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Trend Alert: Quatrefoil in the House

CasaSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:00:59 -0800

Domino market editor Jennifer Condon has a fun slideshow of products with a quatrefoil motif, an ornamental design of four lobes or leaves resembling a flower or four-leaf clover, which you know from Van Cleef & Arpels's "Alhambra" jewelry pieces (and Heidi Klum's knock-offs). Her slideshow was inspired by this image in a 1971 House & Garden story showing readers how to create a Moroccan mood with quatrefoil stencils.
I've been seeing this growing trend of quatrefoil design in the home in plenty of other places. So, I figured I'd show you where it's taking shape. To see my finds, read more.

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Trend Alert: Asterisks

CasaSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:00:02 -0700

It might seem odd that a shape could be trendy, but hearts, quatrefoil, teardrops, and circles have all made an appearance on these pages in the past. The latest in the group is the asterisk. In this Australian home, the magenta asterisk is far from subtle, but the star-like shape is popping up in more understated forms and equally bold ones as well. From ottomans to bookends and coasters to throw pillows, the asterisk is shaping up to be a very popular trend. See proof when you read more.

Sale Alert: Ballard Designs Annual Rug Event

CasaSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:03 -0800

Ballard Designs is kicking off the new year with its Annual Rug Event, offering discounts of up to 15 percent off select rugs through March 2. Whether you're looking for something neutral, natural fiber, traditional, Persian, floral, indoor, or outdoor, Ballard Designs has you covered. Choose from a range of colors including black, blue, gold, red, green, and more. I'm particularly loving the Balerma Rug with its quatrefoil pattern. Here are a few more of my faves from the sale:

Balerma Rug - $119.00	Sisal Rug - $39.00
Uffizi Rug - $39.00	Vincent Rug - $259.95
Ferrata Zebra Striped Rug - $179.00	Caprese Indoor/Outdoor Rug - $149.95
Pinstripe Indoor/Outdoor Rug - $99.00	Stella Shag Rug - $59.00
Metropolitan Rug - $599.00

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Tile Jacquard Towel - $9.00	Tile Organic Duvet Cover & Sham - Black - $99.00
Medallion Tile Quilt & Shams - $258.00	Tilework Duvet - $348.00
Trellis Leaner Mirror - $299.00	Linden Street® Quatrefoil Wall Mirror - $159.00
Clover Mirror - $329.00	Maharam Quatrefoil Pink Pillow - $150.00
Maharam Quatrefoil Silver Pillow - $150.00	Maharam Quatrefoil Emerald Pillow - $150.00
Fontana Arte - cartoccio vases by pietro chiesa for fontana arte - $288.00	Lucky Field Rug - $78.00
Clover-Shaped Table - $1,119.00	Driade - clover armchair by ron arad for driade of italy - $886.00