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Get the Look: Modern Marie Antoinette

CasaSugar — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:00:36 -0700

I’ve recently become re-obsessed with Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, with all of its sumptuous visuals and entrancing costumes and art design. If you’re anything like me, you’re aching to have your very own Versailles…or maybe just for Jason Schwartzman? Look no further: for today's Get the Look I’ve re-imagined the ole château with a modern twist.

To learn how to get the look I’m calling Modern Marie Antoinette in your maison, read more

The Palette: Pastel tones galore, with a hint of silky shimmer. Coppola has said that the film's production design was keyed to the colors she found in a box of macaroons. Try whimsical floral wallpapers or curtains.

The Furniture: To pay homage to Marie’s man, a Louis XVI chair is a must. The Phillipe Starck Louis Ghost Chair ($365) is the epitome of baroque seating-revisited. This ornate Open Carved Headboard ($599) creates the perfect place to get your royal shut-eye, and it comes in queen size.

The Accents: Vinyl wall decal silhouettes ($11) of the “dauphin” and his wife are very appropriate, and are an updated form of the classic artwork. Place them directly on your wall, or frame them on a candy-colored background.

The Lighting: Light up the luxe with the Duffy London Glo-Canvas CHA-03 ($475), a stretched canvas printed with your very own chandelier. A candelabra is also a necessity for wandering through the east wing of your castle at night, but it’s the 21st century, so try a Lucite one ($65).

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Cool Idea: A Bouquet of Macarons

CasaSugar — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:55 -0700

There's a reason Sofia Coppola keyed the palette of her film Marie Antoinette around a box of French macarons: the feminine pastel tones are simply chic and utterly delightful.

So, why not think inside the box and forgo a traditional bouquet for your flower girls in favor of an arrangement of macarons? Your little flower girls will be engaged by the sweet pastries, and your guests intrigued. Though the meringue-like domes are light, the sum of them may be heavy, so make sure to reinforce the bouquet sleeve - perhaps by starching a piece of lace or other fabric. You may even want to superglue the pastries to keep them looking nice; it's all about the illusion. Just save extras for your macaron girls to eat themselves!
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Get the Look: Elizabeth Arden's "Pretty"

CasaSugar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:00:53 -0700

I've been coveting the look of the new print ads for Elizabeth Arden's new fragrance, Pretty. The vibrant flowering wallpaper in the background is over-the-top glam, as is the silk-upholstered loveseat. The print ad definitely borrows from Sofia Coppola's film, pushing a Marie Antoinette vibe.

To get the look, start with this Graham and Brown Traviata Wallpaper ($60 per double roll). I love its exaggerated, feminine blooms.

To find a loveseat similar to the one in the print ad, read more.

The look of the print ad relies heavily on the antique loveseat, so you'll want to find the perfect seating option. You can up the drama quotient and verisimilitude with this 18th-Century Gustavian Sofa ($10,950). Its bow carving and gorgeous wood detailing are simply stunning, and are a close match to the one in the print ad. For my suggestions for rounding out the look, check out the widget below.

The Little Dictionary Of Fashion: A Guide To Dress Sense For Every Woman - $19.95	Cire Trudon Marie-Antoinette - $85.00
Suzanne Vanity & Chair - $669.00	Domino: The Book Of Decorating - $32.00
"Naomi" Green Vase by Juliska - $48.00	Elizabeth Arden Pretty Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.3 oz. - $62.00

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Nice and New: Point à la Ligne Macaroon Pyramid Candle

CasaSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:30:30 -0700

Ages ago I wrote a Trend Alert on Yummy Candles, which began with a Point à la Ligne Macaroon Candle Set that was tragically out of stock at Rose and Radish. Like Sofia Coppola, I love all things macaroon: the colors, the taste, the packaging, the hard-to-come-by quality, and their fancy French origins. And, obviously it's in my nature to treasure home décor. So when a macaroon comes my way that will light up my home with girl-y scrumptiousness, how can I resist? Rose and Radish has restocked and is now selling this amazing Point à la Ligne Macaroon Pyramid Candle ($79) that stands nearly a foot tall, and has come all the way to San Francisco from Paris. I've died and gone to confection heaven.

Best of 2007: Get the Looks

CasaSugar — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:38:22 -0800

This year, I showed you how to get a laundry list of looks in your homes. Some were inspired by TV shows and films, and others by a destination or a specific style. You seemed to enjoy the Get the Looks, since you commented like crazy!

Here are some of my favorite Get the Look posts this year:

I showed you how to live like a true Sex and the City gal in Carrie's creative crib and Miranda's slick Upper West Side home.
You learned to live like Men in Trees in Marin's rumpled cabin.
I channeled Sofia Coppola with my modern Marie Antoinette maison.
I guided you to Holly Golightly's glam quarters.
I went kitschy camping indoors.
And last but not least, I took you on a voyage to Morocco.

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ferm Contest: AcornTree's Wall

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:41:25 -0700

We've been running a contest all month long for Dress Your Walls month, this time with the fabulous ferm LIVING, which is giving away a wall's worth of gorgeous wallpaper to one lucky reader.

Here is the (perhaps last!) wall in need of some wallpaper rehabilitation.

To see what AcornTree says about her wall, just read more

Ever since watching Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette last year I have been totally obsessed with the style of that time period. As you can see by my robin's egg blue chest of drawers, I have made a start on my dream for a Marie Antoinette-esque bedroom. However as much as I love the beautiful pastel colours and intricate ceilings of Versailles, I would probably find living in a bedroom packed full of elegance a little stuffy, so I have decided that my bedroom shall be a modern version of Marie Antoinette's, with hints of pastel blues and pinks. With Ferm's "Berry Black Wallpaper" I would also be able to add a touch of nature to my bedroom (a theme that Marie herself loved). At the moment my bedroom is this awful "blah" oatmeal colour (that looks as if it has been there since the house was built - 100 years ago!) and I think that a crisp white would be so perfect and make all of the beautiful pastels stand out that much more. Wall dimensions: 8 feet up x 14 feet across.
AcornTree has chosen this ferm LIVING wallpaper for her wall. While the contest will be judged by myself and the lovely Christiana Coop, ferm LIVING’s wallpaper expert, I'd love to hear your comments, too!

Artist of the Day: Lisel Jane Ashlock

CasaSugar — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:15:57 -0700

Lisel Ashlock was born in Northern California and studied Illustration at California College of the Arts in San Francisco. In 2004 she moved to New York City, where she currently resides as a freelance illustrator. Her illustrations have appeared in CosmoGirl, Spin, Sephora ads, and Clamor magazine, among others. She has also illustrated such famous folks as Sofia Coppola, Bob Dylan, Arcade Fire, and Nico. I love Lisel's dreamy, soft style, but I have to wonder: Why do so many of her animals have a tear in one eye?

To see a gallery of Lisel's work, just read more

After you explore the image gallery, you might want to check Lisel's website to find out more about her art.

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http://www.liseljane.com/

Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 10:00:57 -0700

Find some room inspiration with telescopeeyes' modern, playful guest room.
This week's Casa Craving Challenge asks you to design a cool kitchen around a pink Smeg refrigerator.
Check out three sweet options in green mattresses in this week's Good, Better, Best.
Ikat fabric was all the rage on the runway. Check out some of my favorite home accessory ikats at one of this week's Trend Alerts.
Are you plant savvy? Then name this plant.
Our new Steal of the Day feature will help you find cheap and chic accessories and products for your home.
Re-imagine the ole château with a modern twist with a Sofia Coppola-inspired Get the Look.