Inspired by Aalto and Eames
When I first received word about the Bent Plywood Cat Scratcher, my belief that bent ply had jumped the shark was somewhat reinforced. I mean, you can pretty much find a bent ply something-or-other just about everywhere these days. So, I ran this by a cat person, who also happens to have some modern tastes, and she thought it was a great idea. She quickly reminded me of those shag-carpet "cat condo" scratching towers down at the local PetSmart and upon hearing that, I was sold on the idea of this scratcher.
The scratcher appears to be available only in walnut but the cool thing about this is your carpet options are endless. The scratcher is sized to accommodate FLOR carpet tiles, allowing you to change it's appearance on a whim.
Link: Modern Critter [Thanks, Geoffrey]
Link: FLOR
We've been fans of Jesse Doquilo's work for quite some time now (see references below) so it's great to see him putting out new pieces. One of the pieces we like is the mutt dog dwelling.
As the canine-obsessed one here at L+L (that other guy is into *gasp* felines!), it's always good to come across fun pooch products with a modern slant. With that in mind, the pooch gear from Otis and Claude fits the bill. With products ranging from tug toys, bowls, and of course bedding, they've got a great selection sure to please just about every dog owner. And for you cat lovers, they've even got a kitty condo.
Everyday Studio is a San Francisco based studio with several products geared toward your favorite canine - or feline - friend. Their dog dish, featured at right, is a wall mounted dog diner, providing the "perfect customized eating position". Other products include the Cat Tree, a wall mounted scratching post, and the Pet Dish, a freestanding diner designed for your "finicky feline."
Even though my dog would prefer to sleep in a tent rather than sleep in a bed, I'm sure once he got used to it he'd be right at home in