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Su Casa: Whittle03's New Apartment
Su Casa member Whittle03 and her boyfriend just moved to a new apartment near downtown Boston, and although her interior design work is not complete, things are looking great! A successful cohabitation is always a difficult balance when it comes to design, but Whittle03 sounds like she has it under control. She says, "Love is all about compromise.
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Roundup: American-Bred Design
I wanted to find an appropriate way to celebrate inauguration day here on CasaSugar without pushing red, white, and blue items at you or suggesting you buy Obama-inspired artwork. I know you don't want your homes looking like a Fourth of July parade, and you may not be interested in political figure art, or President-elect Barack Obama, for that matter. So, I thought I'd round up some work by a few of my favorite American designers.Casa Shops: Beehive Kitchenware Company
While Beehive Kitchenware Company does make measuring cups and lemon juicers, their range of fanciful metal accents ensures that you can use them in any room of your home. I have my eyes on Beehive's Paisley Hooks ($27) myself, though there are plenty of other pieces that have enchanted me. The company, which is located in Massachusetts, is owned and operated by Jim Dowd and Sandra Bonazoli.
How-To: Reduce Winter Heating Bills
Recently, heating expert Chris Cooper shared some advice for thrifty Winter heating. He's back, with some hints on how to cut your heating bills or to assist other families with their high heating bills. Chris notes that, "Research compiled by the National Fuel Funds Network proves that fuel poverty leads to 'heat or eat' situations, [where] families strive in vain for a safe balance between paying for food and paying for energy."
Artist of the Day: Jennifer Skoropowski
Jennifer Skoropowski (a.k.a. Jenn Ski) is a Somerville, Massachusetts based artist who makes one-of-a-kind hand-painted panels with paper and acrylic, and giclée prints of her digital art. She received a B.A.
Crave Worthy: Gold-Leafed Hand-Carved Mirror With Birds
I thought I was over faux bois mirrors, but then some sweet little birdies chirped when I came upon this beautiful Gold-Leafed Hand-Carved Mirror (inquire for price), making me fall for them all over again. This gilt wood mirror from the late 20th century was carved by the Carvers Guild of Massachusetts, a company run by a couple recognized for their old-world craftsmanship and exceptional design. The Carver's Guild began in 1970 but they could have fooled me: this hand-carved mirror looks like it dates back to Colonial Williamsburg.
Ask Casa: Can I Tour a Green Home in Boston?
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Thanks for the informative green-living articles. I love being able to find information like that. You mentioned that if anyone was interested in touring a green home, to let you know.
Designer Spotlight: Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Wearstler was recognized as one of the best interior designers by House Beautiful and one of the world's top tastemakers by the now deceased House & Garden. She was raised in South Carolina, and received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art, and later founded her own interior design firm, Kelly Wearstler Inc. She is well known for her mod-baroque, Hollywood Regency-revival commercial interiors, such as the Viceroy Hotels in Palm Springs and Santa Monica, but also boasts a bustling portfolio of office, retail, restaurant, and residential work.
This Just In: MIT Sues Frank Gehry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has has filed a negligence suit against famed architect Frank Gehry for serious design flaws in the Stata Center, a campus building holding labs, offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms. MIT paid Gehry $15 million to design the building, which was completed in 2004, and spent $300 million to build it. The school alleges the flaws in Gehry's design have caused leaks, drainage problems, and mold growing on its brick exterior.
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