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Coveted Crib: Skylit and Vibrant in London

CasaSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

If I see a skylight, I'm sold. But this London home has a skylight that runs the length of its roof, in addition to full glass siding on its rear entrance, so my bags are packed. The rear doors open to a gorgeous modern patio, with neon seating, a fountain with a bridge, and a mysterious shed. Inside, the house is equally stylish, with bold, vibrant, accent walls ruling the rooms, and sharp but not statement-making furniture throughout. It's a truly a lesson in the power of color. And you thought Brits only decorated with "English rose." Want to take the full tour?

Anthropologie to Open First London Outpost Oct. 23

CasaSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:26 -0700

Anthropologie will open its first European outpost, and the first outside of North America, in the heart of London's West End on Oct. 23. Anthropologie has made a habit of seeking out architecturally distinct spaces for its stores, and this one will be no exception. The store will occupy a historically renowned, three-story building at 158 Regent Street, which was once home to Waterford Wedgwood, a prominent English china retailer since the 18th century.
The new store will sell Anthropologie's signature mix of fashion, accessories, home décor, decorative antiques, and found objects - many discovered around the world by antiques buyer Keith Johnson. As with all of the brand's stores, Regent Street will also incorporate reclaimed materials from nearby and feature work by local artists. Another shop will open early next year on London's King's Road. Londoners, get your wallets ready! And a night job while you're at it!

The Great Nut Hunt Looks For Endangered Furry Nutters!

PetSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:45:25 -0700

Can you name that creature? (Hint: It's not a hamster.) Even though Dennis is a captive-bred mammal, learn all about The Great Nut Hunt to bring his other endangered pals out of hiding in this slideshow.

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Love It or Hate It? Heather Mills's One-Hue Home

CasaSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:15:09 -0700

Heather Mills's three-bedroom London home is on the market for nearly $6.2 million, less than one year after she purchased the property for nearly $3.9 million. She's what we'd call a flipper. In most cases houses that have been flipped are designed with the buyer in mind, but I don't know how many people would find this shiny beige spread appealing. Tell me, is this one-hue home your champagne dream or champagne nightmare?

Home Away From Home: London's Haymarket Hotel

CasaSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:53 -0700

I have died and gone to hospitality heaven. London's Haymarket Hotel, designed by Kit Kemp, is a stunning example of the sort of marriage between contemporary and traditional design I have been searching for. In this case, it's classic English style that gets a modern lift, as traditional furniture shapes, including many antiques, are updated with bold patterns, playful scale, and thoughtful palettes. Each suite has an individual look, though many share similar furnishings upholstered in their own colors and fabrics. So for frequent travelers, each visit to the Haymarket will be a new experience. From the black, white and yellow lobby with its captivating Tony Cragg sculpture to the "Soholistic" gym with its sleek 60-foot pool lit by ever-changing colored lights, you feel a bit as if you're sightseeing without stepping out onto the streets of London. Take a tour when you read more.

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Coveted Crib: Lovely and Light Near London

CasaSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:00:32 -0700

Sometimes we get so caught up with trendy accessories and of-the-moment palettes that we forget to consider the feel of the homes we're creating. It's no secret that all-white rooms have a relaxing effect. But throw natural materials, well-loved hardwood floors, worn upholstery, and a collection of vintage and antique accessories and furnishings into the mix, and what you have is a home that's not concerned with the latest and greatest, but is simply content as is. No shopping list, nothing dated, everything is timeless. This lovely and light Victorian home near London is a wonderful example of that. You'll breathe a sigh of relief when you see it. To take the full tour, read more.

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Cute Alert: Ralph the Penguin Needs a Wetsuit

PetSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:00:22 -0700

We've seen penguins wearing a little something extra both for holidays and cold weather protection, but Ralph here wears this ensemble for an entirely different reason. Check out the crew at Marwell Wildlife in Hampshire, England and read all about it!

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Coveted Crib: Abigail Ahern's Tongue-in-Cheek London Home

CasaSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:00:29 -0700

Of course, I would expect nothing less than fabulous from the home of British stylist, interior designer, and shop owner Abigail Ahern - especially after seeing how she helped redesign her sister's apartment - but I'm blown away. Dousing her walls and hardwood floors in a cool gray paint as a simple base, she's allowed herself to go wild with the furnishings. She flawlessly mixes colors, styles, eras, materials, and finishes in a way that is both inspiring, calming, and livable. My favorite element is how she's played with scale, using a supersized lampshade on a petite base, and a King Kong-sized floor lamp beside a small kitchen table. I first thought, "It's almost as if she lives in Alice's Wonderland," but then I saw the fantastical tale referenced on her website. There may not be any mad-hatter parties here, but you're certainly in for a topsy-turvy adventure

Madonna Wants to Re-Create Her Former English Manor in NYC

CasaSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:03 -0700

Since her split with Guy Ritchie, Madonna has parked herself in an Upper East Side apartment, moving on from their shared historic estate in Wiltshire, UK, the Ashcombe House. But, according to the Mirror, she misses the English countryside so much that she's asked her architects to re-create her country home room by room in her NYC digs. Let me add that the Mirror is not always the most reliable source, so this news bit still has rumor status.Apparently, she's hired people "to go out and troll the Upper East Side boutiques for candelabras, side tables, and period chaises" and even had the wood floors of her new Georgian-style townhouse "ripped up and replaced with terracotta tiles, similar to Ashcombe." There's even talk of bringing chickens into the Manhattan pad to make her kids feel at home - I'm going to go out on a limb and say that might be stretching the truth. Nevertheless, do you understand where she is coming from? Would you do (or have you done) the same thing? Or do you think she's nuts and should decorate like she lives in Gotham City, not the English countryside?

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Sienna Miller Lists Her London Home For Less

CasaSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:01:18 -0700

Sienna Miller has put her 2,095-square-feet, two-bedroom, three-bath home in St. John's Wood, London, on the market for $1.6 million - about $750,000 less than she paid for it in 2007. The digs are as bohemian as her wardrobe, with a mix of furnishings both traditional and modern, industrial and rustic. Architecturally, it's an unusual space, with a striking, curved staircase running between the ground floor reception room and kitchen and the first floor, which holds a bedroom, mezzanine, and office area. In the basement, or lower ground floor, there's a beautiful tiled lounge/entertaining area with a Turkish bath and sauna à la my beloved Moroccan style. And you'll see Moroccan lanterns elsewhere in her home as well. It seems like a great house, and I don't have any major complaints about the décor, but I would have expected more from this purveyor of cool. Take a look at photos and tell me what you think when you read more.

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