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Etsy Find: Argyle Midcentury Shelving Unit

CasaSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:00:34 -0700

I'm not much of a prepster, but I've always appreciated the graphic goodness of argyle. The diamond checkerboard pattern has a unique three-dimensional quality that's simply eye-catching. But, don't get any ideas: I won't be sporting an argyle sweater vest any time soon. I'd certainly integrate the Lunar Lounge Argyle Midcentury Shelving Unit into my apartment, though! The multifunctional storage system can store all types of media and decorative items and also serve as a room divider (great for a studio), allowing privacy without adding a visual heaviness to the space. Although it's a midcentury design, I think it still looks modern and fresh.

Love It or Hate It? Crew Towels

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:00:35 -0700

These Crew Towels ($3.99-$7.99) from Linen and Things embrace the love for all things prep. Would you hang them in your bathroom?

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:04 -0700

Check out dreamy Julien Oppenheim photographs, like this one. - Desire to Inspire
Deal with rug indents. - Shelterrific
This house is pretty, even if it's made from trash. - Re-Nest
Make an argyle sock vase. - Craft
Try one of the top 21 build-it-yourself projects. - Charles and Hudson
Try framing an everyday object. - AT:SF
Gatsby would have loved this house. - ShelterPop

This Just In: Todd Oldham Releases Carpet Series For Durkan

CasaSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Todd Oldham has released a new series of flexible, versatile, carpet designs for Durkan, a division of the Mohawk Group, which will feel right at home in hospitality interiors. TODD: Todd Oldham Designs Durkan, launched at the Hospitality Design Expo 2008 in Las Vegas this month. The Haberdashery Collection pays tribute to menswear by updating classics patterns like argyle, corduroy, plaid, herringbone, hounds-tooth, and checks with contemporary colors and pattern directions, dressing hospitality interiors with design elements that will never go out of style. The Facets Collection was inspired by jewels and chains, sometimes layered or highlighted by texture and color, adding an element of luxury and cohesive distinction. According to Oldham, "These accents effectively and cost efficiently bring an added richness and dimension to the designs that might have previously only been achieved in woven carpet." The Concentrics Collection experiments, "with scale and turning the design elements in different angles," taking "concentric squares in a new direction that can be appreciated and enjoyed by designers looking to achieve any style - from modern contemporary to rustic." I'm really digging some of these designs; I may just have to buy a hotel so I can cover my floors in TODD — dream. Until then, we can keep a look out for these designs the next time we travel to a Home Away From Home!

Get the Look: Grand Slam Glam

CasaSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:00:53 -0700

I've been tuning into a lot of U.S. Open matches this week, and watching tennis always makes me want put on a cute old-school tennis dress and play a few sets. It also got me thinking that the preppy '80s vibe that tennis often conjures would make a great decorating theme!

Well-suited to a girl's room or a guest room, this look I'm calling Grand Slam Glam mixes pretty pastels and preppy details, with just a few tennis-inspired accents tossed in. Here's how to get the look.

The Palette: Think girly country-club chic, with lime green, light blue, and delicate pink. Present your palette in perfectly preppy patterns, including argyle and gingham. Then, just for fun, throw in a few snatches of tennis-ball yellow.

For the rest of the elements and to see my product suggestions, read more

The Furniture: I went with white and off-white furniture evocative of courtside style. This Cannes Cottage Headboard ($1,130) reminds me of a tennis net, while the Room Service Home Palm Floral Bench ($1,249) lends a spectator vibe.

The lighting: Keep it simple and let in lots of sunshine. You shouldn't need much more than a table lamp - perhaps one that echoes the shape of a trophy.

The accents: Get your game on with a vintage tennis poster and some preppy monogrammed pillows. For fun, I also threw in a few Victoria Hagan for Target Trellis Linen Coasters ($12.99) that remind me of tennis balls.

Pine Cone Hill Alice Quilt in Green	The Art of Tennis poster
Cannes Cottage Headboard	Blue Argyle Wallpaper
Shine Ava in Sky Blue	Palm Floral Bench Room Service Home
Pottery Barn Mongrammed Pillows	Target Victoria Hagan Trellis Linen Coaster Set