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Guess What This Product Is?

casasugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:00:32 -0800

This product actually is made of a rubber balloon, but it's not used in celebratory fashion like most other balloons. Can you tell me what type of product it really is? (Hint: It'll make your life brighter!)

Guess Who Designed These Rooms?

casasugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:00:56 -0800

A four-time Grammy-winning musician with a love for the South designed these rooms and actually has his own interior design firm. Can you name him? (Hint: He once dated a famous Aussie actress.)

Guess What This Chair Is Made Of?

casasugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:02 -0800

The seat and back of this chair are made entirely from a certain recycled tech gadget that every little boy (and plenty of grown ones) loves. Can you tell me what it is?

Guess Who Designed This?

casasugar — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:30:13 -0800

This chair was designed by a very famous mid-century designer whose home I recently featured on CasaSugar. Can you name the designer?

Guess What This Giant Skull Is Made Of?

casasugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:00:07 -0800

"Mind Shut Down," a giant skull made by Indian artist Subodh Gupta, is pictured here at the Frieze art fair in London in mid-October. The materials used to make the skull are all from one room in the house. Can you name the room?

Guess What This Painting Is Made From?

casasugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:58:25 -0800

This painting by Chinese artist Ju Duoqi recreates Austrain painter Klimt's famous painting "The Kiss." Can you tell me what medium he used? (Take a close look — it's definitely not paint.)

Name This Flower

casasugar — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:30:56 -0800

This pretty vine will really improve a fence line or bare building's appearance. Can you tell me what it's called?

Guess What This Handle Is Hiding?

casasugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:21 -0800

A modern, electrified staple found in every home hides behind this rustic iron handle. Can you tell me what's behind it?

Guess What This Building Was Inspired By?

casasugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:00:40 -0800

This unusually shaped (and situated!) building in New Zealand will someday function as a treehouse restaurant. While it's still under construction, and halfway across the world, I'd love to check out this place in person, wouldn't you? The design for the restaurant was inspired by something in nature that shares a similar shape. (Hint: It's insect related).

Guess What This Art Is Made From?

casasugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:00:30 -0800

These delicate-looking wall accents are upcycled from a common household product. Can you tell me what it is?

Guess What Unites This Room?

casasugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:30:17 -0800

This room, from a recent Domino slideshow, is united by one common factor. Can you tell me what unites this room? (Hint: It's not color, designer, or pattern!) All of the items in this room are ___________.

Guess What This Product Is?

casasugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:00:07 -0800

Although I'd buy a pair of entirely green roller skates like these in an instant, this product just looks like a lone green skate. As it turns out, it's quite useful around the house. Can you tell me what this product is?

Guess What This Product Is?

casasugar — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:30:44 -0800

Though their trompe-l'œil effect may fool you, these products aren't actually the handles of common cooking tools. But, you certainly could use them in the kitchen. Can you tell me what they are?

Guess What This Product Is?

casasugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:15:38 -0800

This product may look like a roll of measuring tape, but that's far from what it is. Can you tell me what type of product this is?

Guess What This Wall Covering Is Made Of?

casasugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:10 -0800

I'm simply swooning over this wall covering. It's utterly romantic and has a sort of Marie Antoinette quality to it. I wouldn't be surprised to find it in the halls of Versailles. But its designer has actually used the material in quite a modern way. Can you tell me what this wall covering is made of?

Guess Whose Living Room This Is?

casasugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:00:46 -0800

Below is the living room of a woman who's been in the public eye a lot lately. Can you guess who she is? I'll give you a hint: she really needs that fireplace where she lives.

Name This Tree

casasugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:00:19 -0800

This tree may be losing its leaves, but its pear-like pods look bountiful indeed. The pods are actually tough husks that contain a seed. The seed of this tree is considered good luck, and if it's ground and leached thoroughly, it then has medicinal properties. Can you name the tree? (Hint: It shares a name with a Big Ten team.)

Guess What This Product Is?

casasugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:00:37 -0800

This product looks like a bar of gold but it's actually made of aluminum and cast iron. According to the product description, it "shows complete carelessness with money." Can you tell me what this product is?

Guess Who Designed This Bedding?

casasugar — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:30:16 -0800

This bedding, part of a line called Vida, is sold at Macy's. Can you tell me the name of the actress who designed it? (Hint: She starred in Hitch.)

Guess Who Made This Chair?

casasugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:09 -0800

This master bedroom features a papa bear chair, which sits in a Frank Lloyd Wright house on the Potomac River. Can you tell me the name of the designer of the papa bear chair?

Guess What This Chair Is Made Of?

casasugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:15:43 -0800

This beautiful chair, which is an eclectic take on traditional farmhouse style, is also made of an unusual material. Can you tell me what it's made of?

Guess What This Is Called?

casasugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:15:36 -0800

This rug uses a shading technique that consists of subtle variations in color. Can you tell me what it's called?

Guess What This Is Called?

casasugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:00:10 -0800

This ingenious little device is a super-smart home accessory in chilly weather. It's called a ___________ stopper. Can you fill in the blank?

Guess Who Wants to Live in Central Park?

casasugar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0700

When asked of his dream NY address, a celebrated interior designer recently told Page Six Magazine, "If I could, I would create a house in Central Park. It would look like a tree and be invisible to passersby. And, yes, I recognize what a selfish gesture it would be." Can you guess who it was?

Guess Who Kate Moss Is Modeling?

casasugar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:03 -0700

In this photo from a 1996 fashion show, Kate Moss is modeling a multi-colored checkered jacket designed by someone who today is an icon in the interior design world. Can you name the designer?

Guess What This Mat Is Inspired By?

casasugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:30:45 -0700

The design of this plush, carved bath mat is inspired by a particular element of urban architecture. Can you name what inspired this bath mat?

Name This Roofing Material

casasugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:00:27 -0700

This ancient roofing technique is still used on homes and businesses today. Can you tell me what it's called?

Guess What This Building Is Made From?

casasugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:00:09 -0700

This Buddhist temple was constructed from over 1 million of these items. Can you tell me what it was? (Check out the color for a clue.)

Guess What's Missing?

casasugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:00:54 -0700

Rachel Ashwell, who created the shabby chic style, was quoted in O Magazine saying that there are a few items every home should have. According to Rachel, these coveted items include "Candles not too far burnt down, yummy flower arrangements, a ___________, and lovely china." Can you guess the missing word?

Guess Where Adrien Brody Bought a Castle?

casasugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:00:53 -0700

Adrien Brody recently surprised Spanish girlfriend Elsa Pataky with this 19th-century dream castle. Can you tell me which US state the castle is located in?

How Doesn't This Garden Grow?

casasugar — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:30:41 -0700

There's one thing that these plants, known as Tillandsias, don't need to grow. They require minimal maintenance, and are ideal for you black thumbs out there. Can you name the one ingredient that these plants do not need to grow?

Guess What These Chairs Are Upholstered In?

casasugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:00:34 -0700

I love this relaxed, cozy dining room in Danny Seo's Delaware River cottage. Danny upholstered the chairs himself using an unexpected, upcycled item. Can you guess what it was?

Guess Who Designed This Pillow?

casasugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:52 -0700

The man who designed his pillow, which features Weimaraners, is usually found photographing this breed of dog. Can you name the Weimaraner photographer and pillow designer?

Guess What's Inside Here?

casasugar — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:00:30 -0700

An AT:SF reader got creative and decided to store some rather boring but necessary items in this storage ottoman, moving them from their more obvious abode. Can you guess what she stores in here?

Guess Who Designed This House?

casasugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:00:54 -0700

This home's restoration was recently honored by the American Institute of Architects. Can you tell me who designed this house in 1954?

Guess What This Product Is?

casasugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:00:07 -0700

This ruby red product has scales like a fish, but it certainly shouldn't go for a swim. Can you tell me what type of product it is?

Guess What This Is?

casasugar — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:30:43 -0700

I love the fire engine red color of this product so much that I don't really care what it actually is. But of course, I do know what type of product it is. Do you? Name it.

Guess What This Is Made From?

casasugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:00:46 -0700

This pretty floral design was constructed by artist Mark Langan from a recycled material. Can you tell me what that material is?

Guess Who Is Moving to Vermont?

casasugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:45:34 -0700

A certain German fashion designer has taken a liking to the Green Mountain State, having purchased a six-bedroom, 1840 landmark building on an island in Lake Champlain, VT. Of the move, the designer said, "I love it. It’s very much Emily Dickinson." Can you name him?

Guess What This Is?

casasugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:00:56 -0700

The way this product makes you feel is kind of like hugging a friend. Aww, cute. Oh, and it's quite appropriate for this month's theme. Can you guess what this product is?

Guess Who Lives Here?

casasugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:45:43 -0700

In Oklahoma City, OK, an eccentric rock star and his wife live in an equally eccentric home. I love many elements of it, including this arachnid-like chandelier made of task lamps. Can you tell me the name of this rock star?

Guess Which Film Featured This House?

casasugar — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:30:15 -0700

This house in Salzburg, Austria, was home to the characters in a 1965 film. Can you name the film?

Guess Who Lives Here?

casasugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:56 -0700

A high-profile creative couple who recently got hitched live in this Palm Beach pad, which was featured in the November issue of Metropolitan Home. Can you guess who they are? Name one of them.

Guess What's Hiding Here?

casasugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:30:46 -0700

One AT:LA reader concealed something not-so-pretty with this stylish modern console table and landing strip in his loft. Can you guess what is hiding there?

Can You Guess Tonight's Top Design Guest Judge?

casasugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:00:17 -0700

In tonight's episode of Top Design, the contestants will redesign the new offices of an environmental consulting firm that helps government, nonprofit, and corporate clients address critical challenges in the environment. They'll each get their own office to redecorate, but they must work together as a whole to create one cohesive look for the entire workspace. One of my favorite eco experts will serve as a guest judge on the show tonight. Can you guess who he is?

Name This Flower

casasugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:37 -0700

Also considered an herb, this medicinal little flower helps soothe upset tummies and is also an anti-inflammatory. Can you name it?

Guess Who "Designed" These?

casasugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:00:01 -0700

A pair of young, entrepreneurial celebrities "designed" these rugs. Can you guess who they are? Name one.

Guess What This Chandelier Is Made From

casasugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:00:48 -0700

I love the jagged lines of this moody, beautiful chandelier. Can you guess what it's made from? (Hint: it was auto inspired.)

Guess What's on This Wallpaper?

casasugar — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:30:00 -0700

While it looks rather retro, this wallpaper actually has a biological background. Can you guess what it's illustrating? (Hint: It might be better suited for a doctor's office.)