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Our 14th anniversary of this blog is coming up next month and after all these years I continue to crave ingenuity in design. I need to be stimulated! This home’s random fusion of contemporary, mid century and traditional gives me all the feels. By Jean Liu Design. (Photos: Nathan Schroder)

This 1908 home in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a wonderful example of showing an old home some love through a well-considered renovation that maintains character and history whilst adding some whimsical touches with colours and wallpapers. The result is a charming and completely approachable home. Designed by Mandarina Studio.

This house could not be more invigorating and whimsical. It all starts at the apple green front door. Wallpaper and vibrant upholstery and patterns unite to create a super fun home. Her Latin roots, fondness for Southern hospitality, and penchant for parties were the overarching parameters for this gradual home makeover. The kitchen got a major facelift, but the original cabinets were preserved and a few doors removed to showcase her collection of vintage dinnerware and serving pieces. Paisley wallpaper, watercolor print curtains, and lime-painted entryway are evidence of her passion for mixing happy color and bold pattern. The medley of new and salvaged furniture includes a dining table rescued from an abandoned house, an 80s sidebar, the daughter’s handed-down vintage desk and a super-long velvet banquette that turns the sunroom into a hangout. In the master bedroom, refinished finds cozy up to a custom canopy bed with leather inserts. Designed by Toledo Geller.

Fireside Design Build Inc. is a comprehensive design+build company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I came across their portfolio recently and was rendered smitten with their timeless and easy-going style. Their kitchens and bathrooms are particularly eye-catching so here’s a random assortment for your viewing pleasure.

A glimpse at a 7000 sq ft home in Evanston, IL designed by Kara Mann. In her ubiquitous style of slightly edgy yet timeless style, always with touches of black. Here Kara has included a disco ball and pink (…crushed velvet?) curtains (Anyone else in love with her CB2 “flutter” sofa? SO GOOD!)