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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, January 18, 2010
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!
Continue reading...Thursday, January 14, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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.
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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!
Continue reading...Saturday, December 12, 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...Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, November 19, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 9, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 2, 2009
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!
Continue reading...Thursday, October 29, 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...Thursday, October 29, 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...Thursday, October 29, 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...Wednesday, October 28, 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...Wednesday, October 28, 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...Wednesday, October 28, 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...Wednesday, October 28, 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...Tuesday, October 27, 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...Tuesday, October 27, 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...Monday, October 26, 2009
Not surprisingly, there is a lot of Halloween cat art on Etsy. Out of everything, these paintings by Tascha caught my eye. The style is intriguing and the cats are adorable, without being overly cutesy. I just love those black kitties, and the matching masks are awesome, too! Such a sweet style, but still Moderncat [...]
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
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