Mooseberry design group

Nika Los of Ukraine-based interior and product design firm Mooseberry design group emailed the other day. They have designed some really fun small apartments and while I am getting a computer-generated vibe, this one caught my eye and I had to share. The pastel colour palette is not usually my thing but with the white floors it is very bright and cheerful while being a bit subtle. Add a red Smeg fridge for some oomph and you've got a good thing going here. 

(Sorry - hoping pets on furniture will be back next week. Send photos to desiretoinspirekim[at]hotmail[dot]com)

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Colour candy

It's a photoshoot for iconic Melbourne store Fenton & Fenton's quilts and rugs but to my it's pure eye candy. Colour, pattern, layering. Love.

Modern by Melinda Clarke

Clean lined and minimal. Modern and sleek. A limited colour palette warmed by washed out rugs and vivid art work. Sophisticated and restrained design by Sydney based Melinda Clarke.

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Eclectic on a Sunday

It has been a bit of a crap weekend so far - I am dealing with my second cold/throat infection in a month, and I spent 11 straight hours yesterday finishing up painting my living room (all I have left to do are the alcoves on either side of the back window once husband builds and installs shelves). It looks fantastic and I am really pleased. Photos to come once the room is complete and put back in order. And on a side note of happenings around here, I have a kitten rescue scheduled for Thursday (gawd help me) and a trip to Montreal Friday to pick up some vintage chairs for my dining room (!!!!). Anyway, it's 5 am and before I head back to bed with the cats I leave you with one of the most eclectic homes I have seen in a while. It is located in Barcelona in a building built in 1910, and was formerly a jewelry shop. Now it is home to the owners of an antique shop - which makes complete sense once you see the fabulous interior. It is furnished with such random pieces from different eras yet somehow it all works. (Via Nuevo Estilo)

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Working on a Saturday

You've heard me lament before about working on a weekend. It's still true that I'd be a lot happier if I could spend the day in a work place as stylish as this. The joy of joinery. Plywood pleasure. Shiver. Mil Constructions' warehouse, workshop and office by Doherty Design Studio.

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