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Have You Wandered a Maze?

CasaSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:15:51 -0700

Topiary mazes, like London's Hampton Court maze, pictured here, are amazing hybrids of horticulture and art. The Hampton Court maze, designed by George London and Henry Wise, was erected between 1689 and 1695.

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If Money Weren't an Issue . . .

CasaSugar — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:45:14 -0700

. . . Would you want your own backyard topiary maze?

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Nice and New: Accessories and Furniture at Crate & Barrel

CasaSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:30:24 -0700

I recently received a catalog of all the new goodness at Crate & Barrel, and there's so much to love, I couldn't help but share. I'm seeing a lot of rich, deep tones like eggplant, berry, and mountainous blues, as well as a range of graphic patterns from methodical mazes to free-form kaleidoscope-like motifs. There also seems to be a few updated midcentury-style pieces, as well as several with an industrial look. Check out my picks and tell me what you think.

Home Away From Home: Lainio's Snow Village

CasaSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:00:11 -0700

Before I bid Winter a final adieu, I thought I should bring you some awe-inspiring photos of a unique hotel, bar, restaurant, and art gallery in Finland. The Lainio Snow Village is located in the smal town of Lainio in the western part of Finnish Lapland, about 150 km north of Lapland's capital Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle, and opens on December 1st every year. Consisting of an Ice Bar, a Snow Hotel, a restaurant, and an art gallery, the space is made of snow and ice, and features colorfully lighted ice sculptures and snow sculptures. There are also amusements for kids as well, with an ice maze and snow slide.

If you're daring, you can rent one of the 20 double igloo rooms at The Snow Hotel, or one of six ice suites. If you get chilly, you can descend to the subterranean floor where there's a sauna, showers and bathrooms, and a large room with a fireplace. I'd love to have an ice adventure by staying over at the Snow Hotel; would you?

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Carmen Plum Pillow - $49.95	Shesham Wall Mount-Stacking Wine Rack - $29.95
Ringo Rug - $199.00	Marsden Leather Chair - $1,099.00
Lettuce Print Market Bag - $12.95	Acrylic Letter Tray/Pencil Cup - $7.95
Vincenza Curtain Panels - $99.95	Henley Vermilion Floor Pillow - $36.95
Piedras Pillow - $24.95	Preston Teal Runner - $169.00
Esker Vase - $24.95	Simone Daybed - $999.00
Turner Barstool - $199.00	Frame Console Table - $599.00
Sidecar Sectional - $2,699.00	Notch Bookcase - $199.00
Acacia Salad-Serve Set - $39.95	Metal Circles Placemat - $14.95
Kaleidoscope Green Napkin - $6.95	Briza Print Napkin - $4.95