felines
9. March 2010
A new set of stamps from Poland celebrates several beautiful cat breeds including one of my favorites, the Maine Coon. These stamps were designed by Andrzej Gosik. Available from the Polish postal service website. via kociarstwo.pl
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31. March 2010
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