Designer Suki Cheema Thinks Spring With His Indonesia Collection


Updated 05/01/12 6:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Suki Cheema Indonesia Collection Pictures

Designer Suki Cheema is renowned for his intuitive, in-depth understanding of pattern, textiles, and printmaking, which has landed him positions with Calvin Kelin, Ralph Lauren, and Diane von Furstenberg. In fact, it was Diane von Furstenberg who inspired Suki to follow his dreams of launching his own line. With SUKI CHEEMA, an exclusive collection of home and personal accessories, Suki marries Read more

4 Modernist Designers to Watch According to Vas Kiniris


Updated 04/06/12 8:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Modern Furniture, Pillows, and Dishes From Up and Coming Designers

After 20 years of running San Francisco's Zinc Details, owner Vas Kiniris has watched modernism evolve. From the iconic mid-century styles that still remain relevant to the explosion of new talent hitting the scene, Vas strives to incorporate both ends of the spectrum into his design store. You may have caught Vas's tips yesterday for his favorite ways to shop and style like a modernist. Now, Read more

Crewel to Be Kind: Modern Takes on This Old-School Embroidery Technique


Updated 03/29/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shopping For Crewel Pillows and Lampshades

From home decor to fashion, needlework is all the rage. This daringly dressed model was seen today on the catwalk during the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Graduates Show 2012 at China Fashion Week. Her sculptural dress is created from loops of thread stitched using a crewel technique. Crewel embroidery, also known as crewelwork, is at least 1,000 years old. Traditionally, it's used Read more

10 Supercool Throw Pillows For Your Kid's Room


Updated 03/07/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kids Pillows

Does your kid's room need a lil decorative update? Try a cool pillow, perfect to jazz up that glider, perk up a bed, or just to make your lil lady or guy smile with its whimsy. Modern, kid-friendly throw pillows from fave children's stores like Land of Nod and Serena and Lily — and from smaller labels sold on Etsy — are a small way to make a big style impact . . . and give your babe a sweet Read more

25 Pretty and Plush Pillows Under $50


Updated 02/23/12 11:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pretty Throw Pillows Under $50

My living room needed an overhaul, so recently we scraped together what we could to purchase two new sofas. They're my dream pieces, but their spare mid-century design screamed for a little adornment, and our investment left little in the way of a budget for throw pillows. Additionally, I forgot to account for the cost of what seemed to be simple decor items (often $100 or more) and the fact that Read more

Millworks Pillows and Ready-to-Wear Looks Usher In an Early Spring


Updated 01/12/12 5:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

H.D. Buttercup Throw Pillows

Maybe it's the unusually warm Winter we're having in Northern California, but I'm already anxious to incorporate exuberant Spring colors and patterns into my wardrobe and home. Luckily, H.D. Buttercup's San Francisco location just added a new millworks shop-in-shop filled with pillows ($58-$78) covered in graphic patterns and groovy palettes. While the prints are botanically inspired, the Read more

Link Time: A Caribbean Getaway, DIY Wall Art, and Tips For Finding the Right Pillow!


Updated 01/11/12 11:50 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Affordable Exotic Hotels Plus More Links

Tour the lush grounds of a surprisingly affordable inn nestled in the Caribbean jungle. — Garden Design Paper bird cutouts serve as bold wall decor in this incredibly chic Tribeca apartment. — Houzz Save cash with these seven budget-savvy bathroom makeover tips. — Country Living Cozy up with this gallery of modern fireplace designs. — California Home + Design Try your hand at making Read more