*GASP* So pretty!!! Via vtwonen

I have been wondering for months what to do with my dining room. Dark? Bright? Wallpaper? I don’t have very good recent photos because I hate the room – this one is the most recent that shows a decent amount of the space. (The floors are now stained grey!)  Nothing has really stood out until I suddenly started thinking about pale pink. Then I started thinking about pale pink with dark grey trim. Then I started getting very excited. I am pretty sure pale pink is the route I want to take with the walls (trim will probably just be the same colour or a shade darker so it’s not too choppy, and the doors maybe the black blue of the foyer…and not sure about the ceiling). I have been eyeballing Farrow & Ball‘s Pink Ground, Setting Plaster and Calamine. I think Pink Ground on walls and Setting Plaster on trim could be really gorgeous. I have sent a request for samples so those are on the way. In the meantime, I went looking for inspiration and found all kinds of pretty pinks. And based on the first 2 photos, I think I need heavy velvet burgundy drapes.

Yvonne Koné’s shop (Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground) LOOOVE THIS!!! So pretty with grey floors – mine are a couple of shades darker than this.

Paul Raeside

Photo: Tia Borgsmidt Styling: Mette Helena Rasmussen

Katie Lydon (Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground)

Farrow & Ball (Pink Ground on wall and Setting Plaster on trim)

Style Me Pretty – Caitlin Wilson

Schöener Wohnen

Frivole

Marie Claire Maison (Farrow & Ball’s Elephant’s Breath)

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle – Laura Walker

Lovely Life

Emily Henderson

SVK Interior Design

Flack Studio – a little bright but Jo pointed it out to me and it is so gorg I had to include it

Katie Lydon‘s interiors bridge the gap between classic and modern, creating spaces that blend both styles seamlessly and effortlessly. Just enough wow factor without overloading the senses. And she has fabulous taste in art. (On that note, I have been trying – not very hard mind you – to find a photograph to have printed on canvas to hang over my sofa. I found this one but I’m not convinced. If anyone has a favourite source for graphic photography do share!)

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. Thanks!

This is Rhody our sweet border collie puppy. So much for “no dogs on the couch” rule. This couch is a favorite nap spot for both our dogs, right off the kitchen it’s in the hub of our home so he can nap but not miss anything! 
– Debbie (Rhode Island)

A couple of years ago I sent you picture of our beloved Elvis. He passed away a year ago. Since June we have now welcomed George (named after Mister Harrisson). Please find two pictures of his favorite spots: the kids chair we found on a flee market and the washing machine.
– Margaux (Geneva, Switzerland

2 yr old chocolate schnauzer getting comfy any way she can. I find her in some of the craziest positions. 
– Gail (Ft Worth, TX)

Hi, I’m Willow and I used to not be allowed on the couch. After jumping on coffee tables and chewing my owners feet became my favorite hobby, they finally caved. Now I get most the pillows and whatever spot on the couch I want. 
– Patrick (Massachusetts)

Kerkos (ancient Greek word that means tail) snoozing on the sofa. He’ll later hop off and soberly ask for a treat and a walk
– Natalia (Greece)

A photo from me of former-feral Frankie chilling out in the guest bedroom that I need to paint soon because that mauve is terrible. Bedding by Aura (via The Bay) and satin pillow from Homesense. 

I spotted this fun apartment in Moscow featured on The Village and had to share. It is wonderfully eclectic and is filled with some of my favourite things – patterned encaustic tile, fun wallpapers, copper lights, and rustic furnishings. The modern mixed with global vibe makes this a funky little getaway in the city. (Photos: Michael Stepanov)