Now that the felines in the family are being feted in style (assuming you checked out our Gift Guide for Fashionable Cats) it’s time to buy gifts for the 2-leggeds that bring home the bacon! And why not support small businesses while we’re at it!
Enjoy our finds and exclusive discounts!
Xenotees: Cat Nap Pillow Cases
I’m loving these stylized cat pillow cases, from Xenottes! Mine just arrived and I can’t wait to use them! They’re made in the US and the cat-loving designer Noelle Burke does the screening by hand in her Philadelphia studio!
Now through December 9th, I HAVE CAT readers get 15% off any order over $30 anywhere in the world by using IHAVECAT15 at check out!
By the way, that cutie modeling the pillow cases is Noelle’s very own Winchester Ernesto Taco (Taco for short!) who showed up on her doorstep as a four month old kitten!
Sage and Indie: Minimalist Hand Crafted Cat Jewelry
I was introduced to Justine Hudak’s minimalist hammered wire cat jewelry ($18-$24) at Tabby’s Place Catoberfest festivities where she had a table. Believe it or not, she’d only brought one set of earrings and two necklaces with her (to a cat sanctuary!).
Thankfully I convinced her to make more of them and they’re now available on her Etsy store!
Her earrings, bracelets and necklaces come in both silver and copper wire and if you’d like your necklace shorter or longer Justine will happily oblige. You can even special order the pieces in Sterling Silver or Silver filled ($40-$56).
Honeycat Cosmetics: Bath and Body Treats
How could any cat woman resist products with names like On The Prowl (shower gel), Rub My Tummy (body lotion) and Whisker Slickers (lip balm)?
And not only do Honeycat products smell yummy and look cute, creator and fellow New Yorker Theresa Spruill uses only natural ingredients and does not test on animals!
Today is the perfect time to pick some of her items up because Honeycat is having a 50% off Black (cat) Friday Sale from Thursday November 22, 8pmEST – November 25, Midnight EST. Just enter CATS2012 at checkout! Great for your cat sitter or that cat loving sister or aunt!
Hot Dog Digital: Vintage Custom Cat Portraits
Cindy Jerrel of Hot Dog Digital turned Kip into a businessman and Petie into a literal fat cat banker! It was time for her to work her magic on Haddie. Doesn’t she look a riot?
A custom portrait from Hot Dog Digital ($49+) makes a great gift for someone who can get a chuckle out of the anthropomorphizing of his/her cat or who is curious what kitty would look like all dressed up but doesn’t want to lose a limb!
You can also find a wide array of read-made pet portraits ($15-$20) ranging from gerbils and dogs to ducks and roosters!
Kitty Jones Kitty Crafts
If you have a cat lover who is also a do-it-yourself-er on your gift list, Kitty Jones Kitty Crafts
It doesn’t hurt that Jen lives in New York City with her kitty Peachbunny (also one of the models in the book) and that the other cat models in the book represent the boroughs of Queens (Pony and Rabbit) and Brooklyn (Slushie).
Sarah Loves Cats: Modern Cat Art and Accessories
Those of you who read my blog regularly know I am obsessed a fan of Sarah Menzies. Look, the girl has a good heart, cute boyfriend, lives in Australia and is super talent. What’s not to be obsessed with love! If you haven’t checked out her Etsy store you need to.
She sells artwork, notebooks, cards and iphone cases sporting her fun colorful original feline designs. And, just for the holiday’s I HAVE CAT fans get 20% off their order by using IHAVECAT20 at check out.
Oh, did I mention she’s a uber do-gooder and that 20% of all her profits go to the Cat Protection Society (Sydney’s only no-kill shelter just for cats). Seriously, what are you waiting for?!
Ink And Sword: Retro-Inspired Pet PSA Posters
I have two of these posters and once I frame them they’re going in my kitchen. Not only do I love the message, I love the retro feel and simple, telegraphic designs. The paper quality is great – thick and textured. They come in 5×7 ($10) and 8×10 ($12) with a few designs available in a larger poster format.
If you have an I HAVE CAT crazy cat lady (or man) to buy for this year than these Limited Edition I HAVE CAT mugs ($18.65) and magnets ($7.50) are what you’re looking for!
100% of proceeds go to the Staten Island Feral Initiative to help the cats impacted by Hurricane Sandy. We’ve raised $66.23 in sales so far! They still need our help!
Pussies On Parade: Modern Feline Art (and more!)
A self described “repository of feline finery,” Pussies on Parade is a good place for the modern art loving cat lover. They’ve even got cat-themed pillows, jewelry magnets and candles! Free shipping & 4 free magnets with purchase through 11/26/12.
BONUS EXTRA – not from a small business but still so cute not to share!
Lilly Pulitzer: Fancy Fest Modern Cat Scarf
I’m not one for the cat printed items but I like this “Fancy Fest” scarf by Lilly Pulitzer ($68) because it’s rather abstract. Looks like houndstooth at first glance but then – surprise! Kitties! I could totally see myself wearing this over a white t-shirt and a jean jacket.
