Matt Garcia Design - Llano Exit Strategy

As part of the "Tiny House Movement", the Llano Exit Strategy was created. As the story in a nutshell goes, Matt Garcia and some friends wanted to figure out how to acquire themselves a getaway within 90 minutes of Austin, TX. It would need to have a hangout for all of them plus separate sleeping quarters with private bathrooms. When they purchased some land in 2011, Mat Garcia came up with 400 sq ft eco-friendly cabins and a 1500 sq ft commons building (housing Bosch appliances, Wolf stove, and a huge wooden table from Restoration Hardware). What a sweet idea! And you can even rent it from them on Airbnb. (Photos: Bill Sallans)

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Matt Garcia Design - Sunny Slope remodel

Originally built in 1951 by Edwin Pfluger, this midcentury modern home in Austin was remodeled and is now a hip pad that is far from a blast from the past. From the fantastic landscaping to the bright all-white kitchen, this home has it all. Designed by Matt Garcia Design. (Photos: Casey Dunn, Construction: Pilgrim Building Company, Landscape design: Alisa West)

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Why Frank is so Fantastic

It's just a box, a simple cookie cutter studio apartment. Tiny living/sleeping room, entry, bijou kitchen and even smaller bathroom. Yet I want it. Why? Because after the stylist and photographer have finished with it I can't take my eyes off the photos, scanning for covetable objects or clever ideas. I'm already daydreaming that it's my Stockholm pied-à-terre . That's why Frank is so fantastic. Can't have it though. It's sold. Via Fantastic Frank.

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Stacy Bass

If you thought the photos I shared yesterday of Stacy Bass' new book on gardens were gorgeous, check out this eye candy from her interiors portfolio. The photo above is my absolute favourite. Magical. 

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Monday's pets on furniture

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!

Below is a photo of our rescue, Roxie, warming up by the fire on our George Nelson bench (with Hans Olsen fried egg chair in background).
- Aly 

This is our Tonkinese 'Butch' as you can see he is loving our new Hans Wegner Shell chair
- Kathy (Toronto)

1 - Bella (aka The Fuzz). I had her from when she was a puppy up until when she passed away at 14. She was a sweet and shy dog but when she wanted for me to get up she would take a running jump and pounce on me in bed. 
2 - Bruno. I adopted him in July of 2015 and he's about 10 now. He's quite big for a Husky and super fluffy. Don't let that sweet innocent look fool you. He's a firecracker when it's time to go anywhere - walks, car rides, Petco, you name it - he's Mr. Social.
- Ana (San Diego) 

Here is my little girl. Her name is Bijou (13 yo) and she is sitting on my 60s Danish sofa. She loves the sun room. I am in the process of trying  to claim it back. Lol. 
- Aaron (Nashville, TN) 

Found this one my phone. Count the kitties.