15 Tips For an Urban Wedding


Updated 03/25/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of Urban and Industrial Weddings

Maybe I'm slightly biased because I'm having my wedding at a renovated smog check center, but I was so happy to read on Style Me Pretty that "brick is the new backyard." Glitz and glam ballrooms and rustic, country fields can be beautiful wedding settings, but I'm all about the less-obvious, rough-around-the-edges venues. If you're with me, I've rounded up my favorite chic industrial weddings to Read more

Desire/Acquire: Midcentury Studio Stool


Updated 10/29/09 4:24 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Desire/Acquire: Midcentury Studio Stool

I love the look of the Sundance Catalog's Midcentury Studio Stool ($245). The varnished raw steel has an understated, industrial look that seems as fitting for a bistro or bar counter as a kitchen or home office. At 27 inches tall and 17 inches wide, they're also a great size — big enough but not too hefty. Unfortunately, if you want someone else to sit at your countertop with you, it'll cost Read more

Get the Look: Schoolhouse Style


Updated 08/21/09 1:13 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Get the Look: Schoolhouse Style

My lecture hall days may be over, but I'm still loving the industrial schoolhouse aesthetic of this office styled by Canadian magazine editor, stylist, and decorator Margot Austin. From the galvanized metal file cabinet to the linen grain sack pillow, every item seems to have a history. The black/metal desk and sunburst mirrors are a bit more contemporary, which keeps the room from looking too Read more

Roundup: The Industrial Age


Updated 07/27/09 12:05 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Roundup: The Industrial Age

The juxtaposition of these Factory Vessels ($58-$62) by Up in the Air Somewhere with some fresh, vibrant blooms would make for a wonderful sight. I'd love to create a mini-industrial landscape in my home with these elegant smokestacks. In general, I love the contrast of the rough and gritty with the innocent and delicate. Pretty, girly things aren't hard to come by, but I thought I'd track down Read more

Steal of the Day: Wisteria Aluminum Side Table


Updated 02/09/09 6:55 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Steal of the Day: Wisteria Aluminum Side Table

I've always been a fan of industrial furnishings, like this vintage peg leg cart, but use too much of them and your home starts to look like a factory. The Wisteria Aluminum Side Table ($165) has an urban, industrial edge, but its polished aluminum makes it a bit more contemporary, and appropriate for my oh-so-avant-garde digs. I think pairing it with natural materials, like the stones here, can Read more

If Money Weren't an Issue . . .


Updated 10/14/08 5:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

If Money Weren't an Issue . . .

. . . would you decorate your mantel with this Rare 1940s Balloon Mold ($3,800) from an old American toy factory? If Money Weren't an Issue . . . Absolutely — it's so unique and fun! Maybe — if I had an industrial look going on. No way — that is simply not display-worthy. Other, I'll tell you in the comments. Read more

Found It! Vintage Industrial Peg Leg Cart


Updated 02/15/08 9:46 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Found It! Vintage Industrial Peg Leg Cart

In the next installation of Found It!, I bring you the Vintage Industrial Peg Leg Cart ($799) from American Furnishings. You may have seen this cart used as a coffee table in the boho-modern living room of a couple living in Malmö in my Coveted Crib. In my post, I wrote, "I also adore their coffee table, which looks like a re-purposed dolly (with wheels) of some sort." Apparently, I adored it Read more

Fashion With a Soul: 10 Feel-Good Ways to Indulge and Give Back


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Eco Fashion and Fashion Charities 2012

Fashion doesn't just concern itself with what or who you're wearing. The wide network of designers, models, retailers, photographers, and more that make up this stylish industry have banded together to draw attention to important world-impacted issues. It's feel-good fashion at its finest — these special collaborations, fair trade products, eco-friendly elements, and charitable exchanges take Read more

11 Inspirational African-American Female Role Models


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African-American Female Role Models

In honor of Black History Month, we're celebrating some of the most influential and professionally powerful African-American females. From novelist Toni Morrison to the multitalented Beyoncé Knowles, we admire these 11 women for their hard work and strength, as each has become a leader in her industry. Take a look at our some of our favorite African-American female role models, then share your Read more