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Origami Cat Necklace by Claire & Arnaud
French designers Claire & Arnaud created a lovely line of origami-inspired jewelry, including this sweet silver kitty. Available from boticca.com. via Dog-Milk
Continue reading...New Wooden Cat Sculptures from Matthew Ross Plus Special Discount
Friday, January 20, 2012
Paper artist and cat illustrator extraordinaire Matthew Ross just added some new wooden cat sculptures to his Etsy shop. Matthew’s hand painted sculptures are designed to sit on a shelf or hang on the wall. The sculptures are based on his paper sculptures, sharing the same whimsical style. You can also get some of Matthew’s sculptures as a pair [...]
Continue reading...Attention Arizona Cat Lovers! See Jackson Galaxy Live in Scottsdale on February 17! Tickets On Sale Now!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Cat Daddy himself, Jackson Galaxy, will be in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, February 17, 2012 for a special live presentation. Jackson will present Cat Mojo 101 at 7:00 pm at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Tickets are $10 per person and all profits will be donated to three area animal rescues. Jackson’s Cat Mojo 101 [...]
Continue reading...Enter To Win a Kitty T-shirt and Tote Bag from Em & Sprout! WINNER’S CHOICE!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Em & Sprout has so much cute stuff! Check out these three adorable designs, all available in both t-shirts and tote bags! There’s Magical Kitten Paws, In Nap Time We Succeed, and Moody Cats. Now here’s the tough part, you get to choose! That’s right, we’re offering a giveaway for winner’s choice of a t-shirt and a tote [...]
Continue reading...Happy Ending for Rescued Kitten Thanks to Design*Sponge
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
I’m a huge fan of Gracy Bonney, not only because she writes the beautiful and inspiring blog Design*Sponge, but also because she is a true animal lover. And today Grace did a wonderful thing by rescuing a tiny, underweight kitten from the alley behind her house. This little girl was found in freezing cold temperatures [...]
Continue reading...Contempo Kitty Cat Breed Poster ENTER TO WIN!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Check out this fun cat breed poster from Sarah Menzies, the creative force behind the Etsy shop Sarah Loves Cats and the blog The Purr Diaries. Sarah lives in Sydney, Australia, and, guess what? She loves cats! Sarah’s cat breed poster features her original kitty drawings in a 30 cm x 42 cm digital print. [...]
Continue reading...City The Kitty Loves The Cat Wheel!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
On episode 2 of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell – starring everyone’s favorite Cat Daddy, Jackson Galaxy – a fiery Bengal mix named City The Kitty clearly had some excess energy to burn. Jackson brought in The Cat Wheel, an indoor exercise system designed specifically for high-energy cats like Bengals. Well, as you can see in the video below, [...]
Continue reading...Protect Your iPad with Modern Cat Style
Sunday, January 15, 2012
I’m in awe of the stunning craftsmanship on these handmade laptop and iPad cases by Canadian Etsy seller Boutique ID. Each bag is made of 100% wool designer felt that’s sculpted into stylized animal faces. The cat design is currently available as an iPad 2 case for $76 US or a MacBook Air case for [...]
Continue reading...Elegant Inspiration for Re-purposing with Cats in Mind
Saturday, January 14, 2012
French designer Sinan Sigic of Atelier Hapax creates one-of-a-kind objects using recycled materials. This unique cat tree is made from an old lamp base wrapped with 444 meters of sisal rope. The base and shelf were added to give the cats a place to perch. Brilliant! I’m hitting the thrift stores this weekend to see [...]
Continue reading...Spoil Your Cat Not Your Style with Cat Convertibles
Friday, January 13, 2012
Here’s a completely new combination of multi-function in designer cat products. Introducing Cat Convertibles, a new line of home furnishings that function for both you and your cat. The Cat Convertible Cabinet is the first piece in this line. When closed, it looks like a regular cabinet, however, the side panels open to reveal a [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Mid-century Modern Cat Print from Pool Pony Design
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Add a little mid-century modern flair to your home with this cool cat print from Pool Pony Design. Available in two sizes from the Pool Pony Design Etsy shop. Thanks to Carrie for the find.
Continue reading...More Multi-function Modern Cat Design: Introducing The Bloq from Binq Design
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
There are so many beautiful products appearing on the market that integrate functional pet design with beautiful modern aesthetics. Here’s another piece from The Netherlands, The Bloq by Binq Design. A sleek cube with a soft-close drawer above and a thick padded bed below, The Bloq can be used as a nightstand or side table. This [...]
Continue reading...New Petball Multi-function Hideaway from Korea
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...Moderncat Etsy Find: Kitty Cat Mary Janes From Em and Sprout
Monday, January 9, 2012
Looking for some cute kitty style for your feet? Check out these kitty cat Mary Jane shoes from Etsy seller Em and Sprout. I’ve seen other similar kitty shoes, but they’re all leather, while the Em and Sprout Mary Janes are 100% vegan! Fabric uppers with rubber soles are hand embellished with a variety of [...]
Continue reading...The State of Cat Adoption Info-graphic
Monday, January 9, 2012
(click the image above to enlarge) The folks over at Found Animals wanted to shed some light on the good, the sad, and the changeable about the state of cats in the US, so they created this info-graphic to help paint the picture. Some of the statistics are truly alarming: in Los Angeles, 75% of [...]
Continue reading...Modernist Cat Launches New Circa50 Line of Mid-century Modern Cat Furniture
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...Introducing Cattino Contemporary Cat Furniture
Friday, January 6, 2012
You know I love multi-function, especially when it’s in a good looking product. I just came across this sleek kitty creation called Cattino. It’s a combo cat scratcher/bed/perch designed by Nathan Workman from Cincinnati, OH. Armed with a design degree, Nathan wanted to create a beautiful and functional piece of furniture for his cat Miss Trudy. [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Mod Kitty Shawl Pin from Wire Dreams Design
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Add just a touch of feline flare to your sweater with this cute kitty shawl pin from Etsy seller Wire Dreams Design. Made of polymer clay with a recycled bamboo knitting needle for the closure. Each one is made to order for just $10.
Continue reading...Hepper Pods Are Back!
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...Spirit Essences Giveaway Winners Plus Cat Behavior Tips From Cat Daddy Jackson Galaxy
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Thanks to everyone for your comments on the Spirit Essences giveaway! Jackson wishes he could answer all of you personally, but he had to choose five top comments that he feels represent some common issues, so hopefully you’ll see some tips here that you can use, too. Each of the following readers will receive the [...]
Continue reading...Animals In Color 2012 Cat Calendar Giveaway Winner
Monday, January 2, 2012
Congratulations to Suzanne (comment #370), winner of the 2012 cat calendar from Animals In Color! Enjoy a colorful, feline-filled year!
Continue reading...December Moderncat Giveaway Winner
Monday, January 2, 2012
Congratulations to Genevieve from Los Angeles, winner of the December Moderncat giveaway! Genevieve’s kitties will love sinking their claws into their new canine scratcher from The Company of Pets. I hope they enjoy it as much as this little guy in the photo does!
Continue reading...Moderncat January Giveaway: The Vertical Cat Winner’s Choice
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year to everyone! Our January giveaway will have some lucky kitties climbing high in 2012. This month, The Vertical Cat is offering winner’s choice of either a 4 foot Alexa Corner Cat Tree, a 3 foot Madison Cat Tree, or $240 worth of shelves and stairs! Wow! To enter the monthly giveaway, make [...]
Continue reading...Mark Your Calendar! My Cat From Hell Season Two Premiers January 7
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Get ready for season two of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell staring everyone’s favorite cat behaviorist, Cat Daddy Jackson Galaxy! The first of six brand new episodes will air on January 7. This season is full of fabulous felines and the challenges they face with their cat guardians, who sometimes need a little training themselves. [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Hepper Nom Nom Feeder Adds Function to Feeding
Thursday, December 29, 2011
One of our favorite modern pet product companies, Hepper, just released a new pet feeder that I absolutely love. It’s the Nom Nom feeder and it’s super sleek and functional. The Nom Nom comes with a removable two-compartment stainless steel dish that nests inside a plastic tray with a crumb catcher to catch little spills [...]
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