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Sale Alert: Pottery Barn Labor Day Sale

CasaSugar — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:30:33 -0700

Whether you're out and about this weekend or chilling with your laptop at home, you can take advantage of Pottery Barn's Labor Day sale. You can now save up to 75 percent on hundreds of markdowns at PB, both in store and online. From the bedroom to the patio, you can find everything you need to dress up your nest. Who doesn't love a good sale? See some of my favorite finds below.

BeadBoard Outlet Desk: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:43:30 -0700

Used to be (well, still is), you had a desk and you just figured out how to plug your electronic life into it, particularly laptop cords and such. Nowadays you can get furniture that's built for such modern uses, like Pottery Barn's Beadboard Space Saving Desk ($500), which features a five-plug outlet in the cabinet.

It's like having a charging station built in to your desk, and the drawers slide both ways, so there's no jerry-rigging necessary to get your tech organized on it. The only thing is that I'm not in love with this rustic look. What do you think?

Steal of the Day: Pottery Barn Rattan Luggage Rack

CasaSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Still reeling from the parade of friends and family in your home this Summer? Prepare your house for the next busy season by outfitting guest rooms with the Pottery Barn Rattan Luggage Rack ($59.99, reduced from $89). The durable rack, made of thick rattan poles and wrapped with rattan strips, will host a revolving door of suitcases and seasonal gear.
Don't get many visitors? I'd transform it into a chic side table by having a glass top cut to fit, or even just setting a leather, rattan, or metal tray on top it. A portable tray top would be great for cocktail parties. Or you can buy two, and use them as bedside tables. What do you think?

Sale Alert: Pottery Barn Summer Sale

CasaSugar — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:30:05 -0700

Stock up on everything from furniture to linens during the Pottery Barn Summer Sale. But hurry, quantities are limited! See some of my sale favorites below.

Beadboard Gaming Console Is Grown-Up Furniture For Geeks

GeekSugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:46 -0700

I'm suddenly obsessed with creating the perfect home gaming setup, but without the goofy chairs made for kids.

The Beadboard Media Gaming Console fits that grown-up bill, despite being featured on Pottery Barn's younger site, PB Teen. No matter - the price tag ($1,000) is grown up.

In any case, there's a spot for all your awesome black boxes - Wii, Xbox, PS3, TiVo - as well as plenty of shelving to stash games nicely.

Steal of the Day: Americana Cube

CasaSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:12 -0700

I love stars and stripes just as much as the next Yankee, especially around the Fourth of July. But, if I'm going to invest in patriotic furnishings to use year-round, I'd prefer to make a more subtle tribute.
The Pottery Barn Americana Cube ($499, reduced from $699) has all the right ingredients. The small trunk incorporates Old Glory imagery with muted distressed fabric stripes in dusty red and blue on its sides, and hand-stitched stars on its table surface. Nothing about it says barbecue, fireworks, or hot July day, but it certainly says "America."

Desire/Acquire: Fisherman Pendant Lamp

CasaSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:03 -0700

I love the industrial, retro look of this Modern Dose Fisherman Light ($235). Its silver-toned steel surface provides a great neutral palette that one could decorate around, or simply add to an already-established room's decor. And while it's rather reasonably priced, if I want to decorate with multiples of these (I can see three of them hanging in my kitchen), they do add up.

To find an unbelievably cheap alternative, read more.

The Fisherman Ceiling Lamp ($69) is definitely a steal, and while its shape is more cylindrical than round, it's still a close match to the Modern Dose light. It has a tarnish-resistant chrome finish, and is hard-wired. Which one do you prefer? Or does this lamp leave you angling for another alternative?

Steal of the Day: Lauria Beach Towel

CasaSugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:30:44 -0700

Beyond your average, solid, monogrammed towel, sophisticated beach towels are hard to come by, particularly if you'd like a patterned one. So take note: the Pottery Barn Lauria Beach Towel ($29, reduced from $39) is on sale and completely chic. Its artfully rendered botanical graphic is inspired by the vintage watercolor books that decoupage artist John Derian makes a living on. The towel has a thick cotton velour top, and is backed with cotton terry, making it the ideal thing to dry you off after a dip this Summer. And, you can also have it monogrammed to add a personal touch to your pool décor.

5 Great Places to Shop For Tech Savvy Moms

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:01:25 -0700

Mother's Day is quickly approaching (plan your brunches for May 10), and if you haven't the slightest idea as to where to start your search for the perfect gift, I'm here to help. If your mom knows how to upload her pics to her computer, record shows on her TiVo, turn the flash off on her digital camera, then these places will offer up some great gifts she'll really love.

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Rattan Charging Station: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:35:06 -0700

Very interesting - used to be, we only saw charging stations made of wood or plastic, but now it seems you can get the useful organizing hubs in natural materials as well - not everyone was into the Seagrass Charging Station, but it's a novel use of material.

Pottery Barn is in on the action too, with its new Woven Rattan Charging Station ($49).

The natural willow reed encloses the charging strip, while your gadgets sit in the front of the basket. It's different, for sure, but it also reminds me too much of my mom's '80s wicker furniture obsession.

What do you think?

Woven Decorative Lights - $129.00	Bristol Floral Quilt & Sham - $39.00
Lewis Bench Slipcovers - $69.00	Framed Letterpress Bird Prints, Set of 2 - $229.00
Tolix™ Cafe Chair - $19.00	Ceramic Cube - $149.00
Dylan Wool Jute Rug - $299.00	Butler Pendant - $129.00
Sutter Jacquard Bed Skirt - $109.00	Tonal Stripe Organic Duvet Cover & Sham - Marigold - $39.00
Boutis Floral Outdoor Lumbar Pillow - $32.00	Overlapping Leaves Wall Paper - $84.00
Linen Hemstitch Tablecloth - Select Items - $99.00	Pole Pocket Shade - $79.00
Butler Floor Lamp - $190.00	Matine Toile Roman Shade - Select Items - $119.00

Trudie Table Lamp - $219.00	Linen Onyx Napkin - $12.95
Marimekko Iso Krassi Pillow - $59.95	Picnic Basket - $19.95
Remy Black Rug - $79.95	Solange Candleholders - $29.95
Stella Rug - $199.00	Crate and Barrel Pima Cotton Sheet Sets - $24.00
Marimekko Tamburiini Bed Linens - $39.00	Veranda Arm Chair - $179.00
Metric Bed - $1,699.00	9' Round Stripe Umbrella Cover - $199.00
Crawford Sideboard - $1,899.00	Magazine Rack - $21.95
Madura Bed - $1,299.00	Zia Bed Linens - $34.00
Provence Side Chair - $349.00	Windham Corner Desk - $299.00
Palisade Chaise/Cushion - $899.00