This Atlanta loft is all kinds of awesome, from the exposed support beamed ceiling and floor to crittall-style ceiling window to the industrial mixed with glam decor. Where many styles mix to produce something eclectic and fantastic. Designed by Brian Patrick Flynn.

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[at]desiretoinspire[dot]net, or hashtag your photos on Instagram with #dtipetsonfurniture. Thanks!

And some from me. Mimin loves to hang out behind my computer (a great hiding spot from the ferals) but she’s so tiny and black so I often forget she’s there until she pops her head around my monitor and scares the shit out of me. Felix was sitting in beautiful sunlight in the living room the other day then stared up at my pot of mums and I managed to snap the perfect post before he took off. Sunday mornings I usually end up enjoying coffee in bed surrounded by cats and taking pics of their ridiculousness. This snap of the 2 semi-feral brothers was my favourite of this past Sunday.

The prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition is ongoing for the 2019-2020 season and with over 100 categories the A’ Design Award & Competition is the worlds’ largest design competition. But it is not just an award. It is an indicator of quality and perfection in design, recognized worldwide, your design front and centre before design companies and professionals. Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members and the benefits to the winners are inspiring. The trophy, of course, an invitation to the gala night, a certificate of quality, inclusion in the prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition exhibition and the yearly ResultBook but even more importantly press, PR, introduction to industry professionals and companies and international exposure. Note: There is still time to get entries in for the late deadline. You can register here.

Today I thought I would share some of the top winners in the Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design category (one of MANY categories that are included).

Dichroic Side Table by Lauren Rottet – Rottet Collection

Metatron Armchair by Kamil Taner

Slices Bookshelf by Alessandra Meacci

Sputnik Dining Table by Andre Teoman

Jojyan Chair by Arshad Ardalani

San Vitale Console Table by Julia Eliseeva

LOUVA DEUS Chaise longue by Marcio Sassine

Mirror Chair Chair with magnifying glass and planter by Guangcai Yin and Sha Yang

Crystal Tables by Rita Kettaneh

the frame Kitchen by Robert G-Wrkbnch

SERFA PLUS Armchair and footstool by Zanini de Zanine

Picasso Chaise Lounge by Gerardo Rios Altamirano

Project Tripod Table base by Pavel Volovov

Wing Shelving System by Estudio Parrado

 by Renats Kotlevs – Kanttari

Köllen Bookshelf Multifunctional shelf by Adrian Soldado Cid and Paula Terra Bosch

Laguna Modular sofa by Elena Trevisan

A’ Design Award & Competition is organized and awarded annually and internationally in a wide range of categories – the one I featured above is just one of a very vast range. Every year, projects that focus on innovation, technology, design and creativity are awarded with the A’ Award. While realized projects find opportunities to get published, reach new markets and meet a wide range of buyers for their existing products, the organization also helps the creative minds and startups to meet with the business people to realize their product ideas. If you’d like to register for 2019-2020 you can still do so here.

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This post is brought to you in collaboration with A’ Design Award & Competition

This beautiful house in Reims, France is home to Fabienne Nominé and Pascal Bisson and their 2 kids. They sell antique and vintage finds through their shop called Nomibis and their love for time-worn elements is evident throughout these photos. You can find more photos and details via this story on The Socialite Family. This is the definition of the saying “home sweet home”.

Photography: Valerio Geraci

I really have no words for how absolutely breathtakingly beautiful this Paris apartment is. The decor and art is not quite to my taste but forget all that would you and CHECK OUT THE CEILING!!! AND THE FLOOR! AND THOSE ARCHED GLASS DOORS!!!! A total dream. Designed by Isabelle Stanislas.