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Match the Celeb With the Home

CasaSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:00:10 -0800

As part of my long process of saying goodbye to Domino, I've spent many hours leafing through the magazine's awesome house tours. To give you a taste of some of the great style inherent in these tours, I thought I'd see if you could match the celeb with his or her home. See how well you do!
All photos courtesy of Domino

Question 1 of 10

This awesome office is owned by a quirky actress in a new movie.

Guess Who Designed This Bedding?

CasaSugar — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:30:16 -0800

This bedding, part of a line called Vida, is sold at Macy's. Can you tell me the name of the actress who designed it? (Hint: She starred in Hitch.)

Where Is Leo's Latest Green Project?

CasaSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:40 -0800

Earlier this week, I told you about a town that is rebuilding green after it was nearly wiped off the map by a tornado. What I didn't mention is that Leonardo Dicaprio is producing a television series about the town, tentatively titled "Eco-Town." The town is named Greensburg. Can you tell me what state the town is located in?

What Color Would You Never Paint Your Home?

CasaSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:37:30 -0800

Orlando Bloom recently painted his $2.75 million Hollywood Hills a near-black shade that has neighbors Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson a bit perturbed.

While I think the house is actually kind of cool-looking (okay, and a bit goth, admittedly), I can see why it would turn off neighbors who have to look at it every day. There are definitely some shades that I'd never dream of painting my house - what are your color no-nos?

This Just In: Jack Black Sheds Another Home

CasaSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:15:48 -0800

Jack Black has just sold another one of his LA homes. This one, which was built in 1950, was purchased by Black in early 2001 for $720,000, and according to public records, it's listed for $1.529 million. The three-bedroom house has three baths with glass-mosaic tile and a spa-like feel. An open-plan living/dining room with a connected large den opens onto a private, pool-sized yard, plus there's a downstairs media room and gym/office.

It appears that Black now only owns one LA home - a 2,766-sq.-ft. house in Beverly Hills - which he bought three years ago for $3 million.

To see a photo of the house that sold, just read more

Why do you think Jack Black is downsizing? Maybe he wants to concentrate on his family, especially with cute little crawler Samuel getting more mobile by the minute.
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Leo's Eco-Fabulous Toilet Comes At a Price

CasaSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:15:06 -0800

Ah, to be rich and eco-conscious in Hollywood today. Don't get me wrong-I love that Leo tools around in a Prius and Daryl Hannah drives a biodiesel El Camino. But still, sometimes I'm amazed by how much they'll pay for simple household fixtures. As part of an eco-fabulous remodeling project at his home, Leonardo DiCaprio has installed a $3,200 Toto toilet, which is fully loaded with a seat warmer, automatic flusher, and remote control. That's right-a remote control. Plus, the toilet seat automatically flips up when the user approaches it. Pretty high tech, huh?

While the toilet-reported to be the Toto Neorest 500-is supposedly also eco-friendly, at 1.6 gpf, it's still only average for water use. I think he may have done better with a dual flush toilet or even a composting toilet, though I don't know how well that would go over in LA.

To see a picture of the new toilet (yes, I know it's not as exciting as a picture of Leo, but still), just read more.

Here it is, in all its understated glory. What do you think? Is $3200 too much to pay for a throne?

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Which Celebrity Couple's Home Would You Most Like to See?

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:48:14 -0700

Source, Source, Source, and Source

Coveted Crib: Kate Walsh's Lovely LA Home

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:17 -0800

Kate Walsh's 1920s Spanish-style Los Angeles home is featured in this month's issue of InStyle, and I'm blown away by how glamorously laid-back it is. While elements like a Steinway grand piano, lush fur throws, and a 1960s Lucite console offer that prim Old Hollywood look you see in many celebrity homes, there is something really layered and livable about it that I found unusual. Turns out, Walsh eschewed her usual interior designer route and hired the set decorator of Private Practice, Melissa Levander, to put the space together. Come take the tour!

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Etsy Finds: Talking Turkey

CasaSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:13 -0800

Whether you're eating the classic Thanksgiving bird next Thursday, or just want to add a kitschy reminder of it at your celebration, I've found plenty of ways to talk turkey this Thanksgiving - and all of those ways are handmade, of course!

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Open House: How Are You Celebrating Halloween?

CasaSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:30:51 -0700

Whether you've been planning your costume or party for months, or are stuck for last-minute ideas, you should definitely get out there and celebrate tonight! At my house, we'll be waiting on trick-or-treaters (or trying to) and then heading to a friend's party in San Francisco for the evening. I still haven't decided on a costume, but I'm sure I can whip something up at the last minute.

So, what are your plans this evening? Are you taking your kids around for trick-or-treating? Attending a huge costume ball? Heading to a haunted house? Tell me all about it in the comments. Oh, and if you need some low-commitment, last-minute celebration ideas, check out these!

Source: Flickr User peasap