Pardon me please. I know it’s only Tuesday. I know I shouldn’t feel the need for a virtual getaway this early in the week. I should at least make it to hump day but I can’t. I wish I could escape for real to this beautiful house right on the beach. Simple luxury, an amazing location on the isolated Indonesian island of Gili Meno just a fast boat from Bali, no cares or worries except for sand between the toes. Crusoe House via The Island Houses.

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! 

My sweet baby girl, Nala, bathes in sunlight on her sofa top perch.
– Molly

The Siamese cat I was fostering for the Country Cat Sanctuary, Moss, was constantly being tormented by a couple of my ferals and it was getting really stressful and I knew he could no longer stay here. I am happy to report that my dear friend Karen of Highjinx offered to give him a home and we brought him there Saturday evening. He is such a chill cat that he adapted immediately to his new home and his new mom and loves it there. We miss him terribly but we are so happy knowing he can now live in peace. 

Bright and mid-century – a winning combination! Brio Interior Design transformed this young globe trotting couple’s first house together from a dated fixer-upper to a bright, open and modern mid-century home. Located in Bellevue, WA, the 1960’s house came with drab finishes and an awkward kitchen layout with two flanking dining rooms. Brio reworked the floor plan eliminating walls and extending the kitchen into one of the dining spaces. The result is an airy, expansive layout that seamlessly connects the living room, kitchen, and dining room. All new finishes were selected and combined with family heirloom pieces such as the freshly re-upholstered mid-century dining set and grandma’s stunning onyx cocktail table. Paired with art and textiles from travels abroad and the husband’s time in the Peace Corps, the living space feels collected yet paired down, leaving room for the couple to further leave their imprint on the home in the years to come. The neutral palette combined with warm accents like brass, wood and global textiles results in a fresh, inviting, well traveled space. Photos: Haris Kenjar

Now you don’t see this every day – statement curtains in a bright lemon yellow. Not for those neutral loving folks. And to make them even more IN YOUR FACE they are hung right at ceiling height so there’s even more curtain. This is pretty ballsy. I think I dig it. By Sarah Wittenbraker. 

What do you all think? 

Bold, bright colours is what Toronto designer Tiffany Pratt is all about, and I would expect nothing less from someone who rocks orange and pink hair. This along with her eclectic blend of old and new, casual and elegant makes for some pretty ye catching spaces.