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Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:30:00 -0800

What the interiors of He's Just Not That Into You can teach us about love.
This lovey-dovey artwork is hip and elegant.
A Craigslist armoire gets an artful makeover.
Trend alert: Try these clever new pastels.
Warm up with cozy wool throws at steal and splurge prices.
If Design Within Reach closes, will you be sad?
Roger D'Souza is a photographer to watch.
Design goes to the dogs with these super-cute finds.
Can you match the celeb with the Domino home tour?

Love Lessons From the Interiors of He's Just Not That Into You

CasaSugar — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:00:32 -0800

Today He's Just Not That Into You opens in theaters across the country. If you're planning on seeing the movie, you should know that the interiors offer huge clues to the characters' personalities and relationships. While I may not necessarily agree with what these interiors are saying, they certainly make interesting statements. To see what I mean, check out the slideshow. I'll try to keep the spoilers to a minimum! Photos courtesy of Warner Brothers

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Weird Furniture: Straight Line Designs

CasaSugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:00:22 -0800

This furniture is the antithesis of Straight Line Designs' handle, and may actually be, believe it or not, more reserved than the other works you'll find in their portfolio. The Canadian company designs whimsical custom furniture that takes on a life of its own. More often than not, it's built for child's play, but they're often commissioned for trade show booths, movie and TV props, and retail environments.
Shown above (clockwise from top left) are the "Bad Table," "Daddy Long Legs," "Melting," "Accordian," and "Burnt Leg Table." Not surprisingly, designer Judson Beaumont cites his influences as Walt Disney, Dr. Seuss, Warner Brothers, Pee Wee Herman, Philippe Starck, and Frank Gehry, as well as Saturday morning cartoons. He also does not like green eggs and ham.