If you’d like to send us photos to include in next week’s “pets on furniture” post, please ensure your photos follow our 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!)

This is Zoe in her favourite spot in the livingroom. She usually doesn’t like to get photographed, but she felt generous last night and put her best diva expression on. The first image was shot through the terrace door with the X-mas decoration in front of it. The second is a close-up.
– Andrea (Berlin, Germany)

Here are two pictures of our rescue pitties, Dasie and Lily.  And one picture of our kitty, Bobcat, soakin’ up the sun.
– Sadie (Chicago, IL)

Attached is a picture of Barkley, my 4 year old Boston Terrier, in his favorite place on the back of the sofa.
– Lauren (Dallas, TX)

I was visiting a friend’s apartment over the weekend with my Dane (Audrey). While getting the tour of her place, we came across her vintage dome chair. My friend immediately came up with the idea of trying to get a shot of my Dane on the chair. After a couple of attempts, we finally got the shot we wanted.
– JT, EMR, & Audrey (Downtown Miami)

I’ve included a couple of pictures of my little rascal, Sam the Jack Russell, sitting on my couch in the living room. That’s his favorite place in our house, but again, he pretty much owns everything in the house.
– Ke Ying (NYC)

This is my mutt, Casserole, perched on her chair enjoying a sleepy afternoon in my apartment in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
– Jess

Max has headed for higher ground since our puppy came hoem, and is now a regular couch potato!
Pets takeover… Our new dog Lexus who now thinks she’s a cat, between our cats, Max and Gizmo.
– Hillary

Here is my snowshoe Darby on a couple chairs around the house.
– Virginia

Two of my three dogs. Honey on the chair got the upper hand. Daisy had to resort to the pillows.
– Jennifer

Dakota my 4 year old lab mix decide this new chair from Ikea is the perfect place for him to sit! Even though it’s a little small 🙂
– Dylane (San Jose, CA)

Oliver, my 4 year old Cavalier King Charles, always hogs the middle of the bed.
– Heather (Brooklyn, NY)

I’m taking a quick break from french studies (worst. thing. EVER.) to tell you that I don’t really have time to post much today – and my posts will be a bit light for the next week and a half until I get this freaking test done with. I managed to dig up a few favourite photos for your viewing pleasure, but before I get to those I thought I’d remind you all how you can keep in touch with the happenings of the blog and Jo and I.

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I am in desperate need of a vacation – well, a break from the chaos that is my life these days anyway. I’d love to spend a few weeks shacked up in this absolutely stunning vacation home in Trump Hollywood, in Florida. The model homes were decorated by award-winning designer Steven G. Here are some detials: The new 5,000+-square-foot Sky Residence, located on the 36th floor, is designed for those desiring the spaciousness of a private home and the luxury lifestyle of a turnkey condominium. The design palate, focusing on earth tones and rich, deep woods, is offset by an elegant travertine marble floor with unique tones of aqua and taupe. All the furniture was custom made for the residence, and a working fireplace in the living room sets a warm mood that is accentuated by magnificent Atlantic Ocean views. Now THAT is HOT. 

It’s Spring in New Zealand (lucky b*stards) and Sammy, a Kiwi and regular reader of this here blog kindly sent along some more links to homes there as the market is “exploding with gorgeous summery homes” as she put it. *still hatin’* One of the homes she linked to, located in Auckland, caught my attention. It’s got some odd decor choices here and there but overall I think the owners did a great job. I love the kitchen and the exterior is adorable (we don’t really have cute houses here in Ottawa). Link while it lasts. Thanks Sammy!

Love this colour scheme for a kitchen. 

Love the idea of an workspace behind semi-glass walls. Great for locking out the husband and 7 cats yet maintains a feeling of openness.

Love the muted colours and raw vibe of this living room.

Love everything about this bathroom (including cute little mirrors!).