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Casa Craving Recap: Pink Ribbon

CasaSugar — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:30:36 -0700

Yesterday marked the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So pink (as in pink ribbon) was the inspiration for this week's Casa Craving Challenge, and I asked you guys to design a stylish kitchen around this light pink color, and this SMEG '50 Style Refrigerator.

It wasn't an easy choice but the best rooms opted for a retro, '50s design, or just mid-century accents, which resonated harmoniously with the SMEG refrigerator. You can see all of the pink SMEG bookmarks here, as well as all the great lists. (Still not sure how to create a list? TeamSugar has a great tutorial on listmaking if you're not sure how. Here are my three favorite pink SMEG looks:

Look #1 was designed by paperfairies, who went 100% retro with a '50s diner style table and banquette seating, for a look she calls "Euro modern with diner chic." She chose a silver, black and pink palette to coordinate with the SMEG refrigerator, but didn't go super pink. You can tell that paperfairies really visualized her kitchen, choosing all the details, everywhere from the sleek, white kitchen cabinets down to a kitschy, pink flamingo oven mitt and towel set.

For two more great looks, read more

Look #2 was designed by klynnmorton, who gave the SMEG refrigerator all the attention by choosing "a mix of modern stainless steel appliances, a diner style table, and some great patterned chairs." Her kitchen, which she says "cannot get more retro modern than this," is classy, understated, and a place that would be relaxing to walk into. I liked her quirky accents like the bentwood chairs, which picked up the color of the fridge, and the kit kat clock, which both showed character but weren't over-the-top retro.

Look #3 was designed by tdamji who chose a mix of orange and pink for her color palette, along with a lot of stainless steel, and light wood furniture. She showed off her girly side with floral melamine plates, hand-pressed coasters, a cupcake kitchen timer, and adorable petits fours tea lights.

Casa Craving Challenge: Pink Ribbon

CasaSugar — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:03:10 -0700

Every Thursday on CasaSugar, I'll give you a decorating challenge and ask you to go Casa Craving for items that fit the look. (Here's a post explaining what a Casa Craving is and how to create one.)

The latest Casa Craving Challenge is inspired by the emblem of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the pink ribbon.

So in this Casa Craving Challenge, I’d like you to design a stylish kitchen around this light pink color. You can go totally pretty-in-pink or use other colors, with calculated punches of pink. To start you off, I’ve chosen this pink SMEG '50 Style Refrigerator ($1,999) to incorporate into each of your kitchens. What furniture, artwork, appliances, tableware, silverware, and other accents would you use to get the look?

Tell me by creating Casa Cravings and tagging your Cravings with the phrase pink SMEG, and I'll feature the results next Wednesday, Oct. 3. Even better, you can create a list of your bookmarks; TeamSugar has a great tutorial on listmaking if you're not sure how. Please let me know if you have any questions. For a list of online home stores to try, read more

Amazon Home
Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Crate & Barrel
Design Within Reach
Gump's
Ikea
Jonathan Adler
Lekker Home
Linens and Things
Macy's Home
Pottery Barn
Restoration Hardware
Room & Board
Target
Urban Outfitters
Unica Home
West Elm
World Market

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Midday Muse: Pretty Pink Fridge

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:57:21 -0700

I know we're all excited about the lovely Smeg Retro Fridges coming to the U.S., so perhaps you'll appreciate this photo of a pink Smeg I found on Poppytalk. It offers a great lesson on incorporating the pastel appliance into your decor: Place it in an otherwise minimalist kitchen with one bright-pink accent.

Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 10:00:57 -0700

Find some room inspiration with telescopeeyes' modern, playful guest room.
This week's Casa Craving Challenge asks you to design a cool kitchen around a pink Smeg refrigerator.
Check out three sweet options in green mattresses in this week's Good, Better, Best.
Ikat fabric was all the rage on the runway. Check out some of my favorite home accessory ikats at one of this week's Trend Alerts.
Are you plant savvy? Then name this plant.
Our new Steal of the Day feature will help you find cheap and chic accessories and products for your home.
Re-imagine the ole château with a modern twist with a Sofia Coppola-inspired Get the Look.

Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:37:48 -0700

Take inspiration from the runways for this week's pink and gray Casa Craving Challenge.
Or hop on the latest decorating trend with feminine black tie-inspired pieces.
Got a decorating question? My new Room Therapy feature can help.
Express your love of Breakfast at Tiffany's through your decorating scheme.
Turn thrift-store plates into quicky art with this week's fun DIY project.
Listen to Kanye West's new album while checking out this great gallery of his LA home.
And finally, join me in drooling over Smeg's 1950s-style refrigerators.