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Inspired: Where the Wild Things Are

CasaSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:02 -0700

Home is where the wild things are - just ask Urban Outfitters, which recently debuted a line of home accessories based on the movie coming out Oct. 16. I've found even more inspiration looking through the stills from director Spike Jonze's interpretation of the classic children's book. You'd be surprised how often the motifs of Max and his monster pals show up in decor. Take a walk on the wild side.
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Open House: What's Above Your Bed?

CasaSugar — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:30:31 -0700

Here in California, it's usually a good idea not to decorate above your bed. At the most, some soft textiles or unframed art is best. No one wants to get bonked in the head during an earthquake! In other parts of the country, though, it's easier to hang framed art, or even store books, directly above your head. At my house, the headboard is centered in front of picture windows, which are covered with bougainvillea, so I like to think that the view makes up for the lack of artwork or decoration. What's the view above your bed?

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Would You Buy a Book For Its Cover?

CasaSugar — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:00:40 -0700

These gorgeous deluxe editions of Penguin Classics are expected to be released in paperback in the US around Mother's Day this year. You can't go wrong with a copy of Great Expectations on your bookshelf, but I'd buy these beauties simply for the cover art - regardless of the content. Would buy a book just for its cover?

Guess Who Owns a Home Décor Store in Martha's Vineyard?

CasaSugar — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:00:38 -0800

A vanity-scoffing songstress and children's book author who's been linked to the likes of James Taylor, Mick Jagger, Cat Stevens, Kris Kristofferson, and Warren Beatty owns a home décor store in Martha's Vineyard. Can you name her?

Trend Alert: Apparel as Home Décor

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:15:37 -0800

From inspiring shelter magazines to the portfolios of interior stylists and photographers to haute décor shops, I've been seeing our bodies' garments artistically displayed on the beautiful bones of houses around the world. At a time when fashion rules the pavement and the print pubs, names like Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent prolifically roll off the tongue, celebrities are becoming designers left and right, and Birkin bags take 48 hours to make, it's no wonder that apparel is making waves in our homes as well in the buzzing media world. To see where I've found frocks and accessories in bedrooms, living rooms, and beyond, check out this slideshow. Source

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Home Library: Domino: The Book of Decorating

CasaSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:15:18 -0700

Domino is one of my favorite shelter magazines simply because it offers so much to so many people. From approachable DIY ideas to luxurious furniture options, the magazine manages to mix styles and budgets while always looking effortlessly chic. Continuing in that tradition, the magazine's new book, Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy ($32) offers something for everyone. Impressively, the decorating guide accomplishes this while never seeming over-generalized or out of touch. Whether I was reading about lighting arrangements for a kitchen or choosing the best bed frame, everything felt relevant.

To see some sneak peeks of the inside pages, read more.

The book is written in an approachable, friendly tone that anyone can relate to, whether she's decorating her first apartment or her 15th. Chapters take on different rooms, with basic information on furniture and decorating pieces, ideas to steal, explanations of why real-life rooms work, and gorgeous photos and helpful illustrations. Taking readers from room to room, and style to style, you'll learn about proper curtain length, table heights, and ways to get a masculine or modern style (or a "sophisticated froufrou" or "rustic zen" look). One of my favorite features of the book is the "Story of a Room" section of each chapter, which takes you through a Domino employee's room.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book for anyone interested in home decorating. It was inspirational for me as well, as I'm currently dealing with rearranging our entryway. Whether you're tackling an entire home or a single room, Domino: The Book of Decorating will provide inspiration and advice for your home decorating dilemmas.

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Love It or Hate It? Rare Device Bird Feet

CasaSugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 07:00:50 -0700

Need some Bird Feet ($16)? These avian appendages are available in a variety of finishes and will alight on any household surface you let them rest upon. If you let them anywhere near your home, that is . . .

Coveted Crib: The Speed Racer Set

CasaSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:15:07 -0700

Add equal parts midcentury-modern furniture, futuristic detailing, and pop-art colors, and you've got the recipe for the eyecatching set design of the Speed Racer movie. For a peek at the house, take a look at the slideshow, which was recently featured in the LA Times. If you want all of the details, definitely check out the full slide show and article on the LA Times site. For now, full speed ahead! Source

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Midday Muse: See-Through Accessories

CasaSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:56 -0700

This bowl of clear glass objets d'art remind me of the cool, clear sea. It's such a welcome change from the saturated colors that I normally favor and would bring a sense of calm to any room where they were displayed.

Do you have any clear accents in your home?
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Round-Up: Pink and Green Accent Pillows

CasaSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:00:39 -0800

We're fast approaching the end of Winter, and my eyes are turning to bright accents for freshening up your furniture. What better way to do so than with some pretty pillows? Lately, I've been especially inspired by the pink and greens that Amy Butler's been using in many of her inspirational lifestyle photos. I love the freshness of light green when it's combined with pink, and it'll definitely add some needed pop to bedding or upholstered furniture that's asking for an infusion of Spring colors. Take a look at the widget below for some of my favorite home accent pillows in this color scheme.

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