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Open House: Country Style Décor

CasaSugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:30:46 -0800

If you watch Samantha Who?, you may have noticed that Regina Newly, Samantha's mother, is all about the country style décor. Blue gingham? Check! (Har har.) Handmade quilt? Check! Roosters? Check! Check! Check! I've never been one for décor themes, regardless of the inspiration behind it. And, I am a little turned off by homes with a country style that are not actually in the country. I think if you live on a farm, or in a rural area at least, it's acceptable. I can't say I'll be getting the look of Mrs. Newly's home in my own, unless maybe we're talking about a set of farmyard place mats. Samantha's pad, on the other hand, I'd willingly move right into. Enough about me, I want to know what you all think of this countryside style. Do you like it? Do you have any pastoral accessories in your home? Do you like theme decorating in general? Tell me by commenting below!
Photo copyright 2008 ABC, Inc.

Get the Look: Samantha Who? Dinner Party

CasaSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:45:33 -0800

As the holidays approach, I've had festive dinner party décor on my mind. While some of you may want to get crafty with a paper wreath, others may prefer to keep the holiday kitsch to a minimum. I was impressed with this table setting in Samantha Who? as it manages to look seasonally appropriate for a Thanksgiving or Christmas party without incorporating any jingle bells, snowflakes, or gobble-gobbling turkeys. Without much fuss, the orangey-red bouquet, napkins, and dinnerware make it appropriate for either Nov. 27 or Dec. 25, and the metallic vases and place mats give it a celebratory, glittery appeal. I've recreated this look for you, in case you too want to take a note from Samantha Who? To see my finds, read more.

Avalon Extension Dining Table - $499.00	Epoch Side Chair - $159.00
"Lilac Winter" - $89.00	Dinnerware Set (16-pc.) by Oneida - $120.00
Metallic Herringbone Placemat/Linen Napkin - $8.95	Autumn Boutis Napkin, Set of 4, Red - $24.00
Brushed Metal Vases - Silver - $129.00	Avani Vase - $19.95
Crystal Burgundy Grand Cru/Pinot Noir Wine Glass by Riedel - $125.00

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Leave the mundane world for photographer Damian Russell's dreamy one.- Desire to Inspire
Polaroid is sold off for $88 milion.- UnBeige
I love vintage storage tins, do you?- Simply Stated
Hello Summer, pour me a lemonade.- Oh Joy!
Lighten up with these 10 easy economical desk lamps.- Remodelista
Samantha Who?'s Melissa McCarthy lists her stylish Los Feliz pad.- Big Time Listings
Tour an art-filled sanctuary.- AT:NY

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:00:42 -0800

Learn how to stamp your sheets.- AT:LA
Stitch up your own apron.- Craft
Danny checks out cabinet collections.- Danny Seo
Los Angeles has water cops who bust faulty faucets.- Forecast Earth
Meet artist Samantha Hahn.- Simply Stated
Be the best guest at a house party with this cheeky wine bag.- Shelterrific
Was this house worth a $103,000 loan? - Charles and Hudson
Energizer has a new solar charger.- Re-Nest

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