Archive | March, 2011
Going Green: Pet House Planters
30. March 2011
French design company Pousse Creative developed this line of modern pet hideaways, some with integrated planters. The planter beds provide room for a little garden on top with a cozy napping spot below. There are several ultra modern designs that each come in a beautiful neutral color palette. What kitty wouldn’t love to have her [...]
Continue reading...Scratch Lounge Giveaway Winners
30. March 2011
Congratulations to these five lucky winners of the Scratch Lounge giveaway: Kate (comment #403) Lesleigh (comment #412) Stacey (comment #559) Diana (comment #1038) Melissa (comment #1115) Keep an eye out for an email from me with instructions on how to claim your prize. May your kitties lounge happily!
Continue reading...Pet Photography: Q & A with Jaime Rowe
29. March 2011
For this installment of our pet photography Q & A series, we talk with photographer Jaime Rowe about her experience photographing animals. She clearly has a passion for what she does and it shows in her work! How long have you been photographing pets and how did you get started? I started my pet photography [...]
Continue reading...Introducing the Sunny Seat Cat Bed ENTER TO WIN!
28. March 2011
We all know how much cats like to curl up in a sunny spot by the window. Well, the new Sunny Seat cat bed makes it really easy to set-up the perfect window perch for kitty. The folks at Sunny Seat sent us one to test, and I was a bit hesitant at first. You [...]
Continue reading...The Cat Library
27. March 2011
Belgian designer Corentin Dombrecht obviously paid close attention to cat behavior when he created this modular bookshelf that accommodates both books and cats. The system is based on three different modules and, depending on how you stack them, you can create little stairways for kitty to climb among the books all the way to the [...]
Continue reading...Cat’s Trapeze Coming Soon to US and Canada
25. March 2011
When I first wrote about The Cat’s Trapeze, it was a huge hit! Everyone who owned an active cat or a kitten immediately saw the usefulness of this unique product. The Cat’s Trapeze was designed specifically to provide active cats with an alternative to climbing the curtains and furniture. The sturdy cotton fabric withstands heavy [...]
Continue reading...Help Goma Help Japan!
24. March 2011
You may know the famous and fabulous Himalayan cat Goma. Well, Goma’s mom Sachie Kohlman is a graphic designer currently living in the US, however all of her family is in Japan. Sachie and Goma have been very worried since the earthquake and tsunami and they wanted to do something to help, so Sachie designed [...]
Continue reading...Mr. Humperdink’s Birthday Party
24. March 2011
Now this is my kind of party! New York-based designers Clarissa Roudabush and Kristin Eddington of Blow Up! recently styled a spectacular birthday party for Mr. Humperdink the Cat. They took care of every detail, from the invitations to the party favors, custom designing each item to create a soiree that would impress Martha Stewart. [...]
Continue reading...Introducing the Scratch Lounge PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY! FIVE WINNERS!
23. March 2011
We have a new favorite lounge spot at home: The Scratch Lounge. Ando recently had a chance to give it a test drive (thank you, Scratch Lounge!) and he is quite impressed. The shape of the Scratch Lounge is just perfect for kitties to plop down in, with thick corrugated cardboard surfaces on the bottom [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Cool Cat Pillow Covers from Designs by Nancy
22. March 2011
Add a little Moderncat style to your living room with one of the cat pillow covers from Etsy seller Designs by Nancy. The covers are made of durable cotton duck cloth with felt appliques. Prices range from $18 to $21. These listings are for the pillow cover only, you provide the inner pillow or you [...]
Continue reading...Scratch n’ Sniff Giveaway Winner
22. March 2011
Congratulations to Marsha (comment #774), winner of the Scratch ‘n Sniff live catnip scratching post! We hope your kitty gets many hours of entertainment from this nifty invention!
Continue reading...Nature Nap Oval Pet Bed from West Paw Design
21. March 2011
Kitty will be cozy in one of these perfect oval pet beds from West Paw Design. The Nature Nap is just the right size and shape for cats to curl-up on, plus it’s machine washable. Made with a variety of comfy designer fabrics, the Nature Nap is filled with thick recycled poly batting that’s sewn [...]
Continue reading...Eco-friendly Plush Kitties from Stitchface
20. March 2011
These cute plush kitties are ready to celebrate Earth Day! Each one is handmade in Toronto, Ontario by Stitchface, using upcycled fabrics and polyester stuffing from recycled plastic water bottles. No two are alike, so if you see one you love, snatch it up! Available in the Stitchface Etsy shop. Thanks to Terrie for the [...]
Continue reading...Colorful Critters from Mouse Tail Embroidery
19. March 2011
Etsy seller Mouse Tail Embroidery makes these cute and colorful little mice for kitty to enjoy. Each one has a little bell inside to keep kitty’s attention. Made with felt and embroidered with fun little details. You can see how much Daphne loves her little mouse! $5 for a set of four mice in the [...]
Continue reading...Painted Pebble Jewelry from Shebbodesign
18. March 2011
Cool kitties adorn painted pebbles in the Shebbodesign Etsy shop. These little creations have been turned into pins and rings so you can take them with you.
Continue reading...DIY Vintage Planter Cat Bed
16. March 2011
I know it may seem strange for me to be posting this after recently launching the new Palm Springs Lounge, but remember, the very high end design is meant to inspire everyone to be creative! So, I did just that by converting this vintage planter into a simple DIY cat bed. I had a custom [...]
Continue reading...New From the Czech Republic, Catworks Modern Cat Furnture Spells Out Good Design for Moderncats
16. March 2011
Just found this new line of modern cat furniture from a company in the Czech Republic called Catworks. The line of scratching/perching equipment includes eight “letters” of the alphabet (A, C, G, M, O, R, S and T), each one with a different configuration of perches, hidaways, and sisal scratching surfaces. The product line comes [...]
Continue reading...Love at First Sniff: Ando Reviews the Scratch ‘n Sniff Live Catnip Scratching Post PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY! ENTER TO WIN!
15. March 2011
Ando had a chance to review the Scratch ‘n Sniff live catnip scratching post for himself (thank you to Scratch ‘n Sniff for sending us one to test), and he gives it two paws up! First, Ando is a fairly large dude, weighing in at just over 15 lbs., and the Scratch ‘n Sniff definitely [...]
Continue reading...Purr & Simple Giveaway Winners Plus Special Offer
15. March 2011
Well, this new natural cat litter sure has everyone excited! Out of over 1000 entries, the five lucky winners who will get to test a bag of Purr & Simple cat litter for free are: Rebekah (comment #424) Wenia (comment #439) Dianna (comment #839) Christine (comment #1013) Alex (comment #1086) Purr & Simple Wants to [...]
Continue reading...Tortie Cats to Raise Funds for Animal Rescue in Japan
13. March 2011
We’ve all had the disaster in Japan on our minds over the past few days. I know that everyone is praying for the safety of those affected — both the people and the animals. As we all know, cats are cherished companions in Japan, where they have been revered throughout history. One area that we [...]
Continue reading...Dandy Cat Upcycled Dictionary Art Prints from Collage-o-rama
13. March 2011
These unique cat illustrations are from Etsy seller Collage-o-rama, who takes old dictionary pages and upcycles them into one-of-a-kind art prints. The image is printed directly on the dictionary page so no two are alike. Check out the variety of whimsical images of Dandy Cat and his friends in the Collage-o-rama Etsy shop. Just $6.99 [...]
Continue reading...Pet Photography: Q & A with Barb Del’Ve
11. March 2011
Next up in our Pet Photography Q & A Series, we have Phoenix, Arizona-based pet photographer Barb Del’Ve. Barb takes stunning photos of not just cats, but all kinds of critters. Here she tells us about her experience photographing our furry feline friends. How long have you been photographing pets and how did you get [...]
Continue reading...Mid-century Moderncat: Cat Wall Tiles by Lisa Larson
10. March 2011
One of my favorite mid-century modern designers is the Swedish artist and potter Lisa Larson. I’ve posted her wonderful and whimsical cat figurines in the past, and here are two of her beautiful wall tiles featuring stylized cats. I’d absolutely love to find one of these at an estate sale! You can find them on [...]
Continue reading...RedTango CupCake Kitty Giveaway Winner
10. March 2011
Congratulations to Sally W (comment #544), winner of the CupCake Kitty giveaway from RedTango! Enjoy your super sweet prizes!
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31. March 2011
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