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Moderncat Etsy Find: Cat Mat
Nothing says “this spot is mine” better than a giant cat silhouette cut from industrial gray felt. This creation is from Etsy seller Elasticco and can be yours for $52.
Continue reading...Custom Cat Ukulele
20. March 2012
Beautiful instruments are truly works of art, and this handcrafted custom ukulele from Etsy seller Celentano Woodworks can certainly be appreciated by any Moderncat lover. The kitty shaped sound hole is hand cut and adds a perfect touch of feline finesse to this gorgeous instrument. Thanks to Jackson for showing me this one.
Continue reading...Meow Mingle at Pussy & Pooch in LA This Wednesday!
20. March 2012
If you’re in LA, stop by our favorite modern pet supply store, Pussy & Pooch, this Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm for their monthly Meow Mingle. This month they will have a special Sweet 16 birthday party for one fo the P&P kitties, Minxx. Stop by for some snacks and socializing with other modern [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat on Instagram
18. March 2012
If you have an iPhone, you may already know about my new favorite obsession, Instagram. It’s a free photo sharing app that lets you easily apply a few filters and upload arty-farty photos to share with all your friends. Of course, I’m focusing on cats and cat-related pix only. I have my Instagram photo stream [...]
Continue reading...Cats Being Cats
12. March 2012
What all know what cats do best — their own thing. This cute illustration from Kari Egan definitely captures our feline friends in all their glory. Available from Kari’s Etsy shop, Pop Doggie, as a magnet or a print. via Dog-Milk
Continue reading...Cat Eye Chart
9. March 2012
Looking for a great gift to give your vet? How about this adorable black and white cat eye chart poster from Local Paper Studio. It’s a fun take on a traditional eye chart, but featuring kitty’s favorite things. Available in two sizes, 18″ x 24″ or 12.5″ x 19″ and $1 from the sale of every [...]
Continue reading...Italian Design Cat Bookends
29. February 2012
Handmade in Italy, these acrylic cat bookends by Spisani are just the thing to keep all your reading materials in place. Available from Barneys New York. via Dog-Milk
Continue reading...Handcrafted Mod Cat Brooch From Citrus Cat
23. February 2012
These colorful kitties are from Etsy seller Citrus Cat. Each brooch is handmade with mod colors and unique patterns. $18-20 from the Citrus Cat Etsy shop.
Continue reading...New Crazy ABOUT Cats Lady T-shirt From RC Tees
22. February 2012
Just because you love your cats, that doesn’t make you a crazy cat lady, right? That’s what the folks over at RC Tees think, so they created a new design with this sentiment. Their new Crazy About Cats Lady t-shirt features a portrait of the RC Tees mascot, Abby, the same kitty featured in their [...]
Continue reading...Red Carpet Cat Twitter Party Tomorrow!
21. February 2012
Are you ready for the Oscars? We are! I’m actually here in Los Angeles for a special event happening tomorrow. Gracey, The Tiniest Tiger, and her mom Joanne have coordinated a fabulous feline-themed event as part of a pre-Oscar soiree. They designed a super cool Tiniest Tiger Hipster Bag and filled it with all sorts [...]
Continue reading...Whimsical Ts and Totes from Cat vs. Human
19. February 2012
If you’re not familiar with the work of Yasmine Surovec, head on over to Cat vs. Human to check out her humorous take on being a cat lover. Yasmine’s whimsical drawings of kitties and the people who love them are sure to make you chuckle. And don’t miss the Cat vs. Human online shop where you can [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat On Animal Wise Radio
13. February 2012
Beth Nelson and Mike Fry, hosts of Animal Wise Radio, had me back on the show again yesterday. It’s always fun to talk to them about style and design tips for living with cats. You can listen to the podcast online, or download it in iTunes. (It’s the 2/12/12 show. My segments starts at 1:09.)
Continue reading...Who Says Kitty Wear Can’t Be Cool?
10. February 2012
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 [...]
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28. March 2012
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