Casa Shops: Antiquaria


Updated 03/10/11 8:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Antiquaria Offers Nontraditional Wedding Registry Gifts

The thought of filling my home with run-of-the-mill wedding registry gifts leaves me less than thrilled. I'd much rather go the nontraditional route, handpicking items that fit my personality and eclectic taste. Enter, Antiquaria, a sweet new online shop full of unique, vintage glassware, china, home goods, and even "save the date" stamps for transforming antique postcards into wedding reminders! Read more

Tour Julie Neill's Stunning Chandelier Shop in New Orleans


Updated 03/02/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Designer Chandeliers and Julie Neill's Shop in New Orleans

Earlier this month, I took a trip to New Orleans and visited Julie Neill's lighting and furnishings shop on Magazine Street. I've corresponded with Julie in the past — did you see her Who Dat chandeliers? — but never had the opportunity to meet her, and let me tell you she is a breath of fresh air! This lovely, talented, and creative Southern belle specializes in custom handcrafted Read more

10 Sources For Wall Decals


Updated 04/27/10 9:00 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

10 Sources For Wall Decals

From underwear to Edward Cullen, you can find a wall decal of pretty much anything you want these days. If you're on the hunt for an inexpensive, nonpermanent way to spruce up your space, I've gathered up 10 of my favorite sources for finding this reusable wall art. I'm really loving Artstick's vinyl butterfly clock ($74) — I'm always a fan of the convergence of functionality and style. Read more

Nice and New: west elm's Eco Storefront


Updated 02/09/09 1:30 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Nice and New: west elm's Eco Storefront

Today, west elm's newest storefront opens to the public. If you're in the Bay Area, stop by today starting at 10 a.m. to browse the wonderful selection of furniture and accents and to take in the very cool, very eco Emeryville, CA, west elm. What's so eco about it, you ask — and what cool new products did I see when I stopped by yesterday? Check out my slideshow to find out! Photo courtesy of Read more

Casa Shops: Mignonne


Updated 01/27/08 6:49 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Casa Shops:  Mignonne

Mignonne is a home-décor shop in Oakland, Calif., that's one of the most charming and well-curated stores I've ever stepped into. Offering both new modern and quality vintage items, Mignonne strives to provide one-of-a-kind furnishings and unique objects to customers looking for luxury, comfort, and style. Owned and expertly curated by mother-daughter team Kimberlee and Johnelle Mancha, pieces Read more

January Must Haves


Updated 01/03/12 7:43 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

January Shopping Picks From CasaSugar

Happy new year! This month we're on the lookout for exotic Winter escapes, stylish products to update the home, inspiring coffee-table books, and products that pay tribute to the year of the dragon. Take a look at the items that are inspiring us this month and see if there are any that you simply must have. Read more

December Must Haves


Updated 12/31/11 11:55 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

December Shopping Picks From CasaSugar

Happy December! This month we're looking forward to holiday parties, tree trimming, and all of the time we can spend with friends and family. Take a look at some gifts and decor ideas that we're finding particularly inspiring this month. Read more

An Interview With Designer Marcia Prentice + My Fave Curated Picks!


Updated 03/22/11 12:09 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Interview With Marcia Prentice From HGTV Design School

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising design student and star of HGTV's new docu-reality series Design School Marcia Prentice is the curator of a new sale on The Foundary, which ends tomorrow evening. I was interested to get to know a little more about this up-and-comer, so we decided to do a little Q&A. Check out our interview below! CasaSugar: How did you wind up in the design Read more

Jeremiah Brent From The Rachel Zoe Project Shares His 4 Favorite LA Décor Shopping Spots


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jeremiah Brent's Favorite LA Furniture Shops

Tonight's episode of The Rachel Zoe Project promises a lot of excitement for CasaSugar readers — it's the big reveal of Rachel's new house! I've already seen a few preview photos (I'll share them with you tomorrow; I promise), and the results are amazing. Jeremiah Brent, who we interviewed earlier this month, was the man behind the design, and he really proved himself to be a fantastic designer Read more