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Good, Better, Best: Cool Cuckoo Clocks

CasaSugar — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:30:37 -0700

One of my best friends had a cuckoo clock growing up, and I just thought it was the coolest thing ever. But as an adult, I've never been into the whole German-kitsch look, so I was never particularly interested in bringing a cuckoo clock into my life.

But right now, it seems, everyone wants to put a cute, modern spin on the iconic design. Combining surprising colors and materials with the traditional cuckoo clock silhouette, these products would add a playful touch to your decor. Here are a few finds to suit three difference price points.

Good: Who'd have thought that the discount-store behemoth could create such a stylish clock? This Wal-Mart Retro Cuckoo Clock ($14.88) has lacy detailing that echoes older designs, but it doesn't have a cuckoo sound.

Two even better cuckoo clocks, so read more

Better: Offering more traditional design cues, the Urban Outfitters Starlight Cuckoo Clock ($48) has a modern silver gleam and features images of pine cones, woodland creatures, and a pop-out bird.

Best: The Diamantini Domeniconi Cuckoo Clock by Pascal Tarabay ($278) is the smartest of the bunch. You can opt for a soft, subtle cuckoo or a louder tone, and the bird quiets down at night using a light sensor. It's available in orange, white, black, stainless steel, and light blue.

Love It or Hate It? Wal-Mart Bamboo Chair and Ottoman

CasaSugar — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:00:52 -0700

This Wal-Mart Eco-Friendly Tre Bamboo Chair and Ottoman Set ($299) is made from bamboo - a sustainable material - using a bentwood technique, and is styled after Eames designs. I think it's pretty good looking, but then again, it is from Wal-Mart, which many of you may find controversial. What do you think? Would you buy it?

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:00:01 -0700

Check out these upcycled lights. - Re-Nest
Get ideas for a modern cabin look. - Making It Lovely
Preview holiday items from Urban Outfitters. - Simply Stated
Turn bad art into a modern mural. - Shelterrific
Detox your cabinet. - Danny Seo
Affordable luxury at . . . Wal-Mart (?!) - ShelterPop
A cool heirloom update. - PointClickHome

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:00:54 -0700

Craft finds a crafty patchwork rug.
2Modern looks at The Serpentine Gallery Pavillion.
Design*Sponge has a sneak peek of a lovely home.
Dwell challenges you to design a dwelling.
Elements of Style has Greece on the brain.
SavvySugar encourages you to get creative with money-saving tricks.
PoppyTalk tours a cool studio space.
Shelterrific also takes a tour - of the eco variety.
Re-Nest explores CFL education at Wal-Mart.

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