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Roundup: A Feel For Copper

CasaSugar — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:00:00 PDT

Though I've told you time and again that I won't be redecorating my home for Fall, I can't seem to keep autumnal palettes off of my mind. First it was these colorful Fall wallpapers and now I'm dreaming about the warm color of copper. The peachy metal plays well with silver and gold (the two other elements in its family in the periodic table), so it's quite a versatile finish for your home.

I love copper against deep eggplant and midnight blues. In fact, I think these Roost Copper Clad Mirrors ($212) would look smashing against this plum-colored chrysanthemum wallpaper. But if you're not sold on integrating so much of the dapper metal into your décor, there are plenty of smaller accessories and furniture items to choose from. Check out my picks below.

Lovely Little Vignettes: the Silver Chipmunk

Casa Community — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:30:00 PDT

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Bunnyhorse from the Lovely Little Vignettes group:

This old yellow wood has since been repurposed into part of a shelf, but I liked the way it looked against the vintage silver chipmunk in my kitchen. Someday when I have a place with a yard, the chipmunk might once again return to the outdoors.

Be sure to share photos and details of your own home décor arrangements in the Lovely Little Vignettes group!

Desire/Acquire: Fisherman Pendant Lamp

CasaSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:03 PDT

I love the industrial, retro look of this Modern Dose Fisherman Light ($235). Its silver-toned steel surface provides a great neutral palette that one could decorate around, or simply add to an already-established room's decor. And while it's rather reasonably priced, if I want to decorate with multiples of these (I can see three of them hanging in my kitchen), they do add up.

To find an unbelievably cheap alternative,

The Fisherman Ceiling Lamp ($69) is definitely a steal, and while its shape is more cylindrical than round, it's still a close match to the Modern Dose light. It has a tarnish-resistant chrome finish, and is hard-wired. Which one do you prefer? Or does this lamp leave you angling for another alternative?

Cool Idea: Embroidered Metal Lampshades

CasaSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:11 PST

When I was swinging through the San Francisco Anthropologie store recently, I was stopped in my tracks by these metal pendant lamps.
We all know that objects make a bigger impression when they're arranged in multiples (and three is really a magic number when it comes to arranging), but the multiple lamps weren't what wowed me. It's the impressive embroidery on the metal shades! I'm not sure how they punctured the holes into these - perhaps with a tiny drill bit - but the overall effect is stunning and unexpected.

To get a closer look at this embroidery,

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I love the way the light shines through the holes in the lamp. Are you a fan?

Cool Idea: The Dressler's Decadent Details

CasaSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:00:44 PDT

I don't make it a habit to feature restaurants on CasaSugar, but when the interior design of one blows me away, I feel compelled to share. Take the Dressler, a neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn, NY. While the Dressler serves a restrained, palette-tempting menu, diners are often equally taken with the eatery's décor. Capable of seating 60 diners, the Dressler's main room is an absolute visual treat. A pretty barstool reveals itself, upon closer examination, to be adorned with fairytale characters; a Baroque chandelier is alive with roosting birds.

Owner Colin Devlin showed great foresight when overseeing the interior design of his restaurant, which was completed by Joseph Foglia Designs. And the real charm is in the details: furniture, lighting fixtures, and accents were all made by Brooklyn Navy Yard artisan sculptors.

To take the full tour,

To check out the restaurant yourself, make reservations through its site.

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Roundup: Heavy Metal

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:30:55 PDT

Since I found that re-imagined Aluminum Wine Table, I've been keeping an eye out for elegant metal furnishings. I love the interpretation of classic shapes in metallics. The shiny pop of metallic furniture can really add a fun update to a room, and just one well-chosen piece can take a room from expected to amazing.

To see some of my favorite metallic furniture finds,

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Trend Alert: Heavy Metal

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:00:22 PDT

I don't know if 15-year-old Taylor Momsen, of Gossip Girl fame, is really into heavy metal. However, I saw Guns n' Roses (and Metallica) when I was 12 so I was a wee rockin' chick. But she certainly played the part recently in Yves Saint Laurent, black leather, shimmering jewels, and smoky eyes. I would like to advocate that one should only attempt this look if they have rock in their soul, or the rock gods would not approve . . .

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Cool Idea: Metal Interiors

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:15:43 PDT

Are you into adding some heavy metal to your house? I'm not suggesting you start listening to Black Sabbath, of course, but that you experiment with some unusual materials. Take this ribbed metal wall, which I found in Australian architect Cathy Spratt's portfolio. She used metal walls for this beach house bathroom, which lends a vacation-oriented feel to the room. This is such an unexpected and interesting design element, which I think would work perfectly in a beach house or summer home. I'd love to experiment with metal walls. If you're interested you can find some metal wall and ceiling products here. Do you love this look as well?

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Clean Your Cans

FitSugar — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:25:00 PST

Before opening canned beans, meats, fruits, or veggies have you ever thought about the top of the can? Just close your eyes and try to picture the life of the can in your hand. It went from factory to truck to store, and was probably touched by at least 3 different people before making it to the shelf. I don't even want to think about how many customers picked up that same can too. Maybe the can dropped on the floor and a kid picked his nose and then put it back on the shelf.

As if that isn't gross enough, who knows how long that can has been sitting there, just collecting dust and germs. And when you go to open the can, the top always slides into the food, so all that nasty junk becomes part of your dinner.

Here's an idea. Always wash and wipe off the top of your can before you open it. You'll have piece of mind knowing you got rid of all the dirt, and your food will be spared bits of dust and bacteria.

The same goes for soda cans and pet food. They can get just as grimy.

Nina, Kirsten, Diane, and More Step Out For the Very Glamorous amfAR Gala

Lauren Turner — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:15:50 PDT

The annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala took place at the Hotel du Cap in France yesterday. The glamorous event has occurred during the Cannes Film Festival for almost two decades and this year brought out many stars, including a L'Wren Scott-clad Julianna Margulies and her husband Keith Lieberthal, as well as Alec Baldwin and his fiancée Hilaria Thomas. Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger, in Chanel, continued their red-carpet run with another appearance for the cameras after stepping out most recently for the Nights in Monaco Gala in Monte Carlo. Kirsten Dunst chose blue Louis Vuitton gown and sat with boyfriend and On the Road costar Garrett Hedlund during dinner. Milla Jovovich, who we chatted with last night at L'Oréal's bash, wore a metallic look by Atelier Versace while Kylie Minogue brought a pop of color in red. Petra Nemcova also chose the bright hue while model Doutzen Kroes went with white.