It has been an eternity since Jo featured some spaces by Boston-based interior designer Kelly McGuill. In all that time it seems her style has become more subdued with a bit more rustic and elegant elements. And I love every bit of these rooms. The neutral colour schemes are so soothing and I am absolutely in love with this first kitchen, which happens to be Kelly’s, and THAT GREY CARRARA MARBLE IS MY JAM!!!

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[@]desiretoinspire[.]net, or hashtag your photos #DTIpetsonfurniture. Thanks!

My mother-in-law in Charlottetown, P.E.I. sent my husband and I this photo of one of her feral cats acting not-so-feral while sprawled on a bed so I told her I HAD to share this with you all. 🙂

My sister Jen sent this photo of her newly adopted from the Humane Society cat Spencer sitting in front of a vintage sign that was formerly mine. 

Please find attached a photo of our other grayhound Ada on an armchair in our showroom this past christmas, awaiting santa to bring her gifts.
– Izak (Ljubljana, Slovenia) 

This is Pedro our 15month kelpie cross Staffy he is very difficult to photograph because of his black fur and dark eyes. He is sitting in the sun in Tamarama, Sydney on an Eames chair and an @annaspiro cushion. 
– Corkilla 

And a couple from me. Former feral Bernie trying to sleep on his favourite chair but I keep sticking a phone in his face, and what this past Saturday morning looked like. 

The prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition is ongoing for the 2016-2017 and 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, your design front and centre before design companies and professionals. Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members 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. Note: There is still time to get entries in for the late deadline. You can register here. 

Today I thought I would share some of the top winners in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category (one of MANY categories that are included). 

Madeira Residence by Rado Iliev

N8-house [ House of III-BOX ] Residential House by Masahiko Sato

The Greja House Single Family Residential House by Park + Associates Pte Ltd

Barn by a River Guesthouse with swimming pools by Dmitry Pozarenko

Harwyn Multipurpose space by Harwyn

Stacko 3 Generation House by Kelvin Bing

The Ring House & Atelier by MZ Architects

Screen House Eco Residential by Renaissance Planners & Designers

Grotto Sauna Freestanding Residential Sauna by PARTISANS

P house Residential House by Marcio Kogan & studiomk27

A’ Design Award and Competition is organized and awarded annually and internationally in a wide range of categories – the one I featured above is just one of a very vast range. Every year, projects that focus on innovation, technology, design and creativity are awarded with the A’ Award. While realized projects find opportunities to get published, reach new markets and meet a wide range of buyers for their existing products, the organization also helps the creative minds and startups to meet with the business people to realize their product ideas. If you’d like to register for 2016-2017 you can still do so here. 

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This post is brought to you in collaboration with A’ Design Award and Competition

My love for British architecture and grandeur is still going strong, so I had to share this new property on the Shoot Factory location home roster. Almost 9,000 sq ft with 6 bedrooms over 6 floors, the architecture inside and out just blows my mind. The decor is a random mix of awesome and questionable pieces but dear lawd, THERE IS SO MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH! It’s so crazy that every stair landing has enough space that they are like separate little rooms. OMG!!

Today we started with a stunning restoration in Morocco, then a home in the most beautiful bay in Florida, and I just spotted this gorgeous holiday villa in Mallorca that I had to share. It is owned by Lutz (and architect) and Bente (the designer) Reimers who live in Hamburg Germany and this is their paradise escape from harsh winters. I love the combination of Danish and local design in this home. Wonderfully unexpected and works so well together. Via Bo Bedre, photos: Morten Holtum.

DREAMY BEDROOM!!