Another Trip to Bolaget

Inspired, again, by Emmas I ventured over to the real estate company Bolaget to admire their unusually well produced photography. Their uniquely intimate documentation lends their listings dramatically more character, portraying more of a home than a space. If i found myself with a few hundred thousand Euros burning a whole in my pocket, this might very well be my first stop. See more at Bolaget.

Only in California

Spotted first on Remodelista, then Dwell, this Mar Vista home designed by architect Kevin Oreck finds a satisfying balance between classic California style and, what i will call, desert minimalism. Corrugated steel siding and exposed beams lend the home a shed-like aesthetic, while the concrete floor, trim-free interior, and acres of art-friendly wall space grant it some practical restraint. See more at Kevin Oreck's website.

Blogs of Note: Emmas

We are long-time fans of emmas designblog and we want to tell the world. Here is a just a taste of the power that is emmas. More more, obviously, visit emmas.blog.se.

Camping Season: Cookware from Snow Peak

Today's unwelcome humidity reminded us of fonder summer memories, namely of camping. More specifically, eating while camping. To that end, we thought this would be a perfect time to check in on the state of the camp cookware market. And when it comes to camping gear, you need look no further than Snow Peak. Founded in 1958, "founder Yukio Yamai, an accomplished mountaineer, created his own line of superior gear out of the dissatisfaction with available product." Today, Snow Peak offers high-quality camping gear designed with a notably pared down Japanese aesthetic. For more, visit Snow Peak.

From top-to-bottom: Stacking Kitchen Tool Set, Single BBQ Box, Pack & Carry Fire Place, Multi-Purpose Cookset 1, High End Rice Cooker, Camping Bucket, Wood Party Fork, and Carry-On Chopsticks.

When Your Boat Needs a Home

I don't know if you have noticed, but we kind of have a thing for small, clean spaces. Needless to say, this boat house renovation on Lake Washington fits the bill. Designed and built by JAS Design Build, the finished space definitely found a balance between utility and classic summer-house style - exposed concrete, painted framing, and tons of light. Find out more at JAS Design Build. Via Remodelista.

Joel Bukiewicz of Cut Brooklyn

We've profiled the work on Joel Bukiewicz of Cut Brooklyn before, but only recently did we get a look into his making process. As an author-turned-knife maker, Bukiewicz sought out knife making as a means of achieving some tangible, (An elusive quality in writing). We definitely share his appreciation of the knife as something fundamental to use and rewarding to create. More importantly, his hard work had paid off in the form of wide appreciation from professional chefs locally and abroad. To see more of Mr. Bukiewicz's work, visit Cut Brooklyn.

Some Inspiration: Takeshi Hosaka

Not a lot to say about this. Just an awesome, calm space I want to live in forever. Via ArchDaily.