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[.]com and PLEASE don’t send closeups of your pet!)

It’s a hard knock life for us…”  Greta Garbo & Chico patiently waiting for instructions.  Or should I say treats??
– Chad & Pablo (Oxford, Mississippi)
Pls see attached some photos of my two gorgeous cocker spaniels Angus and Hamish sitting on my new fabulous Nook Lounge from Jardan. You can also see my most favourite rug from Armadillo and Co which sits beautifully next to my Nook.
– Catherine

This is Kayli on my desk. She was a stray that showed up at our front door a few months ago. We just knew we would have to find her a new home since my husband is very allergic to (most) cats…it has been over three months now and he has had no allergies whatsoever. Guess it was meant to be!!!
– Kim (Little Rock, Arkansas)

I have a few (lol)  super cute pics of my dog, Murphy!
– Kirsten (Malibu, CA)

I gave up telling her she shouldn’t be on the chair… Now this piece of furniture is basically hers!
– Vanessa (Brazil)

This is Miss Ikegami.  We bought a set of chairs years ago and she claimed one as her own.  If you sit in it, she will come over to you and meow at you until you get off.  Then she will jump on to the chair and hold court. She never sits on the other chair in the set!
– Debra (Seattle, WA)

These are our adorable mutts, Remley (left) and Sammy (right). They love to run around, cause mischief, and take over whatever piece of furniture they can find when we’re not looking…or in this case, when we ARE looking!
– Tommy

A Merry Mishap

love makes me do it

Remodelista

Bloesem

Velvet and Linen

Design Shimmer

I like design

nestify

pink wallpaper

Purple Area

Happiness Is…

Check out this project we received from The Hub Design based in Shoreditch, London: Situated opposite Saint Pancras, the historical Queen Alexandra Mansions in Kings Cross is one of the most unique buildings of its kind. Each flat has its own layout, history and personality. In particular this property – a Bauhaus inspired project in which the Hub Design Limited designed, built, project managed and sourced everything for the property from the ground up. Our challenge was to create a minimal, stylish modern living space for art and design lovers, whilst providing storage solutions necessary in a small one bedroom property. Classic Eames furniture was used in conjunction with custom built shelving unit and a made-to-measure work space. I’m not usually a fan of primary colours but this is kind of fun! It’s nice to see designers who aren’t afraid of colour and go outside the box. 

Back in ’09 I blogged a project of New York based interior designer Frances Herrera. She recently sent along a new project (that I absolutely fell in love with) that is near and dear to her heart.

This home is located in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. This project is my pride and joy as it’s the home I share with my husband. When we purchased the apartment, it was in serious need of a makeover. Being a pre-war apartment, It has lots of charm and character along with lots of years of “wear and tear” and needed some updating. The renovation took  3 months which included replacing doors and moldings, sanding and custom staining floors, installing new ceiling lighting, painting and lots of other odds and ends. The overall result is a contemporary, serene environment, that feels peaceful, fresh and inspiring. It’s a perfect neutral canvas where I can showcase my art, collected objects, and test out accessories and looks for my residential design projects.
My most favorite aspect of my home, which is the main reason why we purchased the space,  is the southern exposure which fills the apartment with beautiful light that is critical for me as an interior designer. I can never have a bad day in the space, it’s my ultimate sanctuary!

Enjoy some simple and pretty photos from the portfolio of Swedish photographer Celina Fällbom.