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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.

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.

Desire/Acquire: Pottery Barn's Edison Chandelier

CasaSugar — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:30:21 -0800

I love the dangling, octopus-arms look of Pottery Barn's Edison Chandelier ($400). Crafted of iron with bronze-finished cord brackets, the chandelier was inspired by the beauty of industrial fixtures and the 20th-century architectural designs of Adolf Loos. It's actually not that badly priced, but luckily, you can find something very similar for even less money.

Find out where you can get it when you read more.

The Industrial Pendant Chandelier ($225) is a custom-made chandelier from Etsy seller ModernMilieu. It consists of 10 outlets hanging from six-foot-long cables, which can each be attached to the ceiling in any way you choose. It's a very close match to the Edison chandelier, don't you think?

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.