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Coveted Crib: Sommerhaus
Sommerhaus, a collaboration between Patrick Frey and Björn Götte, is an extremely crave-worthy example of modern cabin living. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I want to be there now.
Erected two years ago, the Sommerhaus project consisted of three prototype prefab, high-quality log cabins that were meant to be used as lake cabins for Summer living.
Coveted Crib: A Minimalist and Sublime Summer House
While this is technically more of a room than a house, I'm still lusting over this remote, woodsy Norway Summer getaway. Part of its appeal is the location, of course. Situated on the 170-kilometer-long Hardanger Fjord, this area abounds in insanely beautiful landscapes, with waterfalls, glaciers, gardens, fields, and mountains to choose from.
Home Away From Home: A Sand Hotel in Weymouth
The world's first sand hotel was recently constructed on Weymouth Beach in Weymouth, England. This gritty hotel features twin and double bedrooms, but don't count on reservations — rooms are strictly booked on a first-come, first-served basis. You can book a stay for a mere 10 pounds a night, and cash is the only accepted method of payment.
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Inspired: Lizzie Fortunato Jewels's Campy-Chic Style
I'm jonesing for Lizzie Fortunato Jewels's chic arts-and-crafty necklaces lately, which are made from a mix of new, vintage and found materials, including hand-sewn leather and fabric, precious stones, beads, and antique chains. The craftsmanship of the collection, dreamed up by a New York sister act, is unbelievable. I'm craving this Exile to Mexico II Necklace in particular.
Get the Look: Kirsten Dunst's Outdoor Lounge
We've been talking a little bit about outdoor furniture lately, now that Summer is approaching. I've been grappling with whether or not I like truly "decorated" outdoor spaces. Seeing the outdoor lounge of Kirsten Dunst's Nichol Canyons home, which is on the market, I'm convinced.
Roundup: Outdoor Folding Chairs
Summer means that we're often on the go: catching the best sunshine, the best waves, or the nearest picnic in the park. That means that we need on-the-go furniture to keep up with our Summer lifestyles. One of the best pieces of furniture you can invest in for easy seasonal living is an outdoor folding chair.
Casa Quickie: Reverse Your Ceiling Fan's Direction
If you live in the northern hemisphere and haven't yet switched the direction of your ceiling fan's blades, now's the time to do so. You want to make sure that the blades' direction is switched from moving in a counterclockwise direction to a clockwise direction.
To do so, just flip the switch at the base so that the blades rotate clockwise (that's when you're looking up at it from below).
What You're Wanting, Revealed: A Summer Porch
For this latest What You're Wanting, I wanted to know how you'd create a stylish Summer porch.
As usual, your creativity and thoughtful choices left me impressed. Now I wish our house had a porch!
Summer Style Contest Entry: Visual Vamp's NOLA Living Room
We've seen some beautiful outdoor spaces that have been entered as part of the CasaSugar Summer Style contest. Today, though, I have a great entry that shows a warm weather-friendly interior space. TeamSugar member Visual Vamp writes, "I live in New Orleans, and part of Summer style here is to take up all the rugs and live with bare floors, and cover the furniture in Summer white slipcovers.
Roundup: Fab Outdoor Finds Under $25
Whenever Summer comes around, I'm überexcited over all of the great outdoor items on the market, with grand visions of hosting colorful weekend barbecues. I have to stop myself, though, and remember that the season is fleeting. It's silly to spend excessively on décor that might be compromised by the weather and the playfulness of outdoor parties and that will only be used for a short time.
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