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Roundup: Your Floor on Safari

CasaSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:30:56 -0700

Want to walk on the wild side? If you can't book a ticket to the Serengeti, why not sink your toes into some plush, safari animal-print rugs? Start with the Williams-Sonoma Zebra Crewel Rug (on sale for $199.99-499.99).

While we've seen the zebra pattern many times before, the rust color updates the pattern in a fresh way. Made from pure wool with a cotton backing, the pattern is outlined in black stitching.

Check out some other safari-worthy rugs below.

Guess Who Has a Leopard Room?

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:00:52 -0700

A Czech socialite, most known for being the ex-wife of a real estate mogul very prominent in the media, has a thing for animal prints. She recently told People during a tour of her opulent, seven-story Upper East Side townhouse, "In each of my homes I have a leopard room. I don't know why, but I do. It's like my lounge next to the dressing rooms." Translation: Her Manhattan sitting room is literally decked floor to ceiling in the wild print - with a cheetah painting from Africa to match.

Are You a Friend of Animal Prints?

CasaSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0800

When it comes to patterns, I don't have much of an animal instinct, but I enjoy a dose here or there - so long as no wild things are harmed in the making. I'd set this Cheetah Print Bench ($650) at the foot of my bed, but I wouldn't upholster an entire sofa in the fabric. How about you?

How Much Would You Spend on a Throw?

CasaSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:05 -0700

I'm not much of an animal-print person, but for some reason I'm really drawn to these Williams-Sonoma Home Safari Printed Cashmere Throws ($268, reduced from $368). While its luxurious cashmere and wool blend may be cause for its high price tag, that doesn't mean I'll actually be buying it. I think my max has to be $200 for a really, really lovely throw. What's yours?

Coveted Crib: Abbijane Schifrin's Technicolor Townhouse

CasaSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:33 -0700

The Gramercy Park townhouse of the late fashion designer Abbijane Schifrin is on the market for $8.75 million, and it's truly a dream. The five-story 1855 building sits on a delightful, tree-lined street and looks quite prim from the exterior, with a pair of 21 Club-esque jockeys and a cast-iron gate. But inside the house is dressed with glitzy gilt walls, bright turquoise and pink paint, and Mediterranean-style arts and crafts tilework - a drastic deviation from what passersby see. Dramatic art-deco furniture, animal-print upholstery make the zany space a treat to tour. The style is not for everyone but definitely fun! See more photos when you read more.

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Love It or Hate It? Charlie Dog Giclee Print

CasaSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:15:29 -0700

You might already know that I've got a soft spot for the canines, but that still doesn't mean I'm sold on this Charlie Dog Giclee Print ($89.95). Are you?

Trend Alert: Updated Crewelwork

CasaSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:50 -0700

Crewelwork is a decorative form of surface embroidery that uses wool and a variety of different embroidery stitches, and dates back at least 1,000 years. The technique was trendy in the '90s (think granny tapestry) but it's been "out" for at least 10 years now. Back then, fabrics with crewelwork also tended to have a common style of pattern - see this bench - which now just looks stale. Crewelwork is back now and better than ever with fresh patterns, colors, and motifs that jive with both traditional and modern homes. From animal print rugs to peace sign tapestries to abstract botanical-inspired pillows, it's a crewel, crewel world these days. To see a range of updated crewelwork finds, read more.

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0700

The Swedes wow me with the dreamiest bathroom.- Desire to Inspire
Learn a clever, albeit dishonest, trick for keeping your street finds secured.- AT:LA
Look how the light shines through this lattice-covered library.- AT:SF
I'm charmed by this fabric scraps bird mobile.- Craftzine
Flower arranging can be easy and stunning.- Decor8
I'm loving these charming animal prints.- Shelterrific
Anthropologie's new catalog is all about the music.- Poppytalk
An art-filled Atlanta home fills me with envy.- Automatism

Found It! Rabbit Paintings From the Kimber Modern

CasaSugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:31 -0700

In Saturday's Casa Capsule post, several readers fell in love with the rabbit painting featured in a room at the Kimber Modern hotel in Austin, and wanted to know who painted it.

I tracked down the artist, who lives in Austin, TX. To find out who she is, and how you can get a similar painting, read more.

The paintings are by Austin-based artist Martha Gannon. I contacted her about her rates, prints of her work, and if she took commissions, and she told me, "Currently, I am not making prints. I do originals on commission only. Cost is dependent on size of the canvas. A 30-inch by-40-inch original oil painting on linen canvas is $3,600. Of course, the smaller the canvas, the less the cost and the larger the canvas the higher the cost. But this can give you an idea. After speaking with a client about the scale and color, I send sketches by email (or we meet in person if possible) and make decisions together in order to begin the painting. I require a deposit - usually 1/3 of the total cost."

Martha's work has been featured in a number of gallery shows, and her piece "View From the Mayor's Window" won the 2007 People's Choice from the City of Austin. Martha, who is also a sculptor, takes inspiration from the West Texas landscape where she grew up. Many of her paintings involve animals, which you can check out in the gallery below.

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Love It or Hate It? Leopard Print Staircase

CasaSugar — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:52 -0700

While it's not my style, I do admire interior designer Miles Redd's use of this leopard print runner on these highly polished stairs. And who can turn up her nose at the playful animal theme that's echoed in the clawfoot console table?

Source

"Light Tiger" Rug - $129.00	Jaguar Light Rug - $319.00
"Arnes Tiger" Rug - $129.00	Momeni "Serengeti" Teal Area Rug, 3' 6" x 5' 6" - $699.00
Zebra Wool Rug, Neutral - $139.99	Leopard Vine Rug - $49.00
"Mocca Tiger" Rug - $99.00	Zebra Rug - $109.00
Giraffe Tufted Wool Rug, Black - $459.99	Liora Manne "Ravella" 2034/06 Giraffe Tile Green Area Rug, 2' x 3' - $99.00
Seville Giraffe Taupe Accent Rugs - $119.99	"Zebra Tufts" Rug - $179.00

Coptic 20\"x13\" Pillow in Blue - $109.00	Modern Heraldry Rug - $78.00
Zoo Pillow Cover - $39.00	Crewel Blue Chair - $1,999.00
Vine Crewel Runner - $79.00	Ivory Crewel & Leather Chair - $2,799.00
Floral Fresco Rug - $68.00	Kenya Pillow Cover - $39.00
Lavender "Darra" Chair - $2,299.00	Suzani Sprig Cocktail Napkin - $8.00
Mango Orchard Shade - $88.00	Aniko Curtain - $228.00
Zebra Crewel Floor Cushion - $128.00	Petal Crewel Lumbar Pillow Cover - $49.00
Peace Sign Tapestry - $69.00	Medallion Crewel Rug - $595.00
Zebra Crewel Rug in Rust - $595.00	Cane Crewel Rug - $295.00