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This Just In: Michael Phelps Cashes in His Winnings

CasaSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:30:43 -0700

Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps has just acquired a crave worthy pad, paying $1.69 million for a 4,080-square-foot condo overlooking Baltimore's revitalized Harborfront, according to the Maryland Leader. The pad features amenities sure to win over any young Olympian, such as a rooftop terrace with fireplace, a private screening room, a state-of-the-art gym, a clubhouse with pool tables, and a Jacuzzi. He also recently purchased the Meadowbrook Swim Club and Northwest Ice Rink in Baltimore, which he and his coach plan to turn into an elite Olympic training center, and on the car front, he has been looking at "some Aston Martins and some Maseratis." Ohhh, new money. Let's hope those endorsement checks start rolling in fast.

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Midday Muse: Olympic Wreaths

CasaSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Come November, many people worldwide will hang wreaths on their front doors, celebrating the holiday season. But, who says wreaths should be reserved Christmas? One San Francisco city dweller decided to celebrate this year's Olympic games by making and hanging their very own set of Olympic rings . . . in wreath form! The symbolic five intertwined rings were reimagined with plastic fruits in the iconic colors white, red, blue, green, yellow, and black. Does your home have Olympic spirit? What other ideas for decorating like a champion do you have? At the very least, one of you must own an Olympic poster . . .
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Get the Look: It Takes Two

CasaSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:00:03 -0700

I may have been mystified by the synchronized swimmers during the 2008 Olympics, but they're not the only proof of value in symmetry. By using symmetry as a starting-off point for decorating your interiors, you can create a strong visual theme that looks polished, but not necessarily stiff.

To get this look, you should start by centering your sofa on one wall, preferably in front of a window. Then, pair a set of bookcases and a set of chairs on either side. In front of your sofa, set a trio of modular side tables and an area rug beneath them. Set a pair of matching throw pillows on the sofa. You've now created your room's architectural focal point, so it's time to offset that with some accents. To learn how to choose your color palette, offset the symmetry, and see products that'll help get the look, read more.

Stick with no more than four colors. Here, the palette includes chartreuse, gray, black, and white. Note that there are no patterns: add interest instead with texture.

Try a set of white faceted vases filled with tall flowers or greenery to make a bold statement. Then, fill in the space with a mix of decorative accents, such as vases, trays, and bowls, that share the same color palette. Below are some accents and furniture that I've rounded up to help you get this look.

The Furniture:

Lillberg Rocking Chair - $149.00	Leksvik Bookcase - $179.00
Sloane Leaning Desk/Bookcase Set - $377.95	Parsons Cube Side Table - $169.00
Shelton Side Table - $299.00	Knihult Sofa - $349.00
PB Square Slipcovered Sleeper Sofa - $1,749.00

The Accents:

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Tempo Velvet Chartreuse Pillow - $36.95	Tetra Rug - $299.00
Pure Ceramic Vases, Woodland Whites - $29.00	Baldwin Table Lamp - $149.00
Bamboo Thermal Roman Shade - $60.00	Bussolari - brac lacquered tray by bussolari of italy - $150.00
Denby "White" Serving Bowl - $67.00	Lucy Vase - $5.95
Jonathan Adler Tamarind Vase- White - $198.00	Eklo - Green Vase - $24.99