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Nice and New: Accessories and Furniture at Crate & Barrel

CasaSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:30:24 -0700

I recently received a catalog of all the new goodness at Crate & Barrel, and there's so much to love, I couldn't help but share. I'm seeing a lot of rich, deep tones like eggplant, berry, and mountainous blues, as well as a range of graphic patterns from methodical mazes to free-form kaleidoscope-like motifs. There also seems to be a few updated midcentury-style pieces, as well as several with an industrial look. Check out my picks and tell me what you think.

Sale Alert: Crate & Barrel Fourth of July Sale

CasaSugar — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:30:29 -0700

Crate & Barrel is celebrating America the best way it knows how: with a sale. Join in on the holiday fun and save up to 50 percent off select items at outlet stores and online. Perk up your BBQ bash with the eco-friendly Mendocino 5-Piece Dining Set ($659, reduced from $859) made from FSC-certified eucalyptus wood. Save $170 on the Tiago Accent Tables made from renewable bamboo. Or, get great savings on patio umbrellas, cushions, jute rugs, outdoor lanterns and pots, and all the dinnerware you need for the perfect Summer party.

Su Casa: Minka's Updated Living Room

CasaSugar — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Su Casa member Minka has made some updates her living room, and I am thoroughly impressed! Here's what she said about the changes:

I rearranged the pictures on my wall salon-style, so there's room for more. Lots of my friends are photographers, so I'm always snagging work from them. I just got new pillows for my Crate and Barrel couch. The old ones were the same fabric as the couch. I also picked up some John Robshaw pillows on sale and mixed in some white IKEA ones. I covered the couch with a blue sheet to match the color scheme and to protect it from cat hair (I have two kitties that shed a lot).

I think it's a beautiful room. The salon-style arrangement of artwork really creates a strong focal point, and the architecture of the room is ideal. I'm loving her coffee table (great shape!) and chrome armchair, and you know how I love Moroccan poufs. I love the color pairing of her red throw and greenish blue chair as well. Good work, Minka!

Has your home seen any minimakeovers lately? Be sure to add photos and descriptions of your changes to our Su Casa group!
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Love It or Hate It? Crate & Barrel Azure Chair

CasaSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:30:21 -0800

I like the wrap-around, bucket-like shape of the Crate & Barrel Azure Chair ($1,099), and its eco-friendly construction. But, I'm not sold on the tufting; it looks a little odd to me.

Nice and New: Crate and Barrel Taka Trunk

CasaSugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I've always loved the look of an antique trunk used as a coffee table, and the fact that they can double as storage for your odds and ends. But, when you're entertaining and your coffee table is spotted with wine glasses and hors d'oeuvre trays, it's a hassle to have to sacrifice your tabletop space if you want access to anything that lies in the storage trunk. So, when I came across the Taka Trunk ($499) at Crate and Barrel, I was delighted to learn that I could have it both ways. The refashioned steamer trunk, made of sustainable plantation-grown shesham wood, is equipped with two generous storage areas, a secret central compartment, removable dividers to store wine or CDs, and a small front drawer to hold your remotes and other small clutter. And, particularly winning, its lid support arms fold out, so you can have tabletop space and still have access to your collection of board games or "bar" inside. I also just adore its nubby round feet and handsome iron hardware. It's this sort of piece that makes me favor traditionalism on occasion, and nearly convinces me to stop loving more modern pieces like the Louis Ghost chair. Just nearly.

Win a $500 Gift Card From Crate and Barrel!

CasaSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:30:32 -0700

You and one other lucky CasaSugar reader could be the recipients of a $500 gift card from Crate and Barrel. The catch? Well, there's no catch, actually. All you have to do is send in a photo showing off your home's Summer style.

To find out how to enter to win, read more.

If you're interested in entering this contest, start by snapping photos of your house. To enter, you must log in and post photos of your home, along with a short description of your home's Summer style. If you're not already a TeamSugar member, just register here for an account. Then, submit photos to either the Su Casa group or by private messaging me. Contest ends Friday, Aug. 8, at noon PDT and is only open to US readers. Click here for official rules.

To join the Su Casa group, just follow this link and click "subscribe" beneath the photo on the left-hand side of the page. Once you're subscribed, click Share in the upper left-hand menu of any TeamSugar page and choose what type of post you want to create. If you have just one photo and some text, create a blog; if you have a gallery you want to share, select "photos."

TeamSugar has a great primer on how to create a blog post, so check that out if you've never posted one before. Here's a rundown of the basic process:

Add a Title and the Body (content for your post). Don't forget to click Check Spelling link and Upload an Image to make your post stand out!
Post this to a group? Click on the dropdown menu and select the Su Casa group. You will only be able to see groups you're subscribed to, so if you haven't joined Su Casa yet, you will need to.
Click on the dropdown menu and choose the Home and Garden Channel and add some keywords (use a comma, if needed!) in the Tags text box. Then click "I'm done" to view your post!

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Love It or Hate It? Jardin Chair

CasaSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:00:18 -0700

Things I love about the Jardin Chair ($799): It's made from sustainably harvested wood and uses plant-based eco foam. It's roomy enough for two. Its armless silhouette and wing back will make it a versatile addition to most any room.

Thing I don't love about the Jardin Chair: It looks like it would be more comfortable in Pee-wee's Playhouse than in my casa.

Nice and New: Crate & Barrel Bing Table Lamp

CasaSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:09 -0700

Maybe I'm still seeing rouge, but I've really been seduced by the new Crate and Barrel Bing Table Lamp ($59). Its petite size and bubble shape of its hand-blown red glass base is certainly charming, but what I really love is how its over-sized fabric shade matches the base in color. It's rare to see matching shades and bases, and while it could look a bit overwhelming, in this case I think it's refreshingly delightful. To be bold, you could put it in an all white kitchen, or it would be subtle in a room with lots of patterns and texture in similar hues. What you think? Do you love it?

Steal of the Day: Crate & Barrel Dane Pendant Lamp

CasaSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:00:40 -0700

Faux bois may be a fading trend, but vrai bois (real wood) is not likely to ever lose its edge. That's especially true when it comes to handsome designs like the Crate & Barrel Dane Pendant Lamp ($64.95, reduced from $129). Made of a beautifully grained Brazilian sandalwood veneer shade, it will make a dapper focal point above your kitchen island or dining table. There's obviously something rustic about it that would assimilate easy into a Wisconsin lodge, but its drum shape gives it modern lines that would look just as at home in a SoHo loft.

Steal of the Day: Crate and Barrel Taisho Chest

CasaSugar — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:00:32 -0700

If I weren't saving every extra penny for my wedding, I'd be spending it on this beautiful, understated Taisho Chest (on sale for $499, originally $999). This eco chic apothecary cabinet is made from reclaimed elm wood, which was recovered from old homes, government buildings, and other unused buildings in China's Shandong province. The wood is cleaned and dried, and then crafted into these beautiful chests. Although it appears to have nine small drawers, in reality the six-panel door opens to reveal two adjustable shelves, with three square drawers on the right side. This piece would fit in perfectly in my minimalist bedroom; how would it look in your home?

Carmen Plum Pillow - $49.95	Shesham Wall Mount-Stacking Wine Rack - $29.95
Ringo Rug - $199.00	Marsden Leather Chair - $1,099.00
Lettuce Print Market Bag - $12.95	Acrylic Letter Tray/Pencil Cup - $7.95
Vincenza Curtain Panels - $99.95	Henley Vermilion Floor Pillow - $36.95
Piedras Pillow - $24.95	Preston Teal Runner - $169.00
Esker Vase - $24.95	Simone Daybed - $999.00
Turner Barstool - $199.00	Frame Console Table - $599.00
Sidecar Sectional - $2,699.00	Notch Bookcase - $199.00
Acacia Salad-Serve Set - $39.95	Metal Circles Placemat - $14.95
Kaleidoscope Green Napkin - $6.95	Briza Print Napkin - $4.95