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Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan Describe Their Greenwich Village Home

CasaSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:27 -0700

Most of us describe our homes in fairly generic terms, tossing out "modern," "traditional with a twist," or "relaxed Regency," if pressed for a characterization. Well, leave it to Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan to turn dull description on its head.
To hear how they describe their home, read more.

In the June 22 issue of the New Yorker, Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan take writer Ariel Levy through a tour of their Greenwich Village apartment. While there weren't any photos of the apartment, the quotes were vibrant enough to paint quite the picture of their home (and if you're curious, check out these 2005 photos from the New York Times. In the meanwhile, I have to share my absolute favorite quotes from Jonathan and Simon, as they describe their style:

"Palatial gay fantasia." - Doonan
“Glamorous romper room . . . Because Johnny and I are very infantile."- Doonan
“This is the antithesis of the two-room flat where I grew up." - Doonan
"It's mantique-y" - Adler

Painting by Simona Galeckaité

Happy Father's Day!

CasaSugar — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:30:07 -0700

Happy Father's Day! I hope you've remembered to send your dear old dad a card or present. If you need some last-minute ideas for spending quality time with him today, check out my tips. I caught a great National Public Radio segment this week featuring Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan remembering their fathers. Since so many of you are Adler/Doonan fans, I thought you might enjoy listening to this Father's Day interview with Simon and Jonathan. It made me think about how I relate my favorite stories about my father, or describe him to friends who haven't made his acquaintance. So whether you're making a long-distance call to wish your father a good Father's Day, or spending the day with him, here's hoping you have a great day with your dad!

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Design Couple of 2008: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan

CasaSugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:00:52 -0800

There's been no shortage of coverage of uber-cutie couple Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan this year on CasaSugar, because the pair has churned out a surplus of great design. From pottery to publishing, this couple has kept me on my toes tracking their creative movements! Check out the slideshow to review some of their greatest hits (and a few misses) from 2008. Source

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Halloween How-To: Simon Doonan

CasaSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:00:38 -0700

Yesterday, I showed you how your man can dress like Jonathan Adler this Halloween. Adler's wardrobe is an endless bucket of fun, so he's an ideal costume inspiration for any design fiend. But Adler's hubby Simon Doonan, creative director of Barneys New York and recent Top Design guest judge, is the go-to guy when it comes to fashion expertise, and never shows up at a party in anything less than eccentric. Doonan's signature look features a vibrant floral button-down, so that's a must for anyone trying to model himself on the man. Here are a few other finds to finish off the look:

Robert Graham Townsend Floral Shirt - $298.00	Stripe Web Belt - $39.50
Cheap Monday Autobahn Straight Leg Jeans in Unwash - $65.00	CO-OP Barneys New York Dot Tie- Forest - $55.00
Navy Velvet Blazer - $198.00	New Balance 420 Low Pro - $70.00
Bottega Veneta brown woven leather messenger bag - $2,120.00	Eccentric Glamour: Creating An Insanely More Fabulous You - $24.00
Simon & Schuster Wacky Chicks - $13.00

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Top Design, Episode Eight: "Light It Up"

CasaSugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:45:24 -0700

Three men (Preston, Eddie, and Nathan) and two women (Ondine and Andrea) remain on Top Design. Right off the bat, we are treated to more homesickness from Andrea (in case you forgot, which it is literally impossible to do if you watch the show regularly, she's Ricky Schroder's wife). As the episode begins, Andrea receives flowers and a love poem from her hubz, which she says makes her even more homesick. Many of you have been anti-Andrea, but I was actually starting to warm up to her. However, this display of adorableness has made me change my mind yet again. (And was it just me, or did Ondine seem a little sarcastic when she said she was thrilled to have met her?)

But on to the design challenge! Things started with a switcheroo, as the designers were asked to complete a pop design challenge before moving on to the main challenge. Using Jonathan Adler accessories, the designers styled the same sets of beige sofas. Eddie won immunity for the challenge (I did love his fern and floral table arrangement). Still, he continues to be a cheeky and, dare I say, rude, dude.

To see who won, and who had to leave, read more.

This week, the designers were challenged to create a room around one focal point: Swarovski crystal lighting. The fixtures were absolutely stunning, and the designers had $22,000 to spend on their rooms. I was in love with Nathan's super-funky rich girl's bedroom - I admired his bold use of the wooden horse and the Keith Haring-esque pop art colors and designs on the wall.

And yay! Jonathan Adler's hubby Simon Doonan was the guest judge for this episode. Though, sadly, this meant that we were denied the opportunity to observe more of Kelly Wearstler's wacky style. Luckily, Nathan helped us out with his bling-bling silver leather jacket, which he wore at judging.

The judges hated Eddie's use of his Swarovski chandelier, which they said looked cheap, but they loved Nathan's room, as well as Preston's, and Preston's sleek living room was declared the winner of the challenge. Before they could declare a loser, though, Andrea offered to leave, since she was homesick for her kids and husband. Did they let her go? Absolutely.

What struck you about this episode? Were you more annoyed by Eddie's attitude, or his obsession with Martha Stewart? Do you get the impression that Preston is a sweet shy nerd who's being ostracized by the cool kids? Tell me in the comments.

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This Just In: Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler Tie Knot in SF

CasaSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:10:06 -0700

I've told you about his country home, his textiles, and his pottery, and now I have the pleasure of telling you that Jonathan Adler and his longtime sweetie Simon Doonan were married today in my town, San Francisco! The couple first made it legal at San Francisco's gorgeous City Hall, and later in the afternoon had a more formal Jewish ceremony.

To find out details, read more.

According to SF Unzipped,

They've been together 14 years, and there were no misty eyes in Room 168, where they signed the marriage papers, Doonan said. "It was fun and happy,'' But, Adler said, it was very romantic, nevertheless.

"I turned off the ringer on my BlackBerry. That's very romantic; it's a big deal for me to do that.''

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Coveted Crib: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's Pied-à-terre

CasaSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:00:34 -0700

In honor of Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's impending nuptials, I thought I'd give you a sneak peek at what their married life at home away from home looks like. USA Today recently interviewed them in their Shelter Island, New York home, which Doonan aptly described as, "a fully branded home." The space is in many ways the love child of a Jonathan Adler shop and a Barneys window display (Doonan is creative director) — bursting with energy, color, creativity, and Adler's inventory. To see for yourself, check out this slideshow, and read the article for more details. Source

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This Just In: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan to Tie the Knot

CasaSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:00:06 -0700

It's not every day that one of my favorite designers gets hitched, so I'm excited to tell you that designer Jonathan Adler and Barney's New York creative director (and author) Simon Doonan plan to legally tie the knot in mid-September in California, according to New York.
But their big day won't be your usual ostentatious celebrity wedding. In the New York article, Doonan was quoted saying, "I always thought we were married, so I don’t feel like celebrating the fact that the government’s allowing me to think I’m married. It’s more like paying a parking ticket. We’ll have a nice romantic dinner, him and me."

Apparently, it was Adler's mom and sister who really got the ball rolling on this wedlock. Doonan went on to say, "They’ve been incredibly supportive and kept an eye out on what was going on, and they said, ‘Oh, you guys should get married
in California.’ So it was them that sort of prompted us."

In case you're wondering where the cute couple is registered, you can stop looking, as they apparently are happy enough just to have each other. "We have enough tchotchkes at home for one lifetime," said Doonan. Well, I'd hope so, considering that Adler himself is a purveyor of tchotchkes! I for one love this wacky, creative duo, and am happy to see them making it official — even if it's just like paying a parking ticket.
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Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:30:03 -0700

Jakob Dylan found a buyer for his Spanish-style spread.
Read how Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan describe their Greenwich Village home.
Splendid scallops are the latest trend.
Learn seven steps to becoming your own decorator.
Tord Boontje was named Head of Design Products at the Royal College of Art.
Take a peek at James Bond style throughout the years.
Check out India Hicks's beautiful Harbour Island home.
Madonna wants to re-create her former English manor in NYC.

Halloween How-To: Martha Stewart

CasaSugar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:00:24 -0700

This Halloween, I've costumed you as some of the biggest forces in the design world: Jonathan Adler, Simon Doonan, and Kelly Wearstler. But, you must also consider the queen bee homemaker herself, Martha Stewart. She may not sport a floral button-down daily like Doonan or experiment with wild tress techniques like Wearstler, but she does have a distinct style: classic and age-appropriate, always with her signature blond bob. Don't be surprised to see Martha with a crafting tool at hand either: she's always prepared. Here, she's seen posing at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Macy's Flower Show, where she also signed copies of her latest book.

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Eileen Fisher Women's Felted Alpaca Wool Melange Round Neck Jacket - $278.00	Martin stretch cotton slim trouser - $79.00
Seamless Scoop Neck Cami - $6.99	Brush Hairline Grace Wig, Blond - $105.00
Gucci gold leather horsebit loafers - $356.00	Burberry Chronograph Watch - $525.00
14k Gold Diamond Stud Earrings (3/4 ct. t.w.) - $2,300.00	Oxo Good Grips Kitchen and Herb Scissors - $16.99
Personalized Adult Fitted Apron, Pumpkin - $24.00	Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook - $45.00
Harvest in a Box - $59.00