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Inspired: Emma Thompson's Houndstooth Cape

CasaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:15:53 -0800

I'm loving this houndstooth cape that Emma Thompson is sporting in Pirate Radio. Houndstooth, which is characterized by a duotone textile pattern comprised of broken checks, is traditionally seen in black and white, but other color patterns are also common.

Inspired by Emma's fab cape, I looked for more housewares-oriented houndstooth. One of my favorites is this Houndstooth Accent Chair (on sale for $749). Its sleek black arms are a great accent to the nubbier pattern of the fabric.

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Faux Houndstooth in Cornflower - $119.00	Surya "Cosmopolitan" COS-8826 Black/Ecru Area Rug, 2' 6" x 8' - $339.00
MIO - Haute Houndstooth Surface - $20.00	CLOSEOUT! Preston Houndstooth Accent Chair - $388.00
Needlepoint Houndstooth Rug - $1,250.00	Auberon Bedding Collection - Shams - $119.00
Inhabit Living Faux Houndstooth Pillow - $60.00	Faux Houndstooth in Cornflower - $60.00
Houndstooth Chair, Accent - $949.00

Inspired: Tufted Velvet at the International Rome Film Festival

CasaSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:15:10 -0700

When I spotted this picture of director Laurent Tirard at the International Rome Film Festival, my eyes immediately wandered to the gorgeous tufted velvet cubes to the director's right. They look so luxe that I immediately wanted to add one to my own home.

Tufted velvet combines two sumptuous decorating ideas: that of tufting, which is achieved when upholsterers thread through layers of fabric and secure the ends of the thread with a knot or button, and velvet, which is one of the richest fabrics used throughout history.

Tufted velvet is all over the decorating world, and I'm particularly smitten with this Scandinavian chaise ($7,995). This gorgeous mid-century piece features a tufted purple velvet cushion suspended on a rosewood frame. While I could never splurge on this piece, a girl can dream, right?

See some other dreamy tufted velvet finds when you read more.

Inspired: Time For Tweed

CasaSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:00:24 -0700

I passed by the Knoll store this morning and saw a Saarinen Executive Chair upholstered in a rich, wintry tweed sitting in the window. Then, I got my computer up and running and saw this smart J. Crew Wool Tweed Oona Coat ($550). Then it dawned on me: it's Fall. I'm not really one to redecorate with the seasons, but I do like the idea of introducing this textured, graphic material into my home. The DwellStudio Painted Tweed Blush Throw Pillow ($106) is a start; it offers the pattern of tweed without the heavy material. See a few more tweed and tweed-inspired items when you read more.

Inspired: Where the Wild Things Are

CasaSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:02 -0700

Home is where the wild things are - just ask Urban Outfitters, which recently debuted a line of home accessories based on the movie coming out Oct. 16. I've found even more inspiration looking through the stills from director Spike Jonze's interpretation of the classic children's book. You'd be surprised how often the motifs of Max and his monster pals show up in decor. Take a walk on the wild side.
Source: IMDB

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Inspired: Francis Montesinos 2010 Spring Collection

CasaSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700

New York Fashion Week was full of many beautiful, elegant, and inspiring looks. But I must say that the designers participating in Madrid Cibeles Fashion Week have really displayed out-of-the-box thinking and debuted some wild and funky fashions. In particular, I'm blown away by Spanish designer Francis Montesinos's Spring collection. I'd love to translate his aesthetic into a room; it's so fun, lively, and eccentric. So I hunted down a few products inspired by his designs.

Source: Getty

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Inspired: Nanette Lepore 2010 Spring

CasaSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:00:51 -0700

New York Fashion Week continues to wow with design inspiration, and Nanette Lepore's Spring 2010 show was no exception. I loved the subtle Moroccan references, as well as the bold splashes of floral prints and bright use of color. See how I translated her looks to the home design world (and when you're done, check out her amazing townhouse).

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Inspired: Badgley Mischka 2010 Spring

CasaSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:28 -0700

New York Fashion Week is full of design inspiration from the palettes and patterns to the details and embellishments, and even the onlookers themselves. Yesterday's Badgley Mischka Spring 2010 fashion show truly won me over, though. From coral beading to ethereal white ruffles, many elements of the collection could easily translate to interior design. So I did a little digging and excavated some Badgley Mischka-inspired home décor for you.

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Inspired: Vena Cava 2010 Spring

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:29 -0700

New York Fashion Week is a mecca for design enthusiasts around the world, but it's not limited to fashionistas. There's plenty of interior design inspiration to find on the catwalk, be it in a pattern, a material, a shape, or the heft of a model's bangle. Vena Cava is one of my favorites, so it's no surprise that I found lots of design inspiration from the label's 2010 Spring collection.

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Inspired: The Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum

CasaSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:30:18 -0700

The Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum in London is a new $78 million scientific research and collections facility that opens to the public on Sept. 15, 2009. In this photo, a projection of butterflies shows on the hand of an employee. Besides the butterfly projection, the museum also houses a collection of 17 million insect and three million plant specimens. Inspired by the butterfly projection, I decided to see what other fluttery creatures the home lepidopterologist might love to add to her house.
For an absolutely magical addition to your garden, consider this Neiman Marcus Butterfly Bench ($2,500). Made of steel with a galvanized zinc and epoxy finish, it will stand up to the elements, as well as any little girls that are eager to climb aboard this fanciful, fluttering bench.

Check out my other favorite butterfly finds below!

Inspired: Cape Town Lace

CasaSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:30:33 -0700

This dress, which was featured at Arise Cape Town Fashion Week, is the latest creation of designer Kluk CDGT. I love the lacy details on this elegant gown, whose wispy halter strap modernizes the bell skirt.

In the same way, modern details can modernize lace in your home. For instance, this Owl and Lace Pillow ($42) may feature a similar lacy element as the Kluk CDGT dress, but its neutral background palette and poppy owl illustration makes it a great addition to a modern, young home.

Want to see some of my other lacy faves? Then read more.

Button-Tufted Stool - $139.00	Old Hickory Tannery Royal Marco Chaise - $2,999.00
Old Hickory Tannery Forest Green Velvet Recamier - $2,899.00	Old Hickory Tannery Red Tufted Chair - $1,599.00
Old Hickory Tannery Tufted Velvet Chair - $999.00	Old Hickory Tannery Tufted Velvet Sofa - $3,399.00
Peyton Upholstered Headboard - Clearance - $1,350.00	Tufted Velvet Headboard - $1,429.00
Haute House - $4,829.00	Chloe Velvet Metro Living Sofa - $899.00
Chloe Velvet Metro Living Chair - $699.00	Hutton Left-Back Sofa in Vance Cloud - $1,999.00

Ashfield Neutral Accent Rugs - $49.99	Joe Chair - $149.00
Park Avenue Settee - $3,999.00	XO - 'couture' chair by philippe starck for xo - $440.00
Carter Sectional, Sofa, & Chair by Gus Modern - $1,050.00	"Whitney" Tweed Headboard - $1,759.00
Rattan Dining Table & Gray Tweed Seats - $1,099.00	Blissliving Home Callum Bolster - $50.00
Tweed Drop-Front Shoe Box - $17.99	Painted Tweed Pillow - Cobalt - $150.00
Adrianna - $74.99	Bedford Hunt Suede-Trim Sham - $129.99
Adriana Tweed Sham - $119.99

Black Florafauna Vinyl Shower Curtain - $19.99	Butterflies Set of Four Coasters by Fringe - $55.00
Butterfly Rug - $3,300.00	Uttermost Farfalla Table Lamp - $405.00
Delight Shade by Innermost - $90.00	Waiting-In-The-Wings Hook - $24.00
Audrey Drape - $79.00	Assouline Botanicals - $50.00
Diamantini Domeniconi - butterfly clock by diamantini & domeniconi - $253.00	Hybrid-Home Butterfly Geometry Limited Edition Print - $40.00
Nature's Wonders 5-Piece Snack Table Set - $149.99	Warhol, Butterflies 1955 Poster - $79.00
Plush Living - Nook Butterfly Silk Pillow - $64.00	Christopher Marley Xantha Duo - $400.00
Christopher Marley Butterflies - $325.00	Antique Butterfly Trunk - $475.00

Jansen + Co - cakelace coaster set of 4 by jansen + co - $12.50	Laser Cut Ledges - White - $99.00
Laser-Cut Art Note Cards - $140.00	Laser Cut Rug - Java - $199.00
Lace Tall Pendant in Citron - $349.00	Lenox "Floating Hearts" Bud Vase - $43.00
Emma Jeffs White Flower & Lace Adhesive Film - $76.00	Lace Linen Pillow by Thomas Paul - $100.00
Lace Pattern Wall Art - Coffee - $399.00	4"x6" Lace Picture Frame by Fringe - $40.00
Lace Cut Bath Cabinet - White - $349.00	Haute House - $599.00