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Inspired: Morning Glorious Colors
The graceful unfurling of the morning glory flower happens every dawn, while its sister flower, the moon flower, remains closed in a tight spiral all day long, and then opens at night. I was inspired by the subtle blue-to-lavender shading in this particular morning glory, as well as its pretty shape, and set out on a quest to find some home accessories and furniture items that reflect its beauty.
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Before and After: CaraWilkerson's Living Room
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CaraWilkerson from the Su Casa group:
The before shot. Note the green carpet, lack of overhead lighting, and of course, the lovely wall mural lingering in the background.
See a series of before, during, and after shots when you read more
Nice and New: Papier-Mâché Animal Busts
Hunters bask in their shooting glory by mounting their prized prey on their walls, and some people can even fill a dining room wall with antlers galore. But I found another type of taxidermy to take pride in — a papier-mâché Savannah Story Bust ($68). These jungle-friendly animal heads are made by Haitians to honor their African heritage.
Inspired: Marchesa NY 2010 Fall Fashion Week
Glory, glory to the world! New York Fashion Week is here again! Marchesa's 2010 Fall collection has transported me to a faraway fairytale dressup land filled with rich electric hues, oceanic ruffles, pleated tulle of little girl's dreams, black bows galore, and embroidered paisley motifs finally, finally done right.
Before and After: Wall Mirror
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member carawilkerson from the Su Casa group:
This pretty little mirror made its way to the garage—a sort of limbo for upcoming rehab contenders—via a family member. She sure was pretty but was not in the best of shape. I actually liked how she looked before, but her coat was constantly chipping off.
Coveted Crib: Hip in the Hollywood Hills
Interior designer Peter Dunham, whose signature style is marked by casual sophistication, was the perfect person to bring this 1920s Hollywood Spanish house back to its former glory. Working with an architecture firm, the designer collaborated on finishes, architectural details, and room layouts. Emerging from this collaboration is a home that exuberantly mixes luxurious and playful elements.
Do You Have Fancy Lighting in Your Closet?
My walk-in closet is not a priority on my list when it comes to buying spendy lighting. But a girl can dream, right? I'd love to hang an elegant modern pendant there such as this one or, better yet, a glitzy chandelier.
Open House: How Do You Decorate for Fourth of July?
For some of you, using a blueberry and raspberry tart as a centerpiece is the extent of your patriotic décor. Others may hanf red, white, and blue bunting and American flags galore all over your property — in addition to the requisite Old Glory toothpicks in every mini appetizer you serve. I usually go with some festive table linens and a few flags.
Home Away From Home: The Maidstone in East Hampton
If you live in the New York metro area, you know very well of the Hamptons' reputation as THE place to be in the summertime. If not, you've probably caught a glimpse of the glory of the Long Island townships in movies like Something's Gotta Give and Grey Gardens. Unless you're a lucky dog who owns a home in the popular seaside locale, most visitors rent a Summer share or score a bed with a friend, as hotels in the area tend to be overpriced and lacking in looks (and personal BBQ grills).
Steal of the Day: Americana Cube
I love stars and stripes just as much as the next Yankee, especially around the Fourth of July. But, if I'm going to invest in patriotic furnishings to use year-round, I'd prefer to make a more subtle tribute.
The Pottery Barn Americana Cube ($499, reduced from $699) has all the right ingredients.
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