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Cool Idea: Amana's Colorful Fridge Line

CasaSugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:00:22 -0800

Last week, I encouraged you to integrate color in your kitchen with a retro Smeg fridge. Turns out that another well-known refrigerator company is offering a range of colorful refrigerators.

Amana debuted 10 different concept refrigerator designs at the International Builders’ Show out in Vegas last month. The fridges were a collaboration between Amana brand ambassador Thom Filicia and the Amana design team.

Since Amana's not certain which refrigerator design it wants to debut first, it's launched a website to ask design enthusiasts like you and me to complete a survey ranking your favorite fridge designs. The best part? After you rank your faves, the site will tell you what your choice shows about your personality.

Intrigued? To see which fridge I picked as my fave, and what Amana says my choice reveals about me, read more.

I chose the Twilight. Apparently this fridge shows that my personality is "calm and soothing with a touch of grace and elegance. This perfectly describes both your personality and CD collection. Never a note or pair of socks out of place, you express yourself most vividly with a slightly raised eyebrow. Friends often wonder how you maintain your cool in all circumstances. We suspect large quantities of dark chocolate."

While I can't claim that I never have a pair of socks out of place (unless their place is separated with one lost under my bed), I do agree that dark chocolate definitely has a place in my life!

Did you take the survey? What does it say about you?

What You're Wanting: A Retro-Modern Kitchen

CasaSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:00:59 -0800

I've become a little obsessed with the Life archives, which were recently added to Google Images. If you're not careful, you too could be pulled into hours of poring over images from America's past. This image, of Joan Wilson whipping up something yummy in her stylish circle skirt, was taken in 1950. I love the look of her kitchen, which would be a classic look in today's midcentury modern-obsessed kitchen world. Of course, you don't want to simply re-create this look in your home, though. You also want to add a modern, up-to-the-minute touch to the retro look and, of course, a lot of your own style.

So, for the latest What You're Wanting, I want to know how you'd furnish, accessorize, and style a retro-modern kitchen. What table would you choose, or would you keep the one shown in the photo? How about chairs and benches? Would you choose a different clock? What color scheme would you work with?

Add all the finds to your ShopStyle Living stylebook, and create a look tagged with the phrase Retro Modern Kitchen. Private message me if you have any questions. Oh, and as extra incentive, I'll give some Sugar schwag away to my favorite look!

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What You're Wanting: A Retro-Modern Kitchen

CasaSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:00 -0800

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Update Your Kitchen - Every Day

Sponsor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:30:22 -0800

Don’t have the time or money to redo your kitchen or can’t decide what look you want? With the Amana® Jot™ Refrigerator, you can change your kitchen every day. After all, the whole front of the refrigerator is dry-erase, so your look is only limited to your imagination and your drawing skills.

Imagine the possibilities . . . cubist renditions of tonight’s menu, a color-coded flow chart of this week’s family activities, or just art you never got to put on the fridge when you were a kid.

Think that’s exactly what your kitchen needs? Take the quiz to find out what kind of appliance you are and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a Jot™ Refrigerator from Amana.

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For official contest rules, click here.

Ding-Dong - Guess Who’s Here?

Sponsor — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:30:22 -0800

That super-competitive friend from middle school just called and wants to come see you. Are your digs a disaster or drop-in worthy? As we head into party season, here’s how to get ready for those unexpected guests.

Neatness: When you’re cooking, use dishwasher-safe pans and plates so you can keep the kitchen neat. And if you’re heading out, pick up those dirty socks and tidy the bathroom just in case you end up hosting the afterparty.

Nibbles: Stock up on popcorn, nuts, olives, and other emergency snacks, and make sure there’s a variety of drinks in the fridge. To really impress, check out the quick appetizer recipes in Amana’s microwave cookbook.

No worries: Remember, that friend won’t be looking at your kitchen floor. She’ll be looking at your bunny slippers. And you’ve got just enough time to change shoes before she gets here.

Don't forget to take our quiz to find out what kind of appliance you are and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a Jot™ Refrigerator from Amana!

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For official contest rules, click here.

What Kind of Appliance Are You?

Sponsor — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:45:22 -0800

Answer for a chance to win an Amana® Jot™ Dry-Erase Refrigerator. You know your sign, which character you’re most like on your favorite show, and what kind of tree you are. But do you know what kind of kitchen appliance you are? We don’t think so. Find out and you’ll be automatically entered to win a Jot™ Dry-Erase Refrigerator from Amana! Even if you’re a dishwasher at heart.

To enter, just take our quiz below!

For official contest rules, click here.

10 Rules for Home Design – There Are No Rules!

Sponsor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:45:22 -0700

Long gone are the days of formal dining rooms and formal rules on how to design a home. We’re personalizing our homes in all kinds of fun and interesting ways – look at a few of the ideas we’ve found.

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Where Did I Put That Notepad?

Sponsor — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:30:22 -0700

When you’re looking at appliances, there are those features that it’s nice to have – that 78th dryer cycle or the dishwasher that orders its own detergent online. Then there are practical features that make you say “About time!” Like the Jot™ Dry-Erase Refrigerator.
Think about it – no more searching for a notepad for your grocery list or phone messages. And with all that space, you could start illustrating your grocery lists. Or after the third time you came home with blueberries instead of a potato, you could abandon representational art and move on to abstracts. Maybe your interpretation of the nightmare caused by last night’s chili. For more smart ideas like the Jot™, check out Amana.com and see just how neat Amana kitchens can be. Who knows what kind of inspiration you’ll find.

Color Outside the Lines

Sponsor — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:30:22 -0700

These days, color in the kitchen isn’t just about getting your five fruits and veggies a day. Spatulas and colanders come in more colors than you find in the produce section, and appliances have finally recovered from avocado green and have dared to get dressed up again. A little color can go a long way toward expressing your personal style in your kitchen - here are some interesting places we’ve been seeing color lately.

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