Tag Archive | "Sisal"
Elegant Inspiration for Re-purposing with Cats in Mind
French designer Sinan Sigic of Atelier Hapax creates one-of-a-kind objects using recycled materials. This unique cat tree is made from an old lamp base wrapped with 444 meters of sisal rope. The base and shelf were added to give the cats a place to perch. Brilliant! I’m hitting the thrift stores this weekend to see [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Calypso Cat Scratcher from The Refined Feline
Sunday, May 22, 2011
The Refined Feline has done it again! Here’s another new piece of cat furniture that will look great in a modern home. The Calypso Cat Scratcher is both sculptural and functional. Made with espresso colored sisal woven around a metal frame, the curving structure is perfect for kitty to sink her claws into. The metal [...]
Continue reading...Love at First Sniff: Ando Reviews the Scratch ‘n Sniff Live Catnip Scratching Post PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY! ENTER TO WIN!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ando had a chance to review the Scratch ‘n Sniff live catnip scratching post for himself (thank you to Scratch ‘n Sniff for sending us one to test), and he gives it two paws up! First, Ando is a fairly large dude, weighing in at just over 15 lbs., and the Scratch ‘n Sniff definitely [...]
Continue reading...Introducing the Scratch ‘n Sniff Live Catnip Scratching Post
Friday, January 7, 2011
I don’t know about your cats, but my Ando will devour an entire live catnip plant if given the chance (then promptly throw it all right back up. Sigh.) So when I saw this cool new scratching post, I was intrigued. It’s the Scratch ‘n Sniff Live Catnip Scratching Post, a beautiful eco-friendly sisal scratching [...]
Continue reading...Designer Cat Products Featuring Unreal Lambskin™
Thursday, October 21, 2010
This line of stylish cat accessories comes from Alpha Pooch (I’ll forgive the name) and they’re using an interesting material called Unreal Lambskin™. This fabric was developed by Alpha Pro Tech for use in hospital grade bed and wheel chair pads as well as heel/elbow protectors. Unreal Lambskin™ is extremely soft and durable plus it’s [...]
Continue reading...DK Cat Now Offering Custom Designs
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Dani Kilmer, designer of beautiful eco-friendly scratchers and climbers for DK Cat, is now offering custom designs. She can create the perfect cat tree, perch or scratcher just for you using eco-friendly and cat-friendly materials. Dani’s modern, natural style is a perfect fit for any moderncat home. Contact Dani today to order your custom eco-cat [...]
Continue reading...When Kitty Needs a Good Stretch: The Ultimate Scratching Post
Friday, May 14, 2010
Here’s another great scratching post for those kitties who really like to stretch out and scratch. It’s the Ultimate Scratching Post from SmartCat. It measures 32″ tall and has a sturdy 16″ square base. The durable sisal covering is a favorite scratching material for most cats. The regular price is $81.19 but the Ultimate Scratching [...]
Continue reading...May Moderncat Giveaway: Eco-friendly Perch from Purr Post
Saturday, May 1, 2010
This month we have another great giveaway from our new eco-conscious friends at Purr Post! For the May monthly giveaway, one lucky reader will receive a Purr Post deluxe Perch. At 24″ inches tall, the Purr Post Perch gives kitty plenty of room to stretch and scratch on the supporting column and a nice high [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Purr Post Eco-friendly Cat Furniture PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
With Earth Day less than a week away, this is the perfect time to introduce a brand new company that may be producing some of the greenest cat products on the market. Introducing Purr Post, Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer of eco-friendly cat furniture including posts, perches, scratchers and more. All of the Purr Post products are [...]
Continue reading...Eco-friendly Banana Leaf Pedestal Cat Beds
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A while back I showed you the Banana Leaf Cat Cave. Here are two more additions to the banana leaf line, this time raised up high on a sisal wrapped pedestal that can be used as a scratching post. Lots of kitties love to perch up high and these beds can be moved anywhere to [...]
Continue reading...Out of This World or Over the Top?
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Moderncat crowd is used to seeing some pretty pricey feline finery, and here we have a new player, The Company of Pets. Their new line of interior design-inspired pieces are both functional and decorative, because the company founders believe that “pets should have decor, not just stuff.” Included in the line are the following [...]
Continue reading...Dave & Alison’s DIY Cat Tower
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Dave is an architect and a photographer and, boy, does it show in these gorgeous photos of the cat tower that he and his girlfriend Alison made for their two new arrivals Milo and Lyra (there are only two, although the photo above shows one Milo and six Lyras!) The best part is that this [...]
Continue reading...New Cat Furniture Line from Whisker Studio, Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
I first introduced Whisker Studio back in May when they released their first product, the Sky Climber. Well, they just launched a complete line of high-quality wood cat furniture to match with fluid organic lines designed to fit beautifully into a contemporary or traditional home. The new line includes the Catnapper, Cat Cave, Kitty Cot, [...]
Continue reading...Eva’s DIY Cat Shelves with Cushions and Sisal Scratcher
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Moderncat reader Eva sent in these photos of the cat shelves and sisal scratcher that she made for her two beautiful Ragdolls, Ezra and Aurum. I love the cushions she used and how she added Velcro to hold them in place. Below, Eva describes how she made everything. I always thought most scratching and climbing [...]
Continue reading...Natual Fiber Poufs, Not Just for Footstools
Saturday, June 20, 2009
One of my favorite design blogs, Remodelista, recently posted a collection of natural fiber “poufs” which are meant to be used as footstools or low seating, but you better believe that any moderncat would take a liking to these great forms and natural materials. I actually have the banana leaf stool from IKEA, which I [...]
Continue reading...For the Treehugging Moderncat
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Simple, natural materials make the best cat trees, and that’s exactly what the folks at Mountain Cat Trees use to create their products. Made from real trees with the bark removed and natural sisal rope, these are some of the most eco-friendly cat trees and scratchers I’ve ever seen. All products are handmade in the [...]
Continue reading...June Moderncat Giveaway: Platform C Cat Tower from DKcat
Monday, June 1, 2009
We’ve got a fabulous giveaway this month from DKcat! One lucky winner will receive a handmade, eco-friendly Platform C cat tower! The winner will get to choose either the Platform C or the new Platform C2 with a larger rectangular top perch in a choice of chocolate wood with tan carpet, blonde wood with grey [...]
Continue reading...Whisker Studio’s Egg-shaped Climber Tower
Monday, May 18, 2009
This just showed-up in my in-box (thanks, Elbereth!) and I haven’t seen it before. It’s the Sky Climber from Whisker Studio. It’s made of solid birch plywood finished with non-toxic water-based stain and clear lacquer. The shelves and the vertical scratchers (located above the first and second shelves) are covered with 100% natural woven sisal [...]
Continue reading...Platform C Eco-friendly Modern Cat Tower from DKcat
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
This beautiful modern cat tower from DKcat is handmade using eco-friendly materials and reclaimed wood, perfect for your eco-conscious moderncat. The bamboo plywood structure is formaldehyde-free and the platforms are covered with low-VOC, recycled content carpet. The posts are made from reclaimed wood elegantly wrapped in natural sisal rope for scratching. The Platform C tower [...]
Continue reading...New Climbing Towers from The Refined Feline
Sunday, September 28, 2008
These two beautiful new climbing towers are the latest designs from The Refined Feline. The first is The Everest, made from bent plywood with FLOR carpet tiles covering the shelves and large sisal scratching pads on the sides. Standing 7 feet tall, this gorgeous tower will make quite a statement in any modern interior. The [...]
Continue reading...Brand New from Cat Livin’, Wedge Scratcher Debuts at SuperZoo
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Brand new and beautiful, this sleek modern scratcher is the latest design from one of my favorite companies, Cat Livin’. This scratcher is so new that it’s not even on their website yet. It’s being debuted at the SuperZoo pet expo in Las Vegas this week and this is the first peek that anyone is [...]
Continue reading...Stylish Options from Mass Retailers: Introducing The Dream Curl by Petlinks System
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Finally, the major pet product retailers are starting to stock some more stylish options, like the Dream Curl from Petlinks System. The Dream Curl is a stylish scratcher that provides a variety of surfaces for scratching, playing, and lounging. It incorporates both carpet and sisal, allowing kitty to choose her favorite. The curved form creates [...]
Continue reading...Introducing the Hicat Climbing System: A Cat Tree Like No Other
Friday, June 13, 2008
New from the U.K. comes a unique approach to indoor climbing — the Hicat climbing system. Designed with a cat’s natural climbing instincts in mind, this system of products includes vertical climbing elements that extend from floor to ceiling. The clean contemporary forms are available in a variety of configurations and textures. The larger vertical [...]
Continue reading...New! Custom Sisal Furniture Designed for Scratching
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Have you ever wished for furniture that is both beautiful and durable — durable enough for kitty? Your wish has been granted! Introducing a new line of living room furniture from Cat Livin’. Covered in high-quality sisal, these pieces are designed to withstand feline abuse while maintaining their good looks. In collaboration with furniture manufacturer [...]
Continue reading...Cats are Living in Style in the Netherlands
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Beauty and creativity come together in this incredible line of products for living with cats by Dutch designer Marly Gommans. The collection, called ‘Cats in Style,’ includes a scratching post, a covered litter box, a pillow bed, and a concept for a cat door. Made using natural materials like wool felt and sisal rope, these [...]
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