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Less or More: Textured White Pillows

CasaSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:41 -0800

For the next installment of this game, take a look at each of these laser-cut dressers and see if you can answer my questions about them.

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Found It! Maria Sharapova's Snap-Worthy Pillow

CasaSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Last night I was watching Gossip Girl re-runs online, and naturally was forced to watch short commercials during the show. God forbid I be torn from Chace Crawford for 24 seconds! Luckily, I was kind of entertained by a Maria Sharapova Canon Powershot commercial; not because I'm a fan, but because her dog, Dolce, becomes a bit of a camera whore when passersby fall in love with the pooch. While I was tuned in, I also noticed that the accent pillow on Sharapova's couch looked quite familiar. Where had I seen it? To find out, and to see the commercial video, read more.

It's the Thomas Paul Seed in Dove Linen Pillow ($100)! The pillow is also available in corn, kiwi, scarlet, and java, but I'd always loved this soft blue hue so it struck a chord instantly.

Here's the commercial video:

Nice and New: Lutz & Patmos at West Elm

CasaSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:00:35 -0700

Lutz & Patmos, the New York-based luxury sweater and knitwear brand, has introduced a collection of throws and pillow covers at West Elm. Lutz & Patmos, known for their luxe yarns, exquisite detailing, and sophisticated designs, have brought those same qualities to your home's interior. So now, your sofa or bed can have the same timeless style as your cozy sweaters! Of course, I love the textural cable knit, but I'm really swooning over the color palette. Feather gray is a favorite of mine, and along with the espresso, oatmeal, iron, and camel tones, the collection really creates a calm, rustic modern look. What do you think? Cable throws are priced at $89, and pillow covers, $39.

Ask Casa: Colorful Pillows For My Bed

CasaSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:45:06 -0700

Hi Casa,
I'm looking for some cute accent pillow recommendations for my bed. My bedding is the Marimekko Himmeli Set from Crate & Barrel, which is white and light gray. My rug is the Franklin Rug from Pottery Barn. My bed is the Valencia Sleigh Bed from Pottery Barn. My curtains are the Bicolor Silk Window Panels in pewter/steel from West Elm. My rug has a maroon and hunter green palette, but I don't care about matching too much. I'd prefer something not too expensive. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Thanks,
RSVPMo

To see my suggestions, read more.

Hi RSVPMo,
Thanks for thinking of me! Since your bedding is subtle and gray, you have a lot to work with in terms of color. It also has a nice, tree-photo negative pattern, so it would be smart to pick up on the graphic or botanical quality of that. While I'm not one for matchy-matchy either, I think going with bold red, green, or gray accent pillows is a smart choice. I know you said you want colorful pillows, but I also think choosing a bold pattern with more reserved colors (for example, the CB2 Velvet Spray Pillow ($24) in black and gray) would still create a successful focal point on your bed.

I've rounded up several pillow options that I think would work for you. If the prices don't work for you, I'd suggest looking for them at other retailers. For example, Thomas Paul pillows are often available at Bluefly at significantly reduced prices.

Here are a few with a red palette. Personally, I'm rooting for the Thomas Paul Seed Pillow in Scarlet ($100) with the Maharam Mikado Pink Pillow ($150) or the Lekker Seabloom Pillow ($195). Maybe you can find them at lower prices elsewhere?

Here are a few more with a green palette.

Grid Print Pillow Cover - $25.00	Henna Pillow - $49.95
Ailanthus in Grass and Sky - $60.00	Tile Pillow Cover - $29.00
Zinnia Pillow Cover - $39.00	Modern Basics - Bloom Pillow - $60.00
Agnes & Hoss - Starlings Pillow - $150.00	Agnes & Hoss - Lotus Pillow - $150.00
Thomas Paul Buds Silk Twill Pillow - $70.00

And, a few grays.

Velvet Spray Pillow - $24.95	Dransfield & Ross Discipline Pillow- IVORY/NAT - $225.00
Rhythm in Sky - $46.00	Thomaspaul - Ebony Linen Pillow - $100.00
DwellStudio Thicket Pillow - $96.00	Nate Berkus Handblock Pillows in Olive - $19.99
Thomas Paul Seed in Dove Linen Pillow - $100.00	Tamarind-Print Pillow Cover - $24.00

I hope that helps! Be sure to check out your local design boutiques for some more unique options. Or, if you're handy with a needle and thread, consider buying fabric by the yard and stitch up your ideal accent pillows!

Cheers,
Casa

Steal of the Day: Mibo Homewares Selsey Pillow

CasaSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:09 -0700

If you liked the Mibo flowered table lamps, you might be happy to hear that the textile company's Selsey Pillow ($55, reduced from $92) of the same print is on sale at 2Jane. Or maybe the bold floral print was too much for you on a lampshade, but you would consider using it in your favorite reading nook. I'd love to liven up my own interiors with its vibrant, graphic print, and I'm actually digging how the red, blue, and gray color choices all look together. If I had my druthers, I'd buy all three.

Love It or Hate It? CB2 Bollywood Pillow

CasaSugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:30:48 -0700

On one hand, the CB2 Bollywood Pillow ($19.95) kind of cracks me up, and I like its monochromatic look. On the other hand, unless you happen to be a bona-fide film buff, I think it's kind of a strange thing to own, let alone display on your couch. What do you think?

Steal of the Day: Jonathan Adler Needlepoint Card Pillows

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:00:55 -0700

If playing cards only triggers thoughts of your gambling debt, or reminds you of your grandmother's (or mother's — like mine) bridge group that meets every Tuesday and Thursday, I'd have to say, sadly, they've been tainted. Why? Because, have you noticed how aesthetically pleasing the design of the classic card deck is? There's so much graphic goodness in the Queen of Hearts and Ace of Spades — and it should be appreciated at face value. Clearly, Jonathan Adler knows where it's at; the hip-ocity of his Queen and Ace Pillows ($115.50, reduced from $165) kick that image of mom and her gal pals at their round table out of my mind with blunt force. If only they matched my décor . . .

Get the Look: A Cashmere Mafia Bedroom, the Textiles

CasaSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:30:43 -0700

Zoe and Eric's Cashmere Mafia bedroom may have plenty of other slick furnishings, but it wouldn't be complete with out some contemporary textiles. Production Designer Stephen Hendrickson chose a modern, graphic, and earthy accent pillow in brown tones to bring interest to an armchair that's otherwise plain and simple.

Thomaspaul - Brown / Orange Silk Pillow - $70.00	Sharon Spain - Trees 14 x 30 Pillow - $108.00
Sharon Spain - Bursts 14 x 30 Pillow - $108.00	Thomas Paul Dahlia Silk Twill Pillow - $60.00
Plush Living - Daphne Black Label Pillow - $64.00	Thomas Paul Bali Cotton Twill Pillow - $44.00

To hear about the drapes he chose, and see some for yourself, read more.

Hendrickson picked up silk drapes in an earthy tone and white sheers to lighten up and bring comfort to a bedroom with slick modern furniture. I rounded up a few for you.

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Where Would You Decorate With This Sequin Lobster Pillow?

CasaSugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:30:03 -0700

Z Gallerie says their Sequin Lobster Pillow ($39.95) "redefines rock lobster, which is what most people equate with scrumptious, edible crustacean." I have to agree, and say that I've never seen lobster look so glam. It'd be cheeky in a summer house in Maine, or perhaps a seafood restaurant. But I wouldn't serve it up in my own home.

Steal of the Day: Thomas Paul Pillows at Bluefly

CasaSugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:45:02 -0800

There's nothing my wallet and I love more than a good price. And there are few people who consistently turn out pillows I crave more than Thomas Paul. Luckily, I can have the best of both worlds with Bluefly's low prices on Thomas Paul accent pillows. Ranging from 40 to 66 percent off, you can have one of your own for anywhere between $20.99 and $58. Say hello to a new look for that lonely couch, bed, or armchair of yours, and then spend your savings on a good bottle of wine to drink while you lean back on one.

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Thomas Paul Feather in Scarlet Linen Pillow - $100.00	Pillow Seabloom Red-Cream - $195.00
Sharon Spain - Bursts 14 x 30 Pillow - $108.00	Thomas Paul Seed in Scarlet Linen Pillow - $100.00
Maharam Mikado Pink Pillow - $150.00	Thomas Paul Brocade Cotton Twill Pillow - $44.00
Seed Packet Pillow, Poms - $98.00	Thomas Paul Goldfinch in Scarlet Luxe Silk Pillow - $70.00
Sharon Spain - Bursts 20 x 20 Pillow - $92.00	Valencia Pillow - $495.00
Rectangle Lotus Lace Pillow, Red - $98.00	Thomas Paul Swallows Silk Twill Pillow - $80.00
Velvet Applique Pillow Cover - $39.00	Blossom Pillow Cover - $25.00
Austin Pillow - $69.95	Nordstrom 'Brights' Pillow - $68.00

Princess Dot 84" Window Panel - $24.99	Cube White 86" Window Panel - $19.99
Newport Window Panels - $69.99	Peri "Shanghai" Goblett Pleat Panel, 30x95" - $50.00
PB Solutions "Antique Silk" Window Panel, 40x84" - $46.00	Wren Curtain Panel - $79.00
Monaco Silver Panel Pair - $19.99	Dupioni Silk Pole Pocket Drape - $109.00
Dupioni Silk Tie-Top Drape - $109.00	Sussex Curtain Panel - $129.00
Paisley Embroidered Window Panel - $24.99