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Cool Idea: A Roof of Red Umbrellas
In a pedestrian mall in downtown Talca, Chile, a group of students created a covering from over 400 umbrellas by hanging them on lines suspended from scaffolding, creating a temporary, colorful public space. I love the ethereal look of this installation, and I think it could work wonders re-created in a smaller format, offering a bit of shade at your next garden party. While I think almost anything, if repeated enough times, can create a beautiful display, there's something about the umbrella that adapts itself well to design.
Get the Look: Bastille Day Garden Party
In honor of Fête Nationale, or Bastille Day, I created a festive look for a garden party celebrating the holiday. As France's tricolor flag wears red, white and blue, I decided to incorporate those colors, but not overly so, as many Fourth of July celebrations do. Inspired by Claude Monet's Red Poppies at Argenteuil, I chose a poppy printed tablecloth, and decided on French café chairs for seating.
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Come Party With Me: Memorial Day BBQ - The Look
Although Memorial Day is a holiday that is generally associated with patriotic colors, I've decided to keep my bbq light, festive, and fun by using bright red and vibrant yellow (keeping in theme with the invitation). Just because the event is outdoors doesn't mean that I don't have to transform my space from everyday to party day. For my outdoor entertaining decorating tips, read more
Assisted Living: Picking Out Patio Cushion Fabric
CasaSugar Community member itownsend of the Assisted Living group is looking for some decorating ideas for the black iron tables on her new deck:
Hi Casa! I just had my back deck redone and am looking forward to having guests over and enjoying it this Spring. I bought a new table and chair set to match one I already own.
How-To: Decorate Outside For Halloween
Halloween is nearly here and it's time to spook the trick-or-treaters! Well-decorated front lawns are always the most memorable for costumed kids. So here are a few outdoor decorating ideas to inspire you!
Open House: Do You Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces?
As much as I love the designs of outdoor rugs these days, I feel like they're more trouble than they're worth. I know they can all be hosed off and left to dry in the sun, but that's more effort than I'd like to put in. People have been entertaining and hanging out on their hardwood decks for decades, and I've never heard any complaints — OK, I did get a splinter once.
Architectural Digest Selects Roger Thomas to Design the Oscars Greenroom!
The Oscars are really closing in on us! Architectural Digest has just announced that it has chosen interior and furniture designer Roger Thomas to create the Architectural Digest Greenroom at the 82nd annual event. The greenroom is the backstage lounge where all the Oscar presenters and honorees will relax and rehearse before their big stage debut at the Kodak Theatre.
Apolo Ohno Opens Up to Fans Via Twitter
This afternoon I was lucky enough to participate in an interview session with the most decorated American athlete in Winter Olympic history — seven-time medalist Apolo Ohno. The speed skater was nice enough to field questions live via Twitter from his 100,000+ followers (including me!) before heading back onto the ice to train. Gotta love technology!
Reader Tips: Birthday Party Dos and Don'ts
Though they occur just once every 365 days, birthday parties can be the most thrilling, magical, exhausting, and stress-inducing events of the year — for parents and tots. Readers had some strong opinions on our birthday party dos and don'ts guide, so I asked you to share your tips for a perfect party. Here are some of your spectacular fiesta suggestions:
- Don't plan an activity that is going to send the kids home dirtier than they arrived.
Link Time!
- Find out where you can pick up this gorgeous tray table for $630 less! — Copy Cat Chic
- Cindy Crawford Style is launching an outdoor furnishing collection. — Shelterpop
- Grow your plants .
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