Can a girl go weak at the knees over a caravan? Oh please! This ain’t no caravan. She’s a sleek and shiny 70s era Airstream. This baby was lovingly restored by Santa Barbara architect Matthew Hofmann. She’s small, efficient, renovated with recycled and sustainable materials and is the live + work space for Matthew and his girlfriend. But most importantly she is sexy! Alas she wasn’t always this hot. More like hot mess as you will see after the jump.

Modern interiors placed delicately in historic shells. Colour saturated minimalism and a dialogue between the past and the present. It’s a beautiful balancing act. Welcome to the portfolio of Rome based architect Carola Vannini. It is all about space and colour, positive and negative, blocks and voids, old and new… and respect.

You would think after a whole week of stalking that I could stay away from real estate sites. No. I’m an addict. I must vicariously stalk. I must virtually peep through the curtains of complete strangers’ homes. Today I’m glad I did. Elegant, restrained, monochromatic and masculine. And so narrow! Clever use of the tiny courtyard. It’s luxury in a tiny gift box. You will find the link to this Paddington home here while it is still for sale.

Dreamy rooms. Inspiring photographs. Whether stunning homes, unbelievable resorts or beautifully styled sets Swedish photographer Roland Persson seemingly transports you to a wonderworld of lovely. Isn’t that bedroom about just too delicious? Can’t think of a prettier way to start the week.

Got a problem? Need some help? Just standing there shaking your head? Don’t know what to do? You’re not alone. Send us a link to photos of your design quandary and let the Desire to Inspire design crew help you …. that’s you lot… the readers…. get to it! You are coming up with some stellar ideas each week so it’s time to do it all over again. Besides I have a Saturday to enjoy.

“I could really use some help with finishing off my living room. The major elements (couch, love seat, ottoman, and cowhide rug) would remain intact, but I need some help filling in the accessories, especially what to do about curtains. We are hoping to add 2 low chairs, as the living room is a great room, with the kitchen and entry stairs behind where the photo was taken. I would love any ideas that people have to share. I am thinking of taking out the existing lamp and putting in a larger floor lamp in the corner (like this one).” – Jennifer