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Gaming nerds who also love cats, this one’s for you.

The sad news is that Terry Cavanagh, who runs a site called Free Indie Games, had his cat Thomas P. Cat pass away.

The happier news is that, as a tribute to Thomas, Terry has compiled over 20 “weird and wonderful cat-based games” for you to check out. Read the rest of this entry »

My dad has many wonderful qualities and skills. One of them is that he’s a fantastic photographer, and our dog Bruna (pictured above) is a frequent subject. This is a photo of his that he printed out as a postcard and sent to me when I got my first job after moving to San Francisco. Find out what he – I mean, Bruna – wrote on the card after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Last week I went to the final show for graduating students at San Francisco Art Institute, held at the Phoenix Hotel. This crazy-eyed kitty painting was at the top of one of the stairs. I couldn’t find out more about him, but he fixed me with his empty stare.

I love these origami bird lamps from Santiago-based designers SiStudio. They are true molded origami, made from an industrial heat-resistant polyester paper. The placement of the lamps mimics how flocks of birds appear as they migrate.

Si Studio also makes wall-mounted lights in the shape of animal heads: deer, ram, and rhino are all available.

To learn more about SiStudio or to buy any of their products, visit their website.

Via Animal Arts

All images: Si Studio