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Nice and New: Fresh Finds at Ferm Living

CasaSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:33 -0800

One of my favorite wallpaper retailers, Ferm Living, has a few new things in store that I'm really loving. First of all, I think the way this Sewing Kit Wall Sticker ($57.50) is staged is absolutely hilarious. I think it would be clever to use it around a window or doorway in your home, especially one that doesn't have a lot of molding. See a few other new things when you read more.

I'm really digging the graphic, prismatic pattern of the new Monroe Wallpaper ($126.50). The black and gold have a really midcentury vibe, so I'd like to see it in other colors. But I think this would look great in a man's home office or small powder room with a statement-making chandelier.

I also absolutely adore the pattern and the palette of the new Peacock Pillow ($110). I only wish it complemented the colors in my home.

And last but certainly not least, the Tree Bomb Thermo Mug ($33) is so glam and hip. I'd use it to store jewelry or knickknacks, or as a votive holder.

Guess What This Pillow Is Made From?

CasaSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:34 -0700

I'm currently coveting this pillow from Ferm Living. Can you guess what material it's made from?

Sale Alert: Ferm Living Warehouse Sale

CasaSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:00:27 -0800

Ferm Living is cleaning warehouse in preparation for new goodies in '09, and has put most of its wall stickers on sale and many of its Collection 2 wallpapers on sale for 60 percent off. I've always had a thing for this Waldots Wallpaper ($46, reduced from $115) and seeing its price so wildly reduced may just be the inspiration I need to give my kitchen a little reno. All sales are final though, and quantities are limited, so if any of you are considering a recession-style remodel, I'd suggest ordering a wallpaper sample ASAP.

DIY: Shutter Earrings Display

CasaSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:15:59 -0700

If you liked my transformation of a shutter, then check out this DIY, where I show you how to make an earrings display out of some low-cost materials. This is a fun and fast DIY that will instantly transform an earring collection.

What You'll Need

One shutter (check out an architectural salvage store or a junkyard for cheap shutters)
Wallpaper samples, or heavy paper
Mod Podge or wallpaper paste
Scissors or a razor blade
Paintbrush
Flat edge tool, such as a credit card
Three screws: two short screws for the back of your shutter, and one longer screw for the wall
Screwdriver or power drill
Picture hanging wire

To hear the steps, read more.

Working on a flat surface, cover one edge of the shutter with the wallpaper. Run your finger firmly against the wallpaper where it meets the edges of the shutter. You'll be able to see raised marks on the edges of the paper if you press hard enough. Use these edges as your guides for cutting the paper.

Repeat these steps on all of the outside edges of the shutter. This will provide the "frame" for your earrings holder.
Now, use your wallpaper paste or Mod Podge to glue down the wallpaper. Use your flat edge tool to make sure that the wallpaper adheres smoothly to the wood.

After your wallpaper dries, turn over the shutter and screw two short screws onto each side of the shutter, near the top. Then, twine your picture hanging wire on each end.

Screw the longer screw into the wall of your bedroom or bathroom (or wherever you want to display your earrings).
Hang your earrings, and enjoy the display!

Before and After: A Humble Shutter Gets Its Due

CasaSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:15:01 -0700

I found these cool, untreated, wood shutters at Urban Ore, an architectural salvage yard in Berkeley. While I didn't exactly know what I was going to do with them, I knew that I'd think of something, so I dragged a few of them home.

Curious as to what I came up with? Then read more.

I made an earrings display. Using Ferm Living's Family Tree pattern wallpaper, I covered the edges of the shutter, essentially making a piece of wall décor out of a humble shutter. Want to make your own? Stay tuned for the DIY directions.

Nice and New: Ferm Living Collection No. 3

CasaSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:30:05 -0700

Ferm Living has just launched Collection No. 3, a new line of wallpapers, some new wall stickers, tea towel designs in organic cotton, and several pillows in both cotton/linen and silk. This collection seems to go in a very different direction from its predecessors, although some wallpapers from the first two collections have been grandfathered into the third (Bindweed, Feather, and Berry Black). The collection introduces some new colorways, and seems to move away from the more literal nature interpretations present in the former two collections. I'm particularly loving the Fashion wallpaper (left); it's just fun and a bit retro . . . or maybe I just have fashion on my mind this week. In with the new, out with the old. As Ferm heralds in its new collection, it's said goodbye to Collection No. 1, and is offering all remaining in-stock Collection No. 1 wallpapers for $30. Yippee! The supply is limited though, so get it fast!

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Before and After: A Fresh Secretary Desk

CasaSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:00:08 -0700

Christiana Coop of Ferm Living recently shared a DIY project of hers on her blog Clever Spaces, finding yet another use for Ferm's gorgeous wallpaper. She decided to update a Target Secretary Desk ($144.99) by priming and painting it white, and wallpapering the interior with the Ferm Wild Flower (Green) Wallpaper ($115). By measuring the inside sections of the desk first, and then using an adhesive spray to keep them down, the project was pretty breezy. And, to keep the paper intact as the desk is used, Coop sprayed it with a protective coating. To see the impressive results, read more.

I love it! Do you? Do you have any desks or other furniture pieces lying around that you could wallpaper?
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Crave Worthy: Ingo Maurer Birds Birds Birds Chandelier

CasaSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Ever since I spotted the Ingo Maurer Birds Birds Birds Chandelier ($5,928) in Christiana Coop of Ferm Living's dining room (shown here), I've been preying for one of my own. Made of aluminum wires that can be turned, bent, or stretched, and are attached to goose-feather wings, the chandelier resembles a flock of birds fleeing the coop, taking on a life of its own and allowing for a bit of personalization. I'm a huge fan of the German artist and lighting designer; I love the eccentricity that he brings to his pieces. Of course, there are countless crave worthy chandeliers out there, but Birds Birds Birds is a statement piece that speaks wonders in an uncomplicated interior, such as Coop's.
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Casa Quickie: Wallpaper a Nook

CasaSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:00:41 -0700

One small change you can make that will cost only the cost of a roll of wallpaper (if that) is simply to wallpaper a nook, rather than an entire room or even a whole accent wall in your home. Christiana Coop of Ferm Living shared images on her blog of a San Francisco apartment styled by Eden & Eden's Rachel Eden. Rachel chose to wallpaper one wall in a small nook of the otherwise predominantly white-walled apartment with Ferm Old News Wallpaper ($94) behind an industrial, stainless steel cabinet. The busy paper used throughout the apartment would be overwhelming, to say the least, but the small dose of pattern is intriguing and subtle.

Ask Casa: Where Can I Find This Table?

CasaSugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:00:24 -0800

Dear CasaSugar,
Hi! I love Ferm Living! I'm glad you've introduced me to it (too bad I rent... le sigh). I was wondering though, if you knew where the tiny spool-like bedside table is from? Do they also do furniture?

Something like it would be perfect in my tiny room!

Thanks!
Ciaositos

To see my answer, just read more

Hi Ciaositos,

I contacted Christiana from FermLiving, and she said that they used a stylist for those photos, so unfortunately she, nor other FermLiving folks, know the name of the table. Since we reached a dead end with that table, I've rounded up some more similarly sized and spirited bedroom tables and stools that might work in your small space. I hope one of these work for you!

Good Luck,
Casa

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