CasaSugar

Desire/Acquire: Ceiling Medallion Clock

CasaSugar — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:00:23 -0800

Reinventing an old classic, the Victorian ceiling medallion, the Mr Kaliski Rose Clock ($111, plus shipping from Britain) is quite the feminine and modern timepiece. Car-quality paint in white, pink, gold, or gray gives it a contemporary, industrial look. As much as I think it's a pretty little clock, I'd prefer not to spend over 100 smackers on the thing. Luckily, there's a cheaper alternative. To learn how you can get the look for less, read more.

You can DIY your own Rose Clock with a ceiling medallion ($24.26), and choose from dozens of designs, and a set of clock hands ($7.95). $32.21, total! The medallion comes with a hole through the center, so no drilling is necessary. Just screw together and hang!

Found It! Trompe-l'œil Grandfather Clock

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:50 -0800

I spotted this photo in the portfolio of photographer Joanna Henderson and I'm absolutely in love with it. Not only is the light beautiful, but the space couldn't be any more understatedly elegant. The trompe-l'œil grandfather clock is simply great for that white wall, and it pairs perfectly with those bentwood chairs. The little floor lantern gives this antiquey corner a bit of Eastern flair, and the horse print is so sweetly styled. But back to the clock - it looks familiar, doesn't it? Wondering where you can buy it?

Roundup: Bold, Basic Clocks

CasaSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:30:19 -0700

In case this young girl is worried about running late, she can double-check her train times on the 19th-century clock above her head. Featured in the 1920s film Brief Encounter, the clock at Carnforth Railway Station in England is wound by hand each week. While I'm not keen on winding a clock weekly, I do love this clock's bold, basic look.

For a similar look, try the Arne Jacobsen Romer Clock ($370), which was designed for the Rathaus in Aarhus, Denmark in 1937. With bold Roman numerals and a thin band of black around the circumference, the clock will tell you the time in a non-nonsense, handsome manner.

For more bold and basic clocks, read more.

Do You Own a Grandfather Clock?

CasaSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:38 -0700

You don't see grandfather clocks much these days. When you've got an iPhone or BlackBerry, who needs a clock or a watch? But they are beautiful, and I'm soothed by the quiet tick-tock of their hands. If you've got the room for one, a grandfather clock can be a charming aesthetic addition to your home. Otherwise, you might consider something like the Ikea Pendel, which doubles as storage. I adore this shabby chic one, photographed by James Merrell. Tell me, do you own one?
Source

DIY: Literary Clock

CasaSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:34 -0800

If you're stumped for a unique holiday gift, you could bring some timeliness to a friend's life with this book clock ($19.95) from Etsy seller Recycleeh. Or, if you're feeling handy, you might consider personalizing your friend or family member's favorite book by turning it into a clock.

To make this cool clock, simply choose a hardcover book, without a busy cover, so that the clock numbers are legible. The book also needs to be large enough to fit the clock hands. Aside from the book, you'll need a clock hands set (available at Michael's or other craft store), a ruler, a protractor, pen, paper, scissors, and a drill. The stem of the clock hands set varies between 1/4 and 3/4 inch, so be sure it fits the thickness of your book.

To learn the steps for this project, read more.

Here's how to do it, according to Instructables:

Use your ruler to find the center of your book. Then mark it with a pen.
If you like, spray paint your clock hands in a different color.
Drill a hole where you marked the center of the book. Your clock hand set should suggest what size drill bit to use, so follow its instructions.
According the instructions, install your clock hands and parts into the hole you drilled.
Using the longest clock hand as a guide for the radius, draw a circle onto a piece of paper with your pen using the protractor.
Cut out the circle, and center the template over the center of the book (where the clock hands are).
Adhere the clock numbers onto the book, a bit beyond the edge of the circle template, evenly all the way around. Begin with numbers 3, 6, 9, and 12 and then fill in the other numbers. Fini!

Source

Nice and New: The Twice Twice Clock

CasaSugar — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:42 -0700

The Twice Twice Clock ($150) would look right at home in a gender-neutral bedroom. Its walnut finish and rectangular shape are definitely masculine, but its neon pop of color, courtesy of the clock hands, imbues the clock with a fun, feminine modernity. Designed by Jonas Damon, who seems to have an obsession with clocks, as well as simple, elegant shapes, you couldn't go wrong with adding any of Damon's designs to your home.

Good, Better, Best: Modern Desk Clocks

CasaSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:17 -0800

Clocks have long been a fixture in homes worldwide, with not only a time-keeping function but also an aesthetic one. But as we've become drawn to our computers, cell phones, PDAs, and electronic kitchen appliances, we've found ourselves with little need for a free-standing clock, and these handsome things have fallen by the wayside. Personally, I like to put my gadgets to rest and out of my bedroom so I can have uninterrupted sleep, but I'll gladly grandfather in a good-looking desk clock. Lately, I've been looking for a handsome modern desk clock with a white face. So, I thought I'd round up a few that I'm thinking about. First (Good), the Jonas Damon Twice Once Clock ($80) is a modern reinterpretation of the two-sided railway station clock. I like its minimal face, and the punch of color its orange hands bring. To see two others, read more.

Better: The Riki Desk Clock ($120) is a re-release of a 1970 Riki Watanabe design. I love that its large font makes it easy to read and its cute round shape, but I'm not sold on the pumpkin color.

Best:: The Amadana Alarm Clock ($118) is quite handsome with its simple face, quadrilateral shape, and lack of needless trimmings. It's also an alarm clock with slow, Euro lounge-esque sounds (listen to them here), giving you a natural, less-startling awakening than your average alarm clock. And, it features an LED light that shines on its laser-processed clock face with the press of a button, but doesn't look so "electric" when it sits untouched. Beautiful.

Roundup: Homeland Security

CasaSugar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:30:34 -0700

While I'm definitely a peace-loving gal, I can't deny the influence that war and weaponry have had on home decor as of late. From gun vases to bullet planters, it seems as if product designers have a different definition of homeland security than our national leaders. While this may be a commentary on our society's obsession with weapons, I'm still not necessarily willing to stock my home with guns - be they real or made of ceramic.

Still, some of the designs are too provocative to ignore. Take the Diamantini & Domeniconi Cuckoo Bunker Wall Clock ($720). Instead of a woodland scene, this cuckoo (actually, it looks more like a dove to me, which only adds to the appeal) is hunkered down in a bunker. Assembled from 111 small green bricks, the cuckoo/dove sits in the middle of this bunker, and wears a helmet to protect itself from the battle at hand.

For additional items that will boost your homeland security, read more.

Before and After: An Ikea Clock Gets a Facelift

CasaSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:30:54 -0800

Craftster member Ladypie decided to turn this dull Ikea clock into something a little more design forward. Here's how the clock looked before she got her hands on it.

To see how she upgraded this timepiece, read more.

With a new picture and some spraypaint, Ladypie was able to quickly and easily turn a blah clock into something infinitely cooler. Ikea's a great resource for DIY hacks because their products are often very simple, which leaves them open to interpretation by clever home enthusiasts. This is a great idea to keep in mind for any decoupage fans out there, too!

Source

Crave Worthy: Jason Linde Wenge Veneer Clock

CasaSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:32:01 -0800

As someone who has never owned a watch, and whose cell phone is practically glued to her hand, I never thought I'd ache for a wall clock. But for Jason Linde Handmade Wenge Veneer Clocks ($110–$130), I do. His clocks have rotating laser-engraved dials and a stationary hand, flipping the face of the traditional clock on its end. I find everything about them understated, elegant, and beautiful: the dark-wood veneer, delicate hands, and sans-serif typography. I'm sure these clocks would be a simple DIY project for someone who knows mechanics, but certainly not for me. Until then, dear clock, be still, my ticking heart.

Metropolis Wall Clock - $129.00	Infinity 36" Clockmaker Wall Clock - $475.00
Wood Wall Clock - $74.95	Arne Jacobsen Romer Clock - $370.00
Romer Wall Clock By Arne Jacobsen - $370.00	Classic Clock - $55.00
Alessi Firenze, Wall clock - $75.00	Alessi Firenze, Wall clock - $75.00
Braun Abw31 Wall Clock - $75.00	Alessi Momento Wall Clock - $300.00
Howard Miller® 32" Cityview Wall Clock - $259.99	Rusch Wall Clock - $2.99

Arrow Small Rectangular Tray - $90.00	Areaware War Bowl - $400.00
George Kovacs Mercury Table Lamp Bullet - $237.00	dVider - Edgy 16 Wall Sticker - $29.00
upper playground Raza Uno Guns Poster - $40.00	Bullet Planter - Short - $155.00
Hand Grenade Oil Lamps By Piet Houtenbos - $2.50	Ceramic Wall-Mounted Gun Vase Or 3-Gun Table Vase - $30.00
Diamantini Domeniconi - cuckoo bunker wall clock by diamantini & domeniconi - $797.00	Flos Bedside Gun Table Lamp - $1,185.00
Sandy Chapman Arrow Chandelier - $1,365.00