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Sometimes I am blown away by the utter creativity and DIY know-how of CasaSugar readers. That was the case when I discovered the photos of KateDavis's dining room in the Su Casa group. She writes, "I wanted a change in my dining room, and after coming across Damien Hirst's 'Valium' online, I knew it would be perfect for my dining room. The only problem . . . the $20,000 price tag for a print." Read more
Levi's Warhol Factory Jeans by Damien Hirst — Denimology Yves St. Laurent is my Halloween dream shoe — Shoe Blog Feeling flashy? — Little Molly Cake Katherine Heigl's look for $86.96 — Fashion Under $100 To be or not to be: Caged up — Fashion Pad Read more
Despite the fact that much of it conjures memories of school fair spin art, 223 lots of work by Damien Hirst grossed a record $200 million at a Sotheby's auction in London this week. Perhaps you agree with Andy Warhol, who said, "Art is what you can get away with." In that case, you'd snatch up Hirst's spin art in a heartbeat (if you had the dough). But maybe you're not impressed by his work, and Read more
Bai Ling blamed her arrest yesterday, for stealing $16 worth of merchandise from an airport store, on being emotionally unstable after a recent breakup. She may be distressed, but she was still blogging! — E! Online Oasis's Liam Gallagher married his girlfriend of eight years, singer Nicole Appleton, yesterday in a small ceremony in London. It took long enough, but a Valentine's Day wedding Read more
Perfume commercials are always trying to be provocative and sexy to attract consumers, but the new ads for Paco Rabane Black XS seem to be reaching out in a very different way: specifically, to glam rock fans in the early punk era. What else could possibly explain this frenetic new ad, which has everything a young David Bowie could want: Iggy Pop sensuously wrapping himself in an American flag, Read more
Miami-based interior design and architecture firm Errez Design recently reached out to me to share its latest project, a 1910 cottage in Coconut Grove, FL, which belongs to a contemporary art collector. The client has an extensive collection of artwork, including pieces by Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Banksy, Swoon, and David Bowie, as well as rare antique Biedermeier furniture, Read more
This week, I had the opportunity to chat with interior designer Kathryn Ireland, a cast member of Bravo's hit new reality show Million Dollar Decorators, about her career, her clients, her shopping routine, her decorating advice, and her experience on the series. If you haven't read the first part of our interview, be sure to, and then read part two below! CasaSugar: I know you spend your Read more
Vibrant colors and sprightly floral are serious cheerleaders, but there's no pattern that puts me in a merrier mood than polka dots — or "spotty prints," as the Brits call them. Since Summer decorating is all about keeping the fun, I thought I'd round up some darling dotty motifs for you to sprinkle around your home. Read more
Have you done any decorating in your home lately? Picked up a new Damien Hirst painting? Unearthed a vintage rug in your attic? Bought a groovy coffee table for your living room? Whatever it is, I want to see it! Show off all of your shots of your home, both interior and exterior, in my group Su Casa, where readers can share snapshots and stories related to home decorating, crafts, organizing, Read more
Heidi Klum and Seal joined the LA art crowd last night at the opening of Rankin and Damien Hirst's joint show "Myths, Monsters, and Legends." Heidi brightened up the gallery in bright orange as she and Seal took in the work on display at the Rankin Gallery on Melrose Avenue. The couple, who primarily split their time between LA and NYC, have been hanging out on the West Coast since Heidi wrapped Read more
