Just in time for holiday shopping, Williams-Sonoma Home is currently holding its Semiannual Sale, offering discounts of up to 40 percent on furniture, bedding, bath, accessories, dining, entertaining, lighting, rugs, window coverings, pillows, and throws. Sounds like there's something for everyone! There are certainly a few things from the sale that I wouldn't mind taking home. To see them, read more
A famous fashion designer recently partnered with the Molteni group to start a new line of kitchen systems. Can you name the fashion designer? (Hint: He already has a home line.)
CasaSugar reader DailyCrush wrote to me with a great tip on a cute space heater. Since everyone's looking for ways to stay cozy this season, I knew you'd appreciate the tip.
DailyCrush says, "I use the Dimplex Compact Electric Stove to heat up the living room in my very tiny house (my living room is only about 10 x 15). It works really well; plus it's just really nice to have the fireplace ambiance in a place I'm renting, since I obviously couldn't install a real fireplace!"
Do you have a space heater that simulates a fireplace? I love the effect, and think it looks great in DailyCrush's cute living room!
As part of our Best of 2008 polls, you named Domino your favorite shelter magazine. I'm with you on the love there: Domino is always in the know about the latest trends and wows me with hip furnishings for every room in the house. This glossy really bridges the gap between fashion and interiors, and is chock full of affordable pieces and inspiring house tours. And, this year the mag wowed us with the release of its new book, Domino: The Book of Decorating. Source
After all the hard shopping and the days my family and I spend fending off vicious consumers at the mall, my sister unfailingly returns or exchanges 75 percent of her Christmas gifts every year. Even when she likes her gifts, she takes pleasure in returning a sweater and getting two for the same price at the post-Christmas sales. I guess she's a smart shopper. As much as I'd enjoy finding something to perk up my sister's under-dressed apartment, I know she'd much prefer a well-funded gift card under the tree. Luckily, I can order her one from the comfort of my own keyboard. I've rounded up a few gift cards from some fabulous retailers with plenty of goodies for the home for any of your pals with the same return/exchange-disorder. To see them, read more
Whether it involved experimenting with new building materials or incorporating unexpected textiles into a room's design, there were a lot of great, unexpected design trends this year. Climate change was definitely on architects' and designers' minds, including the mind of architect Vincent Callebaut, who designed Lilypads as a solution. These cities float on the ocean and can house 50,000 people to compensate for the loss of land that may occur due to rising ocean levels. Take a look at my nine other favorite trends in this slideshow. Source
Su Casa member Dlmslp responded to my Su Casa Challenge and posted some adorable pictures of her tree. I'm digging her plethora of Santas!
Have you posted holiday decorating photos to Su Casa? In case you forgot, this month I'd like you to share photos of your own holiday decorating with the rest of us in the Su Casa Group. You have all month to get your photos in, and feel free to add a caption, talking about how you achieved your festive look, where your accents are from, or what your holiday traditions are when it comes to decking the halls! Two lucky participants will win the CasaSugar swag of their choice, so it's definitely worth taking a snapshot or two of your home! I'm looking forward to seeing all of your inspired decor!
Just in time for holiday shopping, Williams-Sonoma Home is currently holding its Semiannual Sale, offering discounts of up to 40 percent on furniture, bedding, bath, accessories, dining, entertaining, lighting, rugs, window coverings, pillows, and throws. Sounds like there's something for everyone! There are certainly a few things from the sale that I wouldn't mind taking home. To see them, read more
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