The drama of a black and white colour scheme always wins points with me. This 200 sq m Milan home has an art deco vibe and only subtle touches of colour like a couple of leopard print benches and velvet pillows. So classic. By Droulers Architecture.

A couple of months ago I shared this townhouse in Philadelphia designed by Ashli Mizell, and I loved it so much I have another classy project by Ashli to share. Very similar in style with touches of elegance, some dramatic light fixtures and a dreamy kitchen. I am really digging her vibe.

Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield of Woodson & Rummerfield have been wowing Jo and I for years. I think we featured them for the first time about 11 years ago and haven’t since so it’s about damn time for a refresher! I love their bold, sassy style – classy and modern with quirky details for some funkiness. Exhibit A – that green stair runner with leopards. Not many homes can pull that off but how freaking fun is that?!

Over the Christmas holidays I was pretty busy shooting photos around my house. Reason for that was last Friday I had the absolute honour of having a house tour feature on Design*Sponge. !!!!! And because I only randomly feature photos of my home on here, I thought I should share a bunch of the photos here for you folks as well. You can check out the tour here which includes descriptions of each space and a list of resources. I am fortunate to have been included on Grace’s blog before she shuts it down in August. D*S has been around even longer than our beloved DTI so this is really sad to hear. Thank you D*S and particularly Kelli Kehler whom I worked with on this feature. Now on to the photos…

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!

lounging on new year’s day, Rickie
– Marilyn

all art and no bite
– Donna (Northern Wisconsin)

Our two pugs, Moon (age 10) and Mischa (age 13) enjoying a little quiet time over the holidays.
– Heather (Seattle, WA)

The following photo is from my sister Jen. I bought this pink chair at Highjinx for my niece for Christmas. The story over the holidays was that my sister and brother-in-law had to carry the heavy chair around from room to room because my niece insisted on lounging on it wherever she was. Now the story is Spencer, one of their 3 cats, has discovered it and has claimed it as his favourite spot. (The print above it was a gift from me a while back from Stay Home Club)

And some from me. The best captures of my herd are on the bed, so here’s another one where some serious cat puddles were happening (on my Magic Linen duvet cover).

Felix loves the Green Light District chair.

Lucky isn’t ancient as far as cats go, but he’s been showing his age lately (14?) so I’m giving him scritches and shooting his adorableness as often as I can. Here he passed out at my spot at the dining table.