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Design Couple of 2008: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan

casasugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:00:52 -0800

There's been no shortage of coverage of uber-cutie couple Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan this year on CasaSugar, because the pair has churned out a surplus of great design. From pottery to publishing, this couple has kept me on my toes tracking their creative movements! Check out the slideshow to review some of their greatest hits (and a few misses) from 2008. Source

Halloween How-To: Simon Doonan

casasugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:00:38 -0700

Yesterday, I showed you how your man can dress like Jonathan Adler this Halloween. Adler's wardrobe is an endless bucket of fun, so he's an ideal costume inspiration for any design fiend. But Adler's hubby Simon Doonan, creative director of Barneys New York and recent Top Design guest judge, is the go-to guy when it comes to fashion expertise, and never shows up at a party in anything less than eccentric. Doonan's signature look features a vibrant floral button-down, so that's a must for anyone trying to model himself on the man. Here are a few other finds to finish off the look:

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Top Design, Episode Eight: "Light It Up"

casasugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:45:24 -0700

Three men (Preston, Eddie, and Nathan) and two women (Ondine and Andrea) remain on Top Design. Right off the bat, we are treated to more homesickness from Andrea (in case you forgot, which it is literally impossible to do if you watch the show regularly, she's Ricky Schroder's wife). As the episode begins, Andrea receives flowers and a love poem from her hubz, which she says makes her even more homesick. Many of you have been anti-Andrea, but I was actually starting to warm up to her. However, this display of adorableness has made me change my mind yet again. (And was it just me, or did Ondine seem a little sarcastic when she said she was thrilled to have met her?)

But on to the design challenge! Things started with a switcheroo, as the designers were asked to complete a pop design challenge before moving on to the main challenge. Using Jonathan Adler accessories, the designers styled the same sets of beige sofas. Eddie won immunity for the challenge (I did love his fern and floral table arrangement). Still, he continues to be a cheeky and, dare I say, rude, dude.

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This Just In: Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler Tie Knot in SF

casasugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:10:06 -0700

I've told you about his country home, his textiles, and his pottery, and now I have the pleasure of telling you that Jonathan Adler and his longtime sweetie Simon Doonan were married today in my town, San Francisco! The couple first made it legal at San Francisco's gorgeous City Hall, and later in the afternoon had a more formal Jewish ceremony.

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Coveted Crib: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's Pied-à-terre

casasugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:00:34 -0700

In honor of Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's impending nuptials, I thought I'd give you a sneak peek at what their married life at home away from home looks like. USA Today recently interviewed them in their Shelter Island, New York home, which Doonan aptly described as, "a fully branded home." The space is in many ways the love child of a Jonathan Adler shop and a Barneys window display (Doonan is creative director) — bursting with energy, color, creativity, and Adler's inventory. To see for yourself, check out this slideshow, and read the article for more details. Source

This Just In: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan to Tie the Knot

casasugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:00:06 -0700

It's not every day that one of my favorite designers gets hitched, so I'm excited to tell you that designer Jonathan Adler and Barney's New York creative director (and author) Simon Doonan plan to legally tie the knot in mid-September in California, according to New York.
But their big day won't be your usual ostentatious celebrity wedding. In the New York article, Doonan was quoted saying, "I always thought we were married, so I don’t feel like celebrating the fact that the government’s allowing me to think I’m married. It’s more like paying a parking ticket. We’ll have a nice romantic dinner, him and me."

Apparently, it was Adler's mom and sister who really got the ball rolling on this wedlock. Doonan went on to say, "They’ve been incredibly supportive and kept an eye out on what was going on, and they said, ‘Oh, you guys should get married
in California.’ So it was them that sort of prompted us."

In case you're wondering where the cute couple is registered, you can stop looking, as they apparently are happy enough just to have each other. "We have enough tchotchkes at home for one lifetime," said Doonan. Well, I'd hope so, considering that Adler himself is a purveyor of tchotchkes! I for one love this wacky, creative duo, and am happy to see them making it official — even if it's just like paying a parking ticket.
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