Before and After: ABurlock's Bench


Updated 06/09/10 12:08 PM · Posted by Casa Community · 6 comments

Before and After Bench Reupholstery

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member ABurlock from the Su Casa group: I bought this bench/stool at my local Salvation Army over the weekend with the intentions of redoing it, possibly trying out some tufting and nailhead trim as practice for a headboard I plan to make. The bench was marked $7.99, but all furniture was 33% off on Saturday if you took it home that day. I took advantage of Read more

Celebrities Gone Wild For Zebra Rugs!


Updated 03/26/10 9:52 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Celebrities Who Own Zebra Rugs

The zebra rug trend is spread far and wide, and while the fervor for the flooring may have calmed, it really shows no signs of disappearing. It's no surprise that celebrities — notorious trendsetters — are guilty as charged for decorating with zebra and animal hide rugs. For some celebs, just one zebra rug will do, and for others, even five is not enough! Come along and see which celebs are Read more

Roundup: Your Floor on Safari


Updated 10/14/09 5:35 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Roundup: Your Floor on Safari

Want to walk on the wild side? If you can't book a ticket to the Serengeti, why not sink your toes into some plush, safari animal-print rugs? Start with the Williams-Sonoma Zebra Crewel Rug (on sale for $199.99-499.99). While we've seen the zebra pattern many times before, the rust color updates the pattern in a fresh way. Made from pure wool with a cotton backing, the pattern is outlined in Read more

Love It or Hate It? Jonathan Adler Zebra British Flag Rug


Updated 06/03/09 6:07 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 6 comments

Love It or Hate It? Jonathan Adler Zebra British Flag Rug

This cruelty-free Zebra British Flag Rug ($875) is new at Jonathan Adler, and kind of cracking me up. I've always loved the Union Jack, and even though I'm a Yankee, I think its geometric design would make a wonderful addition to my home. I'm also pretty much over the zebra rug trend, so I think this is a playful alternative. Do you dig it? Love It or Hate It? Jonathan Adler Zebra Read more

Open House: Can You Turn Trends Into Classics?


Updated 03/01/09 2:40 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

Open House: Can You Turn Trends Into Classics?

Hawley McLean Haleblian, whose home earned an Honorable Mention in the Met Home of the Year Awards, has re-envisioned last year's zebra trend, employing a technique that makes it much more permanent. Instead of cautiously experimenting with a zebra print pillow, Hawley went all out. She tore out an 18-square-foot section of tile, and then drew in the outline of a zebra hide. She filled in the Read more

One Zebra Rug, Two Ways


Updated 03/29/09 9:31 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

One Zebra Rug, Two Ways

The zebra trend is pretty played out at this point, especially when you're talking about genuine animal-hide rugs. But, now there are plenty of zebra print rugs that are actually hooked, and don't endanger any poor zebras. I love the Liora Manne Ravella Rug ($119-$1,349), which has a sort of charcoal-color zebra print. I thought I'd see if I could create two different looks with the rug, Read more

Crave Worthy: Sunflower Zebra Chair


Updated 04/10/09 10:14 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 7 comments

Crave Worthy: Sunflower Zebra Chair

While I do think the zebra trend is pretty played out at this point, and I'm certainly not keen on animal hide rugs, I find myself pleasantly surprised by the Horchow Sunflower Zebra Chair ($2,199). Not only does the winged accent chair look super comfortable and have great lines, but it's incredibly cheerful in its sunny zebra pattern. And you know how I love nailhead trim. Despite the bold Read more

Trend Alert: Zebra Intentions


Updated 08/15/08 11:02 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 9 comments

Trend Alert: Zebra Intentions

Vivica Fox had zebra intentions at her birthday party (look at that blazing cake!) in a modern black and white St. John party dress. Halle Berry had similar intentions recently. What does that mean? These ladies are bold yet classic, wild yet sophisticated. This animal print has dimension. Here is a playful motif that works year-round, no matter when your birthday is. Shop This Look Read more

Crave Worthy: Camel Back Zebra Print Chair


Updated 03/11/09 6:55 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 8 comments

Crave Worthy: Camel Back Zebra Print Chair

While I've shown you plenty of zebra print home items, I've never shown you one as crave worthy as this Palacek Camel Back Zebra Print Chair ($1,250). Made of high-quality zebra faux fur upholstery, the chair is built upon a black-wood, camel-shape frame. I love the refined lines of this chair, and the upholstery, while commonly seen on floors all over chic homes in the past year, is less Read more