Shop Minted's Amazing Custom Kids' Prints For a Cause!


Updated 05/24/12 3:34 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Minted Personalized Kids Art

Minted has been one of our favorite stops for party invitations and holiday cards for some time, but the company's new collection of limited-edition and customizable kids' art has us really flipping out. Minted sources the prints from artists around the world, and all are available in multiple colorways and sizes. Not only are they totally incredible and affordable (most start at $15 to $20), Read more

Moonstruck: 18 Lunar Pieces For Your Home, Starting at Just $12


Updated 05/04/12 4:29 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Moon Decor Pictures

Tomorrow night, the northern hemisphere will experience both the brightest and the highest-riding full moon of the year. According to NASA, midnight is the best time to view it to experience its brightness. While we're definitely going to head outside tomorrow night to check it out in person, we're also major fans of lunar-themed decor. From trompe l'oeil antique paintings to the most modern and Read more

What to Buy Now: 50 on Trend Spring Decor Pieces Under $50


Updated 05/04/12 12:42 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Affordable Spring Decor

If you're looking to experiment with Spring trends but don't want to invest much, consider accessorizing with decor pieces that cap off at $50. You'd be surprised how a colorful indoor/outdoor chair, strategically placed lamp, or a whimsical piece of art can change the feel of a room. With a mix of fleeting sale items and inexpensive Spring staples, this guide of our favorite on trend decor Read more

Artistic Twists on Disney Princesses (and Other Heroines)


Updated 04/27/12 2:33 PM · Posted by · 22 comments

Disney Princess Art

As it's National Princess Week and the week leading up to Will and Kate's royal wedding anniversary, we've got princesses on the brain. Sometimes that little girl inside us refuses to grow up, like when it comes to our endless fascination with all things Disney-princess-related. While our adult selves may cringe at princess culture and the outdated stereotypes that come along with it, there's Read more

Chalking It Out: Wedding Tips and Trends From a Master Chalk Artist


Updated 04/20/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cool Wedding Chalkboard Art Pictures

CJ Hughes, a graphic designer hailing from Spring Hill, TN, creates gorgeous chalkboard designs perfect for nuptial celebrations. Following in the artistic footsteps of a grandfather who illustrated magazine covers in the '30s and a father with a penchant for oil painting, it seems CJ was destined to pick up the craft. His online shop is full of beautifully painted chalkboard pieces, many of Read more

Touring a Painter's Artistically Inspired, Vintage Furnished Berkeley Flat


Updated 04/19/12 12:44 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Berkeley Artist Home Tour Pictures

For a house to be a home, it should reflect the values of its inhabitants, and that's certainly true of artist Terri Saul's lovely Berkeley apartment. Terri, along with her boyfriend, Josh Michels, Terri's 16-year-old daughter, Lydia Warren, and their two cats, Pepper and Quixote, have resided in their historic Berkeley apartment building for the past three years. Full of thoughtful details, Read more

12 Hunger Games-Inspired Art Prints and Paper Goods That Will Put the Odds in Your Decorating Favor


Updated 03/22/12 5:41 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Hunger Games Art and Stationery

Are you eager to add a memento of your Hunger Games enthusiasm to your home? Granted, there's a lot of not-so-appealing Hunger Games-related fan products on the market at the moment. Luckily for all of you stylish Casa readers, these selections — a mix of cards, paper goods, and artwork — are decidedly design forward. To celebrate Katniss and Peeta's district, District 12, I've found 12 Read more

House Tour: Andy's Alameda Island Imaginarium


Updated 03/22/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Antique and Art House Tour

Three years ago, I featured artist, teacher, and dedicated collector Andy Phares's uniquely cool home. Today, I'm back with an update on his decorating finds. Andy, who teaches art to children at a private art and music school, also works part-time at a local auction house — where he often finds unique pieces for his home. Andy holds a BFA & MFA in jewelry and metalworking from The Read more

Art as Decorating Inspiration


Updated 03/19/12 4:25 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Art Decor Inspiration

Artwork is often chosen to suit a room's design, but your favorite painting can also serve as the primary inspiration for a room's style. Whether it's the color palette that you love or a certain element within the painting, why not use that piece as a springboard for your creativity? From unique color combinations to eye-catching patterns, here are nine imaginative painting-and-room pairings to Read more

Etsy Finds: Theater Love


Updated 02/29/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hollywood Inspired Etsy Decor

This past Sunday's Oscars has me reflecting on how much I love stepping out to see a film. I especially love to take in a movie at a historic theater — the architecture, attention to detail, and oftentimes gorgeous murals always take me back in time. This week, I've rounded up a number of ways you can channel the theater's spirit and look into your home. From vintage movie posters to lighting Read more