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Roundup: Curvy, White Table Lamps

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:15:05 -0700

Every time I watch Modern Family, I always pay attention to the decor choices used throughout the three families' homes. It's no big surprise that Cameron and Mitchell's home is my favorite, since I featured it the other week.

I really love this curvy, white table lamp that they've placed on the credenza, which you can spot in the right of this photo. The feminine lines and alabaster surface manage to blend in perfectly with the decor, yet also stand out at the same time.

To see where you can get a close match to this lamp, as well as find many more curvy, white table lamps, read more.
This Jonathan Adler Table Lamp in Capri White (on sale for $225) is a close match to Cameron and Mitchell's lamp. I love its lustrous shade and curvy glass base. Unlike the lamp in the show, Adler's lamp has a polished nickel base, which adds contrast.

Check out my other favorite white, curvy table lamps below.

Phoebe Table Lamp - $149.00	Robert Abbey Glass Harriet Table Lamp - $219.00
vibia Jazz Table Lamp Small - $1,950.00	fontanaarte Fontana Table Lamp - $760.00
Alexa Hampton Lucille Table Lamp - $420.00	Sandy Chapman Gourd Bedside Lamp - $315.00
Lighting Enterprises Wide Ribbed White Table Lamp - $375.00	Jonathan Adler Table Lamp, Capri Tall White - $275.00

Love It or Hate It? Jonathan Adler Barbie

CasaSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:48 -0700

Since Jonathan Adler has already designed a real-life Malibu dream house, it stands to reason that the designer would follow through with his own line of Barbie accessories, and even his version of the doll herself. The Jonathan Adler Barbie doll ($49.95) comes wearing a chic Adler-patterned trapeze top, along with miniature versions of real Jonathan Adler pieces, including a stylish Channing End Table, Bel Air Table Lamp, Three Stripes Vases, a Lacquer tray, and a Lacquer Barbie Silhouette Mirror. Do you love it, or know a little Barbie-loving girl who might?

Would You Order a Custom Jonathan Adler Design?

CasaSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:15:05 -0700

Jonathan Adler took the design world by storm with his graphic, happy-chic needlepoint pillows and hand-loomed rugs. Now, he's taken his trendy accessories to the next level, putting design in the hands of shoppers with a new customizing service. Picking from a selection of pillows, rugs, and totes, you can choose the pattern, color, size, and fabric that says "you" the most. The problem is that Adler's brand presence is undeniable, and whether you choose an orange, Greek key patterned rug or a blue Union Jack pillow, you'll still see him through and through. Would you order one of these custom items?

Sale Alert: Midsummer Markdowns at Jonathan Adler

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Everybody loves a good scandal. Especially when it's the "scandalously priced markdowns" at Jonathan Adler. The always happy-chic shop has reduced a selection of accessories including dinnerware, bathware, porcelain frames, table linens, and rugs by 20 to 50 percent. I'm loving this equestrian prepster Chain Rug ($1,000 for the six-by-nine-foot size, reduced from $1,250). But it's more likely that I'll pony up for this cheerful blue melamine Acapulco Tray ($19.60, reduced from $28), which I featured back in April. Need any gifts? There are plenty of goodies on sale.

Roundup: Bamboo(zled)

CasaSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0700

These chairs, from a New York residence designed by Jonathan Adler, may look like bamboo, but you can rest assured that they're made out of wood.

Bamboo-look furniture, accents, and chandeliers have been popular for more than two centuries of interior design. Whether used in a zen-like spare and modern home or a Palm Beach-style beach pad, bamboo-look pieces can look great in a variety of homes. I've found bamboo-look pieces, as well as some textiles mimicking the design of the grass itself. Want to see my bamboo finds? Then read more.

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Cool Idea: Hanging Furniture For Your Home

CasaSugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:36 -0700

When furnishing this year's Hampton Designer Showhouse, Manhattan-based interior designer Brad Ford made the unusual, and delightful, decision to replace sofas with porch swings. Inspired by Ford's out-of-the-box decision, I decided to check out some other hanging furniture that would look great on the inside of your home. While some of the choices are classics, others are definitely a bit more unusual. In every case, though, these hanging chairs and swings add an element of whimsy and excitement to the rooms in which they are placed.
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Nice and New: Jonathan Adler Pop Menagerie Bird Box

CasaSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:00:05 -0700

Jonathan Adler has harmoniously merged two of my favorite trendy motifs, teardrops and birds, in his new Pop Menagerie Bird Box ($68), and I totally approve. At 10-by-5.5 inches, this little porcelain box won't hold much, but it will bring some whimsical geometric color and pattern into any room. I'd use it to hold keys in an entryway or jewelry on a nightstand. It also makes a great gift for the girl who has everything!

Desire/Acquire: Ceramic White Animal Napkin Rings

CasaSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:15:38 -0700

Jonathan Adler's new Animal Napkin Rings ($18 each) are irresistibly adorable. But, a whole set of four will cost you $72 smackers! I don't know about you, but I'd prefer to spend those dollars on a good bottle of wine or an indulgent menu. Luckily, I've found a similar set of barnyard napkin rings for much less! To see them, read more.

These Vintage Animal Napkin Rings ($24 for four) on Etsy will save you $48 on your dinner table décor, and are equally cute. The chicken, piggy, rabbit, and duck have country flair and are more true to form than Adler's modern napkin rings, but they're too sweet not to love!

Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan Describe Their Greenwich Village Home

CasaSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:27 -0700

Most of us describe our homes in fairly generic terms, tossing out "modern," "traditional with a twist," or "relaxed Regency," if pressed for a characterization. Well, leave it to Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan to turn dull description on its head.
To hear how they describe their home, read more.

In the June 22 issue of the New Yorker, Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan take writer Ariel Levy through a tour of their Greenwich Village apartment. While there weren't any photos of the apartment, the quotes were vibrant enough to paint quite the picture of their home (and if you're curious, check out these 2005 photos from the New York Times. In the meanwhile, I have to share my absolute favorite quotes from Jonathan and Simon, as they describe their style:

"Palatial gay fantasia." - Doonan
“Glamorous romper room . . . Because Johnny and I are very infantile."- Doonan
“This is the antithesis of the two-room flat where I grew up." - Doonan
"It's mantique-y" - Adler

Painting by Simona Galeckaité

Happy Father's Day!

CasaSugar — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:30:07 -0700

Happy Father's Day! I hope you've remembered to send your dear old dad a card or present. If you need some last-minute ideas for spending quality time with him today, check out my tips. I caught a great National Public Radio segment this week featuring Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan remembering their fathers. Since so many of you are Adler/Doonan fans, I thought you might enjoy listening to this Father's Day interview with Simon and Jonathan. It made me think about how I relate my favorite stories about my father, or describe him to friends who haven't made his acquaintance. So whether you're making a long-distance call to wish your father a good Father's Day, or spending the day with him, here's hoping you have a great day with your dad!

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St. Germain Folding Chair - $99.00	Chippendale Outdoor Bench, Red - $995.00
Thomas Paul Lamps GoldFinch/Bamboo Aqua Table Lamp - $215.00	Vagabond House - $150.00
Kate Spade Pompano Point Silverplated Frames for Lenox - $49.99	Metal Wall Hooks - $18.99
Pearson Swing-Arm Floor Lamp - $795.00	Parrot Chandelier - $35.00
Bamboo Chandelier, Green ($20 fs) - $595.00	Metal Rod, Bamboo Finial - $59.00
Ikuno Curtain - $98.00	Chippendale Bench, Black - $995.00
Three Nesting Tables - $799.00	SUM Underwater Bamboo Wallpaper in Blue - $172.00
Airedelsur - $235.00	Turned Bamboo Mirror ($25 fs) - $1,250.00
kate spade "Pompano Point" Giftware - $40.00	Inhabit Bamboo in Grass Pillow - $60.00
Macao Set of 2 Armchairs - $795.00	Adjustable Bamboo Floor Lamp - $495.00