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Casa Capsule: Kelly Wearstler's New China Collection, March Must Haves, and a 2012 Trend Report

CasaSugar — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:00:50 PST

Steal one of these smart design ideas from Sea of Shoes blogger Jane Aldridge's new apartment.
Have you tried one of these home decor trends for 2012 yet?
Do you have any quirky habits you indulge in when you're home alone?
Get inspired to set up a small home office thanks to this reader's stairway nook office.
Which of our March must haves is a must have for you this month?
What do you think of Kelly Wearstler's new china collection?
Tour Cara Corey's crafty home and learn more about her handmade poufs.
Are you considering a trip to one of these stylish design vacation destinations?
This gorgeous picnic has me dreaming of al fresco dining.

Kelly Wearstler Goes Casual With a New China Collection For Pickard

Angela Swinderman Elias — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:40:42 PST

After falling for Kelly Wearstler's delicately gilded debut collection for Pickard, I was excited to catch a glimpse of her new casual collection. In true Kelly Wearstler fashion, her sophomore collection of china is covered in bold patterns, half of which also come in iconic '80s hues. Think deep periwinkle and electric fuchsia. Inspired by the natural patterns found in marble and stone varieties, classic moiré patterns, and designs from her sculpture collection, the six new settings look especially rich when they are mixed. Plus, at $175 for a five-piece casual set compared to $450 for one from her formal collection, you almost feel as though you're getting them at a steal.

I'm curious to know what you think of the new collection. Although I usually gravitate toward color, I'd have to say that my favorite designs are the black and white options. If I had to narrow it down to a first choice, though, I think I'd set a table with the Black on White Dots, shown here. Which set would you choose?

Stepping Into a Sunset: Pink and Gold Decor

CasaSugar — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:00:18 PST

I love the warmth and decadence of a room filled with sunset-inspired colors. Depending on the light, you can spot shades ranging from soft lavender to fiery orange, but my favorite duo from this palette is pink and gold. Kelly Wearstler executes this look flawlessly in her office, pictured above. It's feminine but not too sweet and is filled with bold design statements and exotic accessories.

I found some decorative pieces that fit the vibe perfectly. This overdyed Aquasilk Rug ($10,100, bottom, left) features an ikat design made from recycled Indian silk Saris. The range of saturated colors would be such an amazing foundation for a room.

This set of four Fuschia & Gold Lowball Glasses ($50, center, right) have vintage and ethnic appeal, which helps to make a room feel a bit more eclectic. I'd set these out on a round tray made from beautiful wood to play up the Moroccan vibe.

Click on the rest of these pieces to shop directly for a sunset room of your own!

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Desire/Acquire: Brass Sunburst Accessories

CasaSugar — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:46 PST

I've been coveting Kelly Wearstler's Brass Kaleidoscopes (starting at $1,595) for years. They remind me of tiny sunburst mirrors, but for tabletop. I especially love the impact of a trio, but collecting a cluster of them is exponentially more cost prohibitive.

After tireless web searching, I've finally uncovered a more budget-friendly option that I'm adding to my holiday wish list. Keep reading after the jump to find out how you can get the look of Kelly Wearstler's Brass Kaleidoscopes for less!

Kelly Wearstler: Color Inspiration Out of The Blue

Stylelist Home — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:05:04 PDT

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home, from guest writer Kelly Wearstler!

One of the most fascinating things I've realized as a designer is the way so many disciplines can inspire different mediums of art and expression. Beautiful hardware from a piece of furniture can be inspiration for a bracelet or ring, a rug pattern can translate to a sweater design, or my boys' art work can inspire the print of a t-shirt. There are endless ways to look at the things that surround you and see the ways they can influence you.

Keep reading to hear what Kelly Wearstler has to say about her blue influences.

How Well Do You Know Kelly Wearstler?

Elka Karl — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:54:53 PDT

The Wall Street Journal recently ran a fascinating little piece on interior designer Kelly Wearstler, who's launching a clothing, accessories and jewelry line. We've covered Wearstler many times in the past, and are big fans of her bold, colorful decorating - though we also know she's a polarizing designer. Whether you love or hate her style, she's certainly a big personality. Check out the quiz to see how well you know Kelly Wearstler.

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Kelly Wearstler's New Ready-to-Wear Collection Interpreted For the Home

Julia Millay Walsh — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:20:00 PST

Kelly Wearstler may have made a name for herself as an interior designer, but this month she firmly planted herself in the fashion world with the debut of her first ready-to-wear collection. Don't judge the girl by the questionable crimped hair she sported on Top Design; she's got serious sartorial talent.

"So much of my influence in interior design comes from fashion," she says, "and everything relating to fashion, from jewelry, which can be reminiscent of sculpture, to the colors and silhouettes that I find in clothing. This feels like a natural evolution." It's so natural, in fact, that taking the first peek at her new line, I couldn't help be reminded of a few specific pieces of decor I'd seen. Take a peek at how the pieces look when interpreted into the world of home decor!

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Kelly Wearstler's Maximalist Mansion on the Market

Shelterpop — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:00:00 PDT

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, ShelterPop!

The Los Angeles designer puts another one of her wildly glamorous homes on the market. If you have $46 million and love animal prints, this one's for you.

Nobody could ever convince white-hot decorating daredevil Kelly Wearstler that there's even a shred of truth to the minimalist mantra, "Less is more." For Wearstler, a plucky and gorgeous gal almost as famous for her fearlessly outlandish fashion choices as her kooky but always carefully conceived decorating style, more is always better.

Nowhere is that more apparent than in her own home, a legendary Beverly Hills, California mansion that she and her smashingly successful property developer/hotelier husband Brad Korzen bought five years ago for $25 million. They renovated, decorated and now they're ready to sell - for a vertigo-inducing $46 million.

The design-oriented duo hired Los Angeles architect Brian Tichenor to work over their über deluxe new digs in a manner that preserved much of the mansion's original architectural details.

Continue reading for more photos and details!

Cool Idea: Pink Wishbone Project

Elka Karl — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:24 PDT

This month, Suite New York launches its Pink Wishbone Project to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Twenty of the world’s leading women interior designers, including Sheila Bridges and Kelly Wearstler (whose gold safety pin-studded chair is shown here), among others, have each created one-of-a-kind cushions for the chair. The chairs themselves are being auctioned off, starting today, on CharityBuzz, with 100 percent of sales benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Barneys New York is currently exhibiting the 20 customized chairs, so be sure to take a peek next time you're there shopping.

If you're not lucky enough to score one of the customized-cushion chairs, you can buy the pink-hued Wegner chair through Suite New York, which will exclusively sell the pink Wishbone Chair with 20 percent of the entire sale benefiting BCRF for one year after the event.

While a couple of the chairs have me muttering "WWHWD?" (What would Hans Wegner do?), I'm overall thrilled by the creativity of the designers behind this project. Let's take a look!

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Love It or Hate It? Kelly Wearstler Neutral Bedroom

CasaSugar — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:00:29 PDT

Interior designer Kelly Wearstler is known for her over-the-top style, so this rather staid use of color in a bedroom from the Trousdale residence is a bit of a surprise. I'd venture that the color choice reflects the client's preferences, though, which in turn shows that Wearstler is skilled at giving her clients what they want. What do you think of the overwhelming neutrals and khakis in this space?