Cool mom

03Jun

Designmom stenciled the portrait of Napoleon Dynamite on her son’s wall. Um… coolest mom and coolest kid ever.

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Couch coushion architecture

04May

A critical analysis of couch forts. Made me laugh:

“At first glance the composition appears unintentional and the construction shoddy. But further investigation reveals a clear delineation between indoor/outdoor space with a design focus on protection through the use of barrier. Planes are shifted off the orthogonal to accommodate function; as a side effect it relieves inhabitants from a harsh Euclidian geometry. Grade B”

“While foundation as roof structure may not create the most efficient tectonic solution, we applaud the geometric inversion and fresh perspective on the “form follows function” relationship. As a side note it’s always disturbing to see the finish details carried out with such haste in the presence of true structural achievement. Grade: B-”

“A brilliant synergy between the weighted foundation and the light tensile structure, this project impressed us with its attenuation of structure and bright interior spaces. The courtyard and formal entry are also well thought-out and provide a clear means of way-finding. Grade A+”

“While typically the stacked foundation technique leads to a stable and impressive base, this particular application seems dubious. Fraught with apparent labor strikes the project is rumored to have developed irreconcilable technical inadequacies and unresolved scheduling conflicts. Grade: D-”

“A rare example of cathedral buttressing, this project also employs a heavy medieval base. The interior incorporates a steel frame and establishes a “belt and suspenders” structural system. Technicalities aside, the project suffers from an inconsistent material palette attributed to coordination issues with the supplier. Grade A-”

Read the rest here.

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Room with a view

31Mar

How lovely would it be to have a letterpress studio/shop like this one along a small, cute side street with your press and yourself as the window display? I bet there would lots of walkers curiously popping in find out more…and to check out those prints hanging along the line.

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Feliz Friday

26Mar

Happy Friday everyone! Check out this home among boulders in the Mojave Desert.

Wouldn’t it be cool to look outside your window and see this view? It seems like living on top of a mountain or alongside a trail. It’d totally “rock”.

See the rest of the home here.

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Light and breezy bedrooms

17Mar

Wish I would have woken up in one of these this morning — especially the last one. I never knew this is what I wanted my my dream bedroom to look like! New collection from Toast found via Re-nest.

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Feliz Friday!

26Feb

Happy Friday! How lovely is this forest room? It feels so peaceful, even the cat is relaxed.

(photo via desire to inspire)

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Reading nooks

26Jan

I love to read. A comfy, cozy area is important for me when settling down into a good book.  Right now it’s East of Eden — The book, not the reading area ;)

P.S. If you may have noticed, I’m looking at a lot of interior design lately. I think because I just moved apts and so I’m paying closer attention to spaces.

Well, I wish I had space for a library like these lucky folks whose home libraries are absolutely beautiful:

( Freshome )

(home-designing) I like this all white room where the only the books give pops of color.

(let them eat anemones) Who doesn’t like reading in a fort? How cool!

(silive) Now THIS is the definition of a “nook”. There’s even a little window to get some natural light!

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