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Coveted Crib: Victoria's Deco Dream Apartment (Part Three)

casasugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:03 -0800

Yesterday, we continued our tour of Victoria's Deco-era apartment with a turn around her studio. Today, we'll take a look at her bedroom, which is full of cool art, unique vintage furniture finds, and of course, more cool lighting.

Coveted Crib: Victoria's Deco Dream Apartment (Part Two)

casasugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:15:28 -0800

Yesterday, we toured Victoria's fabulous entry, living room, and studio space. Victoria, a jeweler living by "the jewel of Oakland," Lake Merritt, is the lucky inhabitant of a Deco-era apartment that features much of the original detailing, including several stunning chandeliers (such as the one shown here). To continue the tour with a turn around her study, check out the slideshow.

Coveted Crib: Victoria's Deco Dream Apartment (Part One)

casasugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0800

It only makes sense that Oakland, CA, artist Victoria Skirpa makes stunning sculptures and covetable jewelry from her one-bedroom apartment overlooking Lake Merritt. After all, the lake is known as "the jewel of Oakland," and Victoria's apartment, location, and beautiful jewelry (she's having a special invite-only sale this upcoming weekend) are all equally treasurable. When I visited her home, I was literally drooling over her crazy views, as well as her very cool vintage furniture finds, original artwork, and unbelievable closet space (I am incredibly envious of this last item). Since there's so much good stuff to see, we'll take this tour in bite-size pieces, starting with her entry and studio/living room.

Coveted Crib: The Eames House

casasugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:30:08 -0800

Charles and Ray Eames are legends in the design world. Their furniture designs, from the molded rocker to the Eames lounge and ottoman, are pieces any modernist worth her salt is either saving for or proudly displaying. The Eames are also known for their modular work, which was first seen in the 1940 Organic Design competition, and established the beauty and practicality of a modular approach to architecture. Their Pacific Palisades, CA, home echoes this philosophy, with its modular, affordable construction and open plan layout. In 1978, the Eames House received the American Institute of Architects' Twenty-five Year Award. If you're in California, you can visit the house, but only the exterior. And, if you're lucky enough to be an Eames Foundation Member who's let in for the once-a-year interior tour, you can't take photos. So, to get the inside scoop, check out the slideshow, which contains original images of the home, Charles Eames, and his designs from 1950. Peter Stackpole for Life Magazine

Coveted Crib: Andy's Artful Home (Part Three)

casasugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:30:40 -0800

This week, I showed you two slideshows from Andy's artful home. You can check out his kitchen and his living and dining rooms to catch up on our house tour progress. Now, we'll finish the tour with peeks into his bedroom and bathroom.

Coveted Crib: The Crater Lake House

casasugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:00:32 -0800

When the owners of this New Zealand home asked architecture firm Pacific Environments to renovate it, the firm created a stunning, minimalist vision for the 40-year-old house. Taking advantage of shipping rigging, stainless steel tubing, metallic finishes, and diagonal lines, the house has been transformed from its prior incarnation. To get the tour, check out the slideshow. Source

Coveted Crib: An Aspen Cabin Goes For the Old

casasugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:00:51 -0800

When Aspen, CO, residents Cynthia and Frank Goldsmith decided their dream home should look like a 110-year-old Colorado homestead, they went to work, hiring an architect to recreate that iconic look. At the same time, the couple traveled to flea markets, antique stores, and salvage yards to find turn-of-the-century hardware, lighting, beams, doorknobs, and even hinges! The only items in this home that are new are the appliances, plumbing, and windows. Take a tour of this home, which was featured in Country Living, to step back in time. Source

Coveted Crib: Andy's Artful Home (Part Two)

casasugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:28 -0800

Yesterday, I showed you Andy's entry, living, and dining rooms. Today, I'll continue the tour with his wow-worthy kitchen.

Coveted Crib: Andy's Artful Home (Part One)

casasugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:13 -0800

Artist Andrew Phares doesn't leave his creativity in the studio. On the contrary: His eye for design, unique antiques, and tongue-in-cheek vintage signage and toys is evident throughout his Bay Area home. There's so much to take in, in fact, that I've decided to break this slideshow up into several separate posts! Here, I'll show you Andy's entry, living, and dining rooms. To check out his absolutely unique and inspiring home, and to hear what he has to say about it, check out the slideshow.

Coveted Crib: Amy Butler's Studio

casasugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:00:03 -0800

While I've been a fan of Amy Butler's fabric, products, and patterns for some time, now I'm also in love with her studio space. Take the tour with me, and you'll be wishing for an Ohio fabric studio as well! Source