Displaying posts from March, 2012

The photo above totally reminded me of this post. I love this idea ALOT. It’s like art that’s alive and always changing. Guess it wouldn’t have the same effect up here in Ottawa. That box would be filled with snow in the winter. Maybe not so fun to look at every day as such a focal point. (Via Nuevo Estilo)

Schuchart/Dow is a talented firm of contractors based in Seattle. These folks have a deep aesthetic appreciation for design and craftsmanship and a respect for how the built environment intersects with the natural – all of which is definitively showcased in their portfolio. How could you not love a little pond outside your bedroom or bathroom? And there is something beautiful about a pool surrounded by grass rather than typical concrete/stone. Also have to point out how gorgeous the horse photograph is. (To note: the first home is designed by Olson Kundig Architects, the second by various people and the third by Suyama Peterson Deguchi).

Hip, cool and clever. Matt Woods again? No this time I’m talking about his design for Avido. Macramé on the ceiling (a Sarah Parkes piece), old brick walls balanced by warm timber counters, slashes of colour and an eclectic collection of classic furniture. Avido means greedy and I’m certainly eager to use some of these ideas in my own home. Photos by Will Reichelt.

One to watch. New kid on the block. Rising star. Top 10 Forces and Faces. OTT with the hyperbole? I don’t think so. Matt Woods is definitely a name to bookmark. This Sydney designer is turning up in all the best design mags and being shortlisted for design awards. The look is eclectic with a balance of raw and minimal, his approach about sustainability and adaptive re-use. Think gritty city meets cool way to live. First up today this Enmore, Sydney house. The renovation of this old terrace included the kitchen and bathroom. Love the recycled timber as wall cladding, the Moroccan riff to the bathroom and the Henry Pilcher Block 2 pendant. Next up will be a Woods designed restaurant. Photos by Chris Corboy.

If you’d like to send me photos to include in next week’s “pets on furniture” post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of furniture must be clearly visible in the photo, so it takes center stage rather than your pet. Think of it more of a photo of a great piece of furniture that you want to show off…and your pet happens to be sitting on it. And second, the photo must be of decent quality. If it’s dark or fuzzy (from a camera phone) then it may not make the cut. Thanks! (Photos, your name, location and a brief description can be sent to desiretoinspirekim@hotmail.comand PLEASE don’t send closeups of your pet!)

I work as a interior designer in Stockholm. I saw that you are looking for photos of pets on furniture and I thought of my beautiful Pharaoh Hound “Cleo”. She is only 4 months old at the picture and the photographer and I spent many hours and a lot of meatballs trying to get a good shot… But finally we made it! The bedroom on the picture is designed by me and my Stockholm based interior design company Stargo. 
– Isabelle

My cat, Princess Jasmine, perched on my antique dresser. She showed up at my door almost 6 years ago and has entertained me ever since. The dresser was passed down to me from my Mom’s side of the family and I’ve had it since I was a little girl.
– Mary (Cleveland, Ohio)

I’m thrilled to introduce the little light of my life…Rubee the Puginese! She is a pug-pekingese cross and absolutely adorable.
– Michelle (Vancouver, BC)

Pierre P. is a 1 year old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel who is still growing into his fur! There are no shortage of picture opportunities with this little guy…
– Michel (Toronto, ON)

This is Tango, who unlike most cats likes to be in the picture, even if that means being on the dining room table!  I was setting up my camera to create a still life of the tulips and cedar bowl
– Lesa (Port McNeill, BC)

My best friends son Henry just sent these pics of two of their dogs lounging around on a lazy Sunday.
– Leah

Here is a picture of my cat “maxou” on my sideboard.
– Isabelle (Bordeaux, France)

Otis to the left, Omar to the right…..this is their chair….They are my two little hams, and we have some cool furniture as well.
– Christopher