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Does Your Design Style Rule Your Love Life?
I recently caught a first season episode of Sex and the City, Bay of Married Pigs, where Charlotte dates a man on the marriage track, Sean. Not long after they begin dating, they find themselves looking at china patterns together, and Charlotte dumps him when she realizes his pattern of choice isn't up to her standards. Carrie narrates, "Charlotte ended it right then and there.
This Just In: Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler Tie Knot in SF
I've told you about his country home, his textiles, and his pottery, and now I have the pleasure of telling you that Jonathan Adler and his longtime sweetie Simon Doonan were married today in my town, San Francisco! The couple first made it legal at San Francisco's gorgeous City Hall, and later in the afternoon had a more formal Jewish ceremony.
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Wedding Planner: Would You Get Married at Ikea?
While this might not be for everyone (or for most anyone), I'm sure there are some Ikea addicts out there who will be charmed by the prospect of getting married at the big blue store.
The Ikea "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" Want to Get Married at the Mamma Mia! The Movie Wedding Event Couples Search (whoo!
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Home Away From Home: London's Haymarket Hotel
I have died and gone to hospitality heaven. London's Haymarket Hotel, designed by Kit Kemp, is a stunning example of the sort of marriage between contemporary and traditional design I have been searching for. In this case, it's classic English style that gets a modern lift, as traditional furniture shapes, including many antiques, are updated with bold patterns, playful scale, and thoughtful palettes.
On the Market: Caleb Nichol and Julie Cooper's Malibu Manse
Just because Josh Schwartz turned your eyes to Gossip Girl doesn't mean you don't still have a soft spot in your hearts for The O.C. Admit it. You recognize this house, don't you?
Registry Roundup: Bedroom
As you continue your wedding registry, consider your bedroom. I'm sure your first thought was to register for all of your entertaining necessities, like serving platters, silverware, etc. But where's all the goodness you keep to yourself?
The Card Shop: Cynthia Warren Wedding Invitations
When it comes time to plan your wedding, Cynthia Warren may be the perfect woman to design stunning, bespoke invitations for your big day. The Bay Area-based artist has designed for events of all sizes, from small, intimate weddings to gala fundraisers for Alice Waters's renowned restaurant Chez Panisse. Warren will work closely with you to translate your story into an artful design that's not only elegant but memorably unique, and one that reflects your personality and taste.
Registry Roundup: Furniture
Though it may be a bit untraditional, for young couples living on their own for the first time or for recent grad student couples, registering for furniture is a good way to get the basics for your home, without running up credit card debt. In rare cases, a generous relative may pony up and buy you an entire sofa. For everyone else, there are retailers that will allow you to register for items at a range of price points, and then essentially exchange the sum for a credit to spend on a high-priced item you actually want, such as furniture.
Designer Couples: Charles and Ray Eames
In honor of wedding season here at Sugar, I thought I'd take a look at some marriages that have made major contributions to the world of design. You've heard of "designer babies," but I'm talking about designer couples — be it architects, interior designers, or product designers, there are plenty of wedded duos who prove that "the couple that designs together, stays together." It's only natural to start with Charles and Ray Eames, arguably some of the most influential designers, who made their mark in the fields of industrial design, furniture design, art, graphic design, film, and architecture.
The Card Shop: Simply Pretty Valentine's Day Cards
For a perfectly pretty and elegantly grownup way to tell your valentine your feelings, check out this selection of letterpress, gocco, and all-around lovely Valentine's Day cards. Start things off on the right note with this You and Me Letterpress Card ($4), which was inspired by Kahlil Gibran's "On Marriage." I love how the words "you" and "me" join in the middle to form this heart.
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