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It’s almost Friday (thank gawd) and I wanted to do a quick post before I hit the sack to welcome a new advertiser to desire to inspire. k19studio is recently established in Germany, with the notion that people can bring original modern artwork into their homes at a fraction of the cost of art found in galleries. Here is a bit of info: Pictures presented by k19studio are the geometric abstract painting executed in the technique of acrylic on canvas or acrylic on aluminum. Attention! It’s not printed matter, it’s not posters, it’s the real original pictures, each of which, the artist makes individually, manually.
On the k19studio site a few themes each with a set of samples and various sizes are presented. You can choose the sample and the size you like. From this sample we will make the picture in the acrylic on canvas or on aluminum technique for you. Each sample is used a limited number of times (max. 5)
Check out some very cool completed works below (the organic geometry line is my favourite):

I found the following home on the website of French magazine Le Journal de la Maison last night and HAD to blog it. I adore homes like this one. Quirky, rustic, vintage, eclectic, colourful, mid century. Blend all those together and I’m completely smitten. I even love that fact that one window pane in the living room is partially painted pink. (Styled and photographed by Dana Van Leeuwen)

I haven’t had a photographer crush for some time and well, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do when her design heart is smitten by a seriously sexy portfolio. Fabulous use of light, clever composition and an eye that can cut through the cr*p to get to the inner beauty. Meet my new photographer squeeze David Prince. He’s a hand-me-down though because Kim has professed her love for him before. New photos since then. Love the one above. Just want to snuggle in to that corner. Think a drink and a good conversation might also be on the boards. And don’t get my started on that simple empty frame just nonchalantly leaning against the wall. Such a tease!

New work from Melbourne’s edgy architectural firm Edwards Moore. Working with the existing structure to provide a voice to a series of spaces within an open plan floor plate their design provides distinct spaces for working, relaxing and thinking, supporting and nurturing the creative process within PR firm, Keep Left. Ben Edwards explains “To achieve this (we) designed and fabricated a series of bespoke object and elements including light fittings using photography umbrellas, illuminated signage from reflective laminated timber and a timber planter box which incorporates the entry seating area and provides an introduction to the abstract forms and spaces beyond.” Edwards Moore recently featured in the pages of Inside Out magazine with their Cubby House (after the jump) inspired by the “raumplan” concept – designing continuous spaces for living rather than regularly divided floors with limited flexibility – the house has minimal doors and walls. Sharp lines contrasts with rough texture. Reclaimed limed timber, OSB, sisal, vic ash and white concrete floor provide the neutral palette balanced by a mirrored gold box. Photos by Peter Bennetts.

We feature a plethora of gorgeous spaces that are often designed by designers and styled by stylists…meaning they’re pretty close to perfection. Not a thing out of place. Which is why I love Quarto & Sala so much. I’ve blogged everyday homes from this Brazilian site in the past (here and here), and I was craving normalcy (and a bit of quirkiness) again today.