Archive | September, 2011
Win 250 Free Color Flyers for Your Favorite Animal Shelter!
Animal rescue groups and shelters need to work at self-promotion. Marketing is just as important to a non-profit as it is for any big business. One great way to promote a group is to design and print a colorful flyer to handout at adoption events and other events. There are a lot of printing companies [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Kitty Kat Klub Fine Art Prints by Legendary Designer Bob Mackie BONUS GIVEAWAY! ENTER TO WIN!
29. September 2011
Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie has created costumes for Hollywood’s elite, including; Katy Perry, Beyonce, Cher, Madonna, Diana Ross, Pink, Tina Turner and Jennifer Lopez. And now, for the first time, after being asked for many, many years, he’s finally releasing reproductions of his sketch archives to the public. Being a cat lover himself, (he [...]
Continue reading...Toki Poki Trading Cards for Your Cat, Join Now and Help Support Alley Cat Allies!
28. September 2011
Here is a really fun way to share your love for your furry friends and help support a great cause. Toki Poki offers these adorable pet trading cards through their website where you can also become a member of a free online community of pet lovers. Just sign-up for a free Toki Poki membership and [...]
Continue reading...New Fabrics for The Cat’s Trapeze
27. September 2011
The Cat’s Trapeze is now available in the US in two new fabrics — a rich chocolate brown and a crisp snow white. Both are high quality heavy cotton fabrics that are machine washable. The white is available in both the two- and three-pillow versions and the chocolate is currently only available in the three-pillow. [...]
Continue reading...Interview with Cat Scratchings
27. September 2011
Here’s a new interview I did for the Animal Planet blog Cat Scratchings. Thanks, Kathy!
Continue reading...Enter to Win a Catpod! WINNER’S CHOICE!
26. September 2011
The nice folks at Catpods sent us an Original Catpod to test and, boy, was everyone excited to check it out! It’s really sturdy and weighs enough that it doesn’t move around, at least on the carpet. The cardboard is very dense and so far has stood-up to some serious scratching. And I love that [...]
Continue reading...Silhouette Cat Bed Winner
26. September 2011
Congratulations to Bob (comment #544), winner of the Kittypod Silhouette cat bed giveaway! Bob’s girls are sure to enjoy napping on this cozy and stylish bed. A big thank you to HJ Mews — your online source for the best in feline finery — for sponsoring this giveaway.
Continue reading...New Color Options at Hollywood Franklin
25. September 2011
Just in time for fall, Hollywood Franklin has added some gorgeous new color options to their product line. The Mulholland Franklin Hideaway now comes in a deep brick red or a neutral sand colored fabric. There’s also a new flannel gray carpet tile option available for both the Hollywood Franklin Tower and the Santa Monica [...]
Continue reading...New Modern Cardboard Cat Scratcher from CutSouth Design
24. September 2011
Here’s a great example of a new cat scratcher that may have been influenced by another design (the Moderncat Studio Wave Lounge), however the designer took the concept and really made it their own. This new modern cat scratcher is from Etsy seller CutSouth Design. It’s very cool and looks durable as well as stylish. [...]
Continue reading...Stray Cat Alliance Fundraiser a Huge Success!
24. September 2011
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser for Stray Cat Alliance! This was such a success, bringing in $2,858 of much-needed funds to help Stray Cat Alliance continue the important work they’re doing rescuing cats in Los Angeles county. I’m always amazed at the generosity of the Moderncat readers, cat people [...]
Continue reading...A little creativity, please
23. September 2011
Last week I attended the SuperZoo pet product trade show to see what’s new in the industry. Let’s just say I was unpleasantly surprised to find one of the exhibitors had knocked off two original handmade cat toys that I’ve written about here on Moderncat. First, my very own ModKickers. Now, I’m not claiming to [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Sighting: Two Sneak Peeks from Design*Sponge
22. September 2011
I just love the Sneak Peek series over at Design*Sponge, which takes you into some of the loveliest homes of designers and artists, many of which include cats. These two handsome fellows were recently featured in different posts. The adorable black cat is Alfred, whose parents are Ida and Pierre-Edouard. They live together in their [...]
Continue reading...Tiny Confessions Giveaway Winner
22. September 2011
Congratulations to Helena (comment #466), winner of the Tiny Confessions giveaway! I’m sure your new collection of prints will bring many smiles to your face!
Continue reading...Scratching Station for Six
21. September 2011
I just had to post this incredible vintage coffee table by the grand daddy of cardboard design, architect Frank Gehry. Clearly, the owners of this gorgeous piece of furniture did not have cats. via wright20 | thanks to Peter for the find (and the post title)
Continue reading...Last Chance to Make a Donation to Stray Cat Alliance and Enter to Win a $150 Shopping Spree at HJMews.com!
20. September 2011
OK, now that everyone has had a chance to look around the HJMews store, here’s your reminder that your chances are VERY GOOD to win a $150 shopping spree! Right now, there are only 18 people in the drawing, and Stray Cat Alliance REALLY needs your help! A donation of ANY amount will enter you [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a Kittypod Silhouette Compliments of HJ Mews!
19. September 2011
Our friends over at HJ Mews, purveyors of feline finery, want to share one of their favorite products with you through a special giveaway. Here’s your chance to win a Silhouette cat be from Kittypod! This luxurious cat bed by designer Elizabeth Paige Smith is a classic modern cat design. This kitty-head shaped pillow has [...]
Continue reading...Pre-Order Pet Lounge Studios New Bambu Hammock & Diner for Big Savings!
18. September 2011
Pet Lounge Studios is now taking pre-orders for their new Babmu Hammock and Bambu Diner, and if you order now for December delivery you can get 36% off! The hammock is regularly priced at $169.99 plus shipping, but the pre-order price is just $124.99 including free shipping. Same for the Bambu Diner, regular price is [...]
Continue reading...Kawaii Kitty Cuteness
17. September 2011
This cute kitty coffee pot and cat face cookie vignette is actually a ring from Etsy seller Finger Food Delight. I’ve been a little obsessed with mini-food lately, and to add cats into the mix is just awesome. Thanks to Teri and CHo for showing these to me!
Continue reading...Dancing Cat Necklace Giveaway Winner
17. September 2011
Congratulations to Allison (comment #309), winner of the necklace giveaway from The Dancing Cat! Wear it proudly!
Continue reading...Introducing PDL Cat: Handcrafted Sustainable Modern Cat Scratchers
16. September 2011
There’s a new player in the modern cat furniture world and so far I love what I see. PDL Cat designs handcrafted modern cat furnishings, and they just launched with a collection of gorgeous eco-friendly scratchers. These beauties are made with sustainable bamboo plywood and hand finished with natural oil. The scratching surface is all [...]
Continue reading...New Tiny Confessions Plus Bonus Giveaway ENTER TO WIN!
15. September 2011
The incredibly funny Christopher Rozzi has added a few new hilarious cat designs over at Tiny Confessions, my favorite of which is “I could literally spend an entire day just pushing your phone off a table.” And look at that face! Chris definitely knows cats. ENTER TO WIN! Tiny Confessions is offering a complete set [...]
Continue reading...Awesome Upcycling from Atomic Attic: One of a Kind Pet Beds
14. September 2011
The team over at Atomic Attic is endlessly creative when it comes to creating cozy napping spots for kitty. I recently showed you their beautiful modern plywood pedestal cat bed, which I absolutely love. Now they’ve got a great collection of cat beds made with upcycled vintage suitcases. They do an awesome job coordinating the [...]
Continue reading...New Felted Wool Cat Toys from WraptCats
13. September 2011
WraptCats — makers of the gorgeous felted wool cat beds I’ve written about before — has added some fun new cat toys to their shop. Check out these tasty treats for kitty, all hand knit and felted using Peruvian wool, then stuffed full with organic catnip. The WraptCats menu includes fuzzy little fishies, giant fried [...]
Continue reading...ScratchPal™ Giveaway Winner & Discount Code
13. September 2011
Congratulations to Janie M. (comment #745), winner of the ScratchPal™ no-mess cardboard cat scratcher from CatAbove! Now your kitties can scratch away and you won’t have to drag out the vacuum every time! And for those of you wondering if the cardboard bits will stick to the cat, there are two channels inside the ScratchPal [...]
Continue reading...Sacred Paw Print Necklace from Vixens Natural Jewelry
12. September 2011
Moderncat reader Michelle had this beautiful paw print pendant custom made by Shannon of Vixens Natural Jewelry as a tribute to the kitty that she recently lost. When Shannon was making this piece for Michelle, she focused on the word “sacred”. This is how Shannon describes the pendant: Sacred: Regarded with reverence: the sacred memory of a dead hero. The number 10 has [...]
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30. September 2011
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