Last minute shoppers, have we got some deals for you! Check out these holiday discounts on some of our favorite modern cat products. The Refined Feline Little Lotus Discount Clearance Sale – $100 off the Little Lotus in White (good thru 12/17/09) Kitt-In Box Buy One, Get One Half-off Celebrating launch of our first TV [...]
Continue reading...13. December 2009
Hold on to your hats! We’ve got an extra-special holiday giveaway from Hepper Home! Four prize packages, each containing a Hepper Pod Bed PLUS a matching Hive Bed! Wow! There are going to be some happy kitties! There will be one prize package in each of the signature Hepper color combos: Spring Bud Green, Herringbone, [...]
Continue reading...13. December 2009
Happy Hanukkah! Here’s a little treat from Jake and Micah to celebrate the Festival of Lights. A pair of Hanukkah fortune cookies, perfect for the season. And just so no one is left out, they also have some Christmas theme fortune cookies, too. $4.99 each or $9.95 for a pair.
Continue reading...13. December 2009
These rather rotund Christmas cats are waiting to bring some holiday cheer to you and your guests. Use them to decorate a tree, mantel, or tabletop. Handpainted mercury glass with flocked stripes and a little holiday wreath for a collar. On sale now for $11.99 US at SmithsonianStore.com I also had to share this little [...]
Continue reading...12. December 2009
If you’re like me, and mail your holiday cards at the very last minute, you’re in luck! There are still some really wonderful handmade cards available from several Etsy sellers. Check out this collection of Moderncat-worthy holiday greetings! Above, clockwise from top left: Special edition holiday cat card from Citrus Tree. Message inside reads “Merry [...]
Continue reading...12. December 2009
I have–and absolutely love–one of the full-size Jonathan Adler cat statues, but this little guy is on my holiday wish list. It’s a miniature version of his medium cat statue, complete with ribbon and ready for hanging on your tree. $24 US | Available from orange and pear
Continue reading...9. December 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...27. November 2009
Check out the Moderncat picks in the Martha Stewart Gift Guide! There’s something for every moderncat on your list!
Continue reading...26. November 2009
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on how grateful we are for the special feline friends we have in our lives. I know I am thankful for every moment I have with my furry family members. They bring such joy to my life! And our beloved house cats express their gratitude with purrs and [...]
Continue reading...29. October 2009
Our friends over at Jake & Micah have conjured up some very tasty treats just for Halloween. They have a special trio of Halloween-themed Catnip Fortune Cookies, each with its own special Halloween fortune. Or, for a little more variety, you could try the Kitty Trick or Treat Bag, which comes with one catnip fortune [...]
Continue reading...29. October 2009
Okay, this is the first time I’ve ever purchased costumes for the cats, but I just couldn’t resist these two. I found the rooster hat at Target and the devil costume came from Petsmart. I think they have both been worn for a total of one and a half minutes, just for the taking of [...]
Continue reading...29. October 2009
If you’re still trying to figure out what to be for Halloween, here’s some inspiration! How about a sexy kitty costume with 1950s pin-up style. This outfit sold out on Etsy right away, but you still might be able to hit the vintage stores and put together something similar. I think the glasses make the [...]
Continue reading...29. October 2009
Here’s just the thing to keep you toasty warm as you venture out into the neighborhood on Halloween night. It’s a cozy hat with ears from Etsy seller KittyLove123. Available in both adult and children’s sizes. Pick from a variety of fun fuzzy textures and colors.
Continue reading...29. October 2009
Make a glossy trio of black cats with these DIY instructions from Sunset Magazine. They can keep an eye on your front porch on Saturday night. Thanks to Sarah for the tip!
Continue reading...29. October 2009
Here are some cute handmade clutches to zip-up your Halloween treats in. There’s an orange wristlet with little black cats and a cute zippered pouch featuring two scardey cats trick-or-treating. Each one is under $10.
Continue reading...28. October 2009
Since she can’t have chocolate, treat kitty to some of these cute Halloween catnip cat toys from Moderncat Etsy fave Oh Boy Cat Toy. I’m sure your favorite feline friend deserves some of these! Enter to Win a Catnip Jack-o-lantern! One lucky moderncat will get to sink her teeth into a catnip stuffed jack-o-lantern from [...]
Continue reading...28. October 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...28. October 2009
This quintessential Halloween kitty is handmade by Etsy seller Mamaroots. Made of poplar wood, finished with non-toxic watercolors, and sealed with beeswax, this little sculpture would make a perfect decoration for Halloween — or anytime!
Continue reading...28. October 2009
In her artwork, Julianna Swaney of Oh My Cavalier is inspired by many things, including animals with sharp claws, antique ephemera and postcards, and anthropomorphism of all kinds. It definitely shows in these two Halloween illustrations. Both are available from her Etsy shop on hand printed greeting cards, maybe not in time for Halloween this [...]
Continue reading...27. October 2009
I’ve shown you the fabulous dancing cats of Jamie Shelman before. Well, here they are in their Halloween finery doing the Spooky Dance. Love it!
Continue reading...27. October 2009
Esty seller To Scarborough Fair, maker of the adorable little felted hats I showed you earlier this year, also has a collection of Halloween witch hats with colorful attached wigs. Each one is handmade, so no two are alike, and they come in a variety of bright colors.
Continue reading...27. October 2009
Yeowww catnip is a favorite in the Moderncat household, so we can’t wait to get our claws into this Halloween pumpkin catnip toy! I see a whole lot of bunny kicking about to happen! Available from MyThreeCats and Amazon
Continue reading...27. October 2009
This cool cat brooch from Etsy seller SaraMakesThings is screen printed by hand on felt and comes in orange, purple, or spooky green. You can choose from the black cat or the outlined cat.
Continue reading...27. October 2009
Looking for the perfect Halloween costume to match your moderncat? Check out this collection of handmade cat masks, all found on Etsy. Above (clockwise from top left): Silk and lace black cat mask from Mascherina Gold cat mask sculpted out of recycled materials from Reimagined Musings Felt tiger mask from Lupin Handmade Polymer clay cat [...]
Continue reading...26. October 2009
I first introduced you to the fabulous Kitty Wigs last year, and now, just in time for Halloween, Chronicle Books has released the first ever Kitty Wigs book, Glamourpuss: The Enchanting World of Kitty Wigs. Featuring photographs by Jill Johnson and a foreword by the one and only Heather Armstrong of dooce.com, this book is [...]
15. December 2009
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