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As many of you know I am a HUGE lover of animals. So huge, that today, I think my boyfriend and I are going to PetSmart to pick up cat #5 (to clarify, the cats at big stores like PetSmart come from the local animal shelter). We saw Mimin, a black cat, a week ago when we were in there buying cat food. She looks just like a cat we had that passed away a little over a year ago. The animal shelter here has what looks to be about 70 or 80 cats – that’s ALOT. I feel so horrible for these poor little guys and as much as we don’t need a fifth cat, I know that here at rancho relaxo, they have a GREAT life. So if anyone out there is thinking about getting a pet, go to your local animal shelter and do one of these guys a favour. I guarantee they’ll love ya forever for it.

UPDATE: It’s several hours later and I’m holed up in my bedroom with the new member of our family, Mimin. We let her right out as soon as we got home and the cats were sniffing her butt etc. I was so proud of her because she pretty much ignored them. And then she attacked my chicken sh*t Himalayan. Fur flew everywhere. So, integration may take time (and all my energy). Here is a photo of her finally sitting still. She crawled into the carrier and lay down for the first time in 2 hours.

I’d like to introduce you to the stunning interior photography of Jason Loucas.

This is one of my favourite vignettes. It’s the work of Shelly Reihl David. We’ve featured one or two of these images before. It’s time to take a closer look at her portfolio. The scope of her firm’s work ranges from dramatic European and Italian decor to the look of modern Hollywood glamour in a contemporary setting. Her rooms are glamorous and sophisticated and the use of colour is inspirational. At the same time these are livable spaces that have a sense of fun as well as drama.

Shea Soucie and Martin Horner are the principals of the Chicago design firm Soucie Horner. Specializing in high-end residential interior architecture and design, Soucie Horner focuses on creating an environment that refines their client’s lifestyle through design. “The goal of the Soucie Horner, Ltd. design philosophy is to design beautiful environments that complement the interior architecture of the homes which create spaces that best represent the lifestyle needs of each individual client.” Whether deco, eclectic, tribal or rustic their style showcases the lushness that layering brings to a space. Vignettes and groupings. Textiles and object d’art.

Jake Curtis is a photographer with a great eye for detail. Check out these blog-worthy photos of his interiors.