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Favorite Things: Wall Murals

Posted on by Kristian in Decor, Design, Products, Shopping

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Why our wall murals? Let us count the ways we love them: Peel ‘n stick. Removable. Affordable. Way cool. Makes a statement. The easiest way to instantly uplevel the vibe of your room. And over 100 styles to choose from.

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mt0avatar-pint2 Modern Tropical is a design brand by award winning designer and illustrator Kristian Gallagher. We specialize in surface design inspired by the tropics. Favorite Things is a monthly feature of the Modern Tropical blog. 

Origin Story: Chinese Lucky Cat

Posted on by Kristian in Artwork

In America we call it the Chinese Lucky Cat, but it actually got its start in Japan where it is known as maneki-neko, or “beckoning cat”.

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Its association with being lucky comes from Japanese folktales, where cats who hung around a merchant’s doorway were believed to attract customers. These talismans are still immensely popular in Chinese American communities, which is why we think of them as being Chinese.

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Fun fact: It is also said that the Pokémon named Meowth is based on a maneki-neko, though whether that’s true or not is much debated on the internet.

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What we can all agree on is that they are adorable and everyone should have (at least) one.  Because who doesn’t want more good luck in their life?

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