Love It or Hate It? Hand Grenade Oil Lamp


Updated 03/07/08 9:50 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 15 comments

Love It or Hate It? Hand Grenade Oil Lamp

The refillable Hand Grenade Oil Lamps ($55-$65) by Dutch designer Piet Houtenbos are made from real US Army surplus grenades and sealed with a genuine US quarter on the bottom for additional American authenticity. Perhaps not the prettiest mood lighting for your Love Shack, but original nonetheless. It would make a unique gift for a history-buff bachelor, or an ironic and shell-shocking accent Read more

Simply Fab: Magnolia Oil Lamp


Updated 06/22/07 1:40 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

Simply Fab: Magnolia Oil Lamp

I'm always a sucker for cool lighting, so when I saw this Magnolia Tree Oil Lamp, $48, I fell in love. Plus, I know how much you all like nature-themed motifs on your decorative pieces! It was designed by Adam Frank and uses an etched stainless steel tree form to project an image onto your wall. It's perfect for some serious mood lighting, or just to add some depth to a room! Read more

5 Charming, International Private Houses That Moonlight as Hotels


Updated 08/25/11 3:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Private House Hotels in Bahamas, Madrid and Seville, Spain

WSJ. Magazine hits newsstands this Saturday in the Journal's weekend paper, and the magazine has offered us an exclusive preview of its September décor feature! This month, in "There's No Place Like (Someone Else's) Home," former Domino editor Rita Konig takes readers around the world to visit five exquisite residences that also double as hotels. "Most of these tranquil home-away-from homes Read more

Link Time!


Updated 08/01/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beach House Tour Pictures

Need a virtual beach vacation? Tour these 20 beach houses. — Houzz Make some pretty oil lamps for your August outdoor parties. — Fresh Home Ideas Get some tips on unusual tools for cleaning your bathroom. — ShelterPop Learn how to make rental-friendly gardens. — Re-Nest Explore some exciting color cominations for your home. — Real Simple What do you think of Straight Line Designs' Read more