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Display Name: kim.desiretoinspire
Personal URL: http://desiretoinspire.net
Member Since: 3/26/07

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Looks fantastic Julia!!


A Bunting For A Tree
The Boo and the Boy

2/10/11 7:06 PM

Name: the boo and the boy
URL: http://www.thebooandtheboy.com/


The Homies: Best Kids Design Blog of 2011?
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1/19/11 8:18 PM

Thanks Laura and JoJenks!!

kimg924 - it should be called "decorating with Cats" as I've now got 9 and several always show up in my photos. :)


Wallpapering with Photo Murals Inspiration from Real Homes | Apartment Therapy Boston
7/4/10 1:47 PM

The round cushions in the photo I bought at Ikea a couple summers ago.
And I suggest some really good spray paint for your wicker chairs vinithra. The wicker set above I spray painted because it was an ugly dark green. (And then I had to throw the whole set out last summer because the rain did it in).


5 Ways to Update Old Patio Furniture | Apartment Therapy Chicago
6/10/10 10:33 AM

Those 2 prints were hung there so you have something pretty to stare at while sitting on the can. :) (I like hanging art in unexpected places).


Kim's Fabulous (Temporary) Bathroom Makeover Desire to Inspire | Apartment Therapy San Francisco
4/18/10 1:12 PM

I made my fiancé do the around-the-toilet cuts because I knew I'd make a mess. It was pretty tough to do (using sharp scissors) - hence why you'll never see closeups of that area. :) (Caulking helped disguise some of the "off" cuts)


Kim's Fabulous (Temporary) Bathroom Makeover Desire to Inspire | Apartment Therapy San Francisco
4/16/10 6:17 PM

I don't have leaking water issues in my bathroom so I'm not sure how they'd hold up. If you made sure they were all tightly fit together it may be ok. (Although covering mosaic tile is practically a sin).


Kim's Fabulous (Temporary) Bathroom Makeover Desire to Inspire | Apartment Therapy San Francisco
4/16/10 4:42 PM

Thanks Jess for posting my bathroom!!

And thanks everyone! Trust me, this bathroom needs gutting. The sink and cabinet are HORRID and need replacing, the tub is rusting and doesn't drain properly so it needs replacing, the toilet doesn't flush properly, the floor in the bathroom is several inches higher than the rest of the floor upstairs (no idea why)....it's BAD. Trust me. I just hid alot of the nasty. The black floor, as I figured, is turning out to be not such a good idea in a house with 7 (soon to be 9) cats. I need to sweep every 5 mins to keep it clean.
The wicker table was bought at a thrift shop - I think it's supposed to be a garbage can. :) And yes, I have a window in the shower. Another complete annoyance that I need to deal with when I do a proper reno.


Kim's Fabulous (Temporary) Bathroom Makeover Desire to Inspire | Apartment Therapy San Francisco
4/16/10 2:41 PM

dunklekatze - send me your photo! I don't think I've had a bird entry yet (my rules for showing alot of the furniture are often broken).


Sensory Overload: Snuggly Pets On Cool Furniture Desire To Inspire | Apartment Therapy New York
11/11/09 6:24 AM

Thanks everyone - your comments are too kind. :)


Apartment Therapy Chicago | House Tour: Kim's One Room at a Time Ottawa, Ontario
7/30/09 3:56 PM

Dell. I bought pink speakers, a pink mouse, a pink laptop, and a pink/grey laptop bag from them. Clearly I have a thing for pink.


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Behind the Blog: Desire to Inspire
7/30/09 5:38 AM

Thanks Raina and JoJenks - and I cracked up too when I noticed my spelling of "colour" was considered mispelled. We Canadians like to put an anglo flavour [sic] to words. ;)


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Behind the Blog: Desire to Inspire
7/29/09 9:56 AM

Thanks for featuring me and my office! (I've got to mention that the 1st and 9th photos were shot by Ottawa photographer Jordan Craig for Cdn H&H mag)


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Behind the Blog: Desire to Inspire
7/28/09 4:11 PM

Thanks for posting my changetable hack!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Upcycling the Changing Table
7/16/09 10:53 AM

I'm honoured to be included in your list - and thanks luna! Happy Canada Day!!!


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Happy Canada Day: A Roundup of Great Canadian Homes
7/1/09 4:28 PM

DeborahMcP asked me to leave a comment on her behalf as she's experiencing technical difficulties.

"Thank you! Wish I could have you all over for tea. LOL. Since kim.desiretoinspire is almost a neighbour, she can proxy for all commenters. Come on over, K!

It's going to be an excellent garden for stress management once it's finished, but even now I can feel my blood pressure drop just as I look out the window."


Apartment Therapy Chicago | My Great Outdoors: Deborah's Urban Garden
7/1/09 11:50 AM

I used spray paint that mentionned wicker on the can and I have done 3 wicker/bamboo chairs (one of which has been outside on my deck for a couple months) and they've held up really well. (I didn't do any prepping.)


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Painted Rattan and Wicker Furniture
6/24/09 4:11 PM

That's my red chair! (but you've got the wrong link - it should be this)


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Painted Rattan and Wicker Furniture
6/23/09 9:08 PM

Now I've got to stop by your place Deborah and check this out in person!


Apartment Therapy Chicago | My Great Outdoors: Deborah's Urban Garden
6/23/09 12:15 PM

Thanks! designyourwall has a TON to choose from - and many different forest-y themes. i just chose one they had on their site (not sure that they make them custom).


Apartment Therapy Chicago | House Tour: Kim's One Room at a Time Ottawa, Ontario
6/10/09 12:02 PM