New favorite thing! Just look at this stunning modern cat house from Seattle-based Modern Mews Studio! What a gorgeous piece of design. It’s the perfect size for kitty to snuggle into and it couldn’t be more attractive. The front and back acrylic panels are held in place with magnets making them easy to remove for cleaning. There’s an [...]
Continue reading...30. October 2011
Here’s a new line of handcrafted cat furniture from The Vertical Cat. Designed by Kathie Huddleston and built by her craftsman brother Terry Huddleston, these pieces use simple materials and have nice clean lines. The collection includes two cat trees, the Madison Cat Tree and the Alexa Cat Tree, which is designed to fit in [...]
Continue reading...30. October 2011
Here’s a little reminder, the following coupons and discounts are ending on October 31! 15% off your purchase from the Paper Matthew Etsy shop with discount code 15MODCAT Free shipping to the US and Canada on The Cat’s Trapeze at catstrapeze.us 10% off handmade puppets from Stacey Gordon with discount code MODCATYAY 15% off all [...]
Continue reading...29. October 2011
Cute kitty Halloween cards from I Can Has Cheezburger.
Continue reading...28. October 2011
Check out this brand new resin wicker cat pod bed from Mr. Hetzher’s. I found it in the new PetSmart Boutique, which features all kinds of fabulous modern cat products. The new wicker pod bed comes with a comfy cushion and a removable washable micro suede cover. The pod has an elevated bottom to protect [...]
Continue reading...26. October 2011
Italian illustrator Eleonora D’Erme creates wonderful drawings including these sweet cat portraits available on little pins from her Etsy shop.
Continue reading...25. October 2011
This is one of the most brilliant DIY projects I’ve seen! Moderncat reader David was looking for a mat for outside the litter box that would actually trap the litter to prevent it from scattering. He also wanted something stylish, so he searched the internet and found some excellent products that do just the trick. [...]
Continue reading...24. October 2011
Jennifer of Jenna’s Red Rhino — creator of the original Cat Ball kitty bed — has two fabulous new products. We’ve been testing both an they are a huge hit. First, we have the new Mini Cat Ball. It’s just like the original Cat Ball but smaller. The Mini Cat Ball has a 17″ diameter and [...]
Continue reading...22. October 2011
This is really big news in the Moderncat world! I was so excited to get an email from Jayne, creator of the Like Kittysville retro cat bed, announcing that she is now making removable, washable slip covers! These are some of my most favorite modern cat beds ever. We absolutely love ours (I had Jayne [...]
Continue reading...22. October 2011
Catstrapeze.us is offering FREE SHIPPING to the US and Canada, now through October 31, 2011! Get your original Cat’s Trapeze now and save! (Unfortunately, we’re temporarily sold out of the 3-pillow in natural cotton fabric, but we have the 2-pillow natural, plus the new chocolate 3-pillow and white 2- and 3-pillow. We hope to have [...]
Continue reading...21. October 2011
Master puppet designer — and cat lover – Stacey Gordon has some adorable feline-related creations for all you puppet collectors out there. These little guys are from her collection of handmade cat finger puppets, each with their own special name and personality. Colorful felt and tiny little details make these puppets awesome gifts and collector’s items. [...]
Continue reading...21. October 2011
Congrats to Carrie (comment #703), winner of the Glacier Point Pet Fountain giveaway! This was an incredibly popular giveaway. It looks like there are a lot of thirsty cats out there!
Continue reading...20. October 2011
HJ Mews has a special treat for kitty this Halloween! It’s an awesome Halloween kitty treat package with a huge assortment of goodies for your discerning feline, including Halloween-themed neck wear and a set of limited edition handcrafted Halloween toys. For $54.99 you’ll get the following: Berthold the Bat Toy Mordecai the Mouse Toy Nip-stuffed [...]
Continue reading...20. October 2011
Hollywood Franklin has a new addition to their ultra mod Hollywood Franklin Tower. They’ve added a medium size platform measuring 1′ 6″ x 1′ 3″. This size is right between the small stair riser and the original large platform. Now you can create an intermediate perching spot for kitty on this super sleek climbing tower. [...]
Continue reading...19. October 2011
Paper artist Matthew Ross (you know his amazing paper cat sculptures!) thought he would try his hand at designing something that cats would actually be allowed to destroy, so he created these wonderful little cardboard mice. He decided to make some for his cat and apparently they are a big hit, so now these little [...]
Continue reading...18. October 2011
Here’s a beautiful new wall-mounted cat climbing and perching creation from Griffith Designs. It’s the HabiCat, a handcrafted hexagonal shelf that looks more like a piece of modern sculpture than a cat climber. There are four solid side panels and two open, which can be oriented in a number of different ways. Download the instruction [...]
Continue reading...17. October 2011
Looking for a stylish but affordable way to conceal the litter box? Modern Cat Designs just launched this new modern litter box cover, which starts shipping tomorrow. It’s a simple two-piece concealer that holds a standard litter box including larger boxes. Kitty enters through the cutout in one side and extra litter gets trapped inside. [...]
Continue reading...16. October 2011
Since kitty can’t have any Halloween chocolate (remember, chocolate is toxic to cats!) here’s a little treat she can indulge in this season. It’s a whole box full of 25 catnip candies! Each little toy has a pinch of fresh nip inside to drive kitty wild. And they come in this cute little box! Available [...]
Continue reading...14. October 2011
Keeping kitty hydrated is incredibly important, and the Glacier Point Pet Fountain is one of the best ways to provide fresh, clean water for your cat. Withe the Glacier Point fountain, water circulates through a carbon filter to remove toxins, and all the parts are certified water safe. The large lead-free ceramic basin and removable [...]
Continue reading...13. October 2011
French designer Geraldine de Beco created these elegant ceramic bowls for the porcelain company Bernardaud. The bowls are sculpted to reveal a cat silhouette when three-quarters full with opaque liquid. Such a lovely way to have your breakfast cereal! I can’t find these for sale online anywhere, but they may be available through one of [...]
Continue reading...12. October 2011
This Sunday, October 16, is National Feral Cat Day! This annual event is coordinated by Alley Cat Allies as a way to raise awareness about feral cats, promote Trap-Neuter-Return, and recognize the millions of compassionate Americans who care for them. Each year cat welfare groups and cat lovers across the country plan events to help [...]
Continue reading...12. October 2011
Congratulations to Christine (comment #947), winner of the paper cat sculpture by Matthew Ross! Enjoy this amazing little creation! Get 15% off! Matthew is offering a special discount for Moderncat readers! Just use coupon code 15MODCAT at checkout and get 15% off your order from Matthew’s Etsy shop! Offer expires October 31, 2011. Custom Cat [...]
Continue reading...11. October 2011
It’s that time of year again when cats — especially black cats — appear everywhere, and these are some of my favorites so far this season! Ryan Conners creates adorable cat-themed folk art with a wonderful whimsical style. Ryan lives in northwestern Pennsylvania and her art is inspired by her six cats and her two [...]
Continue reading...10. October 2011
Real tattoos may not be everyone’s thing, but you can test-drive some body art with temporary tattoos. You may have visited my other new website CattooDesign.com to check out some of the cat tattoos that readers have submitted. Getting a real tattoo is a pretty big commitment, so I thought it would be fun to [...]
Continue reading...10. October 2011
Congratulations to Catherine (comment #484) winner of the limited edition lipstick pink MEOW hoodie from MoBu Couture! Wear it with pride! Get 10% off! MoBu Couture is offering a special discount just for Moderncat readers! Enter code PINKMEOW when checking out at MoBu Couture and get 10% off the pink MEOW hoodie! Offer expires October [...]
31. October 2011
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