Waffles and Katie in Silhouette with Petaggio Custom Cat Art

WAFFLES:  Hey Boss! Which one are you? Are you the big one?

KATIE:  Big one?

WAFFLES:  Yeah, the big one. The one on the right. See how wide your –

KATIE:  WAFFLES! You're the one who's been power eating lately. You passed me on the scale long ago.



WAFFLES:  I don't know, Boss. You look kind of... large.

KATIE:  Waffles, what have I told you about discussing a lady's weight?

WAFFLES:  Um, that uh... I forget. Can you repeat the question?

Introducing Petaggio

Petaggio is a beautiful and modern twist on the silhouette cameos Glogirly's mother had of her hanging on the living room wall in her childhood home. Remember those? Tom Davies of Davies Decor and the creator of Petaggio is a master at combining people's love for their pets with his love for woodworking. 

Remember the gorgeous Googie Cat Bed we introduced you to last year? And the sleek Oscar Cat Rest? These were some of our favorite pieces we've had the pleasure of featuring on our blog. 

Waffles and the Googie Cat Bed, left

Waffles and the Oscar Cat Rest, right

How it Works

Each Petaggio piece starts with a favorite photo from the pet parent that shows off their pet’s best side. Maybe it's a recognizable pose, that special thing they do, or maybe it's a photo that recalls a cherished memory. Tom uses that photo to create a silhouette on a square piece of birch wood. The wood is then stained either light or dark. Each Petaggio comes with a matching stand so it can be enjoyed on a desk or table top, and hanging hardware so it can be put on a wall. All it takes is a glance, and you've got your daily smile-fix.

Choosing the Perfect Picture

So how do you pick out the perfect photo from 1000s of shots? It was quite a dilemma for us! But then Glogirly remembered our to the BlogPaws conference in Nashville earlier this year. It was the first time Glogirly, Waffles AND Katie traveled together to attend this big event. One of her favorite photos from the conference had Katie and Waffles sitting side by side on the bed, looking up in unison in hopes of scoring some freeze dried chicken treats. Apparently the promise of treats made them forget that they were sitting only an inch apart. A rare sight indeed.

When choosing your own photo, select images that will translate well as a silhouette. Look for definition in the ears, the tail and the overall shape. Background doesn't matter because that will disappear. Imagine coloring inside the shape of your pet. 

With all four ears pointed up and Katie's tail curled off to one side, we just knew it would make the perfect silhouette and the perfect Petaggio.

Pricing, Sizes, Colors

Petaggio comes in two sizes. The small measures 4" square and is priced at $49. The large is 6" square at $59. You have a choice of either a light or dark stain. Ours is the 6" dark stain.

Special Offer

Glogirly friends and readers can get a 10% discount on their own Petaggio until August 15, 2015 by using the coupon code silhouette during checkout.

FTC Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Davies Decor for Petaggio, which means that we were paid to feature this content. We also received our own custom Petaggio at no cost. Regardless of payment received, you will never see products or services featured on GLOGIRLY that we do not approve of. All of our sponsored posts will always reflect our honest and unbiased opinions. 

Sleek & Modern Oscar Cat Rest

WAFFLES:  Sa-weeeeet! I could catch some MAJOR air off this thing! I can't wait to try out my zoomies on it. 

WAFFLES:  Check it out, Boss! It's like a ski jump, except for CATS! 

KATIE:  That's no ski jump, Waffles. It's a fine piece of cat furniture. Elegant, sophisticated, inspired by some of the classic masters of architecture. 

WAFFLES:  Did those classic architecture guys like to play footsie too?

KATIE:  Waffles, seriously. Did you really just ask that?  This is the new Oscar Cat Rest. 

WAFFLES:  Oscar? You mean like Meyer?

WAFFLES:  I don't see any hot dogs, Boss.

KATIE:  *sigh*

Introducing the Oscar Cat Rest

We've always got our eyes peeled for cool new feline furniture with a modern aesthetic. Davies Decor, the same company behind the Googie Cat Bed we introduced you to a few months ago, has a brand new design. It's called the Oscar Cat Rest. 

It's sloping curves are not only beautiful to look at, but comfy for curling up or stretching out. 

Inspired by Architecture

The design is a nod to the Neo-Futurist architecture movement of the 1960's. We're design geeks here so we really dig this stuff. Think Gateway Arch...the timeless landmark of St. Louis, designed by Eero Saarinen.  

Oscar Who???

The Oscar Cat Rest was named for Oscar Neimeyer. ...Sorry Waffles, no relation to Oscar Meyer. One look at his amazing museum in Brazil gives you a glimpse at what makes his designs so unique and beautiful. ...hmmm, almost looks like a cat eye, doesn't it?

Oscar is finished in African sapele veneer over molded plywood. It's perfect-for-scratching carpet is made of 100% post consumer plastic. We hugely impressed with their behind-the-scenes video of how the Oscar Cat Rest came to be... and the attention to detail that goes into each and every piece.

What do WE think of Oscar?

Glogirly is in LOVE with this design. It looks gorgeous no matter where we put it. Whether your kitty appreciates beautiful design or just wants a comfy place to rest, scratch and coif, Oscar will not let you down. It's VERY hard to find quality, modern cat furniture... especially priced at $99.99. Oscar is truly as beautiful in person as it is in the photos. We can tell it's constructed to last too. This has fast become one of our favorite pieces in the Townhouse! 

Where to Buy

The Oscar Cat Rest and all the Davies Decor cat products can be purchased online –

Direct from Davies Decor

Oscar Cat Rest on Amazon 
Googie Cat Bed on Amazon
Davies Decor on Houz

... Oscar is also included in Architectural Record Magazine's 2014 Holiday Gift Guide. We love seeing products designed for cats is featured by news and media outlets not really known for pets! Just one step closer to feline domination!


We received our Oscar Cat Rest at no charge from Davies Decor. We also received a fee to cover the time it takes to photograph the rest and write the review. Receiving the the furniture and the fee did not influence our article or anything we say.  We only feature products and services on GLOGIRLY that we love and believe in. All sponsored posts on GLOGIRLY will always reflect our honest and unbiased opinions. 

Googie Cat Bed Giveaway & Shelter Donation!

WAFFLES:  Hey Boss, check it out! I'm KING OF TOWNHOUSE!

KATIE:  Well you may be king of the Googie Cat Bed, but the TOWNHOUSE??? I don't think so.

WAFFLES:  Googie? You mean like on the computer and stuff? I don't see a computer. Do you see a computer? 

KATIE:  Not Google, Waffles. GOOGIE. 

WAFFLES:  Ok, Boss. What's your Googie password? You need to login if you're going to come in here.

KATIE:  I'M not sharing my – wait a minute! Waffles, you're being ridiculous. Now don't get too comfortable in there. Remember, we're only test driving this. We're going to be donating it to the shelter cats at Feline Rescue, remember?  

WAFFLES:  Can I go visit it?

KATIE:  You just say the word and I'll call you a cab. I'll even pay your one-way fare.

Introducing the Googie Cat Bed

We first saw this cool bed at BlogPaws in the swanky Hauspanther Cat Lounge. Of course Glogirly is a sucker for anything that looks cool and modern so she was instantly drawn to it. The design is inspired by the Googie style of architecture. Think 1950's coffee shop with those curvy, amoeba-shaped signs and the hip boomerang patterns. Think George Jetson. 

More than Just Hip & Cool

The Googie Cat Bed is much more than a cool looking place to hang out. It's a finely crafted piece of furniture. Incredibly solid construction, NO assembly required by the way, it's made to stand the test of time. The frame is thick and smoothly sanded plywood covered with funky formica. The two ledges are wrapped in a tightly woven carpeting made from 100% post consumer recycled bottles. Padded on the inside, it's cushy comfy and also very roomy. Strongly reinforced, even the plumpest fluffiest of cats can curl up with ease. It comes in three color/pattern combinations.

We TOLD You it's Not Just a Bed!

Waffles put the Googie bed through some rigorous testing. To say he LOVED playing in it is an understatement. Despite the crazed look in his eyes, no treats, catnip or other incentives were involved in the taking of this photograph. Seriously.

Pricing

As we mentioned, the Googie Cat Bed is an extremely well-crafted piece of furniture. It's not made from cardboard and plastic and is therefore an investment. Based on it's quality, we're convinced it will outlive most of the competition. The bed sells for $250.00 and now through August 31, you can get free shipping, valued between $30-60.00, on your order using promo code: googiepaw1048.

Googie Cat Bed Reader Giveaway & Shelter Donation!

Davies Decor has generously offered to give one of their cool Googie Cat Beds to a very lucky GLOGIRLY reader! ...and, the bed you see here in our photos will soon be gracing one of the community cat rooms at our local shelter, Minnesota's Feline Rescue. ..that is if we can pry it out of you-know-who's paws. Though prize can ship only to a US address, giveaway is open to readers worldwide who may gift their prize to a US friend or shelter.

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We received the Googie Cat Bed at no charge from Davies Decor and will be donating it to Minnesota's Feline Rescue at the conclusion of the giveaway. We also received a small fee to cover the time it takes to photograph the bed, write the review and administer the giveaway.  Receiving the the fee did not influence our article or anything we say.  We only feature products and services on GLOGIRLY that we love and believe in. All sponsored posts on GLOGIRLY will always reflect our honest and unbiased opinions. 

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