Rebel Rauser

November 19th, 2009

While the intricacies of handmade floor coverings have been around for centuries, the Texas based design firm Rauser is changing the game with their “Redeploy Rug”.

Designed by Rebekah Rauser, the 100% wool creation takes its inspiration from Russian army blankets: the pattern is hand stitched and the tubular design is then stuffed with wool-blend army surplus blankets. A commentary on the times? Perhaps. A beautiful design with a unique concept and organic materials – we think so!

Rauser - Redeploy Rug 1

Rauser - Redeploy Rug 2

Rauser - Redeploy Rug 3

Rauser’s rug was also just featured in the final round of Apartment Therapy’s 2009 Design Showcase.

By Rosie D’Argenzio, Design, Handmade, Rugs & Flooring | Comments Off

A Modern Farmhouse

November 17th, 2009

One of our favorite designers, Los Angeles based Barbara Barry, has recently been published in Veranda for a stunning American style farmhouse she created in Jackson Hole with architect Peter Block.

Block constructed a clean aesthetic for the home inspired by traditional Shaker design and Barry provided casual yet refined interiors. Muted hues and a sophisticated palette blend seamlessly with the architecture, which pays homage to the stunning Tetons surrounding the home.

Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa and peruse the impressive photography and design.

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VERANDA: Barry/Block Closet 11.2009

VERANDA: Barry/Block Fence 11.2009

By Rosie D’Argenzio, Design & Architecture, Interior Design, Photography | Comments Off

Shake It Like A Polaroid Picture

November 5th, 2009

Here at K2, we like to foster the arts, design, fashion and all of the creative genius in between, because we recognize the common thread that ties them together keeps us all connected..and inspired.

A few other publications also recognize those sung and unsung heroes of the thought provoking kind – such as Monocle and i-D, which are two paper bound heavy hitters in which we constantly find inspiration.

Now to the point: Jody Rogac is a stunning photographer who shoots for both publications (aha: the common thread!), and one whom we’d like to celebrate. Keeping film alive, Jody shoots beautiful Polaroids that bring out her subjects with an austere tranquility and transfixing power of expression and composition. Check out her new site for a little inspiration of your own.

Jody Rogac - Athena

Jody Rogac - Brenna

Jody Rogac - Brenna-detail

Jody Rogac - Kyla-Church

Art, By Rosie D’Argenzio, Photography | Comments Off