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New Colors! Eco Nap Mat from West Paw Design

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

West Paw Design just released several fresh new colors of their Eco Nap Mat. This pet bed is not only stylish, but it’s very earth-friendly. 85% of the fabric is from recycled plastic water bottles, but you’d never know it because it is incredibly soft! Available in several sizes, machine washable and made in the [...]

What Will Kitty Wear This Christmas?

Thursday, December 17, 2009

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Kitty deserves some fancy duds for the holidays, so why not treat her to one of these stylish holiday collars from Pattern and Paw. Or for a little more glitz and glam, check out these bejeweled beauties from Cool Cat Collars. They also have a sweet little snowflake ID tag that they will engrave with [...]

Introducing Watson the Cat, Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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This cool little moderncat is Watson the Cat. He’s the mascot over at Medium Control Design. Watson is very smart and stylish. In fact he even has his own design blog, The Watsonian. Watson is also a very good helper, as you can see in this video: Watson is available on a variety of products including [...]

Feline Oddities for your Christmas Tree: Holiday Ornaments from These Creatures

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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Seattle-based pet product manufacturer These Creatures is offering some very unusual holiday ornaments this year. Makers of functional and stylish raised feeders and hanging feeders, These Creatures uses their signature material, powder-coated steel, to create their holiday ornaments. Cat lovers can choose from the Rein-cat and the Mer-cat to add a bit of whimsy to [...]

Apartment C Cat Bed Giveaway Winners

Saturday, November 28, 2009

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Congratulations to Anne (comment #66) and Jenny O. (comment # 915), winners of the cat bed giveaway from Apartment C. It looks like Anne likes the gingko and Jenny prefers the polka dots. Both excellent selections!

Illustrated Cat Pendant Winner Plus Discount Code

Monday, November 23, 2009

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The winner of the cat portrait pendant from The Illustrated Cat is Fran (comment #191)! Fran will get to choose one of Johnnie’s six beautiful cat portraits for her new stylish accessory. DISCOUNT CODE! Don’t worry, if you still want to get a cat art pendant for you or for a friend (excluding custom pendants), The Illustrated [...]

Etsy Find: Stylish Cat Beds from Apartment C PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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I’m absolutely in love with the beautiful designer fabrics used on these pet beds from Etsy seller Apartment C. There are so many to choose from! Each bed is handmade by Alling Welsh. The beds measure 18 inches, perfect for a cozy cat nest! I love these beds in the black and white patterns. Very mod! [...]

November Moderncat Giveaway: ModKat Litter Box

Sunday, November 1, 2009

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For the November giveaway, we have a brand new ultra-modern ModKat litter box for one lucky winner. This sleek and stylish covered litter box is packed full of innovative features including rooftop access, a reusable liner, and an ergonomic litter scoop with built-in brush. This is the perfect litter box for small living quarters. To enter [...]

Stylish Kitty Neckwear from Whisker Kisses

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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I’ve been admiring the hilarious handmade neckware from Etsy seller Whisker Kisses for quite some time now, and since they have special Halloween styles, I figured it was time to share them with you. Their supermodel, Twiggy, obviously enjoys the dress-up and loves showing off the latest fashions. Whisker Kisses offers a variety of kitty neckwear, [...]

Lucky German Moderncats!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

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Check out these products from Fressnapf, a German store chain that seems to be offering some great designer pet products. These images are from their latest catalog, which you can view here. Thanks to Moderncat reader Andrea for helping international moderncats find some stylish options!

SPECIAL CONTEST: Doodle a Caboodle for a Chance to Win a $100 Shopping Spree!

Sunday, September 27, 2009

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Here’s a chance to make your creativity pay off! The folks over at Caboodle want to see what you can do with their product. Caboodles are designed for customization — you can decorate them any way you want to match your style. So we’re asking you to get out your art supplies and show us [...]

Etsy Find: Handmade Cat Collars from Paws ‘n Tails BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Monday, September 21, 2009

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Is kitty’s wardrobe in need of an update? Well check out these stylish cat collars from Canadian Etsy seller Paws ‘n Tails. Available in a wide range of hip fabrics including retro/vintage inspired prints, stripes, solids, dots, florals and a whole lot more, each collar is handmade from soft fabric and has a breakaway clasp [...]

Sleepypod To Introduce New Crater Dot Pet Bed

Monday, September 21, 2009

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The design team over at Sleepypod, makers of the innovative mobile pet bed/carrier, have created a totally new kind of pet bed, which will be launched later this year. Crater Dot is a contoured lounge comprised of two parts, the outer contoured lounge base made of molded foam with a polyester fabric cover, and the [...]

Eco-chic Pet Accessories for Wine Enthusiasts

Monday, September 14, 2009

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If you appreciate a fine wine as much as you do a fabulous feline, then check out these pet feeders and beds from Whiner & Diner. Each one is handcrafted from authentic wooden wine crates. The raised feeders come in single-, double-, and triple-bowl styles, each with removable dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowls. Choose from six [...]

Stylish Laptop Case Featuring Artwork from Lucile Gomez

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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This new addition to the line of computer cases and accessories from Belgian company Tribbes features the artwork of Lucile Gomez and her sassy cat MÃƒÂ©phistofÃƒÂ©lix. Tribbes creates computer accessories with original artwork from a variety of designers and artists. These laptop cases are available in several sizes and run from 49,00 to 52,00 Euros. Thanks [...]

Lock It Up With a Designer Cat Key

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

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Why settle for a plain old key when you can have this stylish cat silhouette on your key chain. This key blank is designed to fit a standard Kwikset lock and will set you back $11.00. Order online from Stat Key. Thanks to Angela for the tip!

Moderncat Sighting: Happy Tabby on Design*Sponge

Thursday, August 20, 2009

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This adorable tabby was sighted over at Design*Sponge today in a DIY post where an old stereo console is converted into a stylish headboard. Check out the post here. Thanks to Megan for the sighting.

BRAND NEW! Introducing the Cat Quarters from Inspired Pet Designs

Monday, August 17, 2009

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Our beloved cats do require at least the basics including food & water, litter, and a place to nap, but all this gear can require a fair amount of space and in a smaller apartment, it can take over. I just came across a brand new company, Inspired Pet Designs, and their first product, the [...]

Urban Pet Haus Dwellings, Vote for Your Favorite and Enter to Win!

Monday, August 10, 2009

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Urban Pet Haus Dwellings, Vote for Your Favorite and Enter to Win!

Modern pet product design company Urban Pet Haus wants your opinion on which of their fabulous pet dwellings should go to market. There are three to choose from. Just leave a comment on this post with your vote and you’ll be entered to win the top design. One winner will be chosen in a random [...]

New Cat Collar Styles at Pattern & Paw Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY

Thursday, July 30, 2009

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Pattern & Paw just added 13 new designs to their already huge selection of super-stylish cat collars. Three of the new designs shown above (top to bottom) are Marquee Dots, Glam Dots, and Cirque Dots. Other new styles include Honeybee, Sundae Dots, Ahoy Lilac, Green Tiger Stripes, Red Skull & Crossbones, another colorway of the [...]

Introducing CatS Stylish Cat Furniture from Shanghai

Saturday, July 25, 2009

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Introducing CatS Stylish Cat Furniture from Shanghai

Introducing a new line of stylish cat furniture from Shanghai-based CatS. The line includes a climbing tower, several different styles of litter hiders, shelves, scratchers and beds. The products are currently only available in China, but the company is looking into shipping overseas. View all the CatS products at www.catsweet.com.

Sari’s DIY Litter Box Hider

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Moderncat reader Sari is at it again! Last time she showed us her awesome DIY cat tower, that was based on Colin’s Kitty Catsle. This time she used her signature green and white to create a stylish and functional litter box hider with a good old IKEA Besta shelf unit. By cutting two holes in [...]

A Better Way to Take Kitty Grocery Shopping

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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A Better Way to Take Kitty Grocery Shopping

Reusable shopping bags are a great way to reduce your contribution to the landfill. There are lots of reusable bags out there, but this cute kitty bag from Envirosax is one of my favorites. Envirosax are stylish, inexpensive (at only $8.50 for a nice big tote bag), and compact (when rolled-up, they are only 4″ [...]

Calling All Moderncat Ladies in the Greater NYC Area – Animal Planet Casting Call!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

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Calling All Moderncat Ladies in the Greater NYC Area – Animal Planet Casting Call!

I just heard from the folks at NYC-based production company True Entertainment about a new project they are working on for Animal Planet. It’s a show about cat-loving women who are breaking out of the “crazy cat lady” stereotype. They are looking for a handful of these women who live in the NYC area. Unfortunately, [...]

Moderncat Guest Post at The Design File

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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Check out the guest post that I wrote over at the interior design resource blog The Design File. The post includes a summary of my top ten Moderncat must-haves of the moment. Thanks so much to Lesley for asking me to contribute to her awesome blog!