Ballard Designs’ new Spool Side Table ($199) was inspired by actual spools used by French rope makers to display and sell their natural fiber manila rope. Crafted of mango wood and authentic manila rope, it’s not the bulky side table it appears to be: its top lifts off for storage. While this design is quite [...]
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She’s Out of My League, out today starring Jay Baruchel, looks über-cute – like one of those predictable romantic comedies I can’t resist. While it may not be winning an Oscar next year, it certainly deserves applause for the set design. I would totally move right into this living room. But better yet, it doesn’t [...]
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Reverse graffiti revives grim city walls. – ReadyMade
Go on safari in a home in the heart of Williamsburg. – AT:NY
Drains clogged? Here are two ways to fix ‘em. – DIY Life
Nicole shares the things that inspire her. – Making It Lovely
Lamps with . . . hair? – ShelterPop
A design tribute to Twin Peaks! – Shelterrific
It’s no secret that I adore most everything, OK everything, that has the Eames label attached to it. Unfortunately, I can’t afford one bit of it . . . until now. The Eames La Chaise ($9,475) has had me drooling for a while, especially the red-hot one used by Ben Affleck. But for that price, [...]
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If you like it then you should put a frame on it. Handkerchiefs, bonnets, doilies, and pillows are common linens that are passed down through generations. Stained or worn to bits, the heirlooms sometimes reach their expiration dates sooner than we’d like. Before it’s worn to shreds, salvage the item and the memories behind it [...]
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Here’s a post from CasaSugar Community member MaryNeff from the Su Casa group:
We knew when we bought our first house, we had a BIG kitchen renovation on our hands. It was virtually unlivable for my husband, the chef, and definitely NOT attractive. We managed to survive six months with the “before” space before demolishing everything and [...]
I can’t tell you how many friends have come to me asking one thing: “How should I decorate my mantel?” They either have too many options or don’t know where to start. Or, they’re worried that without investing in art, it [...]
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DIY in my house means do it yourself . . . with a tiny bit of help. I create, plan, and carry out the projects around the house, but sometimes I dream too big and must reluctantly call my husband for reinforcement. He and I were made for each other, but we weren’t meant to [...]
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Ready for some DIY fun this weekend? Check out some plans for reusing old materials to make beautiful new objects for your home, as well as other easy and fun DIYs.
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Some may be over the whole antler trend, but a subtle twist can make them new again. Creating a lovely little vignette for my home, I came up with a new take on the horned décor. While it may be cool to mount hunting trophies on a wall, I quite like the look of these [...]
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Tap, tap, tap. Too high, too low, or off center? I can’t count the number of times I’ve put a nail in the wall only to pull it out and try it again. I’ve turned freshly painted walls into ones more suitable for a garage pegwall. Thank goodness for spackle, paint, and wall hangings. I [...]
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West Elm just introduced this new Knit Ruffle Bolster ($34), a knit cotton pillow cover with a delicate fringed ruffle trim. I think it’s adorable, and I love pearl and deep purple palette; très Chanel, n’est-ce pas? But the thing is, it doesn’t seem very West Elm! It’s much more feminine than most of their [...]
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Embellish your walls with chic updated stencils. – ShelterPop
DIY concrete countertops are easier than you think. – Charles & Hudson
Make a border for your garden out of wine bottles. – Craftzine
Beware of five things you should never vacuum! – DIY Life
Painting any time soon? Check out this extensive list of tips, tricks, and tutorials. – [...]
Here’s a post from CasaSugar Community member Michellica (who created this Lovely Little Vignette) from the Su Casa group:
I love this desk and scored the new blue armchair last weekend, but I was not feeling the layout. So last Saturday, I took this and made it into . . .
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Glittered eggs, fuzzy bunnies, and pastel cellophane will decorate many a dining room table for the next month in anticipation of one of Spring’s most celebrated holidays. Easter is hopping up on us and I’ve yet to pull out any kitschy egg or chick paraphernalia. Perhaps I’ll start slow and ease on into it with [...]
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When I caught a glimpse of Tory Burch’s Spring 2010 collection, shot by famed photographer Tina Barney, it was obvious that the photo shoot’s sophisticated, European-style set was meant to be an important part of the images. The décor in this shot alone is so captivating, and the wallpaper-esque apparel is hard to ignore. As [...]
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