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Roundup: Octopus's Garden

CasaSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:00:09 -0800

Did you know there are around 300 recognized octopus species? Luckily, there are plenty of octopi in the ocean of interior design to go around, too. The De La Espada Double Octopus Chandelier ($1,995), with its globe body and bulb-tipped legs, is a fabulous example of all of the spirited octopus-motif items I have in store for you. See the rest when you read more.

jefdesigns Home Octopus Pillow - $82.00	Jefdesigns - Octopus Silkscreened Panel - $120.00
Thomas Paul Octopus Linen Pillow - $100.00	Ocean Life Water Color Prints - $69.00
Raffia Embroidered Pillow Cover - $24.00	CAKE Octopi Cups - $18.00
De La Espada single octopus - $1,195.00

Weird Furniture: Octopus Chair

CasaSugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:30:41 -0800

The Octopus Chair (price unlisted), fashioned from pairs of recycled jeans and polystyrene balls, is a multi-shape beanbag and a cross "between a chair and a lounge sculpture," allowing you "to adapt your seating to your interior." In some cases of weird furniture, I am willing to suspend my inclination towards normalcy in favor of something that is "weird" yet still cool and "artsy." But dear Mr. Octopus, I do not like you, find you cool or artsy, or care that you can transform into multi-shapes. You simply aren't good-looking enough to pass my test with swimming colors or to ever sea my living room. I hope this news doesn't break your third heart.

Casa Shops: TableElegance

CasaSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:30:22 -0700

If you're in the market for some tableware or serving dishes, check out TableElegance, a new online shop that specializes in modern, sophisticated tabletop items. From octopus napkin rings (which I covet) to simple, pretty tablecloths, this online destination has everything you need to outfit your table for an elegant dinner party.

Check out the site for the entire collection of well-chosen, artisanal items, or look below for my favorite finds.

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Love It or Hate It? Neptune Bowl

CasaSugar — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:20:14 -0800

The Neptune Bowl ($295) is a unique serving piece with an oceanic influence. Designed in nickel plate and stainless steel with decorative octopus legs by Michael Aram, this is a fanciful and fun object, though one that seems like it would be more at home in Jack Sparrow's floating casa than my landlubber one.