A wee, white shed by the sea in the Èze region of France. It may be small in size but it’s big on style. Piano on the deck anyone? Cabanon by Monaco-based architectural duo Humbert & Poyet.

If modern minimalism is something you’re into, which I am because sometimes I just need something that is easy on the eye, then I think you’ll dig this guest house in Chociwle, Poland designed by Loft Kolasiński. With a Scandinavian, mid-century feel this dwelling is a tad masculine, a touch funky and a smidge hip. What a cool collection of furnishings from the 30’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s from Italy, France, the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Poland – including a polish HI-Fi stereo from the 80’s. I want those sofas soooo badly. (Photos: Karolina Bąk) 

A stylish, new mid mod pays homage to the oh so cool Palm Springs vibe. Built on Frank Sinatra’s old estate there’s even a cheeky tribute to ol’ blue eyes himself. I’m seriously envious of this weekend getaway. Would you want to leave? Rancho Mirage by Newport Beach based interior designer Brittany Stiles.

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. Thanks!

Here is Chewie, in chilly Thunder Bay, ON.  Loves the black sheepskin on the Acapulco Chair
– Laura 

My friend George has this funny charm. Her name is Tayra and she reminds me white marshmallow)))
– Taneyka (Belarus)

More pets on furniture….essentially I can’t keep them off! This I call Dane Jenga. Finnegan and Pearl. (Both rescues. Because Pearl is deaf and blind, Finnegan is her “assistance dog”. The most patient dog you would ever meet!)
– Linda

Sometimes all you see is a lump or feet sticking out! Faux fur throw providing warmth for Mr Biggles.
– Anna

Big guy is Bodhi, cat is Oliver and little man is Tucker. Bodhi is always available for a snuggle if the little ones get cold.
– Beverly (Houston, TX) 

Staying warm on sheepskins from Poland. 
On outdoor furniture….
– Jo (Cold Spring, New York) 

Happy holidays from Mimi.  She loves to snuggle on the sheepskin on our kitchen banquet. 

Have you entered the A’ Design Award and Competition yet? Nominate your design here. The deadline for entries is fast approaching and now is the time to submit your best work. With over 100 categories the A’ Design Award and 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, bringing your design front and centre before design companies and professionals.

From the Good Industrial Design Award to the Good Architecture Design Award. The Good Product Design Award to the Good Communication Design Award. The Good Service Design Award to the Good Fashion Design Award and so many more. (You can find all the design categories here.) With the competition highlighting, advertising & advocating good design, taking part will provide recognition, publicity and international peer review.

Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members. Unlike other awards the competition follows a peer-review process with anonymous voting and evaluation of all entries. 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 and Competition exhibition and the yearly ResultBook but even more importantly press, PR, introduction to industry professionals and companies and international exposure. The fame, the prestige, the recognition and so much more.

You can find out more about the A’ Design Award and Competition here and register here. But hurry as the deadline for submissions is February 28. Results will be announced here on the blog (and worldwide) on April 15.

To get you inspired to enter here are some past winners!

Peacock flower vase by Steve Lee

DOTDOTDOT.FRAME Evolving furniture by Leonid Davydov

Man on the Wall Decorative Sculpture by Santad Kaewudom

Honeycomb Bookshelf by Seyed Mohammad Mortazavi

Bow tie chair Armchair by gridesign studio

VBookcase Bookshelf by Kemal Yıldırım

Marathon Boy Bookends Bookends by SOPHIA Enjoy Thinking

Dharma Bookshelf by Alessandra Meacci

Beauty Hand-knotted Rug by Karen Michelle Evans

Marilyn two Seat Sofa Sofa by Rafaela Luis