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A Touch of Moderncat Style for Your Home or Office BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Just added to the Moderncat Studio Etsy shop, modern cat silhouette garlands! These decorative cut paper garlands will add the perfect touch of cat style to any room. They come in two sizes, large for $10, measuring six feet long, and mini for $6, measuring 18 inches. Hang one by your computer to brighten up [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Valentine Meowtini Giveaway, Three Winners!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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I love this Valentine giveaway! Three lucky winners are going to receive one of these adorable Olive Meowtinis from Etsy seller k grant designs! Each set includes two jumbo olives stuffed with catnip and topped with a heart-shaped pimento. And they come served in a martini glass! How cute is that? To enter, please leave a [...]

Valentine’s Day Prize Package Giveaway From Oh Boy Cat Toy!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

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It’s that time of year again, time to show kitty how much you love her and to kick off the season we have a prize package giveaway from Oh Boy Cat Toy! One lucky winner will get an assortment of cute handmade Valentine catnip toys. To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment on this [...]

Dummy Cat, I Love You

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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Check out this Etsy find. It’s a sweet little brass necklace named “Dummy Cat” by Bangkok-based Etsy seller Labyrinth Vintage. She’s a jewelry designer whose inspirations include animals, vintage style, and fashion. Dummy Cat is based on an original illustration of the designer’s cats and he has movable arms, which I think makes him that [...]

Meet Morgan & Enter to Win a Cozy Cat Bed!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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Meet Morgan. He’s a special little guy, born with bilateral cataracts and juvenile diabetes. But he’s a lucky guy, too, because his mom Donna is crafty and creative! She’s the one behind the Etsy shop Morgan’s Beds where she sells comfy handmade cat beds to help pay for Morgan’s medical expenses. The beds are made with [...]

Kitty Can Has Cheezburger!

Monday, January 18, 2010

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Here’s a tasty treat for kitty to sink her teeth into. It’s a scrumptious catnip cheesburger from Etsy seller Yes Please Burger! Each one is made to order from cotton and felt fabrics with 100% organic catnip inside. Yum!

Moderncat Etsy Find: Cute Kitty Skirts and Shirts from Zoe Chen

Thursday, January 14, 2010

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San Francisco-based illustrator and graphic designer Zoe Chen was inspired by her cat, Queenie, to create these whimsical kitty graphics for a very cool line of clothing. Designs are screen printed and sewn onto beautiful linen and cotton skirts and tops. Just the right designer kitty touch. Zoe Chen’s kitty wear is available from her Etsy [...]

NEW! Eco-friendly Scratcher & Lounger from DKcat

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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I love this new scratcher/lounger from DKcat! It’s so sleek and modern, plus, like all DKcat products, it uses reclaimed, eco-friendly, and healthy materials. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the tan and grey carpet tile would look great in a modern interior. Very nice! Available from the DKcat Etsy shop or directly from the DKcat website [...]

Moderncat Etsy Find: Creative Kitty Scratching Pod from Tattoo Dreams

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

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Etsy seller Tattoo Dreams brings original art to the cardboard cat scratcher with this one-of-a-kind Creative Kitty Scratching Pod. Each scratch pod base is individually handcrafted from domestic hardwood and decorated with funky graphics. The insert is made of the highest quality corrugated cardboard and can be flipped over for twice the wear. Small feet [...]

Has Kitty Been Naughty or Nice?

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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Regardless of whether kitty has been naughty or nice, you’ll want to get her a pair of handmade catnip coal lumps from Etsy seller Crafty Cat Lady. You get two fuzzy knit coal lumps filled with organic catnip and packaged in a festive little bag. Perfect for all kitties–good, and not so good.

Etsy Find: Cute Kitty Ornament from Australia

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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Now this is an ornament I could see on a Moderncat tree! It’s from Australian Etsy seller Little and Big K and it’s hand embroidered on natural linen. So sweet!

Moderncat Etsy Finds: Handmade Holiday Cards

Saturday, December 12, 2009

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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 Everything” Noel cat [...]

Kitty Family Portrait with Modern Style from Jenn Ski

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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I’m completely in love with these adorable illustrations by mid-century-modern-loving artist and illustrator Jenn Ski. Eight different breeds represented here, each with their own unique characteristics beautifully captured for the Moderncat lover. The Maine Coon looks just like my Mackenzie! The print is available from Jenn’s Etsy shop and it looks like you can contact her [...]

Etsy Find: Stylish Cat Beds from Apartment C PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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I’m absolutely in love with the beautiful designer fabrics used on these pet beds from Etsy seller Apartment C. There are so many to choose from! Each bed is handmade by Alling Welsh. The beds measure 18 inches, perfect for a cozy cat nest! I love these beds in the black and white patterns. Very mod! [...]

Holey Socks & Sweater Scraps! Recycled Cat Toys from Marvelous Melissa Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY Winner’s Choice!

Monday, November 9, 2009

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What moderncat doesn’t love a nice homemade toy that helps reduce the impact on the landfill? Well, as soon as your cat reads this, he’ll be asking you for one of these toys from Etsy seller Marvelous Melissa. She makes two different kinds of eco-friendly cats toys: Three Blind Mice and darn!socks, both of which [...]

Etsy Find: Colorful Felted Cat Toys from Cattitude Creations

Monday, November 2, 2009

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Check out these cute handmade felted cat toys from Etsy seller Cattitude Creations. Soft little creatures made of 100% wool and stuffed with organic catnip, perfect for hugging and bunny kicking. These kitties sure seem to enjoy ‘em!

Sexy Kitty with Vintage Flair

Thursday, October 29, 2009

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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 [...]

Keep Cozy on Halloween Night

Thursday, October 29, 2009

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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.

Two Halloween Kitty Clutches

Thursday, October 29, 2009

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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.

Just Treats, No Tricks from Oh Boy Cat Toy PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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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 Oh Boy [...]

Stylish Kitty Neckwear from Whisker Kisses

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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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 neckwear, [...]