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Do You Decorate With Garden Statuary?

CasaSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:00:43 -0700

Carefully chosen statuary can really add flair to a garden. I love the calm ambiance this statue adds to this landscape. Do you tend to forgo statuary? Or are you a fan?

Love It or Hate It? Lion Statue

CasaSugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:00:42 -0800

This Terra Cotta Lion ($449.99) is an interpretation of a 17th century Indonesian design, and can be used both inside and out. It definitely would create an unexpected element in a room, but I can't imagine looking at this guy when I first open my eyes in the morning, can you?

Love It or Hate It? Jonathan Adler Midnight Cat Statue

CasaSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:30:59 -0700

This funky little kitty statue ($98) from Jonathan Adler's Menagerie collection is decorated with a spotted geometric coat. Would you want it in your home?

How Would You . . .

CasaSugar — Sun, 25 May 2008 08:38:05 -0700

For the next round of this challenge, I'd like you to look at this Museum Replica of a Masosaur ($7,500). It was built in the 1970s in the US and dequisitioned from San Francisco's Academy of Science. It's the identical model of a masosaur in New York's Natural History Museum, and both are cast from the only intact skeleton ever found. How could you fit this six-foot-long statue into your home? Would you hang it? Would you gift it to your favorite paleontologist? Where would it work best? Tell me by commenting below!

How Would You . . .

CasaSugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:04 -0700

There's something so sweet about this early 19th century Spanish Colonial Cage Santo ($7500). It features the original boat shaped cage base, inset glass eyes, articulated arms that are jointed at the shoulders and elbow, tiny hair eyelashes, and a silver crown, and stands almost two feet tall.

How could you integrate this Spanish Colonial Cage Santo into your home? Where would you put it? How would you cover up the cage? Or would you? Would you use it to display something? Or is this Santo too religious for you to display? Tell me by commenting below!

Casa Craving Challenge: Crave Worthy Statuary

CasaSugar — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:41:31 -0700

This week I confessed that I've given in to statuary in my garden. A lot of you also admitted to loving the look of a little gnome or gazing ball in your azaleas, so for this week's Casa Craving Challenge, I figured I'd ask you to round up your favorite garden statuary. I'd like you to hunt down and bookmark garden statues, gazing balls, twinkly lights, and ornaments that you'd love to have in your veggie patch. Show me all of your fab finds by creating Casa Cravings and tagging them with the phrase crave worthy statuary. I'll feature the results next Wednesday, April 16. 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
Etsy
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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Casa Query: Do You Put Statuary in Your Garden?

CasaSugar — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:30 -0700

I used to swear up and down that I would never put cute little statues of gnomes or other imaginary creatures in my garden beds. It just seemed too kitschy to me. But then, after only one season of gardening, I gave in. There was a plastic dinosaur in my strawberry patch, a buddha head in my rose bushes, and this adorable wooden koi fish in my vegetables. So what happened? Well, no one can accuse my garden design of being spare and modern. I guess in the end, I'm just a sucker for cute imaginary creatures. Oh well.

How about you? Do you put statuary in your garden? Tell me all about it in the comments.

Get the Look: A Bright, White Dining and Living Space

CasaSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0700

I love the stark, white look of this open plan dining and living space. From the sleek white walls to the whitewashed floors and furniture, the whole look is calm, soothing, and pristine. And while it may be white, it's certainly not dull. I love the charming sheep statue in the dining area, as well as the minimalist canvas on the wall.

For similar artwork, check galleries in your hometown for artists working in pen and ink. I also like Seneca Cotton Warehouse ($45), which has a similar look to the artwork in the photo. Craft your own DIY photo display, similar to the one shown here, with pushpins and a piece of driftwood leaned against the wall. The driftwood plank adds a necessary natural element to a room that might otherwise seem too sterile.

Of course, this room wouldn't be complete without a sheep sculpture. Add a little bit of gold bling to your dining space with this LaLanne-Style Sheep in Gesso and Brass ($1,750). You know it will be a conversation piece!

To get the rest of the look, read more.

Artecnica Midsummer Light - White - $95.00	Felix Side Chair - $89.95
Vitra easy edges table - desk - $3,360.00	White Dip Bowls (3.9-in.) by Arzberg - $9.95
Wool Shag Rug in Select Sizes - $595.00	Klubbo Coffee Table - $79.99
Cable Throw - $49.95	PB Square Upholstered Sleeper Sofa - $1,699.00

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Casa Quickie: Blanc de Chine on the Cheap

CasaSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:30:08 -0700

Blanc de Chine, a type of white Chinese porcelain, has been produced in Dehua in the Fujian province for over 600 years. It's beautiful, but also expensive. If you like the look, but don't want to pony up the cash for the porcelain, you can create a DIY version. Simply pick up a can of white spray paint and coat some cheap dollar store or thrifted statues with it. Want to hear more about how to do it? Check out this article in Elle Decor.

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8 Reasons to Tie the Knot at a National Park

CasaSugar — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:00:39 -0700

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the "Organic Act," creating the National Park Service, the new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior protecting the 35 national parks and monuments then managed by the department. Now, the United States' national parks are made up of nearly 400 natural, cultural, and recreational sites across the country, including massive parks like Yellowstone, and historical sites like the Statue of Liberty. Besides showcasing national historic and environmental treasures, many of these parks are also available for wedding ceremonies. Check out my top reasons for getting hitched at a national park.
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