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H&M to Launch Homewares Collection in 2009

CasaSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:00:33 -0800

I may just be speaking for myself here, but I think for most of us (despite good intentions), the new year is a time of failed resolutions. Sad, but true. Such is not the case for H&M, which will embark on a new venture in early 2009, making its foray into the arena of interiors with a range of home textiles and accessories. Whether you're looking for a quick bathroom update, a new look in the living room, or a punch of color in the kitchen, online and mail order shoppers in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands can count on H&M's expertise to inject a little fashion into your homes. And, of course, it will all come at an affordable price: cushions will range from $6 to $19, bed sets from $19 to $63, and towels from $11 to $19. Some key pieces in the range will be 35 different pillow cover designs and 15 bed linen sets. True to H&M’s clothing heritage, shoppers will be encouraged to mix and match, and with palettes of neutrals, monochrome, nautical blues and reds, and bright neons, it shouldn't be hard. There will be something for everyone, too: bold decorators might choose a Jackson Pollock-inspired paint splatter-printed cushions, while the back-to-basics person goes for H&M's organic bedding and cushions in clean white and soft beige. To see a bunch of photos of the collection, read more.

It looks fabulous, right? A bit of an Ikea meets Urban Outfitters vibe, with a little more pep! I can't wait until it makes its way to the States. All I can say is, Europeans, shop your hearts out and show H&M that they're onto something!

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Trend Alert: Have Yourself a Marimekko Spring

CasaSugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:00:31 -0800

According to FabSugar, Finnish textile design company Marimekko will be "lending its signature vivid prints and colors to H&M's Spring '08 collection," and I hear even Manolo Blahnik is taking a cue from Marimekko's bold patterns. Also, Anthropologie has created its own crave worthy upholstered furniture with the textiles. Since the textile industry is often responsible for trends in both the home décor and fashion worlds, I suspect you'll soon be longing for some Marimekko in your life. So, I've rounded up the best of the best Marimekko home furnishings below to get you the fix ahead of time. Come Spring, yours will be the trendiest house around.

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Casa Quickie: Shop the Kids' Section

CasaSugar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:00:45 -0800

Chain stores and catalogs are a great place to scout out affordable homewares, but like shopping for clothes at Gap and H&M, you can run into the problem of having the same cool stuff as everyone else. So take a page from petite women who buy kids' clothes and shop the kiddie offerings at your favorite home stores.

Retailers such as Pottery Barn's PBTeen and Ikea carry some surprisingly hip items that, taken out of context, don't look childish. I like to look for lighting rugs and accessories like this the Pottery Barn Kids Primary Countertop Accessories ($9-39) from the Dr. Seuss collection.

It may not be as cheap as getting your clothes in the kids' section, but at least it's unexpected.

Etsy Find: Marimekko Throw Pillow

CasaSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:14 -0700

We all know that Marimekko is too darn hot right now. It's made appearances in the Sex and the City movie (in Carrie's apartment), at H&M stores worldwide, and in major retail catalogs such as CB2. I'm personally loving the color and pattern on this Marimekko Red on Red Pillow ($19), from Etsy seller WhiffletreeFarm. Made from Samovarri, a pattern designed for Marimekko in 1970 by Maija Isola, it's 100 percent cotton and made in Finland. It would make a dramatic splash when displayed on white sofas. Where would you use them?

Trend Alert: Pale Yellow and Gray

CasaSugar — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:15:55 -0700

I love the color combination of pale yellow and gray, which showed up first on the Spring fashion runways before surfacing in the cheap and chic clothing offerings from Delia's and H&M. Even Kate Hudson was spotted in the chic color combo. Now, the subtle but unexpected pairing is coming to your humble abode. Here are four products that play expertly with the gray and pale yellow palette.

This Anthropologie Palm Frond Shower Curtain ($88) would be a great way to add a touch of bright citrine color to a white bathroom.

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This Romo Fabrics Kimura Wallpaper ($74 per roll) uses a mustard shade for a floral pattern that's at once bold and muted.

Designed to echo an old glass jar, the Perch! Mason ($52) comes in buttery yellow and gray; buy both and get an instantly trendy display.

This minimal Judy Ross Clover Rug ($100 per square foot) is made from hand-knotted Tibetan wool but creates a very modern look.