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Contemporary Kitty to Watch Your Keys

Thursday, February 25, 2010

My friend Heidi recently gave me one of these sweet little kitty key rings from German contemporary gadget design company, Troika. It has a sleek modern form, with an aluminum body and a durable wire loop to hold your keys. The perfect little gift for any moderncat lover. Available for $19 US from Amazon in blackand [...]

Jessie’s DIY Cat Table

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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Jessie had some old weathered wood and an idea to make a rustic looking coffee table. Little did she know that it would be the perfect lounging area for her cats. The little patch of grass and the catnip garden are a perfect touch. (Don’t worry, she sealed the wood so the paint chips won’t [...]

Get Organized! With This Stylish Pet Organizer BONUS GIVEAWAY

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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How well kept are your veterinary records? How about emergency contact information? Notes for the pet sitter? Well, if you need to put all these things together in one place, then you need one of these stylish pet organizers from the creative company Knock Knock. This attractive hardcover 3-ring binder comes complete with all the [...]

Basic Cardboard Scratcher Gets a Japanese Facelift

Monday, February 22, 2010

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Probably every household with a cat has had a basic rectangular cardboard scratcher at one time. I’m always on the lookout for creative ways to disguise this somewhat uninteresting, but necessary, cat accessory. The Cat’s Boat from Japan caught my eye, with its sleek lines and natural wood. This wooden frame holds the cardboard insert [...]

Mid-century Moderncat: LIFE Magazine, 1950

Monday, February 22, 2010

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This wonderful photo was taken in August 1950 by LIFE Magazine staff photographer Peter Stackpole. It’s part of the LIFE Magazine photo archive hosed on Google. You can purchase a framed print for $89.99. via ffffound | Thanks to Yuri for the ffffind.

Moderncat Studio Goodies Now Available on Etsy!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

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Some of you already know about my other little venture, Moderncat Studio. This is a place where I get to put my passions for crafting and cats to good use by creating fun stuff for cats who appreciate good design. Through the studio, I bring together different designers who believe that well-designed cat products can [...]

deLuxe FURminator Giveaway Winner

Sunday, February 21, 2010

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Congratulations to Karen R (comment #200), winner of the new deLuxe FURminator! May your two kitties enjoy this fabulous tool!

Moderncat Sighting: Dwell Magazine

Friday, February 19, 2010

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A recent sighting on Dwell.com finds this lucky moderncat, Miu Miu, sitting on a George Nelson bench surveying the status of her owner’s renovation project. The funny folks over at Unhappy Hipsters captioned this lovely photo quite well: “This new box looked nothing like the model. Once again, the humans had failed.” Thanks to Brieanne for the [...]

Introducing IDtag.com: The “Amber Alert” for Pets ENTER TO WIN A LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION!

Friday, February 19, 2010

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Did you know that nearly eight million pets end up in animal shelters each year, and that 75 percent are euthanized? I can’t stand the thought of someone’s beloved pet cat going missing and the sheer panic her owners must feel. If this ever were to happen to you, there’s a new service that could [...]

World’s Best Cat Litter Giveaway Winner PLUS DISCOUNT COUPON & ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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Thanks so much to everyone who took the World’s Best Cat Litter™ survey! Your input is very valuable and much appreciated. The winner of the 1-year supply of World’s Best Cat Litter™ is Becky from Ada, Ohio. May your kitties enjoy this fabulous natural litter! $5.00 DISCOUNT COUPON! As a special thank you to everyone who took [...]

Caligraphy Cats: Elegant Simplicity

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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The simple brushstrokes of calligraphy are a perfect medium to capture the elegant beauty of a cat. These two images are some of my favorites. The sleeping catand crouching cat with flyare both available from AllPosters.com as framed or unframed prints starting at just $5.99. The perfect Asian touch for any modern interior.

Clean+Green Giveaway Winner

Monday, February 15, 2010

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Congratulations to Trisha (comment #29), winner of the Clean+Green giveaway! Trisha will get to try a trio of eco-friendly and cat-friendly products from Clean+Green. If you still want to try some for yourself, you can purchase all the different Clean+Green products at Amazon.

Super-stylish Designer Cat Beds from Fleabag Beds

Sunday, February 14, 2010

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Looking for a little pop of color for your living room? Well, these stylish cat beds from Fleabag Beds are just the thing. Handmade in Los Angeles using only the finest designer fabrics, there’s nothing ordinary or bland about these cat beds. The line was created by designers Sabina Vavra and Chelsea Hernandez (also TV [...]

Enter to Win a New FURminator deLuxe deShedding Tool!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

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You may already know about my favorite grooming tool, the FURminator. Well, they recently released a new and improved deLuxe version of this must-have accessory and this is your chance to win one! The new deLuxe FURminator has the same patented steel edge as the original FURminator — which does an amazing job of removing [...]

Hip Kitties from Hot n’ Funky

Friday, February 12, 2010

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These sassy little cats from Hot n’ Funky come on a variety of merchandise from t-shirts and mugs to totes and journals. Check out the Hot n’ Funky CafePress store for more.

Paw Nation Guest Post: Valentine’s Day Picks

Friday, February 12, 2010

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This month on Paw Nation, I chose some of my favorite Valentine’s Day goodies for kitty. Check out the post here.

Antonio’s DIY Cat Spot

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Antonio Rosa da Silva is an architect — and Moderncat reader — from Portugal (check out his portfolio, it’s amazing!). When he recently remodeled his home, he created this sleek built-in area for his two gorgeous Norwegian forest cats. The area houses both the litter and the food and water, but with a distinct divider [...]

Meowtini Giveaway Winners

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Congratulations to the following winners of the Valentine Meowtini giveaway from k grant desings: Deanie (comment #647) Melissa (comment #219) Jackie (comment #63) Cheers and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Andrea’s DIY Neko Chigura Handwoven Cat Basket

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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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 [...]

Oh Boy Cat Toy Valentine’s Day Giveaway Winner

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Congratulations to Nancy (comment #148), winner of the awesome Valentine prize package from Oh Boy Cat Toy! I just know that Nancy’s cats Mimi, Rowdy, Gizmo and Arabella will have a blast with these catnip-filled creations!

All Natural Odor Elimination & Stain Removal with Clean+Green BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Monday, February 8, 2010

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I’m always looking for new additions to my arsenal of stain- and odor-fighting products, especially products that are non-toxic and earth-friendly. The folks at Clean+Green sent me some of their odor-eliminating & stain-removing cat products to test, and I’m very pleased with the results. These are excellent weapons in the war against stink and stain. The [...]

KattySaks Giveaway Winner PLUS DISCOUNT OFFER

Monday, February 8, 2010

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Congratulations to Meredith (comment #156), winner of the KattySaks giveaway! Meredith is going to have the best dressed litter box on her street! If you’re still looking to get your own KattySaks, they are offering a special discount just for Moderncat readers. Use this link to go to a special order page and get $2.00 off [...]

Valentine Style for Your Moderncat

Sunday, February 7, 2010

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Kitty needs something special to wear on Valentine’s Day, and these cute handmade cat collars from Pattern & Paw are just the thing. These guys always have the best holiday-themed collars!

Moderncat Etsy Round-up: Valentine Cat Toys

Sunday, February 7, 2010

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There’s nothing better than a handmade cat toy to show kitty how much you love her on Valentine’s Day, and of course, Etsy is the place to find the best selection. Here are a few of my faves (clockwise from top left): Kitty, Be My Valentine Large Ruffled Catnip Heart from Crafty Cat Lady Three Plush Catnip [...]

Moderncat Etsy Round-up: Valentine Cat Cards

Saturday, February 6, 2010

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If you haven’t mailed Valentine cards to your Moderncat-loving friends yet, then check out this collection of handmade Valentine cards from some of my favorite Etsy sellers. Above, clockwise from top left: Pink Love Cats Card from Katy Homes Pop-up Valentine’s Day Cat Card from She’s Batty Valentine’s Day Cat Stationery Set from Happy Paper Black Cats in Love from [...]