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Roundup: Polka Dots
Since you adored the polka dot credenza I shared with you a while back, I figured that circles might still be on your must-have list. Polka dots experienced a huge surge in popularity in the '50s and '60s, and they're back on the home design map. Whether in a subtle pattern or a big and bold circular explosion, polka dots can rule your roost without overstaying their welcome.
Crave Worthy: Lum A Little Bubbly Anyone? Lamp
OK, OK. My attention to monochrome design may have gotten a little out of hand lately, but I promise you it will eventually fade. And, even if you don't subscribe to monochrome living, you should still appreciate the beauty of a black and white lamp like the Lum A Little Bubbly Anyone?
How-To: Coordinate Beyond Color
An easy way to dress a room is by coordinating it in complementary colors. However, color is only one way to add style to a room. Take a look at this room, which was styled by interior stylist Tara Larkin.
Trend Alert: Circles
Crop circles. Social circles. Coming full circle.
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Link Time!
- Danny Seo made a visit to the new Crosby Street Hotel. — Daily Danny
- This DIY button lighting has me looking for my sewing kit already. — AT:NY
- Learn to make this cute felt circles ornament.
Steal of the Day: Painted Circle Crewel Round Pillow
Crewelwork is a decorative form of surface embroidery that uses wool and a variety of different embroidery stitches, and dates back at least one thousand years. But, the technique was trendy in the '90s (think granny tapestry), and has been "out" for at least ten years now. When I spotted this Urban Outfitters Painted Circle Crewel Round Pillow ($25, reduced from $38), I was impressed with the modern use of crewelwork in bright colors, dashes, and organic circles.
Trend Alert: Asterisks
It might seem odd that a shape could be trendy, but hearts, quatrefoil, teardrops, and circles have all made an appearance on these pages in the past. The latest in the group is the asterisk. In this Australian home, the magenta asterisk is far from subtle, but the star-like shape is popping up in more understated forms and equally bold ones as well.
Crave Worthy: Psychedelic Circles Backgammon Set
I’m going to cross my fingers here and just hope that a certain ex of mine isn’t reading. Two weeks holed up in a boring town with my boyfriend’s parents and — pulling my hair out not in the cards — the only activity that helped me pass time with his ‘rents was a competitive game of backgammon. Before Scrabulous and Facebook stalking, some people actually did entertain themselves with classic games, and lucky for me, I happened to be a wiz.
Ask Casa: Books on Spanish Colonial Architecture
Hello Casa,
My dream is to buy or build a Spanish Colonial home for myself one day. I was wondering if you could recommend some books on this architectural style for me. Some coffee table books would be fine, or something on the construction of the homes too and interior design .
DIY: Cloud-Like Ceiling Lamp
If, like me, you were wondering how Ashley got the look of the awesome ceiling lamp fixture in her Very Carrie Bedroom, you're in luck, because Ashley's shared her DIY with the rest of us!
What You’ll Need
- Lamp shade
- felt (1-1.5 yards or about 20 felt sheets from a craft store)
- hot glue gun
- scissors
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