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Are you ever out and about and happen to spy a gorgeous home? Or perhaps you're shopping and can't believe how cool a certain new chandelier is? If you've ever been tempted to snap a photo and share it with the CasaSugar community, good news: now you can.
Coveted Crib: Alexander Calder's Sculpture-Filled French Home
Many Casa readers are probably familiar with artist Alexander Calder's unmistakable sculptures and mobiles. Recently, I stumbled across photos of his French home and studio from the 1960s. The eclectic home and art-filled spaces are the obvious home of an artist.
Danger! Danger! Love It or Hate It?
Artist Lisa Congdon made a mobile out of scissors and loops to display in her San Francisco design shop, Rare Device. Inventive. But you know what I think?
Roundup: Flensted Mobiles
Flensted Mobiles are crafted on the island of Funen in Denmark, where Hans Christian Andersen was born. This family business designs and makes its mobiles at "Frederiksminde" the old village school at Brenderup. Flensted Mobiles are created so that the elements are in constant motion while the entire mobile maintains a harmonic balance.
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DIY: Recycled Magazine Mobiles
If anyone thought the Frazier & Wing Recycled Magazine Mobiles we posted about were Crave Worthy, but didn't want to spend 200 bucks to get one, look no further. Still Dottie has come up with do-it-yourself directions for making your very own mobile from recycled magazine pages that certainly look as pretty as the originals. So, I thought I'd pass them along.
Link Time!
- I love these AphroChic pillows. — Decor8
- This romantic, modern bedroom has a classic twist. — AT:LA
- Whip up some holiday placemats.
Craveworthy: Frazier & Wing Mobiles
Maybe it's the bright, primary colors, or maybe it's the mobile's ability to transport even the most jaded home design enthusiast back to childhood whimsy. Whatever the reason, I am absolutely smitten with Frazier and Wing's gorgeous mobiles.
These lovely home accessories are actually upcycle projects, since they are constructed from old magazines.
DIY: Handsewn Bird Mobile
If you've never sewn before, this is a great project to start you on your way. No machine is needed, as everything is hand sewn. Hand sewing is a great skill, as you can use it to complete simple repairs on clothing, from patching jeans to sewing on buttons to hemming skirts.
Casa Shops: Adelante and Curb Service
Whenever I visit friends in Austin, I try to drop by Adelante, a hip, laid-back women's clothing and lifestyle boutique. The shop, which has been in Austin since 1992, and called San Antonio home before that, is a family-owned boutique that offers everything from shoes, dresses, and jewelry to home accessories and vintage, refurbished furniture.
The owner, Tricia Roberts, has a great eye for fashionable, affordable finds, and I always find some must-have item when I stop by.
Cool Ideas: Design Star's Celebrity Rooms
The last episode of Design Star narrowed the field from three to two designers. In my opinion, the designer who was eliminated (Lonnie) created the most cohesive and style-forward rooms out of the three. Everyone did a great job, though, and there are plenty of great ideas to take away from the latest episode.
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