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Will You Be Tuning Into Man Shops Globe Tonight?

CasaSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:40 -0700

Man Shops Globe, the Sundance Channel's new series about Keith Johnson, the antiques buyer for Anthropologie, premieres tonight at 10 p.m. EDT. Johnson travels the world looking for unusual and inspiring objects to sell in their stores as well as commissions new things from little-known artists around the globe. In other words, I'd kill to have his job! See a preview of the show above! Will you be watching tonight?

On the Market: Melrose Place Apartments

CasaSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:00:36 -0700

If you ever dreamed of living in West Hollywood's most scandalous courtyard complex, now's your chance to make life at Melrose Place a real estate reality - sort of. To promote the new series of the '90s prime time drama, a fake real estate listing for Melrose Place Apartments has hit the web, complete with photos of an apartment in the complex and a panoramic tour. Features include "hardwood floors, an absolutely killer kitchen, vintage appliances, water pressure to-die-for, huge bedrooms, French doors, an original clawfoot tub, and closet space for two."

Sound appealing? A rental application is available for any of you interested parties. Be prepared to list your publicist, agent, mistress, and long-lost child as references, and answer questions like, "Do you consider yourself a strong swimmer/ skinny dipper?" to be accepted, though. If you're curious about the complex demographics, you can also check out links to the Twitter pages of some of the building's "satisfied residents." Want to take a peek? Take a video tour and see some photos of the digs when you read more.

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Cool Idea: An Easel as TV Stand

CasaSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Since I don't watch much TV, updating my hefty idiot box to an ultra slim HD flatscreen is not very high on my list of priorities. But if I did own the latest and greatest in television technology, I would love to use an artist's easel as a stand, like this one featured in House Beautiful. Tech gadgets are always difficult to coordinate with décor, but that's especially true when your design scheme is earthy and traditional. The wood construction of the easel makes for a near seamless integration. And better yet, it allows you to change the height and angle of your TV - something that few standard media centers can do. Would you try this in your home?

Su Casa: Ndchristine's Smartly Arranged Frames

CasaSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00:58 -0700

After moving into an old farmhouse a few months ago, Su Casa member ndchristine and her husband have slowly been updating the place, as time and money allows. I love how she has hung the frames behind her television. The organic arrangement works with the low placement of the TV, rather than fighting it - as a single, large frame or painting hung above it would. She's also balanced the frames to the right of TV with a set of candlesticks to the left. So chic and perfectly imperfect! I also LOVE her kilim rug that's peeking out there; what a good find. Have you made any changes to your home recently? Be sure to post them to our Su Casa group!

What TV Series Did These Living Rooms Star In?

CasaSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:06 -0700

You've all been kicking serious butt on my quizzes on kitchens featured on TV and houses featured in movies. So, why stop there? Take this quiz to see how sharp your eye is for TV living rooms!

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This stylish sitting area stars in what TV series?

What TV Series Did These Kitchens Star In?

CasaSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:00:47 -0700

My quiz on films in houses has been quite popular with y'all. But, I wondered if you're just movie buffs, or if you have an eye for television series set design as well. These kitchens may sit on a studio lot somewhere, but that doesn't mean they're anything short of pretty to look at. Take this quiz to see how sharp your eye is for TV kitchens!

Question 1 of 8

This kitchen was the hub of socializing for some of my favorite TV characters. What show did it star in?

Ask Casa: Dexter Duvet Cover

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:05 -0700

Dear Casa,
I am trying to track down a duvet cover/comforter that I saw on an episode of Dexter. I have exhausted the web and searched everywhere, but nothing. The duvet is a turquoise/teal blue with a gold iridescence to it. I would like to find it or something similar. You can see the duvet cover around minute 1:55 in this YouTube video. If you have any advice on what I can do to locate a similar duvet, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you,
Msgolitelee

To see my picks for Msgolitelee, read more.

Hi Msgolitelee,
Good find! That duvet cover has a sharp teal color, and it pairs well with her orange sheets. I wasn't able to track down the exact same item, but this teal Blissliving Max Peacock Comforter ($235–275) is a close second. This one is actually ribbed which gives it a really luxurious texture, and the underside is chocolate brown which gives you some versatility if you want to switch things up. The satin fabric also has an iridescence to it, which sounds like what you were looking for.

You can also just head to a fabric retailer like Calico Corners to find the exact silk fabric you want. Then, have a duvet cover made or make it yourself; it's a fairly simple sewing project.

If that's not for you, here are a few other options:

Blissliving Home Max Peacock Comforter - $50.00	Teal/Java Lotus Bedding - $29.00
Stripe Duvet by Jiti Bedding - $540.00	Curves Duvet by Jiti Bedding - $580.00

Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Casa

Casa Verde: Cameron and Cameron Talk (and Walk) Green

CasaSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:00:31 -0800

I have yet to catch an episode of Sundance's Iconoclasts series, which pairs celebrities or leading innovators from two different industries to chat about their passions and creative processes. But, after seeing some clips of season four, which couples long-time environmental advocate Cameron Diaz and Architecture for Humanity cofounder Cameron
Sinclair, I think I've been wooed. This season, the series follows the two to New Orleans and Biloxi, MS, to take in the environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina. While Diaz may be an eco-conscious gal, she's not exactly an expert, so Sinclair, whose global organization works to find sustainable architectural solutions to humanitarian crises, is really the force in this pairing. It's refreshing to see him getting some face time and interesting to hear his perspective on an environment which has been so monumentally devastated.

To see a clip of this show, read more.

I'm curious now if anyone over at Sundance has a personal connection to New Orleans and a strong interest in architecture. If you remember, the network also has a series called Architecture School, which follows a group of students from Tulane University's prestigious School of Architecture as they compete for the chance to design an affordable home in Katrina-devastated New Orleans. Regardless, I'm happy to see that both Sinclair and the city of New Orleans are receiving some attention.

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Get the Look: Gossip Girl Interiors Part III

CasaSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:07 -0800

I've shown you how to get the look of Gossip Girl interiors before, but as with the killer fashions and scandalous plot lines, there's always more to come. Today I'll show you a sneak peek of the interiors in the upcoming episode, "The Magnificent Archibalds," and bring you products that will help you to get the look of Gossip Girl in your own home. Check out this slideshow to see how you can "live" on the Upper East Side, wherever you are. Photo courtesy of The CW

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Get the Look: The Interiors of Gossip Girl Part II

CasaSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:45:26 -0800

I've shown you how to get the look of Gossip Girl interiors before, but as with the killer fashions and scandalous plot lines, there's always more to come. So, I'm back with more products that will help you to get the look of Gossip Girl. Check out this slideshow to see how you can "live" on the Upper East Side, wherever you are. Photo courtesy of The CW

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