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 #DTIpetsonfurniture.

Two contrasting “poses” of my greyhound sleeping beauty, Tesla. First: on my bed. Second: hanging out on my painting studio chair
– Toni

I didn’t get many photos in this week of the cats on furniture so this is all I’ve got. Feral Bernie lounging on my fur-covered Moooi carpet in the living room. And a side note: my Siamese foster Moss is doing well but I would reeeeeeally like to find him a home that is better suited to his personality (one with WAY less cats or none, and with someone home alot because he will become your shadow). Also, I visited my hair stylist’s farm on Saturday and he has a 4-6 week old kitten that was born in his barn and is destined to lead a shitty farm life and likely become feral if I don’t step in and find it a home. It is SUPER adorable and affectionate but unfortunately I didn’t manage to get a photo of it. So if anyone out there is looking to adopt a cat PLEASE contact me. I actually have dozens upon dozens of cats I can hook you up with and I guarantee I will find the perfect cat for you. 🙂

I am unequivocally, unquestionably, undeniably in love with this home. An absolute dream in shades of gold and black, it is located in Madrid and owned by model Laura Ponte. It was featured in Architectural Digest Spain back in 2009 and is apparently now for sale. If I had the zillion dollars she’s asking for it, I would throw in another zillion and demand she leave all the furnishings…or at the very least those chandeliers in the dining room. SWOON!!!

Whenever I see a home as minimalist as this I wonder how long the sparseness would last if I moved in. Like, A DAY. MAYBE TWO. This 155 sq m home is gorgeous though as-is. So much open space. As much as I love ornate moldings found in old heritage homes, the lack of it here really appeals to me. Who needs baseboards anyway?! 

interior design + design of bed, a chaise longue, a table, a bench and hangers = Loft Kolasinski
painting by the Brazilian painter Aecio Sarti 
photos: Karolina Bąk
design of built-in elements of interior: designyougo 
building design: Eike Becker Architekten 

An exercise in the effortless mixing of contemporary design and traditional features. Park Slope perfection by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture & Design.

Any day, any time, anywhere in the world. The perfect spot to while away the hours. Work? What work? From the portfolio of DixonKirby.