American Quilts, "Smalls," and The Perfectly Imperfect Home: Continuing Our Chat With Deborah Needleman


Updated 11/06/11 3:51 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Deborah Needleman Interview, The Imperfectly Perfect Home

Yesterday, I posted the first half of my interview with Deborah Needleman. The former editor of Domino magazine and the current editor of WSJ. Magazine, Deborah's new book The Perfectly Imperfect Home explores the concept of a comfortable, stylish home that's uniquely your own. Keep reading for the second half of my interview with Deborah Needleman! CasaSugar: I love how you include American Read more

Talking Imperfect Perfection With Deborah Needleman


Updated 11/10/11 12:38 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Deborah Needleman Interview For The Imperfectly Perfect Home

This year at High Point Market I was thrilled to finally meet Deborah Needleman, one of my all-time design heroines. The lovely Ms. Needleman led a design luncheon at High Point where she talked about her new book, The Perfectly Imperfect Home. It has risen to the rank of my favorite home decor book of the past year, and it sits atop my slant-top desk next to a small box filled with antique Read more

Deborah Needleman's Premiere Issue of WSJ. Magazine Lets Us Into Bryan Ferry's Home


Updated 12/06/10 9:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Photos of Bryan Ferry's London Home in Deborah Needleman's First WSJ Magazine Issue

When I interviewed former Domino editor in chief Deborah Needleman in August of last year, I, of course, asked her what she was up to in her post-Domino life. She said she'd been spending her time gardening "like mad," consulting, and writing, and conceded that it was "quite a good relief to not be working so hard and to have a break from the pressure." Hopefully, she enjoyed her respite, because Read more

Win a $500 Gift Card to HomeGoods!


Updated 08/25/09 10:46 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 69 comments

Win a $500 Gift Card to HomeGoods!

If there's anything that we learned from the late, great Domino magazine, it's that a beautiful home makes for a beautiful life. And to get there, you must fill it with beautiful things. So we're giving one of you lucky readers a $500 gift card to HomeGoods to make shopping for stylish décor that much easier. I recently interviewed the founding editor-in-chief of Domino Deborah Needleman, who Read more

What's Your Home Décor Style?


Updated 08/05/09 10:11 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 18 comments

What's Your Home Décor Style?

Founding editor-in-chief of Domino Deborah Needleman has created a cool tool for HomeGoods called StyleScope that helps define your home décor style and navigate the vast world of décor options. I answered a few fun questions about my habits at home, color preferences, and furnishing choices and learned that my style is "Glamorous Classic." I definitely agree with that! The quiz results give a Read more

Casa Interview, Part II: Domino Founding Editor Deborah Needleman (and an Awesome Giveaway!)


Updated 08/08/09 7:06 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

CasaSugar Interviews Domino Founding Editor in Chief Deborah Needleman

Deborah Needleman, the founding editor of Domino, is a goldmine of savvy advice on decorating your home, honed from years of experience heading up the style-centric magazine as well as decorating her own home. You can read the first half of my interview with her here. Deborah's tips and thoughts on decorating continue in the second half of this interview. Our homes are really personal spaces. Read more

Casa Interview, Part I: Domino Founding Editor Deborah Needleman (and an Awesome Giveaway!)


Updated 08/03/09 11:13 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

CasaSugar Interviews Domino Founding Editor in Chief Deborah Needleman 2009-08-03 09:00:54

We design enthusiasts will admit that Domino will always hold a special place in our hearts — and bookshelves. But it was the stable of talented, creative people that truly made the beloved magazine an influence and an inspiration. So I was so delighted to have the chance to catch up with the founding editor-in-chief of Domino and co-author of Domino: The Book of Decorating, Deborah Needleman. Read more

Link Time: Deborah Needleman's Garden, a Colorful Portland Home, and Genius Decorating Tips


Updated 11/09/11 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Deborah Needleman Garden Photos Plus Links

Take a tour of Deborah Needleman's garden in New York. — Garden Design Vote for your favorite celebrity home. — Hooked on Houses 10 genius decorating tips. — Country Living How to organize based on your personality. — Real Simple Check out some photos of distinctive wraparound corner windows in gorgeous homes. — Houzz An abandoned garage is transformed into a fantastic French home. Read more

David Netto Tells Us How Preppy Rebellion Inspired Him, How He Relates to Ralph Lauren, and Why He Hates Blogging!


Updated 03/14/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Designer David Netto

LilSugar associate editor Rebecca Gruber recently had the chance to chat with interior and furniture designer David Netto about his new bedding and textile collection for children's lifestyle company Maclaren. Since I've long been a fan — I featured him as a Designer Spotlight back in '08 — I sent her some prying questions for Netto in advance. The first segment of Lil's interview is already Read more