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2009 Spring
Casa Quickie: Spring-ify Your Firewood
Even though we're well on our way to Summer beach days, that doesn't mean your fireplace is hibernating for the season. Indeed, chilly Spring and Summer nights are perfect for a romantic fire-lit evening. One way to update your fireplace is by replacing a Winter-themed wood carrier with something lighter on the eye, such as this woven basket.
Do You Have a Picnic Basket?
One of the true pleasures of warm weather is eating outside. I love picnicking on a blanket with a bottle of wine and some delicious picnic goodies. My old picnic basket had seen better days, so I was happy to pick up this lovely Vermont-made picnic basket at a flea market over the weekend.
May Must Haves
Happy May Day! This month, get into the full swing of Spring with fun interior design events, cool hotel openings, and new ways to have fun in your casa. Stay tuned this May for great ideas for celebrating at home.
Before and After: Kimpossible's Spring Linens
One easy way to update your home this Spring is by changing out the bedding. Su Casa member Kimpossible did just that. She writes, "I've been looking for new bedding for our bed for a few weeks now.
Win an Organic blanQuette From Yumi & Laurie!
To celebrate Earth Day, I've teamed up with the lovely company Yumi & Laurie to give away one of the company's gorgeous blanQuettes. These big, beautiful throws are made from all-natural eco materials, and are available in a variety of colors and patterns. Each blanQuette sells for $195 to $235.
How-To: Decorate With Parasols
Whether you're planning on updating your home with a fresh Spring look or planning a wedding or outdoor party, parasols can really add a festive element to your decorating scheme. And since they're quite inexpensive, you can afford to go big with your parasol party props. To get some ideas, check out the slideshow.
Earth Day Quiz!
How well-informed and friendly are you when it comes to our dear Earth? Take this quiz to find out!
Question 1 of 5Which Charlie's Angel wrote the foreword of a book about living an environmental lifestyle and starred in Sundance's Iconoclasts series, where she headed to New Orleans to talk about the environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina?
Sale Alert: 2Jane Spring Cleaning Sale
Purveyor of stylish, modern, British imports 2Jane is holding a Spring cleaning sale with prices that will knock your socks off. Pillows, tea towels, porcelain and china tableware, dishware, candelabras, and drink mixers can be yours for only five, 10, or 30 dollars. The problem is that you won't know when to stop!
Inspired: Vibrant Stripes
I've been a fan of Jill Scott's music for years, and now I'm happy to see her every week playing detective Precious Ramotswe on HBO's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. While I love watching Jill onscreen, I'm also equally enamored with the beauty of Botswana's wildlife and savannas.
Casa Verde: New Soap, Old Bottle
We've seen some pretty innovative repurposing of plastic bottles lately, like that self-watering vase and Michelle Brand's ethereal lights, room dividers, and light shades made from the bottoms of soda bottles. But, what's so wrong with reusing them for their original purpose — storing liquids? Absolutely nothing.
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