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Steal of the Day: Pottery Barn Maren Rug

CasaSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:00:26 -0700

I love the design of Persian rugs (especially one-of-a-kind pieces) but I'm not normally attracted to the red tones that are so often used in them. So, when I stumbled across the Pottery Barn Maren Rug ($149-$819), I was instantly won over by its porcelain blue and warm neutral palette, enhanced by its large floral and Persian border design. Yes, as with many Pottery Barn products, it's traditional, but there ain't nothin' wrong with that. I'd have a lot of fun mixing this rug up with some more modern pieces, like maybe an "industrial steel cabinet and a midcentury tufted sofa. Oh yeah, and did I mention that it's a steal!?

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Persian Mouse Rugs

GeekSugar — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:01:43 -0700

How about taking your mouse on a magic carpet ride with this new miniature Persian style mouse rug? This tiny traditional style rug has been combined with high-tech fiber coating to create a unique and functional mouse pad. Hopefully the fiber coating will prevent carpet burn for my sensitive optical mouse. The mouse rugs are available in a variety of designs including Museum, Persian, Native American, Gregorian, Designer, and Woolrich collections. Each rug was created through digital scans of original hand woven rugs, so it's sorta the real deal - just a mini me version, naturally. Available for about $19 from this online Japanese outlet. Too geeky or kinda cool?

Nice and New: Flor Sitting Pretty Rug

CasaSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:28 -0700

Flor tiles have always seemed casual to me, modern and piecemealed as they are. The new Sitting Pretty Rug ($374.70 for 8x10), though, looks striking and fresh in this formal living room. No, it's not a stuffy Persian import, but step onto its brilliant orange-and-pink stripe pattern and you'll feel like you're somewhere. On the other hand, it would look just at home with a bean bag chair and a cozy low coffee table as it does with this Louis Ghost Chair, delicate wainscoting, and curvy French settee. I'm sold.

Love It or Hate It? Playing With Tradition Rug

CasaSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:00:28 -0700

Richard Hutten's Playing with Tradition Rug for I + I is a cheeky design, blending a traditional Persian style rug with a striped, barcode-like pattern. Both patterns would stand well on their own, but together they make a much more intriguing statement. What do you think?
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Casa Quickie: Patchwork Rugs

CasaSugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:45:33 -0700

I showed you once how to make a low-budget rug from two small accent rugs, if you're penny-pinching. But, you can also mix rugs with the same pattern in different sizes to create a unique visual focal point (which may or may not be inexpensive) with a patchwork look. Try combining a couple of runners with a pair of 3-x-5-foot accent rugs. Stick with rugs that don't have a border all the way around (i.e. not Persian rugs). Make sure to use rug pads, otherwise the arrangement will move around and look messy. If you have an existing carpet that you're not quite a fan of, this is a great way to draw attention away from what lies beneath. Try Ikea for some inexpensive options.
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Sale Alert: Ballard Designs Annual Rug Event

CasaSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:03 -0800

Ballard Designs is kicking off the new year with its Annual Rug Event, offering discounts of up to 15 percent off select rugs through March 2. Whether you're looking for something neutral, natural fiber, traditional, Persian, floral, indoor, or outdoor, Ballard Designs has you covered. Choose from a range of colors including black, blue, gold, red, green, and more. I'm particularly loving the Balerma Rug with its quatrefoil pattern. Here are a few more of my faves from the sale:

Balerma Rug - $119.00	Sisal Rug - $39.00
Uffizi Rug - $39.00	Vincent Rug - $259.95
Ferrata Zebra Striped Rug - $179.00	Caprese Indoor/Outdoor Rug - $149.95
Pinstripe Indoor/Outdoor Rug - $99.00	Stella Shag Rug - $59.00
Metropolitan Rug - $599.00

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Crave Worthy: Sunflower Zebra Chair

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:30:16 -0700

While I do think the zebra trend is pretty played out at this point, and I'm certainly not keen on animal hide rugs, I find myself pleasantly surprised by the Horchow Sunflower Zebra Chair ($2,199). Not only does the winged accent chair look super comfortable and have great lines, but it's incredibly cheerful in its sunny zebra pattern. And you know how I love nailhead trim. Despite the bold pattern, the chair integrates well with more traditional pieces, such as the Persian rug shown here. But, it would also really be the center of attention in a minimal, modern interior. You like?

Gossip Girl Fashion Quiz: "O Brother, Where Bart Thou?"

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:33:27 -0800

When was the last time you saw an episode of a TV show where there is a funeral and a wedding in the same hour? That's Gossip Girl. However, this particular episode left a frown on my face. Just when you think the Upper East Siders have found happiness, it's pulled out from under them like a Persian rug at an estate sale. We knew it was going to be a turbulent ride, with Mr. Bass's death, but I didn't expect all that. Chuck in mourning - wow. The core group of characters were the focus, and while Blair's family is booming, any chance of Serena and Dan and Blair and Chuck is falling apart. We discover a dark secret of Lily's that Rufus cannot forgive - darn, I really wanted them to finally work out. A dark cloud is left looming in the air, let's discuss the clothes while it dissipates.

Get the rest of tonight's Gossip Girl outfits via CelebStyle.com.

Photos courtesy of the CW

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Love It or Hate It? Koko Outdoor Rug

CasaSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:15:00 -0700

I seem to be harboring a mild obsession with outdoor rugs lately, but this Koko Outdoor Rug ($46) is a step above your normal fare. No faux-Persian pattern here, just one bold bird in a contrasting color from its background. Do you envision making this part of your home during this endless Summer?

On the Market: Jade Jagger's Swank London Pad

CasaSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:00:31 -0800

Jade Jagger, jewelry designer and daughter of Mick & Bianca Jagger, has put her 1,989-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath Queens Park, London home on the market for $2.4 million. The listing for the property reads:

This stunning three bedroom house provides exceptionally well presented living and entertaining space, well arranged over two spacious floors and boasts a fabulous location, moments from the beautiful open spaces of Queen's Park. Offering lavish, extremely well presented accommodation throughout, the property comprises fabulous reception and dining room, convenient eat-in kitchen opening onto garden, master bedroom with incredible en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, two further generous bedrooms, glamorous bathroom with mosaic mirror wall and ceiling tiles and charming private garden to the rear.

To hear my thoughts on the house and see many more photos, read more.

Jagger's home is full of swank, attitude, and quirky Brit style, but you couldn't expect any less from such a style maven and rock-and-roll heiress. The space has modern, clean-lined furniture, glossy walls and ceilings, and contemporary staples like Lucite chairs and Kartell lighting. But she's balanced it with traditional pieces like a Persian rug, hand-painted tiles, shabby chic white armchairs, a George Sherlock sofa, and grass cloth wallpaper. She's also introduced a few statement pieces like her neon "Jezebel" wall light, which is a reference to her middle name, and also the moniker of her lifestyle brand, as well as gold-plated stripper pole in the center of her glitzy bathroom. Crazy. Boyfriend DJ Dan Williams is most likely responsible for the turntable in the living room, though. Jagger also has a farm in Ibiza with "solar power, a water recycling unit, organic veg and goats," so who knows if she'll be sticking around in London or not.

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