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Sale Alert: 50 Percent Off Home Titles at Taunton Press
Hurry! Until Thursday (yes, that's tomorrow), Taunton Press is having its biggest sale of the year on home, garden, design, and crafting titles. There are some excellent titles here that will help you renew your home in different ways, and if you're planning on trying the Thing-A-Day challenge, there are some inspiring craft titles as well.
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Inspired: Nanette Lepore 2010 Spring
New York Fashion Week continues to wow with design inspiration, and Nanette Lepore's Spring 2010 show was no exception. I loved the subtle Moroccan references, as well as the bold splashes of floral prints and bright use of color. See how I translated her looks to the home design world (and when you're done, check out her amazing townhouse).
On the Market: Melrose Place Apartments
If you ever dreamed of living in West Hollywood's most scandalous courtyard complex, now's your chance to make life at Melrose Place a real estate reality — sort of. To promote the new series of the '90s prime time drama, a fake real estate listing for Melrose Place Apartments has hit the web, complete with photos of an apartment in the complex and a panoramic tour. Features include "hardwood floors, an absolutely killer kitchen, vintage appliances, water pressure to-die-for, huge bedrooms, French doors, an original clawfoot tub, and closet space for two."
Get the Look: Lovely Little Vignettes
Earlier today, I told you about our new community features on CasaSugar. One of the new groups I'm establishing is Lovely Little Vignettes. This group is a place for you to post a photo or two of your favorite corner of your home, or of a home, shop, or corner of the world that inspires you.
Cool Idea: Wavy Rails on a Beach Shack
I love architecture that mimics nature, but nautilus-shaped houses are sometimes a bit too wacky for my tastes. Instead, I like the subtle reference. Take this porch railing, for example.
Ask Casa: Books on Spanish Colonial Architecture
Hello Casa,
My dream is to buy or build a Spanish Colonial home for myself one day. I was wondering if you could recommend some books on this architectural style for me. Some coffee table books would be fine, or something on the construction of the homes too and interior design .
How-To: Weave a Willow Pergola
Last week, I showed you this beautiful willow pergola, which was featured at Sunset's Celebration Weekend. You can tour the Mod Cottage where the pergola was featured, if you missed the great photos of this cool house.
The woven technique used in the pergola is referred to as wattle.
Ask Casa: Taylor Swift's Duvet Cover
Dear Casa,
I know how much you love Moroccan-themed décor. I was watching a Dateline special Sunday night featuring Taylor Swift, and they showed her Moroccan-themed bedroom. Do you know where she bought her comforter/duvet cover (or where I could get a similar one)?
Casa Shops: From Sthlm
When I traveled to Sweden, I was stunned by all the gorgeous blondes (and blonds), but I was especially impressed with the country's propensity for good design. Not only were design shops ubiquitous, but even simple, everyday items seemed to have smart aesthetics. Though stylish as well, I'm not referring to traditional folkloric design — or Ikea.
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