Fabulous Finds for The Fancy Feline. Modern Beds and Bowls to Meow for.

If you've got both a cat and a sense of style, H.J. Mews has the feline furniture and feeding bowl for you.

Carrying some of the most modern and stylish cat pods and beds (some of which I've blogged about in the past) and an array of well-designed feeding bowls, H.J. Mews was initially launched in 1920 in New York.

The H.J. Mews Bespoke Kitten Boutique quickly gained a reputation for selling the highest quality in cat furniture, accessories, and toys on the market. H.J’s discerning tastes and dedication to his clientele made the store a hit and has provided a livelihood for six generations to come.

Cat Beds, Pods, Loungers and Cool places for kitties to hang out.

The Canopy Lounge:
This mid century modern cat lounge by CanopyStudio is constructed of a bent walnut plywood shell with a removable upholstered cushion and solid walnut legs.



Rare earth magnets are embedded in the bent plywood shell, which secure the upholstered cushion to the piece while still allowing it to be removed or swapped out easily. The durable and claw resistant upholstery fabric is imported from Denmark.




Below are 3 multi-functional loungers crafted of maple ply and industrial strength cardboard by Elizabeth Paige Smith.

The Couchette:


The Prrrounge:


The Kittypod:


Below are 2 more multi-functional pods crafted of industrial strength cardboard by Elizabeth Paige Smith.

The Geodome:





The Mini:




Curve, a wall mountable curved wood cat bed in walnut or maple by Akemi Tanaka:




Floor Feeders, Wall-Mountable Feeders and Bowls

Big Bend Bowls by Maya Khaira in birch and maple:

Smorgasbord faux bois white resin bowl holders and bowl by Luke Wong:

Series 3 Cherry and Walnut wall-mountable cat feeders by Vurv Designs:



There are many more wonderful items for kittens and cats at H.J. Mews, be sure to check them out.

Gilding The Carnivore. Human and Animal Skulls Dipped In 24kt Gold.

above: Eduardo Garza's Warthog Skull dipped in 24kt gold, 16"L x 9"W x 9"H, 9 lbs, $8,448

In addition to his luxurious bookends, cabinet knobs, napkin rings, trays, boxes and objets d'art, Eduardo Garza dips replicas of full adult-sized Human, Gorilla, Tiger, Alligator, Warthog and Saber Tooth skulls - and a Shark's jaw - in real 24k gold to make a decorative object that is hard to ignore.


above: the artist with one of his pieces

To give you an example of the size and weight of these pieces, the Human Skull and Jawbone dipped in 24k gold (shown below), measures 8"L x 5"W x 6"H and weighs approx. 5lbs.



Shown here are his museum quality adult skull replicas (and in some cases, authentic) dipped in 24kt, but they are also available dipped in nickel. They can be mounted or not and the base is not permanently attached. Each piece is handmade in New York by Eduardo and signed especially for the purchaser. Prices range from $1,700 to $9,000 USD and can be purchased in his online store.

Alligator Skull (replica) dipped in 24kt gold:


Tiger Skull (replica) dipped in 24k gold:





Authentic Shark Jaw dipped in 24k gold:


Gorilla Skull (replica) dipped in 24k gold:


Saber Tooth Cat Sull (replica) dipped in 24k gold:


Human Skull (replica) dipped in 24k gold:



Garza is known for his sculptural crystal and gemstone gilded items for the home carried in high-end department stores and luxury boutiques.

Artist Biography:


Harvard-educated Eduardo Garza is passionately dedicated to his cultured organic creations and with his studio located in New York City. However, his inspirations are drawn from fantastical, surreal, and global worlds.

Eduardo captures moments of wonder in nature through his truly unique works of art. These marvelous ideas come to the artist through his dreams, deeply rooted heritage and, through his modern interpretation of nature. His creations have gained Eduardo a loyal following among prestigious art connoisseurs including renowned jewelers Harry Winston, celebrity collectors and royals from around the world.

Using only the highest quality and ethically sourced materials, Garza moulds his dreams into wonderful unique and fantastical creations. His work adorns the homes of the world’s most influential arbiters of style, including Prime Ministers, Nobel Prize winners and international notables. (courtesy of eduardogarza.com)

Eduardo Garza creates wonderful pieces which have come to the attention of discerning art lovers all over the globe. For more information please contact them at info@EduardoGarza.com

Check Out The Tetra Shed. A Modern Modular Office Pod Available Next Month.

A Mod pod that rocks. Available as of January 2012 is yet another modular office pod from the UK (they are big on garden sheds and modular pods). The tetra shed® by architect David Ajasa-Adekunle of Innovation Imperative is a new modular building system which, as a single module, has been designed to be a modern garden office.



The tetra shed® is available with external finishes in any RAL colour or clad in either copper, zinc, corten steel or marine plywood.







Inside, the tetra-shed can be internally lined in either birch faced plywood or plasterboard.





A double module layout has also been designed to create a larger office for larger gardens.



Clusters of up to 6 modules have primarily been designed as additional work, rest and play space for homes. Larger tessellations can be used for a range of applications such as classrooms, exhibition space, corporate events, tourism & leisure facilities and retail space. Designed to exceed the building regulations, tetra shed® is suitable for permanent year-round use.
additional images courtesy of sinbad design

Tetra Shed