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Roundup: Gifts For the Dark and Elegant Decorator

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:30:16 -0800

I'm a huge fan of decorating with bright colors, but some of the most elegant women I know love to decorate with a more stark color scheme, including lots of black. It's an elegant and chic way to decorate, and as long as you add a few pops of color, it doesn't feel too dark and gloomy.

So, for all of you who have gal pals out there who love to decorate with lots of black, I've rounded up a few of the prettiest black accents that I could find online. Pass them on to a girlfriend this holiday season (or keep one for yourself!).

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Is Your House Decorated For Halloween?

CasaSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:30:17 -0700

Happy Halloween! Have you dressed your house to the nines in jack-o'-lanterns, orange lights, and scary ghouls this year? What's your Halloween decorating style when it comes to your home?

Source: Flickr User Randy Son of Robert

How-To: Decorate With Suitcases

CasaSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:24 -0700

Suitcases are good for more than just lugging your unmentionables when you hit the road. They also look lovely when displayed artfully in your home. See some of my favorite ideas for decorating with suitcases.
Source: Flickr User LBCaro

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Are You Decorating With Pumpkins?

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:06 -0700

The farmers market last night was full of Fall squashes, gourds, and pumpkins. I haven't bought a pumpkin for my doorstep yet, but it's on my to-do list. Is there one on your stoop?

Source: Flickr User A National Acrobat

Do You Decorate With Milk Glass?

CasaSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:54 -0700

In this guest bedroom, the blue accent wall is perfectly offset by the two shelves of milk glass. Milk glass was a hot trend last year, but I think it has a lot of staying power. Are you decorating with milk glass?

Source: Flickr User hottholler

Do You Accessorize With Fruit?

CasaSugar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:30:30 -0700

Forget expensive vases and sculptural objects - simple fruit can really add a pop of color, shape, and texture to a room. Just arrange it in a beautiful bowl and you've got an instant, artistic accent for your home.

Source: Flickr User DeusXFlorida

Trend Alert: Union Jacks

CasaSugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:00:29 -0700

The Union Jack flag is the official flag of the United Kingdom, and it's also an officially hot decorating must have. Here's a little history, since most of us Yanks don't know the background on the flag. By the early 1700s the flag was called "The Union," and since it was flown from a jackstaff on Navy ships, popular legend has it that the flag got its full name, the Union Jack, from the jackstaff. When Northern Ireland became part of the United Kingdom in 1801, the St. Patrick's flag, a red diagonal cross on a white background, was added to the Union Jack, giving us the flag we have today. Check out some of my favorite uses of this fab flag, as well as some of my favorite Union Jack home accessories.
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Design Ideas to Steal From This Season of Design Star

CasaSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:00:51 -0700

While not all of the designers this season on Design Star have been standout visionaries, there have been some very cool ideas featured thus far. Find out what ideas I've loved, and how you can use them in your own home!
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Etsy Finds: Scrabble Outside the Game Room

CasaSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:00:35 -0700

I admit, I am a huge Scrabble nerd. Recently, when my car was broken into, the item that I lamented missing the most was my travel Scrabble set. Since so many people are fans of the word game (word nerds unite!), I thought I'd offer you some other ways to incorporate the game into your home, besides the game itself. From the fridge to the coffee table to the sofa, see how you can display your Scrabble love throughout your home.

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How-To: Decorate on the Cheap With Pretty Plates

CasaSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:00:09 -0700

If your budget is a little tight right now for wall art including painting, prints, or simply getting that favorite photo properly framed and matted, relax: there's another inexpensive option for dressing your walls with style and flair. Beautiful, graphic plates can look just as stunning as an expensive painting when they're displayed well. Check out some of my favorite plate displays, as well as tips on getting the look.
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Artecnica Garland Light - Black - $95.00	Bear Doorstop - $24.00
Diptyque Baies Noir Candle - $68.00	Marimekko ® Taikamylly wall hanging - $24.95
Vintage Poster Cognac Wall Art - $24.99	Raised Number Wall Clock - $39.95
A di Alessi Dozi, Magnetic paper clip holder - $24.00	notNeutral - Links Black Vase Set - $22.00
Ljusas Uvas Table Lamp - $39.99	Plush Living - Nook Daisy Silk Pillow - $64.00
looolo Can Can Linen Cushions - $146.00	CB2 one of a find palace portrait painting - $24.95
Black Paisley Serving Platter (14-in.) by Nautica - $29.95	Bjorkefall Candlestick - $5.99
Chilewich Dots Placemats - $6.99	Plush Living - Athena Black Label Pillow - $64.00