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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?

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Artist of the Day: Melissa Moss

casasugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:30:38 -0700

Los Angeles-based painter Melissa Moss makes artwork that seems fit for a children's fairy tale. From her graceful, curtseying trees to her odd little nubbin creatures resting beneath the splayed gills of gigantic mushrooms, these paintings beg for a fanciful storyline. And her use of color? Visually arresting, to say the least. As Melissa writes in her artist's statement,"I use color as my primary artistic element. I’ve studied the meanings and associations of colors and their subtle shades and tones and use this knowledge to convey the mood of each painting."

Melissa's work can be seen in galleries in Los Angeles, Seattle, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Chicago, among other cities. If, like me, you find Melissa's work enchanting and would like to get a print for yourself, you can pick one up at 2Modern, Indie Fixx, or Little Paper Airplanes.

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Love It or Hate It? Marcel Wanders Swing

casasugar — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:30:58 -0700

The Marcel Wanders Swing ($512), a traditional tree swing wrapped with vines and manufactured by Droog, brings Peter Pan whimsy to your backyard. Would you call it your own, or would you prefer something a bit more traditional and rustic? Source

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Crave Worthy: Eco Chic Brasilla Table

casasugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:49 -0700

This sleek, modern table isn't just pretty to look at it, it's also also eco chic, since it's made from sustainably harvested woods. The Brasilla Table ($3,450.00 – $5,295) is available in walnut or birch, and was designed by Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune. Crafted in Sweden, it reminds me a little of something that might be found in a Scandinavian spaceship, given its V-shaped corners and design-forward angles. Are you a fan?

Nice and New: Mibo Tile Tattoos

casasugar — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:00:48 -0800

Seeing as you loved the Tattoo Tiles we featured a while back, maybe you'll love these Mibo Tile Tattoos ($16 to $18 for six). These heavy-duty stickers, which are impervious to water and moisture, are a quick makeover for your kitchen or bathroom tiles. They're available in three different retro patterns, in either taupe or dusty blue, for 4" or 6" tiles. They also leave no sticky residue when removed, so you can easily revert to your original white tiles if you so desire — a perfect solution for renters. What do you think? Do you love 'em?

Nice and New: Inhabit Builtby Lamps

casasugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:02:01 -0700

I've been searching for the perfect bedside lamp in my master bedroom, which is pretty much the only minimalist space in my house. These five new Inhabit Builtby Lamps ($172 to $232) would be an elegant, masculine way to add just a touch of color to a predominantly white room.

Made from recovered wood fiber and formaldehyde free, these earth-friendly accents come in a number of color combinations with cheeky names like Shoot the Breeze ($170, at left), Chump Change ($172, center), and Mack Daddy ($232, right).