We’ve been testing the X-tetra Scratch Lounge from Karma Products and it’s a new favorite! Everyone love this thing! The little cats fit perfectly in the scooped out nest on top, and the bigger cats, well, they don’t fit as well but that never matters, does it? Even my biggest cats love to squeeze themselves into [...]
Continue reading...Monday, September 10, 2012
Here’s a fun looking new corrugated cardboard cat scratcher and lounge. It’s the new X-Tetra from Karma Products. It measures 15″ x 15″ x 15″ and weighs a solid 7.5 lbs. The concave sides look like they’d be ideal for curling up inside. And it has lots of scritchy surfaces for kitty manicures. The X-Tetra [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, July 21, 2012
Apparently, Lithuania is the place for incredible felted cat beds! I’ve written about Etsy sellers VaivaNat and Grazim, both from Lithuania. Now let me introduce elevele, another Lithuanian Etsy seller making beautiful felt creations for cats. These cat caves are handmade with 100% merino wool. The marbled colors are absolutely gorgeous! They come in three [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 5, 2012
I know, it’s summer, but even in the warmer weather, I keep finding my kids curled up in their cozy caves. What is it with cats and warm napping spots? I write about a lot of very nice — and very expensive — cat cave beds, so I thought I’d do a roundup of some [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, May 3, 2012
What a face! This adorable little model sure does look cozy in these gorgeous handmade felted cat caves from Etsy seller Grazim. Each cat cave is made from natural wool using a wet felting technique. They are very modern and cool looking! The cat caves listed in Grazim’s Etsy shop measure about 15″ wide and [...]
Continue reading...Monday, January 23, 2012
Here’s a beautiful, contemporary take on the felted cat cave. These handmade felt cat beds are by Etsy seller VaivaNat, a graphic designer from Lithuania. I love the smooth shape and the beautiful texture, and clearly, this adorable kitty loves them, too! Available from the VaivaNat Etsy shop. Thanks to Moderncat reader Susan for the [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I just found this new ultra-modern pet hideaway over on my favorite design blog Design-Milk. It’s the Petball, a new creation coming to us from Korea. This cozy cave is raised on stylish legs with a comfy cushion inside. The top has built-in LED lights under a colored piece of acrylic, creating a side table. [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, January 7, 2012
Modernist Cat is now offering their Circa50 mid-century modern cat furniture line in three sizes. This beautiful piece can be used as a litter box hideaway or as a cozy cave for kitty naps. This is the perfect piece for any mid-century modern home and it’s completely customizable. Choose walnut or maple finish and a [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Great news! The Hepper Pod Bed is back in stock! This classic moderncat design is perfect for all the bush dwellers in your life. What kitty wouldn’t appreciate this space-age cozy cave? And you’ll love the way it looks in your living room. Available in gray or green, the new pods come with a reversible, [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 15, 2011
Here’s a fabulous holiday hideaway made just for a Moderncat! Jenna, creator of The Cat Ball, made this exclusive holiday cat ball just for us and one lucky kitty is going to get to snuggle in style this Christmas. It’s a festive damask print Cat Ball lined with candy cane stripes and trimmed with soft [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, November 9, 2011
With the colder weather here, kitty is probably searching for a cozy napping spot, and these beautiful felted cat beds from Etsy seller KCE Knits are just what she’s looking for! Luscious colors and inviting organic shapes will please both kitty and you, while the felted wool and mohair makes them extra durable. KCE Knits [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, October 22, 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...Friday, December 17, 2010
I told you we’d have the hottest new products during our Holiday Give-a-thon! Today’s prize is the brand new Igloo Cat Bed from The Refined Feline! Just introduced a couple of weeks ago, this awesome cat bed is the perfect cozy cave for napping. Made of natural rattan with espresso stain, this cat bed would [...]
Continue reading...Monday, December 6, 2010
The Refined Feline just announced two fabulous new products! These new kitty beds are absolutely gorgeous, and it looks like kitty will love them. First is the Igloo Cat Bed, a cozy little cave with a soft machine washable cushion inside. Made of natural rattan stained espresso, the Igloo will look great in any home. [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 22, 2010
As you probably know, my cats are my kids, and I know that a lot of Moderncat readers feel the same way about their own feline companions. To celebrate this special bond, the folks over at Petside.com have organized a special Pet ‘Net Family Event, bringing together pet bloggers to highlight the many ways we [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, September 5, 2010
Moderncat reader Helen was inspired by the German cat caves, Katzenhohle, that I posted back in May, and she decided to try her hand at creating some of her own. Here are the results and I think she did a wonderful job! Helen’s Casa di Gata (Italian for House of Cat), as she calls them, [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, August 21, 2010
I have liked the FurHaven Cat Cave Bedsince I first found it back in 2008 and I’ve wanted to test one, so I finally went out and bought it. This is the bed that made me say, okay, a little faux fur is alright, if it’s tastefully done. I love the way this bed combines [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 3, 2010
These incredible pieces of functional art are called Katzenhoehle, or cat caves. Each is handmade of felted wool by German artist Dornroeschen Filzunikate. There are several styles and sizes to choose from and the caves are apparently washable. They look so delicate, but very cozy, too. Available via what appears to be the German version [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Moderncat reader Andrea really wanted a neko chigura after seeing it posted here last month, but since they don’t seem to be available in the US, she decided to make her own. She used 1/2 inch piping and 1 inch strips of calico fabric with a coil basket weaving method to create a shape similar [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A while back I showed you the Banana Leaf Cat Cave. Here are two more additions to the banana leaf line, this time raised up high on a sisal wrapped pedestal that can be used as a scratching post. Lots of kitties love to perch up high and these beds can be moved anywhere to [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Check out this sleek new product line from Danish pet product design company Distance Design. The line includes these gorgeous brushed stainless steel cat trees, which you can customize by choosing your post style and size, then combining it with the sisal scratchers or pillow-topped perches. The posts have a large steel base for stability. [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 16, 2009
I first introduced Whisker Studio back in May when they released their first product, the Sky Climber. Well, they just launched a complete line of high-quality wood cat furniture to match with fluid organic lines designed to fit beautifully into a contemporary or traditional home. The new line includes the Catnapper, Cat Cave, Kitty Cot, [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, September 4, 2008
This stylish new cat bed has lots to offer. First, it’s made from eco-friendly banana leaf, a texture that cats absolutely love. As if that wasn’t cool enough, the sphere-shaped bed portion is separate from the base, allowing you to position the opening on the side or the top. It even includes a comfy cushion. [...]
Continue reading...Friday, February 29, 2008
I saw hundreds–if not thousands–of cat beds at the pet expo, almost every one the same as the last. But when I passed by the FurHaven booth, this new offering caught my attention. It’s the Cat Cave, made of soft MicroSuede fabric and available in three mod color combos, cream/chocolate, light blue/chocolate, and cream/celery. The [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 2, 2008
This month one lucky winner will receive a Bella Bed from Bella Creature Comforts. The winner will receive a small Bella Bed (the perfect size for cats) in Hex Black and Chili Pepper Red. Your cat could be snuggled-up in this cozy, eco-friendly bed made from Eco2 recycled cotton fiber and recycled PET fiberfill. Just [...]
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