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Love It or Hate It? Dog Hook

CasaSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:00:28 -0700

Do you love dogs enough to hang your hat on them? This Restoration Hardware Dog Hook ($14) will let you do just that.

Love It or Hate It? Natural Display Candleholders

CasaSugar — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:55 -0700

If you're a fan of monkeys or parrots, there's no going wrong with these Natural Display Candleholders (on sale for $59). For the rest of us, though, I'm not so sure . . .

Trend Alert: Natural Curiosities

CasaSugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:45:45 -0700

A while ago, I showed you home décor that followed in the fashion of The Book of Plants. To balance all of that flora with some fauna, today I have some décor ideas that seem influenced by Albert Seba's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. Since his book sits right below The Book of Plants on my coffee table (it's a great distraction for kids at dinner parties), it seemed only reasonable to follow up on my first trend alert.

Seba's book is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and has been reproduced by Taschen for everyone's viewing enjoyment. It features an incredible (and often fantastical) collection of animals, plants, and insects from all around the world. Check out the widget below for some of my favorite Seba-inspired finds.

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Steal of the Day: Novelty Cocktail Plates

CasaSugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:00:37 -0700

I love buying charming little plates and repurposing for something nonkitchen related. These Novelty Cocktail Plates ($12.99, normally $19) come in a set of four, which includes two frogs and two birds. Though they're dishwasher safe, I'd forgo placing edibles on these and use them for other house-decorating purposes. I'm loving the idea of seeing these cute plates on an entry table, used to hold change, keys, or mail. How would you use them?

Steal of the Day: Hand-Tufted Zebra Rug

CasaSugar — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:00:54 -0700

Oh, Overstock, sometimes you tempt me with items I wouldn't normally order for my rather laid-back, nonanimal-hide-decorated home. For instance, it seems a shame to pass up this Zebra Stripe Rug (on sale for $239.99, originally $749). At an expansive 5-x-8 feet, this hand-tufted wool rug will add a safari flair to your home. If you need some inspiration on how to make it fit, Desire to Inspire has rounded up some lovely photos. So pretty! Darn it though - I'm afraid there's no floorspace for it in my house; how about in yours?

Steal of the Day: Organic Leopard Print Duvet Cover

CasaSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:30:13 -0700

Add some animal magnetism to your bedroom with this West Elm organic cotton snow leopard duvet cover (full/queen on sale for $69.99, originally $99 ). This duvet cover is in a 250-thread-count organic cotton, and comes with matching shams (sold separately). I love the brown color scheme, which helps to tone down a potentially over-the-top pattern. What about you? Would you dress your bed with a leopard print?

Midday Muse: Pretty Pitbull

CasaSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:36:28 -0700

Menagerie motifs and animal accents are all over home decor these days, but I never would have thought to decorate with pitbull until I saw this painting by Malin Abrahamsson on Design Milk. The dog is delicately rendered alongside graceful cranes and an industrial-looking backdrop, making me want to expand my animal horizons.

Would You Buy a Sheepskin Throw?

Casa Community — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:30:28 -0800

Crave Worthy Creations member HannahNicole is throwing activism to the wind in favor of a sheepskin throw:

The animal activist inside me is screaming "No!" - but regardless, I'm absolutely in love with this sheepskin ($449, originally $899). It would be the perfect home accent when I'm cozy by the fireplace, so soft and plush. I know it's wrong, but I can't help it. I'll take one for Christmas, please.

Do you have any fur furnishings at home? Do you have one on your holiday wish list? Be sure to add photos and links to our Crave Worthy Creations group.

Roundup: Deer Motifs

CasaSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Real deer can be real pests in the garden, but in the home they are near and dear. These animal motifs can melt my heart like Bambi with their regal silhouettes and hipster hunting lodge effects.

Take this Avalisa Deer Stretched Print ($59-159, available in six shades) with its simple lines and cute nature-inspired vibe. Don't you just feel serene gazing at it? And that's not all. I've rounded up all sorts of wares featuring my favorite woodland creatures. Take a walk through these woodsy rugs, dishes, trays, and art galore.

Casa Shops: Beehive Kitchenware Company

CasaSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:30:47 -0700

While Beehive Kitchenware Company does make measuring cups and lemon juicers, their range of fanciful metal accents ensures that you can use them in any room of your home. I have my eyes on Beehive's Paisley Hooks ($27) myself, though there are plenty of other pieces that have enchanted me. The company, which is located in Massachusetts, is owned and operated by Jim Dowd and Sandra Bonazoli. The metalworkers' collaborative work has been exhibited at the Museum of Arts & Design.

Jim and Sandra's work has been featured everywhere from Gourmet to Architectural Digest. They were first influenced to create their metal home accents after seeing how beautiful antique kitchen items were. With the goal of melding form with function, they started their line of products. Birds and bees are a repeating motif in the company's metalwork, as are delicate petaled flowers. You can order these products online, or find them at a local retailer.

To see images of the products, and to hear about the company's environmental commitment, read more.

Beehive notes that, as part of their environmental policy,

We use only recycled paper in our office and recycle all our paper, junk mail, and cardboard (no small feat!). Our packing peanuts are made from bio-degradable material. Our products come in boxes that are made from recycled, unbleached paper, and are most often nestled in a natural, compostable material. There is very little in the manufacture of our products that creates waste: any reject castings get re-melted, and we recycle every bit of our scrap metals. And of course all of our pewter is lead-free, without any electroplating, to protect the health of our water.

The company also only works with local and national suppliers to cut down on their carbon footprint. While these items are definitely not "needs" for a home, they will complete a home's look and add a whimsical, beautiful touch to any room. I like to think of Beehive's products as things that you might not necessarily buy for yourself, but would be on the top of your list for thank-you gifts for your favorite friends and family.

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Needlepoint Pillows - $98.00	Sea Life Pillows - $49.00
Sea Life Lumbar Pillow Cover - $39.00	Roost Porcelain Sea Life - $20.00
Sea Urchin Bowls - $32.00	Monkey Desk Accessories - $126.90
Mist Platters - $52.95	Each Garden Print - $165.00
L'Objet Tesoro Creamer & Sugar Bowl - $250.00	Mariposa Rectangular Sea Life Tray - $54.00
Sea Horse Print - $1,095.00	Jefdesigns - Octopus Silkscreened Panel - $120.00
jefdesigns Sea Fan Limited Edition Lightbox Painting - $1,500.00	Thomas Paul Sea Life Dessert Plates - $28.00
Thomas Paul Sea Life Serving Tray - $18.00	Shell Vanity & Faucet - $1,599.00
Thomas Paul Sea Life Dinner Plates - $36.00	Sea Life Watercolor Prints - $69.00

Twinkle Living Deer Silhouette Rug - $125.00	Cul De Sac Design Deer Kidney Dish - $36.00
Ibride Doe Tray - $66.00	k studio Woodland Square Pillow - Brown with White stitch - $116.00
dVider - Animals 04 Wall Sticker - $24.00	Dip Dishes (Set of 2) by Spode - $45.50
avalisa - Deer Wool Rug - $310.00	Fauna Large Animal Pillows - Fawn - $84.00
Lorraine Headboard, Sylvan - $1,698.00	Cul De Sac Design Deer Rectangle Plate - $48.00
Ibride Deer Tray - $66.00	k studio Woodland Round Pillow - Natural with Black stitch - $110.00
Hadley Hutton Doe A Deer - Print - $30.00	Amenity Nursery - Woods Floor Pillows - $110.00
Hybrid-Home Deer You Pillow in Mocha - $70.00