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Inspired: Ginnifer Goodwin's Updated Black

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:30:24 -0800

Ginnifer Goodwin is one of my favorite characters on Big Love, and she doesn't disappoint off the set either. I love the way that her basic black skirt and sheer top, which she wore at the Dolce and Gabbana flagship boutique opening earlier this week, is given an updated twist, thanks to these unexpected tribal beads.

I was inspired to create a room that employed the same style strategy: basic black, with a tribal twist. In much the same way that Ginnifer has updated her classical black with tribal beads, the Jayson Gilt Kuba Chair ($2,695) is a classically shaped, antique French chair that's been upholstered in vintage African Kuba cloth. Unexpected and elegant - just like Ginnifer.

To see how this chair figures into my look, read more.

I stuck to pieces with elegant lines and luxe materials (think: velvet, wool, lacquered wood), and then added some African-inspired textiles and shapes, with everything anchored by basic black. I think Ginnifer would approve.

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Love It or Hate It? Tord Boontje Transglass Mirror

CasaSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:30:48 -0700

Who would have ever thought that Dutch designer Tord Boontje would be inspired to create a mirror based on Guatemalan tribal masks? The Dog Mask Mirror ($2,200) is just that: one big woof of Guatemalan inspiration. I'm a big Boontje fan but I'm kind of thinking there's a reason why the Atlantic separates Europe and Central America; maybe Boontje should consider making some mirrored klompen instead.

Nice and New: Zara Home Fall/Winter Catalog

CasaSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:40:24 -0700

Wow, did anyone else know that the sleek Spanish clothing chain Zara had a home store? Thanks to Shak in Style for informing me of its existence, and to the fact that the new Zara Home catalog for Fall 2007/Winter 2008 is now online.

There don't appear to be any Zara Home stores in the States, but I'm really interested in this catalog for cold-weather inspiration. It's full of muted feminine grays paired with golden wood furniture, creating a sort of mod ski lodge vibe. There are also lots of starker black and white accents, as well as earthy, vaguely tribal textiles and some adorable stuff for kids' and babies' rooms. To see some more photos from the catalog, read more