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Casa Quickie: Lean and Layer Your Artwork

CasaSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:00:34 -0700

In last night's episode of The City, Olivia Palermo accepts an editorial job from the creative director of Elle. I love how he's staged his artwork in his office. Leaning and layering framed artwork on a shelf or table is more casual than hanging it, which is ideal for the workplace. It also allows you to rearrange your artwork easily, swapping new pieces in or changing the order of your current ones so you don't tire of them. This style of art display is a bit eclectic, but also quite appropriate for a creative director. If you want to try this in your home, use different frames for each art piece - see how both white and black were used, as well as varying widths? This technique will make each piece stand out from its neighbors. Also, try mixing different mediums of art, such as photography, textiles, and paintings.

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If Money Weren't an Issue . . .

CasaSugar — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:30:00 -0700

. . . would you hang this new work by Tel Aviv native and artist Ron Arad in your home? "Oh, the farmer & the cowman should be friends" will soon be on exhibit at the Timothy Taylor Gallery in London. It's made of stainless and Cor-Ten steel and forms the shape of the United States - if you hadn't noticed.Source

Do You Have Open Bathroom Storage?

CasaSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:00:54 -0700

Having open bathroom storage demands that you keep things neat, or are comfortable with mess, and have no embarrassing prescriptions out in the open - that is, if you're expecting guests. In many ways it's just easier to keep things behind closed doors. But open shelving, such as these glass shelves, can make the room seem bigger and also create an elegant display. What's your storage like?
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Sale Alert: The Container Store Shelving Sale

CasaSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:30:00 -0700

The Container Store is holding its Annual Storewide Shelving Sale, offering 25 percent off all of their shelving, including the Elfa system, InterMetro, Metro Commercial, modular steel cubes, solid mahogany modular cubes, Ladoro, freestanding, Janus, and wall-mounted shelving. Looking at the pile of shoes in my closet is pretty much akin to looking into a toy box, so I think I'll take advantage of this sale and get my footwear under control with some affordable shelving! Here are a few things I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:

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Cool Idea: Grown-Up Record Collection

CasaSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Designer Kenneth Brown offers this smart idea for integrating vinyl record collections into a home. Instead of bulky record shelves (which is what I currently live with), he designed pull-out, partially exposed drawers to house a family's 2,000+ records. I love the accessibility of this storage solution, and the varying shades and patterns of the record spines offer a built-in design accent.

Do you have a savvy solution for storing albums?

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Su Casa: Thinking Outside the Furniture Box

CasaSugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:30:10 -0700

Su Casa member Divagwendolyn recently posted pictures of a friend's creative use of an unusual furniture item. Here's the piece in use in her friend's home.

Can you guess what this sleek-looking shelf has been constructed from? To find out, read more.

It's made from a serving cart! Divagwendolyn writes, "A dear friend of mine is so creative he took the serving cart shown here, turned it upside down, and created shelves. The glass was actually custom made for the top of the 'shelving unit' (and yes, he carried that heavy piece of glass home on the subway!). Talk about amazing. I would have never known that this was a serving cart. He even has plastic bumpers on the handles to protect his floor."

If you're interested in posting pictures of cool home projects like this, make sure to join my Su Casa group!

Steal of the Day: Kitchen Storage Cabinet

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:00:06 -0700

Do you live in a house that's severely lacking in built-in kitchen space? No worries - you can add some much-needed storage space with this Montgomery Ward Kitchen Cabinet ($99.99, originally $149.99). With a classic shape, four drawers, and a one-door cabinet with adjustable shelving, it will add a welcome cache for additional servingware or table linens. I know I could have used this little unit in my last house. How about you?

Love It or Hate It? Stanislav Katz Book Shelving

CasaSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:31:15 -0800

Stanislav Katz Book Shelving (inquire for price) takes any notion you have of a bookcase and hangs it up on the wall. What looks like a flat steel piece shaped like the silhouette of a traditional armoire lays flush against the wall, with hot pink Ikea Lack-like shelves affixed to it, to cut out an entire dimension of a classic "bookcase." I'd love to see this executed with a wall decal or a can of paint and some basic shelves. What do you think?

Love It or Hate It? Growing Together Shelf with Tube Vases

CasaSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:54:48 -0700

There is a lot going on in this Growing Together Shelf with Tube Vases at Wrapables ($68.95). The wall shelf, designed to hold books or CDs, features three bud vases being "watered" by figures of a man and woman.

Crave Worthy: Gump's Cerulean Display Case

CasaSugar — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:50:00 -0700

Thank goodness Jackieos bookmarked this Gump's Cerulean Display Case ($3,950), or otherwise, I would have never known to start saving money to buy it as soon as humanly possible. In case you couldn't tell, I absolutely love this shelving unit, which would be perfect for displaying china or another collection.

I like that it looks somewhat traditional but mixes things up by juxtaposing the bright aqua back wall with the dark lacquered wood. Do you crave it as much as I do?

Chrome Cupboard Shelf - $11.99	Large Flat Wire Stacking Shelves - $17.99
Iron Spice Rack - $19.99	Qube Wine Rack by Umbra - $99.00
Chrome Cupboard Shelf Bridge - $7.99	Strut Brackets with Karma Shelf by Umbra - $29.98
InterMetro Solid Shelving - $168.92	White 3-Shelf Entertainment Cart - $89.00
White Stackable Folding Bookcase - $79.00	Chestnut Stackable Folding Bookcase - $79.00
Ladoro Display Cubes - $450.96	Glass Shelf Clip Kits - $34.99
White & Sycamore elfa Office - $642.45	Platinum & White elfa Office Shelving & Desk - $128.96
Java Roll-Out Desk - $299.00	Wall-Mounted Enameled Cube Bath Cabinet - $230.95
Wall-Mounted Enameled Steel Cube Cabinet - $427.89