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Etsy Find: Love, California Cactus Pillows

CasaSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:30:45 -0700

Etsy seller Love, California was born and bred in Texas, and she's got the pillows to prove it. She makes charming wool-blend felt pillows bearing an icon of the Lone Star State, the cactus. Her Cactus With White Blooms Pillow ($125) is entirely hand-stitched in the shape of a cactus, while the Cactus Topiary Felt Pillow ($60) is square and hand-stitched with a colorful cactus appliqué. If you hail from Japan, you may prefer her hilarious Sumo Pillow ($109); Hawaii, her Hula Girl ($125); New Orleans, her Fleur-de-Lis Pillow ($55); and if you're just an average Joe, her Dark Cross Pillow ($55) might be for you.

Casa Quickie: Slip-Proof Tablecloth

CasaSugar — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:00:27 -0800

Throwing a successful dinner party is already enough of a hassle without your tablecloth slipping off of the table. You've somehow spent 10 minutes assuring yourself that your linens drape equally to the floor. You set the table, serve your feast, and realize that one side resembles a miniskirt sported by Britney Spears. Frustrating? Yes. Easy to fix? Definitely. Just cut a piece of felt to the size and shape of your tabletop, and the textured fabric will prevent your table's linen number from becoming a bit risqué.

DIY: Quick Fix For Pet-Gnawed Sofa

CasaSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:30:54 -0700

For those of us who live with a cat or a dog, the joys of pet ownership are nearly endless. There's the thrill of returning home from a busy day to an enthusiastic pup, or the contentment of having a kitty curl up in your lap while you're reading at night. However, one thing that both cats and dogs are often guilty of doing is wrecking furniture. Even though my dog isn't allowed on the furniture while we're home, we still have to throw a sheet over the sofa because we know that as soon as we close the door and leave for work, Ozzie will jump up on the sofa and settle in. It's even more of a bummer when a pet rips up furniture.

Instead of replacing her sofa when her dog went a little nuts on it, one Craftster member came up with a creative solution to remedy her ripped sofa arm. To see what she did, read more.

With the use of some felt and her glue gun, Craftster member Wristslapsandtoetaps was able to create a whimsical, unique solution for her doggie-ripped sofa. I think that her solution goes perfectly with her Dwell Studio For Target bird pillows.

For the whole story, as well as pictures of the cute pup who did the damage, check out the story on Craftster.

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Steal of the Day: Mixko Delight Belle Light

CasaSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:53 -0700

I don't know what it is about butterflies lately, but they've had my heart all aflutter. The cutout butterflies on the Mixko Delight Belle Light ($49, reduced from $83) are quite dainty and appeal to the side of me that secretly loves pink, unicorns, and party dresses. And I love how the light just seems to peek through its skirted edge. I also don't think I've ever seen a felt lamp shade before . . . people seem to use whatever they can get their hands on these days (kitchen canisters, Tupperware, vellum). No, I don't think my husband would be a fan of this Lepidopteran light, but it would be quite cute in a girl's bedroom or a feminine powder room.

Etsy Find: Felt Flower Button Bouquets

CasaSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:00:16 -0700

If the fleeting beauty of a fresh floral bouquet isn't what you had in mind for your wedding or other celebration, you're in luck. Etsy seller Princess Lasertron makes custom bouquets from hand-stitched felt and vintage buttons that will last well beyond your ceremony, and perhaps your five-year anniversary. But you needn't be tying the knot to take one home. The one-of-a-kind floral arrangements look just as good set in a glass vase on your dining room table, as they do with your Vera Wang. Prices run from $60 to $250.

Etsy Find: Turquoise and Grey Felted Wool Bowl

CasaSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:05:26 -0700

Whether you use it to stash keys or as a clever cozy for a four-inch planter, this Turquoise and Grey Felted Wool Bowl ($34) will add a splash of craft and color to your home. Hand crocheted with wool in charcoal grey with a bright turquoise base and band, this bowl is wet felted, dried around a mold to create its shape, and then steam blocked. Seller Papaververt recommends wrapping the plant's base in a plastic bag before setting it in the felted bowl, to assure that the planter won't leak onto the wool. I can think of a million other uses for this bowl, from holding cotton swabs in the bathroom to a cute catchall for my bobbins in my sewing corner. How would you use it?

Deck the Haus: Branch Home Felted Birds

CasaSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:45:30 -0800

These adorable Branch Home felted birds ($18 for 2) can be used for holiday decor, and would also fit in well in other decorating schemes for parties throughout the year. Made of eco-certified felt and satin ribbon, they come in sets of two, in either red and white or two green birds. These would look great hanging from a centerpiece over a dining table, or strung across a mantel. How would you use them in your home?

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:30:34 -0800

Check out these contemporary Thanksgiving tablescapes. - Simply Stated
Decorate with leafy greens. - AT:Chicago
Install a deadbolt. - Charles and Hudson
Make a retro felt holiday tree. - Craft
Tour this awesome office. - Shelterrific
Try this smart eco solution for sink clogs. - Danny Seo
Invest a few bucks in a blissful bedroom. - ShelterPop

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:37 -0800

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. - Craftzine
Crow over this farm-chic decorating. - Shelterpop
Find some new tree ornaments to love, and hang. - Poppytalk
I adore these faucet handles used on kitchen cabinets. - Shelterrific

Do You Use Placemats at Every Meal?

CasaSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:54 -0800

Since my husband and I inherited a gorgeous table from his mother, we always use placemats to keep hot foods or condensation-laden glasses away from its wood surface. With other tables, I haven't been as careful, and even think that a few water stains added to the charm of the older, imperfect tables. Still, for our current table, I like to take precaution. The thick felt used in these screenprinted felt placemats ($17.50 for 2) would definitely do the job.