Displaying posts from March, 2017

I’m stalking in the well-heeled Melbourne suburb of Toorak and what a home I have found. 1930’s brick with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath and wonderful outdoor living and garden. Almost like living in a resort. Perhaps not quite my style (I’d like a bit more art deco, a touch less Hamptons) but hey I wouldn’t say no if one of you bought it for me. Link here while it lasts.

What would you do with 6,200 square feet of living space in Brooklyn Heights, NY? Interior designer Britt Zunino and architect husband Damian of Studio DB turned what was once the 1830’s home to the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor into their new sweet digs for themselves and their 4 children. Lots of modern touches and spaciousness I can only dream of, and a fireplace (original?) in the living room that I almost passed out over when I saw it. Catch more fabulous photos of this dazzling home in the latest issue of Living Etc. 

(we looooove Studio DB’s work – see here)

Minimalism meets mid century, a touch of industrial and beautiful old bones, human scale and warmth. All work together to make this Parisian apartment by Philippe Harden the epitome of contemporary chic.

Love the cabinets and the pantry. Love the old fashioned look of the electric range and the new fangled fridge. Love the beams and the wide floor boards. I love the traditional feel and the modern convenience. It’s even in a thatched cottage. Swoon. My love affair with English country style kitchens continues. This lovely room is by Robert and Tamsin Allen of Fawn Interior Design Studio.

Photography by Paul Stubberfield.

If you would like to participate in the Monday’s pets on furniture series please send photos, your name, location and a brief description to kim[@]desiretoinspire[.]net, or hashtag your photos #DTIpetsonfurniture.

Rickie Finch, Basenji
– Marilyn (Denver, Colorado)

And a few from me. Georgie made a rare appearance acting like a normal cat yesterday morning and she graciously allowed me to photograph her. Phoebe chilling on the sofa in the living room that I recently covered with 2 vintage embroidered tablecloths. And feral brothers Bernie and Frankie cuddling for warmth on my Victorian embroidered chair.