Julia Buckingham and her team at Buckingham Interiors + Design are essentially creating magic. These first 7 photos are a prime example. You have a high-rise apartment with nothing architecturally interesting except sweet views and floor to ceiling windows and this firm has turned it into a dynamic and modern space. I added a bunch more photos too because I am really drawn to her unique, creative and bold style.

Staging a home for sale is quite a task. De-personalizing and appealing to the broadest range of potential buyers is what it’s all about. These photos of a beautiful, million dollar home in Washington, D.C. were sent over by the Trevor Moore team and is a great example of the importance of staging and getting some really good photographs for a listing.

A big thanks to Karina, of little town life, for sending along these wonderful photos she took of an apartment in Vienna. This is such a bright, inviting family home. And despite the decor being fairly simple it has some fun statement lighting and vintage pieces that add a bit of funk and takes it to the next level.

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!

This is Fryderyk, Siberian cat, sitting on his favorite window shelf, matching Ikea’s Sinnerlig lamp.
– Aleksandra (Stettin, Poland)

This is Roy Boy. He is a big fella.
– Greta (Edina, MN)

This is Pancho at 8 months old – in Adelaide,  Australia. 
– Deb

Here’s a couple from me. My living room is where all of the cats hang out in the late afternoons because the sun shines right through and warms up the space. They find all the best sunny spots.  (You can find them on IG @cattttastrophic)

This apartment for sale in Östermalm, Sweden is a total gem. Fairly roomy, a mix of dark and light spaces with some funky mid-century furnishings and bold lighting, and some beautiful blown-up photography on the walls. That pretty much sums up all of my favourite things in a home. Available via Lagerlings.