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Who Says Kitty Wear Can’t Be Cool?
No frumpy cat lady sweatshirts here! Check out these incredibly cool cat-themed tank tops, mini and maxi dresses, and over sized canvas tote bags from Etsy seller So You Think You Can Rock. Coming from Thailand, I wouldn’t expect anything but cool, plus they’re totally affordable. Everything is screen printed by hand. Check out the full selection [...]
Continue reading...Bufon The Cat Brooch by Marta Chojnacka
9. February 2012
Polish artist and designer Marta Chojnacka created the Las Chicas de Manolo collection of fashion accessories by transforming her hand drawings into unique pieces. The collection is inspired by Henri Toulouse Lautrec’s drawings of ladies and classic cameos and pays tribute to women. Each piece is made of hand painted solid walnut, that is engraved and finished with a [...]
Continue reading...Jason Wu or Super Bowl?
4. February 2012
Tomorrow is game day, but depending on where your interests lie, that may mean one of two things. The new limited edition collection created by fashion designer Jason Wu exclusively for Target hits stores tomorrow. The collection features at least three pieces (t-shirt, tote bag, and scarf) adorned with a beautiful black kitty named Milu. [...]
Continue reading...Show Me Your Teeth!
28. January 2012
Every once in a while we have a fun photo round-up over on the Moderncat Facebook page. Yesterday was “Show Me Your Teeth” day, with pix of kitties yawning, talking, or otherwise showing us their pearly whites. Here are some of the photos that readers uploaded, just for fun! (The stunning image above is from Nynke [...]
Continue reading...Cool Kitty Papercrafts from Tubbypaws (and a cat that can use Adobe Illustrator!)
27. January 2012
Here’s a fun little craft for you to do this weekend! These sweet 3-D illustrations are from the one and only Tubbypaws, creator of happy things, often involving cats. Now you can make your very own Internet Box Cat or Keyboard Cat. Simply download the free files, print, cut out, and assemble. There’s even a [...]
Continue reading...Origami Cat Necklace by Claire & Arnaud
21. January 2012
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...City The Kitty Loves The Cat Wheel!
15. January 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
15. January 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...Moderncat Etsy Find: Kitty Cat Mary Janes From Em and Sprout
9. January 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...Moderncat Etsy Find: Mod Kitty Shawl Pin from Wire Dreams Design
5. January 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...Mark Your Calendar! My Cat From Hell Season Two Premiers January 7
29. December 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...Help Luna the Fashion Kitty Help Homeless Persians
28. December 2011
My friend Luna the Fashion Kitty has a big heart and she’s using her celebrity status to help homeless kitties! Miss Luna is a fashionable Himalayan kitty with a wardrobe that puts mine to shame. I’ve actually met Luna, she and her mom Rocio live here in Arizona, and I have to say, Luna is [...]
Continue reading...NYC Architects Create Stylish Shelters for City’s Street Cats
22. December 2011
NYC-based Architects for Animals held their second annual Giving Shelter benefit earlier this month. This event brings together world-class architects and designers to create unique shelters for outdoor cats. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and following the event, all of the shelters are donated to NYC’s community [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Hey Kitty Kitty, Your One-stop Shop for the Coolest Cat Goods ENTER TO WIN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE!
19. December 2011
If your style is more “cool cat” than “crazy cat lady” you are going to love the new online shop Hey Kitty Kitty. It’s a one-stop online marketplace for only the coolest cat-themed items around. They have a nicely curated selection of everything including housewares, apparel, art, stationery, accessories, and of course, fun stuff for [...]
Continue reading...Pottery Cat Tags to Dress Up Your Holiday Gifts ENTER TO WIN!
16. December 2011
These handmade clay tags from woodworker and cat lover Branda Watts will make the perfect addition to any holiday gift. The tags are made from earthenware that is rolled on linen, hand stamped, and kiln fired. Each one features a sweet cat illustration, with four different designs to choose from. Add one to a package [...]
Continue reading...Arm The Animals: Making a Statement & Raising Funds for Animals in Need
4. December 2011
I’m having a blast at Unique LA this weekend, and right next to me are the guys from Arm the Animals. I love this company and I was excited to learn more about their mission and to see their products in person. Arm the Animals was created specifically to raise funds for small, struggling animal [...]
Continue reading...Meet Me In LA!
30. November 2011
Moderncat will be in Los Angeles this weekend for the fabulous Unique LA show! We’ll be there selling goodies from Moderncat Studio and we are loaded with all our most popular gifts for cats and cat lovers. This was an incredible show last year, packed with every kind of cool handmade holiday gift you could [...]
Continue reading...Cats on Modern Furniture Photo Contest!
15. November 2011
You may remember my friend Heidi Abrahamson, the designer I collaborated with to make the infamous hairball jewelry. In addition to being a fabulous modern jewelry designer, Heidi, along with her husband Douglas, own one of the coolest mid-century modern furniture stores in Phoenix, Phoenix Metro Retro. Heidi and Douglas are also big cat lovers and [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Kitty Cat Ring by iluxo
4. November 2011
Simple and elegant, this kitty cat ring by Etsy seller iluxo is the perfect way to show your love of our feline friends without going overboard. Available in ivory or black acrylic in sizes 5 – 9. $9.99 in the iluxo Etsy shop. via Rare Bird Finds, thanks to Cherise
Continue reading...Holiday Shopping Tonight at Moderncat Studio
4. November 2011
If you’re in the Phoenix area, please stop by Moderncat Studio tonight for a sneak peek at our new holiday toys! They’re not even available in our Etsy shop yet (coming soon!). This is your chance to get an early start on your holiday shopping for all the moderncats in your life. The studio is [...]
Continue reading...Happy Halloween from I Can Has Cheezburger
29. October 2011
Cute kitty Halloween cards from I Can Has Cheezburger.
Continue reading...Kitty Pins from Eleonora D’Erme
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...Feline Finger Puppet Fun
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...Elegant Cat Bowl by Geraldine de Beco
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...New! Temporary Cat Tattoos from Cattoo Design – For People Who Don’t Want to Commit!
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 [...]
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10. February 2012
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