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Crave Worthy: Versace Home Greek Key Lamp

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:45:41 -0700

I never really thought to look at the Versace Home Collection. In fact, I've been somewhat avoiding it because I figured it might be tacky, New Jersey mafia style, and I've seen enough of that in my lifetime. Thanks to a suggestion from GIOVS, though, I made my way over to the site and was pleasantly surprised at how many good-looking pieces they sell.

I'm loving their selection of Greek key-patterned lamps, particularly this Dedalo Mini ceramic table lamp. I think the oversize, rectangular lampshade is very sleek and professional looking, and would look great in a home office. (I'm really craving it though, so I'd probably keep it close by at my bedside.) The price tag on this beauty was nowhere to be found, but I suspect it's a small fortune. To see more from the Versace Home Collection, click the images below.

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Trend Alert: Key Patterns

CasaSugar — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:30:55 -0700

Though it has its origins in ancient Greece, the key pattern is a very modern-looking motif, and the decoration is particularly ubiquitous at this very moment. Jonathan Adler is rather obsessed with the pattern, using it to add a chic vibe to rugs and other accents, such as the Greek Key Crewel Pillow ($58, above left).

It seems you guys like this look too: CiaoBella recently found these sleek window shades with a key pattern, and Ginasugar bookmarked West Elm's wall art version ($29 to $99, above right). There are seemingly hundreds of examples in stores right now, so to see my favorites, click on the photos below.

Definition: Key Pattern

CasaSugar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:12:53 -0700

A classic design motif that consists of interlocking and repeated geometric designs - typically vertical and horizontal lines linked together at right angles. The look is also called "Greek key" because of its ancient Grecian origins. The bold, masculine pattern is often used as a border or a decorative accent on rugs, dinnerware, and wooden furniture.

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Desire/Acquire: Rubie Green Tillinghast Fabric

CasaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:50 -0800

Don't get me wrong: I absolutely adore Rubie Green textiles. But the label's stylish and eco-conscious fabrics are not exactly wallet-conscious. This cheerful, Chippendale-esque Tillinghast fabric goes for $90 a yard. It's true, there are fabrics much more expensive. But this price tag adds up when you're ordering drapes for every window in your living room, or covering the whole canvas of a chair, and then you pay your upholsterer. Luckily, I know one fabric with a similar sunny yellow trellis pattern to save you some dimes. Want to see it?

Would You Order a Custom Jonathan Adler Design?

CasaSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:15:05 -0700

Jonathan Adler took the design world by storm with his graphic, happy-chic needlepoint pillows and hand-loomed rugs. Now, he's taken his trendy accessories to the next level, putting design in the hands of shoppers with a new customizing service. Picking from a selection of pillows, rugs, and totes, you can choose the pattern, color, size, and fabric that says "you" the most. The problem is that Adler's brand presence is undeniable, and whether you choose an orange, Greek key patterned rug or a blue Union Jack pillow, you'll still see him through and through. Would you order one of these custom items?

Get the Look: Zooey Deschanel's Bedroom in 500 Days of Summer

CasaSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:00:06 -0700

After much anticipation, I finally saw 500 Days of Summer and loved it! Aside from the easy, romantic soundtrack, hip wardrobes, and counterintuitively hopeful plot, I fell for the movie's interiors, which are charming, inspiring, and easy to reproduce. In the film, Summer (Zooey Deschanel) is a recent transplant, and still has a few boxes sitting unpacked in her apartment. She also has plenty of interesting, vintage artwork in ornate gold frames, some well-traveled knickknacks, and as you might expect from any good indie flick, some cool posters. The most noticeable element of her apartment (a studio, I think) is the blue toile wallpaper you see upon entrance. French toile patterns date back to the 17th century, and they saw a rejuvenation in popularity about 10 years ago, when an antique or country look in interiors became popular. It's unusual to see it used in a city apartment, let alone that of a young woman. But somehow it works flawlessly for Summer, who rides around in a bicycle with a wicker basket, and is seen in conservative ensembles like wide-legged trousers with a vest (a girlish Annie Hall) or delicate, 1940s-style sundresses. To learn how to get the look of this room, read more.

You can find a similar blue toile paper by the Wallpaper Company at Home Depot. But, Thibaut Design is also known for making beautiful toiles.
A streamlined iron framed bed with a bit of a vintage feel to it is key. The Pottery Barn Savannah Bed & Headboard ($249-799) is a close match. Summer has strung Christmas tree lights on the frame of hers, giving it a romantic, ambient look when lit. Her nearly white bedding has a subtle pattern, giving it a well-washed, antique look. And, a patchwork throw pillow has nostalgic style. Here are a few products to help you get the look.

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Nice and New: Jonathan Adler Pop Menagerie Bird Box

CasaSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:00:05 -0700

Jonathan Adler has harmoniously merged two of my favorite trendy motifs, teardrops and birds, in his new Pop Menagerie Bird Box ($68), and I totally approve. At 10-by-5.5 inches, this little porcelain box won't hold much, but it will bring some whimsical geometric color and pattern into any room. I'd use it to hold keys in an entryway or jewelry on a nightstand. It also makes a great gift for the girl who has everything!

Steal of the Day: JCPenney Canvas Cube Ottoman

CasaSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:30:34 -0700

Nailhead trim is like a great red lipstick. Both infuse even the most bare surfaces with eye-catching pizazz. Take the JCPenney Canvas Cube Ottoman ($79.99, reduced from $240), for example. You can't get more basic and blah that a canvas cube. Add nailhead trim in a greek key pattern and suddenly, you've got a fresh, elegant furnishing to use as spare seating or a side table in a contemporary or traditional home.

The Card Shop: Papeterie Bridal Shower Invites

CasaSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:00:44 -0700

At home, I'm a modern woman with the décor to match. But when it comes to weddings, I'm a traditionalist. No matter how laid-back (or wild and crazy) a girl may be, I'm all for elegance and sophistication on the big day. That notion applies to the bridal shower as well. Papeterie's Bridal Shower Invitations ($33.75-37.50 for 25) fit the bill when it comes to elegant stationery. Choose from an array of beautiful designs inspired by textile patterns, including antique roses, flower toile, garland, scroll, Moroccan patterns, and more. Beyond that, you can choose from 18 different colorways to fit your gal pal's personality. Since they're digitally printed, you won't pay the price of letterpress, but you'll still get the look, and that's key!

Steal of the Day: Jonathan Adler Greek Key Pillow

CasaSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:00:34 -0800

Since you named Jonathan Adler your favorite product designer of 2008, and since Greek key patterns are perennially pleasant, I find it highly likely that Jonathan Adler's Greek Key Pillow ($82.50, marked down from $165), will meet your approval. The pattern is painstakingly embroidered in needlepoint, and its chic monochromatic colors will make it welcome in any home.

Savannah Bed & Headboard - $249.00	Celia Bed - $799.00
Iron and Brass bed - $1,998.00	Areaware - string lighting by patrick townsend for areaware - $13.00
Copper Dragonfly String Lights - $14.99	Sanctuary Collection by L'erba "Tranquil" Bedding Collection - $89.99
Martha Stewart Collection "Textured Damask" 6-Piece Comforter Set - $200.00	Natori "Snow Leopard" Bedding Collection - $135.00
Millie Organic Patchwork Quilt & Sham - $49.00	Post Road - $19.99
Spring Fling Patchwork Quilt & Sham - $39.00