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Desire/Acquire: Anthropologie Songbird Chandelier

CasaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:23 -0800

Featuring finches, lories, and parakeets behind a delicate copper wire, the Anthropologie Songbird Chandelier ($798) is a bit gimmicky, but I can still definitely see its appeal. It would look great along with some busy, bird-themed wallpaper - like the one in Domino editor Rita Konig's foyer. But for a piece that requires a very specific design scheme, I certainly wouldn't spend nearly $800.

Luckily, you can buy nearly a carbon copy of this bird chandelier for under $100! To see it, read more.

Etsy seller Meggan Colleen's Twitterpated Chandelier will cost you only $99, and it's complete with a wire cage and plenty of birdies sitting on their bars.

Cool Idea: Log Some Sleep

CasaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:30:19 -0800

Swedish blogger Design Delight recently took a trip to London and visited the new Anthropologie store there. She snapped this photo of a display bed made from piles of logs, and I'm absolutely in love with it. It's so magical looking, straight out of a fairy tale. If you want a good night's sleep, you clearly would need to use a basic bed frame hidden underneath and then surround it with the logs. But it's totally a doable DIY if you have access to logs. The white dogwood bark adds another wintry element, which is nice, too. Plus, if you run out of firewood, you know where you can find it!

Decorating Ideas to Steal From Anthropologie's November Catalog

CasaSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

This month in Anthropologie, the focus is on creating a true Winter wonderland in a way that is ethereal and elegant, not kitschy or holiday-centric. See some of my favorite ideas for getting the look in your home.

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Anthropologie to Open First London Outpost Oct. 23

CasaSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:26 -0700

Anthropologie will open its first European outpost, and the first outside of North America, in the heart of London's West End on Oct. 23. Anthropologie has made a habit of seeking out architecturally distinct spaces for its stores, and this one will be no exception. The store will occupy a historically renowned, three-story building at 158 Regent Street, which was once home to Waterford Wedgwood, a prominent English china retailer since the 18th century.
The new store will sell Anthropologie's signature mix of fashion, accessories, home décor, decorative antiques, and found objects - many discovered around the world by antiques buyer Keith Johnson. As with all of the brand's stores, Regent Street will also incorporate reclaimed materials from nearby and feature work by local artists. Another shop will open early next year on London's King's Road. Londoners, get your wallets ready! And a night job while you're at it!

Obama Buys $4,800 Recycled Chandelier For Daughters' White House Bedroom

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00:56 -0700

In last night's episode of Man Shops Globe, Keith Johnson traveled to South Africa, where he was on the hunt for not-so-typical African crafts. After stumbling upon some unusual pottery and a handmade wooden dining chair straight out of a Van Gogh painting, he wandered into a magical art collective shop called Magpie , which sells knickknacks and décor made entirely from recycled objects. Be it a lid to a dog food can, a wine cork, or a Barbie, the eco-conscious craftsman turned the disposable into the extraordinary. Johnson was blown away by a tall, dramatic chandelier made from found objects, trinkets, and castoffs, and ordered one for Anthropologie.

As it turns out, President Obama bought the $4,800 recycled chandelier for Sasha and Malia's bedroom in the White House. We did learn back in January that the Obamas planned to decorate the girls' room with Pottery Barn and Anthropologie, and that they already have a large collection of African and Asian art, so it's quite fitting actually! While the purchase is certainly expensive for young girls, as is the family's celebrity decorator Michael Smith, Barack and Michelle did decide to pay for their White House renovations personally, and forgo the allotted $100,000 presidential decorating budget, so you can't blame them!

Guess What This Sofa Is Upholstered With?

CasaSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:26 -0700

This new sofa from Anthropologie is actually upholstered with a type of rug that's made of silk and cotton and common in the Middle East. Can you name it?

Decorating Ideas to Steal From Anthropologie's October Catalog

CasaSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:00:38 -0700

This month in Anthropologie, the focus is on saturated colors and cozy, beginning-of-hibernation textiles. See some of my favorite ideas for getting the look in your home.
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Love It or Hate It? Anthropologie Henning Sofa

CasaSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:53 -0700

While this Anthropologie Henning Sofa ($3,998) looked pretty sweet in the September catalog, when seen on its own, it's a little fugly, if you ask me. I'm a little shy of using plaid on large pieces of furniture, and when you combine two on the same piece, it's a design don't in my book. What about in yours?

Design Ideas to Steal From the September Anthropologie Catalog

CasaSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:00:02 -0700

This month, Anthropologie's newest catalog celebrates the beauty that can be found in the worn and the imperfect. From chipped benches to charmingly shabby cottages, these photos usher in the Fall season. See what I love about the current crop of Anthropologie's "nontraditional traditional" interior design photos and what inspirational ideas you can take away from the shots.

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Crave Worthy: Anthropologie Chateau Lamp

CasaSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:39 -0700

Anthropologie has done it again. The Chateau Lamp ($1,598) is every little girl's dream, but I also believe I've seen it myself during REM sleep. This palatial wirework rendering with curlicue turrets, squiggly eaves, and a floor of book leaves is not only a dollhouse of sorts (with a mini table, set of chairs, and glass and bottle of wine inside!), but also a table lamp! Sweet dreams have come to life. Until I burn my paycheck on this baby, I can only imagine what beautiful shadows it casts when lit.