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Cool Idea: Mounting Mismatched China

CasaSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Flea markets and thrift stores can be a treasure trove of mismatched china, which could lead to trouble depending on your level of impulse control. One too many "Oh, this little dish is too cute to pass up!" and next thing you know, you've got boxes of quirky plates without coordinating mates.

That's why I was mesmerized by this wall I snapped at a Northern California diner. The quirky patterns look so serene, mounted on the seafoam-green wall. What do you think of this idea? I loved it so much I never wanted to leave. The diner did something similar with mismatched mugs on a shelf. Curious about this curiosity? Then read more.

Casa Quickie: Kids' Art on the Wall, Not the Fridge

CasaSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:00:10 -0700

In Amsterdam, a Dutch couple based its décor on a range of noncolors, using blacks and whites, asphalt, variations of gray, earth tones, and light - skillfully (and daringly) playing with blends and mismatches. In the playroom, they used the dark colors but made a bold move by wallpapering with their children's drawings. Rather than letting their children run loose with fabric markers on a muslin sofa, they made large-format, black-and-white photocopies of their children's artwork and adhered them to the wall in a repeat, much like traditional wallpaper. This technique gives the children a sense of involvement in their home, without sacrificing taste. You may not have kids of your own, and maybe you find the drawings a bit unpolished. But, you can still use this technique of wallpapering photocopies with illustrations or imagery that's more refined. Just make sure there's a theme that runs through each image uniting them, such as the color scheme here.
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Get the Look: A Cashmere Mafia Bedroom, the Art

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:00:47 -0700

The last element of this Get the Look is the wall décor. Production Designer Stephen Hendrickson whose dark brown graphic wall art, which resonates with the lines of modern furniture and brings the earthy tones of the room together. I've rounded up some similar items to help you get the look of Zoe and Eric's bedroom in your own home. Stay tuned for more Get the Looks to help you achieve the interiors of your favorite shows in your own interiors. Enjoy!

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Steal of the Day: Starburst Wire Wall Mirror

CasaSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:00:09 -0700

I must admit I'm very much over the starburst mirror trend. But, if you're still feelin' 'em and you want to get your hands on one, you might as well buy it on sale. The Wrapables Starburst Wire Wall Mirror ($29.99) will do the trick, and save you some dollars to spend on more happening trends, like ombré or mercury glass. Then, toss in some classics, so you're not such a slave to the flavor of the month.

And the Winner Is . . .

CasaSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:37:44 -0700

At long last, we have a winner!

To see who won the Ferm giveaway, just read more

The winner is Manduh !

This was a very, very hard decision, but in the end, we felt that Manduh really had one of the tackiest walls out there. Since she'd also redecorated most of her house already, we felt that she would have the wherewithal to continue her redecorating project and get this wall done!

However, you didn't enter the contest for naught! If you posted photos and descriptions of your wall, you are eligible for a special offer from ferm LIVING. Check your TeamSugar in-boxes to find out more.

Thanks to everyone who participated, and thanks especially to ferm LIVING!

And the winner Is...

CasaSugar — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:51:49 -0700

...Kmariem! Congratulations to Kmariem, who has won a a set of Yee-Haw Industries' "Flowering Trees of Appalachia" series, which includes hand-carved wood cuts of Dogwood, Magnolia, Paw Paw and Redbud trees. These can be used as cards, but I'd consider framing this series and hanging them together. I have some framed in my own home, and they look great when grouped together. All are letterpress printed in delicate color blends of pink, green and brown ink on recycled white paper and come with recycled kraft envelopes.

Dressing My Walls: Chair Painting in the Dining Room

CasaSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:06:08 -0700

On this, the last day of Dress Your Walls month, I bring you another picture from my home. As you may know, my fiancé and I are currently in the middle of trying to combine our styles and belongings, which is always something of a challenge.

This painting, by Austin artist Brandon Petree, only received a so-so reaction from Peter when I hung it on the wall. But within a few hours, he'd already warmed up to it. Painted with regular house paint, this canvas sat in my mother's garage for four years, seemingly immune to my attempts to ship it across the country. Finally, just this past summer, my father drove it out when he came to visit. I missed it so much, and I-and now Peter-think it looks pretty amazing next to the dark wood of our Parsons dining table and the rich yellow of the walls.

Wall Murals for Kids

CasaSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:01:14 -0700

Artist Devon Holzwarth created Mural Studio in 2003 with the intention of applying her fine art training and imagination towards creating murals that can transform a space. I especially love Devon's kids' murals, and would've been thrilled to have one of her underwater murals decorating my bedroom as a kid.

To find out about how to buy one of Devon's murals, and to see images of her fabulous children's murals, just read more

Devon studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, and after graduation moved to San Jose, CA. After painting a huge mural for the preschool room at her church, she decided to create a mural and fine art business. In addition to Mural Studio, Devon also launched Devon Industry, an online shop and gallery where you can buy Devon's paintings and an assortment of hand-made products including felted scarves, flowers, and painted floorcloths.

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Artist of the Day: Clare Mallison

CasaSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:54:00 -0700

Clare Mallison grew up in the suburbs of Surrey, England, and attended Kingston University, where she received a BA in illustration. Since then she's pursued her passion for illustration and has been commissioned by a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and advertising agencies.

She mostly draws on location, using a combination of dip pen and ink, marker pens, screen print, and digital media. She currently lives and works in a studio in East London, where she's completed work for the likes of Homes and Gardens, Marie Claire, and Budget Living magazine.

I admire the quick lines and inclusive, life-is-beautiful interpretations of chaos that Mallison brings to her work. There's always a palpable sense of movement inherent in her images, whether in the people she features or the lines of the furniture she draws.

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CasaSugar Giveaway: Yee-Haw's Art Prints

CasaSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:41:43 -0700

Earlier today, I told you about the beautiful letterpress art from Yee-Haw Industries. And now I'm giving you a chance to win some of their creations!

Yee-Haw has given me a set of their "Flowering Trees of Appalachia" series, which includes hand-carved wood cuts of Dogwood, Magnolia, Paw Paw and Redbud trees. These can be used as cards, but if I were you, I'd consider framing this series and hanging them together. I have some framed in my own home, and they look great when grouped together. All are letterpress printed in delicate color blends of pink, green and brown ink on recycled white paper and come with recycled kraft envelopes.

Enter to win simply by leaving a comment below! For the official rules, go here.

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