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Nice and New: Handblown Cupcake Stand

CasaSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:30:10 -0700

I love cupcakes! Who doesn't? While YumSugar may bake them, it's more my style to decorate with them. Huh, you say? Well, when you've got a Handblown Cupcake Stand ($60), you can transform any ol' cupcake from a sweet treat into delightful décor. And you needn't bake a batch to do so, either: The handblown stand by Amanda Goss comes with a faux cupcake to display at all times. That way, you can have your cupcake and eat it, too.

Nice and New: Fred Flare Ice Cream Lamp

CasaSugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:30:06 -0700

Although most of the time I feel like my life revolves around home decorating, part of me wishes I wouldn't take it so seriously. I'm thinking that the Fred Flare Ice Cream Lamp ($48) might lighten things up, making a visit to my home more like a casual, Summer stroll to an ice cream parlor — relaxed and sugary sweet. Granted, the lamp shrieks teeny-bop bedroom like a Jonas Brothers fan at a live performance, but it's good for a laugh. The way I see it: the only thing better than a jumbo plastic cone of soft serve is the real thing — and my daily diet certainly doesn't call for that.

Steal of the Day: Fred Flare Cloud Hangers

CasaSugar — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:00:30 -0800

These sweet Fred Flare Cloud Hangers ($4.99 for three), which are imported from Japan, have a silver lining: they're on sale! Stock up on a bunch before they float away. Even if you're having trouble fitting into your skinny jeans, you'll smile every time you open your closet. Pink, white, or blue will contribute a girly touch of color and shine light on the overcast of those horrid wire hangers you've been collecting from the dry cleaner. The sky's the limit on how much you can spoil your wardrobe . . .

And the Winner Is....

CasaSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:45:04 -0800

Sarlafrock! Congratulations to Sarlafrock, who won this package of funky, kitschy items from Fred Flare (valued at $83.90) to kick you into Hibernation mode.

Congratulations to our winner!

Win a Package of Goodies from Fred Flare!

CasaSugar — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:56:29 -0800

Found yourself with nothing to do as the temperature drops outside? One of my favorite online stores, Fred Flare, has put together a package of funky, kitschy items (valued at $83.90) to kick you into Hibernation mode this month. We're giving away this bundle of joy to one lucky CasaSugar reader (click here for official rules)!

To hear the package details and learn how to enter this contest, read more

One lucky winner will win a package of the following items:

One Softies Simple Instruction Book ($19.95)
One Cath Kidston stationery box ($14.95)
One Kettle Planter ($14)
One Instant Fireplace DVD ($15)
One Campfire Candle Holder ($20)

The total value of this package is $83.90.

This contest will end on Monday, November 26th, at 5 p.m. PST. To enter to win, just comment below!

Love It or Hate It? Fred Flare Undy Rug

CasaSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:06:30 -0700

This bathmat-sized Fred Flare Undy Rug ($24) would be best suited for the loo or the laundry room. But even then, I find it just a little too silly. What do you think?

Good, Better, Best: Cool Menorahs

CasaSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:45:56 -0800

Yes, the menorah might have been around since Moses. But that doesn't mean it can't be 21st century cool. I've rounded up several cool menorahs that'll make even the gentiles want to celebrate Hanukkah. Who says your house can't be stylish eight days straight?

Good: This Fred Flare Menorah Cork ($12) is a menorah that acts as a cork and fits securely into a wine bottle or any sturdy bottle to keep your booze fresh during the holidays. Might as well put your menorah to work, right?

There are two other cooler than thou menorahs to come, so read more

Better: This polished nickel Jonathan Adler Skyline Menorah ($130) is gorgeous. Its modern shape is a nice update for the traditional candelabra, yet its clean lines mimic the straight and narrow shape of its traditional tapered candles.

Best: This hand-sculpted, polished nickel Michael Aram Tree Menorah ($150) is unique and sophisticated, and its organic shape would fit in both modern and traditional homes.