San Francisco is a big city, with lots of concrete. But one group is looking to add some foliage to the pavement with a new project called “Pavement to Parks.” According to the groups website, 25% of the city is made up of streets and public walkways. “Pavement to Parks” adds some green to the sea of gray. The idea is to be able to set up barriers and create small parks within the streets of the city, using removable furnishings and making it all a little more pedestrian friendly.

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It is summer time which means people and animals are out and about all the time. So while you are enjoying your well-designed backyard or patio space, why not let your feathered friends enjoy some modern hangouts too in this Bird Cafe from Umbra. The Hold It Contemporary Home back offices already enjoy the similarly designed Fish Hotel and this new additional to the collection by Teddy Luong and Dennis Cheng is sure to be a big hit, especially among the birds.

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Our team of Design Consultants often gets the question- “what items are cat friendly?” After all, cats tend to claw, dig and leave “gifts” all over the home- including on or in your furnishings. This table by Emily Wettstein offers a beautiful dark reclaimed walnut and has a removable planter. The planter hides the soil beneath the surface so cats cannot paw at the dirt- but of course, felines are smart and clever cats might figure out a way to get in if you don’t keep an eye on them.

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Chilewich is known for their playful bone-shaped pet mats made for your pup, but now Chilewich is expanding the line to include cat lovers too. The fun fish design is perfect for your feline friend’s food and water bowls and will look great within your home design. The mats come in eight colors: chestnut, lemon, mango, lime, platinum, carbon, glacier and wheat.

Recently spotted at Del Mar Highlands this English Bulldog knows how to stay hydrated on a hot summer day! Brings new meaning to the “dog days of summer!”

Designer Chilewich recently introduced a line of modern pet mats for the modern day pet lover. In their signature basket-weave material, this bone-shaped design is unique and stylish. The puppy cutout in the center of the mat adds a little extra flavor to the retro design.  These mats are available in 5 colors: chestnut, lemon, mango, lime, and platinum.  The cost per mat is just $35!