Did you miss some Casa content this week? Don't fret — I've rounded up some of my favorite stories so you'll be in the loop. Just check out this slideshow for great links to my posts on Lauren Conrad, New Orleans, and celebrity homes.
Williams Architects, located in both New Orleans, La., and Mobile, Ala., offers architectural, interior design, and planning services. The firm has won design awards for historic renovation and new construction from the American Institute of Architects, the Vieux Carre Commission, the Historic District Landmarks Commission and the City of New Orleans. Check out the slideshow for some of their residential projects. Source
A certain Grey's Anatomy star purchased this Los Feliz, Calif., 3,690-sq.-ft., 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home for $2.55 million in September 2007. Do you know who it is?
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I've been coveting this Gustavian Bed ($1995 for a queen frame) for months now. Its combination of simplicity, elegance, and sturdy craftsmanship makes it seem like the perfect compromise for a couple who are looking for a classical gender-neutral bed. According to VivaTerra's description, this bed was inspired by Sweden's King Gustav's visit to France about 250 years ago. The king returned to his Scandinavian country obsessed with ornate French neoclassical design, which was then re-interpreted with a more streamlined Swedish design sensibility. This bed is made from reclaimed Douglas fir that's up to a century old, which makes this new piece look like a lavish antique.
This George Monogram ($30 to $35/sq. ft.) by Diane Elson Bankoff is part of Elson & Co.'s children's collection, and I assume it's meant for a nursery. I'm not going to lie: It's certainly a good-looking rug. But personally, I feel that monograms are best left on the doormats, flasks, or preppy L.L. Bean tote bags of the world. Covering your floor in a fun pattern, or a classic Kilim, says more about who you are than a trio of initials ever will. But I suppose a monogrammed rug is one step up from a dull sisal. Tell me what you think: Would you or wouldn't you?
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