2.22.2011

built: pipe fitting bookshelf

pipe fitting bookshelf by jeremy & ralph

spotted this great shelf made from metal gas pipes and wood planks on apartment therapy (similar to one shown on the brick house) - i want to make one!

2.16.2011

covet: space to live

riverdale loft by beauparlant design

if my last post was an OMG this is definitely a double OMG!  yes please, i would like to live here, if it was picked up and transplanted to CA, of course.  remodeled loft in an old printing press factory.  oh, and i'll take all of that beautiful furniture too!

covet: space to work

papelote stationary shop by a1architects

i do not use terms like "omg" very often ... but OMG!  i want this studio (with a different wall treatment)!  binder clip display wall, fun assortment of storage boxes on the wall, and oooo all that horizontal surface to work on!  k:creates would happily take up shop there tomorrow!

2.14.2011

create: valentines

valentine by k:creates

wishing everyone a very happy heart day!

2.06.2011

built: recycled home

villa welpeloo by 2012Architects
via dwell

i want to live here!  reused materials were make up 60% of the structure and 90% of the interior - including recycled billboards, umbrellas, you name it!

illuminate: soda pop

coca cola bottle lamp by sarah turner

recycled from plastic soda bottles and a bit girlie - i like :-)

2.02.2011

covet: concrete cabinet

concrete cabinet by jean willoughby

wow.  i love this.  its a design you expect to see done all in wood but the thin simple concrete shell really makes it special.  nice work jean.