MANEKI NEKO.

If you live in San Diego: 1) you are so lucky (SUCH a gorgeous city) and 2) you should go to see this exhibit because I can't. I love maneki neko. (I take mine with me whenever I travel.)


Mingei International Museum will open MANEKI NEKO – Japan’s Beckoning Cats – from Talisman to Pop Icon on Sunday, March 13, 2011. The exhibition will include selections from a collection of 155 cats given to the Museum by collector Billie Moffitt. Made in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, each cat is unique. Most are made of clay, but some are wood, metal, ceramic and papier mâché.



MANEKI NEKO | Mingei International Museum

Television Ducastel print.

MAN, I wish they had this as a reproduction print. I LOVE it, but a grand is a little out of my price range.


Television Ducastel - satisfaction reelle by Fleuri, Alain | Vintage Posters at International Poster Gallery

(via the always-delightful moderncat)

Gemma Correll illustration.

So. Fun.





Gemma Correll Illustration - / portfolio /

(thanks, Anne!)

A London Guard Lost His Hat and Had to Think Fast.

I love this illustration submitted to Blik. If you like it and think it should become a wall graphic, be sure to vote for it. Just takes a sec.


blik - Voting Booth

Simon's Cat in "The Box"

(via Boing Boing)

Bike & Cats print.

THE SMALL STAKES - Bike & Cats

(via moderncat)

This makes me happy.

And I really DO want this guy to be my canadian boyfriend.

i am your canadian boyfriend

I love Simon's Cat.

'Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat!' for iPhone and iPod Touch

For when you need some Keyboard Cat on the go.


'Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat!' for iPhone and iPod Touch

Rooster cats.

Okay. One more cat post, then I gotta go. The combination of inappropriate cat headdress and their surly expressions made me laugh.



Hilarious Headgear :: moderncat

BONUS:

Black cat o'lanterns.

No time this year, but maybe next. These are fab. And would be a nice homage to my Oskar.



Make black cat o'lanterns - Sunset.com

(via the only cat newletter anyone should ever read, moderncat)

Cat tank.

Okay, the plane made me laugh. But this made me laugh harder.


CAT PLAYHOUSE by SUCK UK

Zwicky kitty posters.

Love.


moderncat :: Mid-century Moderncat: Zwicky Posters by Donald Brun

Cat Airplane.

I wish they had this in a simple gunmetal grey, but I'd consider buying it anyway just to see my Oskar in it. It would make me laugh EVERY TIME.




CAT PLAYHOUSE by SUCK UK - $32

Caboodle cardboard cat condos.

I may have to get Oskar Butch and Eva Schmutz one of these.

Caboodle Cardboard Cat Furniture - $29

Ho-Ho Hairball.

When it's called Ho-Ho Hairball, do you really need an explanation? I think not. You must simply enjoy.



Ho-Ho Hairball - Holiday Special

(via moderncat)

Cat print.

Simple and lovely. (Bit too expensive for this type of unframed print, though, I think.)




Mod-Dog — Mod American Shorthair Cat Print

Kitty caution sign.

It makes me laugh.



(Unfortunately, the PETA site doesn't seem to have it - maybe they're just out right now.)

For All You Urpin’ Hipster Cats — moderncat

Happy Cat bowl.

Just what it says on the label. The pic made me laugh.


Lots of cool cat and dog accoutrements here.

GEORGE - high quality pet products.

1950's Siamese Cat TV Lamp.

Kitschy fabulousness. With jeweled eyes. Only $60. Fantastic.



In the 10 years after World War II, television exploded into prime time in America. Early American television programs were wildly popular as the public for the first time got to see their favorite stars from radio and movies live on television. TV lamps were originally manufactured because there was a demand for indirect light sources to soothe the eyes while watching television. The 1950s TV lamps were made in exotic and interesting shapes including horses, birds, panthers, and figural shapes. The base portion of the lamp was typically produced in ceramic with a high gloss glaze, although they were also made of plastic and painted plaster. As the rock & roll fifties came along with pink poodles and other whimsical design, 50s colors like pink and chartreuse became very popular and were often coupled with elaborate shades with trim of leather of material. Most TV lamps are backlit with a single bulb hidden from front view, providing a low wattage, indirect lighting source for use while viewing television. (copied from Collectics TV Lamps of the 50's and 60's.)

Ruby Lane :: 1950s Siamese Cat TV Lamp 2 Cats Television Light - 9169

p.s. I could spend my whole Christmas break looking at the Ruby Lane site. It's incredible.