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Best of 2007: Your Favorite Posts

CasaSugar — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:24:30 -0800

You fell in love with the schoolhouse that Luci and Lydia call home.
As far as trends go, you were crazy for cupcakes.
You were a fan of the better-than-average beanbag.
Stuart Haygarth's found chandelier sparked your imagination.
You responded enthusiastically to my post on the greenest building in the world.
You love, love, loved the kitty washroom.
You had a lot to say about whether you rented or owned.
You told me what was on your nightstand.
You emailed my story on Gwyneth's feminine Hampton digs to all of your friends.
You loved the Su Casa feature on this classy kitchen.

Your Favorite Recent Home Trend of 2007

CasaSugar — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:23:40 -0800

As part of our Best of 2007 polls, you chose stacked ball lamps as your favorite recent home trend this year. I certainly see where you're coming from on this one. Stacked ball lamps are elegant, sophisticated, and versatile. But this time, I have to part ways with you and name ikat as my favorite trend. If you've been following Casa, you know my love for ikat runs deep.
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Best of 2007: Su Casa

CasaSugar — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:32:40 -0800

This year, we started a group called Su Casa, where we asked all of you to share photos of your homes and stories of your decorating labors with the rest of us. We've had so many great, inspiring submissions that kicked us into decorating mode. It was hard to choose, but ever so often we would pick one home from Su Casa and share it on CasaSugar.

Here are my favorite Su Casa posts from this year:

Kayamate created a soft loft living space despite bold color choices.
Tmenotte made her bedroom blissful with a curtain headboard.
Lydia Daum turned a historical schoolhouse into a treasure-filled home.
Leah Hennen created a fabulous seventies living room vignette.
Telescopeeyes put together a playful modern guest room.

Your Most Coveted Indoor Home Upgrade

CasaSugar — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:20:51 -0800

As part of our Best of 2007 polls, by a landslide you chose a professional kitchen as your most coveted indoor home upgrade. I completely agree with you on this one. Although it's certainly not a necessity, and I feel a bit bratty for hoping to have one, a professional kitchen would certainly be nice to have. And, since I love to cook, I'd definitely use it. Plus, think of all the home entertaining you could do . . .

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Best of 2007: Cool Ideas

CasaSugar — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:19:10 -0800

This year I had some cool ideas, but designers all over the world had a ton more. My Cool Idea posts highlight the inspiring and stimulating ideas of others that I've come across around the web.

Here are my favorite Cool Idea posts from this year:

Wary Meyers flaming gradient radiator was a hot idea.
Edible Estates are giving the word "lawn" a whole new meaning.
The Ceramic Radiator Food Warmer warms your muffins and your morning caffeine fix.
Apartment Therapy's Vintage French Soap Hook leaves soap dishes in the dust.
Ünal & Böler Salkim's Book Hanger gives the bookshelf an air of lightness.

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Your Most Coveted Outdoor Home Upgrade

CasaSugar — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:14:24 -0800

As part of our Best of 2007 polls, you chose a swimming pool as your most coveted outdoor home upgrade. Garden, patio, and porch were all close behind swimming pool, and I'd have to choose garden as my most coveted outdoor home upgrade. This Spring I'll be putting in a bunch of raised garden boxes in the backyard, and I can't wait to show you how to do it yourself! Unfortunately, though, I don't think I'm quite as adept at planning or implementing a backyard swimming pool. My skill set is only so large!

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Best of 2007: Designer Spotlights

CasaSugar — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:12:31 -0800

This year, we introduced you to oodles of designers, including interior designers, furniture designers, ceramics designers, and industrial designers. Some were new to you, some not, and others you'd heard of but didn't know much about. In all cases, I was happy to learn more about their lives and experiences by researching them.

Here are my favorite Designer Spotlights from this year:

Karim Rashid has tried his hand and succeeded at designing products, interiors, fashion, furniture, lighting, and art.
Terence Conran is a one-man bastion of British design.
Angela Adams personifies retro-cool from hand-tufted rugs to geometric tableware.
Allegra Hicks' textiles, homewares, and interior design ooze Boho sophistication.
Eva Zeisel is 101 and still kickin' butt with her homeware and furniture designs.

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Best of 2007: Male Interior Designer

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:00:51 -0800

As part of our Best of 2007 polls, you named Todd Oldham as your favorite male interior designer. I couldn't agree more. I love Todd's playful sense of interior design as well as his great book Handmade Modern. I'd let him redesign my digs any day of the week!

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Your Favorite Female Interior Designer

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:15:33 -0800

As part of our Best of 2007 polls, you named Charlotte Moss as your favorite interior designer. I do love Charlotte's couture living design philosophy and her attention to detail, so I see where you're coming from. But, I have to say I think the whimsical touches and bold color choices of Sheila Bridges' interiors are more my speed.
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Best of 2007: Casa Quickies

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:26:38 -0800

This year I gave you some speedy advice on household tips with my Casa Quickie posts. I covered everything from alternate uses for clothespins to obscure ways to clean wood floors. I'll continue to dig up good tips for keeping your home beautiful and organized in 2008, so keep reading. And if you have any good tips, send them my way, too!

Here are some of my favorite Casa Quickie posts this year:

Did you know that you can strain paint with pantyhose?
Has your power shower become a dismal dribble? Then try these tips for troubleshooting the problem.
Did you know you can make your own dryer sheets?
Spilled candle wax on your carpet? I tell you how to get it out.
Easy silver cleaning-with toothpaste!

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