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Steal of the Day: Morocco Throw Pillow

CasaSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0700

In case you haven't noticed, I've had Morocco on my mind all year long. I've never met a Moroccan-style furnishing I didn't like, and the Wrapables Morocco Throw Pillow ($39, reduced from $52) is no exception. I love its vibrant medallion-patterned embroidery, and how the bright colors contrast boldly with the cream-colored background. $40 is also a pretty fab deal for a crewel embroidery. Although I'm not an orange person, I am digging how the three colors look together: would it be crazy to buy all three? Oh Casa, stop yourself. Put the credit card away . . . you can't buy everything you see.

Steal of the Day: Starburst Wire Wall Mirror

CasaSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:00:09 -0700

I must admit I'm very much over the starburst mirror trend. But, if you're still feelin' 'em and you want to get your hands on one, you might as well buy it on sale. The Wrapables Starburst Wire Wall Mirror ($29.99) will do the trick, and save you some dollars to spend on more happening trends, like ombré or mercury glass. Then, toss in some classics, so you're not such a slave to the flavor of the month.

Steal of the Day: Dwell Studio Border Throw Pillow

CasaSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:30:53 -0800

This Dwell Studio Border Throw Pillow ($19.99) is not only bold, minimalist, and classic, but a steal as well! Available in several colors (light blue, red, gray), and made of cotton twill with velvet piping, it's a perfect accent for the sofa, chair, or bed in your home that needs a little perk. Its design is fairly traditional, but its simple stripes would fit a contemporary interior equally well. If you know of any dudes that need some help in the décor department, this is the ideal, masculine touch.

Love It or Hate It? Foot in the Door Doorstop

CasaSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:56:17 -0700

Want to get a foot in the door? The toe of this rubber-coated pump ($9) fits under the crack of your door to hold it in place. It comes in a somewhat abrasive, yet vibrant red or a sleek black. It could be cute and playful in a woman's closet or bedroom, but I think it's too femme fatale for every room. What do you think?

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Love It or Hate It? Growing Together Shelf with Tube Vases

CasaSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:54:48 -0700

There is a lot going on in this Growing Together Shelf with Tube Vases at Wrapables ($68.95). The wall shelf, designed to hold books or CDs, features three bud vases being "watered" by figures of a man and woman.

Casa's Must Haves for September

CasaSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:40:04 -0700

Depending on your lifestyle, September can mean many different things: welcoming the start of Fall, sending the kids off to school, or making your way through piles of very thick magazines. So for my must haves this month, I'm chasing a few trends, readying my garden and home for cooler weather, and expanding my magazine storage.

Magazines get quite fat in the Fall, and this ever-expanding Mxyplyzyk Magazine Rack ($24), coming out in mid-September, lets you add capacity while you catch up on your reading.
Bright yellow accessories are a must-have this Fall, so choose one sophisticated accent, such as this Kate Spade Perry Street Clock ($40).
As the mercury drops, be sure to have a cute throw to curl up with, such as this Autumn Leaves Jacquard Throw from Wrapables ($37.95).
The chandelier trend isn't going away anytime soon, and these ornate but modern fixtures are a great elegant light source as the days get shorter.
Keep your flower garden full of cheerful color by planting a few autumn perennials, such as mums.

Love It or Hate It? Nudist Bathroom Door Signs

CasaSugar — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:05:34 -0700

Like most of you, I don't have separate male and female bathrooms at my house, but these Nudist Bathroom Door Signs from Wrapables ($9.95 each) would add a great kitschy touch to the WC. What do you think?

Get Organized: Fashionable File Folders

CasaSugar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:09:24 -0700

I'm really not as organized as I'd like to be, but if there's one organizational activity I can get excited about, it's filing papers. I don't know why, but there's just something very satisfying about making my way through a stack of documents and filing them all away in the proper folders.

But I know most of us could use some more motivation to get everything in order, so why not get some fashionable file folders to help you along? This Bob's Your Uncle In/Out/Limbo Set ($6) is adorable, but if that's not your style, I've found a lot more. Check out my favorites below.

Found It! Downy Commercial Bedding

CasaSugar — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0800

In a recent Downy commercial, I noticed this beautiful blue trellis-patterned bedding. Not only does it look totally cozy and soft (I think that's the idea), but the duvet itself looked familiar. It's actually designed by one of my favorite linen companies. Want to see who?

It's the Trellis Pattern Duvet by DwellStudio! It's a 2006 design, so it's not available from DwellStudio anymore, but I did find the DwellStudio King Trellis Pillow Cases ($49) at Wrapables.