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Ask Casa: A More Affordable Option For This Rug?

CasaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:45 -0800

Hi CasaSugar,

I would love to have the Room and Board Cable Rug ($1,119) for my living room. It is so soft, and I love that it looks like a cozy sweater. But it is way out of my price range. Do you have any suggestions for a similar rug that would be less expensive?

Thanks,
jmintheam

To see my answer, read more.

Hi jmintheam,

What a gorgeous rug! I agree, though, that the price is rather steep. That's why I'd suggest west elm's Makena Rug ($479). At less than half the price of the Room and Board rug for a similar size, it's definitely more affordable. The color is a little more natural than the Room and Board option, but I actually prefer it.

Hope that helps!
Casa

Roundup: Geometric Furniture

CasaSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:35 -0800

I've totally fallen for the geometric base of this West Elm Geo Side Table ($199). I love how it has such a graphic presence but simultaneously seems really light. I thought I'd see what other geometric furniture I could round up. Turns out, geometry has been an inspiration for all sorts of designs, including stools, armchairs, side chairs, dinner tables, and side tables. See my finds below!

Sale Alert: Up to 60% Off at West Elm

CasaSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:30:43 -0800

Sixty and sexy. No, I'm not talking about your aunt Louise. I'm talking about West Elm's latest sale. The contemporary shop has carved up to 60 percent off of furniture, rugs, window decor, mirrors, wall decor, lighting, bedding and bath items, pillows and throws, accessories, and entertaining and outdoor items. Can you say "score"? S-C-O-R-E, score! Here are a few of my picks from the sale:

Cadman Spine Bookcase - $169.00	Chunky Plaited Wool Rug - $119.00
Faceted Glass Pendant Lamp - $129.00	Chunky Wall Shelves - $29.00
Organic Clover Bath Mat - $29.00	Textured White Vessels - $24.00
NEW - $119.00	Grid Tufted Headboard - $379.00

Steal of the Day: West Elm Parsons Desk and More!

CasaSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:00:16 -0700

I have never loved an inanimate object more than I love the polished white West Elm Parsons Desk with Drawers ($299, reduced from $329). For months, I literally scoured Craigslist every day until I got a bargain on a lightly used one. Unfortunately, I moved across country a few years ago and couldn't take it with me. So to see the table on sale has my heart racing, to say the least. The product is one of West Elm's best-selling items, and they rarely ever put it on sale. If you've been pining for one, now is your chance! West Elm also has a handful of other truly stylish items on sale right now, and I'm seriously considering snatching up a few of them. So check out this slideshow and let me do the bargain-hunting for you!

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Nice and New: West Elm Mushroom Duvet Cover

CasaSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:20 -0700

I love the retro look of the West Elm Mushroom Duvet Cover ($89 for queen). They remind me a little of the wacky patterns you see in some Mad Men interiors, but with a bit of Marimekko flair thrown in for good measure. In a 300-count cotton sateen, they're both fun and comfy. May I suggest a Kartell Gnome to complete the effect?

Inspired: Lady GaGa

CasaSugar — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:00:11 -0700

Not only can Lady GaGa craft an infectious dance tune, but she can also successfully pull off some crazy outfits. Inspired by her bold take on fashion, I decided to see if I could match up her looks with some equally inspired home items. To see what I found, check out the slideshow.
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Love It or Hate It? West Elm Sheepskin Pouf

CasaSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:00:34 -0700

You know how I love poufs. They're cozy and work as seating, foot rests, and even side tables. I also can handle sheepskin in small measure such as a throw or petite accent rug. But, I'm not sure about this Sheepskin Pouf ($349) concoction. What do you say? Yea or nay?

Design Advice and Special Sale This Saturday at West Elm

CasaSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Are you going to be up early this Saturday morning? Tomorrow morning (June 20), all west elm stores are hosting Fall Design Events. The events will take place prior to opening (the time depends on the location, but most events are either from 8-10 a.m. or 9-11 a.m.). At the event, west elm's in-store team will talk through Fall design tips and show the new pre-Fall assortment.

Interested? Call ahead to your local stores for details and to RSVP. Oh, and best of all, you'll receive 10 percent off all purchases made that day just for attending class!

The graceful Woven Pendant ($199), made from textured layers of palm leaves, is one of the sneak peeks you'll get this Saturday (I'm coveting it!). For a preview of some of the other Fall products, read more.

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Steal of the Day: Beveled Side Table

CasaSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:00:58 -0700

If you love the look of wood, but want something that's a little more refined, check out the jewel-like bevels on this West Elm Beveled Side Table (originally $199, now $99.99). The angular ends on the solid acacia wood add an elegant look to these tables, though they'd work equally well as stools, too. In fact, they're so versatile they could easily be used for plant stands, stacks of books, a place to rest your feet while lounging in a living room . . . the list goes on. And at half the price, you can afford to snap up more than one.

Ask Casa: A Home Office for Two

CasaSugar — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Hi CasaSugar,
My boyfriend and I are moving into a small one bedroom, but luckily the living room is quite spacious. As children of the digital age, we always have our laptops out for work or school. Is there some sort of space-saving desk that allows for two workstations at a time? It would be easy to just get a long folding table, but I was hoping there was something more stylish. Thanks! SaranoemiTo hear my suggestion for Saranoemi, read more.

Hello!
Funny you should ask. A home office for two that was featured in the now-defunct Blueprint magazine is one of my favorites. Two simple Parsons-style desks were pressed up back-to-back with a sheet of colorful Plexiglass in the middle.The arrangement offers a bit of privacy for each person, and the Plexiglass can be use to hang paperwork and stick Post-its, etc. You'll essentially have two work zones, but you won't break up the room physically or visually, since the sheet is transparent. And, it doesn't require as much wall space as a long table or two desks set length-wise against the wall.

Depending on how much space you have to work with, you can re-create this with either the West Elm Parsons Desk or Parsons Mini Desk. Contact your local plastics supplier for the sheet of Plexiglass.

Parsons Desk with Drawers - $329.00

Parsons Mini Desk - $249.00

Hope that helps!
Casa

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Moroso - tropicalia collection by patricia urquiola for moroso - $275.00	NEW - $199.00
Aluminum Drop Table - $399.00	Geometric Pattern Side Table - White - $199.00
Nesting Hexagons - $229.00	Kartell - stone stool by marcel wanders for kartell - $245.00
Brand Van Egmond - sculpture on socle easy chair by brand von egmond - $4,366.00	Piana Table - $3,000.00
Overlapping-Squares Chair + Cushions - $189.00	fatboy - The Avenue First Set - $747.00
Zanotta - lucciolo occasional table by marelli & eugeni - $1,458.00	Catesby Accent Ottoman - $199.99